RICHMOND — Today, gubernatorial candidate Senator Jennnifer McClellan (D-Richmond) released the following statement on former Governor Terry McAuliffe’s climate plan. “Virginians need a governor who will make clean energy a
McClellan is co-patron of bill to end death penalty in Virginia RICHMOND — Today, Senator Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond) released the following statement in response to Governor Ralph Northam signing of
McClellan Announced Plan to Rebuild Equitable Economy on Sunday RICHMOND – In this evening’s Virginia Democratic Party Forum, candidate for governor Senator Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond) laid out her vision
McClellan led the passage of the Virginia Health Benefit Exchange under the Affordable Care Act RICHMOND — Today, candidate for governor Senator Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond) released a statement on the
Fund Her: McClellan’s ‘grounded approach, wealth of experience, and fresh perspective gives her the lens needed to continue moving the Commonwealth forward’ RICHMOND, Va. – Today, candidate for governor Senator
RICHMOND — Today, gubernatorial candidate Senator Jennnifer McClellan (D-Richmond) released the following statement on the special election in Virginia Senate District 38. “I commend Laurie Buchwald on a well-run race,
Today, three of Senator Jennifer McClellan’s bills ‒ SB 1327, SB 1276, and SB 1439 ‒ were signed into law by Governor Ralph Northam. These bills will make Virginia the first state in the South to end the ban on abortion coverage on the health care exchange, help protect homeowners from foreclosure, and increase youth civic engagement. These three bills were in a package of ten McClellan bills that passed through the General Assembly. Sen. McClellan’s full legislative package will address the problems Virginia families face right now, in order to help rebuild a stronger, post-COVID-19 Commonwealth.
Chase has repeatedly targeted McClellan for Black Caucus leadership RICHMOND, Va. – Today, candidate for governor Senator Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond) released a statement in response to Sen. Amanda Chase’s attacks
Today, three of Senator Jennifer McClellan’s bills ‒ SB 1327, SB 1276, and SB 1439 ‒ were signed into law by Governor Ralph Northam. These bills will make Virginia the first state in the South to end the ban on abortion coverage on the health care exchange, help protect homeowners from foreclosure, and increase youth civic engagement. These three bills were in a package of ten McClellan bills that passed through the General Assembly. Sen. McClellan’s full legislative package will address the problems Virginia families face right now, in order to help rebuild a stronger, post-COVID-19 Commonwealth.
Today, the General Assembly adjourned sine die after one of the most productive sessions in modern Virginia history. The session included 10 McClellan bills being passed into law. The legislature also adopted a joint budget conference report on Saturday, which included several amendments sponsored or associated with legislation sponsored by Senator Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond).
Today, Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond) finished up the 2021 Virginia General Assembly Special Session with 10 of her bills on the way to Gov. Ralph Northam’s desk.
The 10 McClellan bills that have passed the General Assembly will help protect Virginans’ rights, invest in education, and strengthen families’ economic situation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Virginia families are hurting right now,” said Sen. McClellan. “These bills deliver much-needed relief to families facing challenges that existed before the COVID-19 pandemic, but have been exacerbated in the past year. This was a historic session for delivering progress for Virginians, and I’m proud to have worked with my colleagues on passing these landmark bills.”
Today the General Assembly passed Senator Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond) and Delegate Jeff Bourne (D-Richmond) bills SB 1315 and HB 2047 to reform the criminal justice system for individuals with mental illness, autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Both bills now head to Governor Northam’s desk.
Today, the General Assembly passed Senator Mamie Locke (D-Hampton) and Senator Jennifer McClellan’s (D-Richmond) bill (SB 1138) to modernize outdated and ineffective 1980s-era laws that criminalize Virginians living with HIV. The bill now heads to Governor Ralph Northam’s desk.
Virginia’s current law subjects people living with HIV to criminal prosecution and punishment by criminalizing potential exposure, non-disclosure or potential transmission of HIV. These laws have been proven ineffective for public health and disproportionately impact communities of color.
The Locke-McClellan bill will ensure that Virginia’s laws reflect the current scientific understanding of HIV and promote public health by alleviating the stigma around HIV.
“For the past year I’ve focused on ensuring marijuana legalization is done in a way that redresses the disproportionate impact prohibition has had on Black and Brown Communities,” McClellan said. “ The bill we passed today moves the ball forward, but let’s be clear: this is not marijuana legalization. It sets up a framework to get us on a path to legalization in 2024, gives JLARC an opportunity to compare the framework to it’s report, and ensures additional General Assembly action prior to marijuana reform and legalization.”
“Home health workers are on the front line of the pandemic,” said Sen. McClellan. “They should not have to choose between their job and their health. This bill is a major relief to the 30,000 home health workers in Virginia, who are disproportionately women of color. This is a significant step, but we cannot rest until every worker in Virginia has access to paid sick days and paid family leave.”
“Home Care workers are essential workers, keeping older adults and people with disabilities safe,” said Thomasine Wilson, a constituent of McClellan’s who is a home care worker and Home Care Chair of SEIU Virginia 512. “Paid sick days are the lifeline we need to protect our health. Today is a great step towards that, and now we need to ensure paid sick days for all workers.”
Today, the Voting Rights Act of Virginia (HB1890) achieved final passage in the Virginia Senate and is now on its way to Governor Ralph Northam’s desk. The bill will make Virginia the first state in the South to pass a Voting Rights Act.
The Senate voted 21-18 in favor of Delegate Marcia “Cia” Price’s (D-Newport News) Voting Rights Act of Virginia. Today’s vote comes on the heels of Wednesday’s passage of the Senate version of the Voting Rights Act of Virginia (SB1395), led by Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond).