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Nichols' Bill Bars Illegal Workers From Public Projects
Contractors and their subs on state and local construction projects are sometimes able to get away with hiring illegal aliens. House Bill 90 prefiled by Del. Paul Nichols on 12/13/07 will put a stop to that.
Several Nichols Bills Referred To Committee This Week
HB-135 prohibits HOT-lanes along I-95 in Northern Virginia. HB -158 is an anti-littering measure. Additional Nichols bills are in the area of the environment, public works, illegal immigration and animal cruelty.
Del. Nichols appointed to Transportation and Counties Committees
Del. Nichols' seat on the Transportation Committee makes him a key player in state and local transportation decisions.
Del. Paul Nichols Has A Facebook Page
The Beatles and Crosby, Stills and Nash figure prominently in his list of musical likes.
HOD-51 Feeling "Glad All Over" As Nichols Wins Delegate's Race
In a four percentage point victory, Paul Nichols defeated Faisal Gill last November to become the new Delegate for Virginia's 51st House of Delegates district.
The "Crossover" Has Begun
Bills which passed the House move to the Senate for further consideration.
Nichols Legislation Shields Immigration Enforcement Officials From Lawsuits
Lawyers can be pesky creatures. Even Paul, a lawyer himself, knows it. So his bill provides immunity to state officials and employees for authorized enforcement of immigration laws.
This Week's Update From Paul
Paul writes: "This is my second update for my constituents. It's a summary of the action the House and myself took this week. I really appreciate all of the input I have received so far and I expect and hope to get more in the following weeks."
End of Regular Session News
Although no agrement has been reached with the budget, and the session has been extended, Paul is proud to have supported bills that will have a positive impact on the lives of his constituents.
First Delegate Nichols Town Hall Meeting next Saturday, 1PM at the Woodbridge Middle School Auditorium!
Paul is jointly sponsoring this event with Sen. George Barker (D-PWC, Fairfax.)
1/23/08 Examiner Reports On Del. Nichols' Opposition To HOT Lanes
In its 1/25/08 edition two days later the Examiner quoted Del. Nichols further: "Del. Paul Nichols, D-Woodbridge, who is trying in Richmond to block the HOT lanes, said he believes opposition to the lanes is widespread based on his twice-weekly campaign visits to park-and-ride lots in the fall. 'This was hundreds of people and everybody made it a point to make it known they are against them,' Nichols said."
Special Session Begins
The Special Session called by Gov. Tim Kaine began Monday June 23, 2008. This special session will deal with the transportation crisis that effects everyone in the 51st District.
Allocate Highway Construction Funding Based Upon Counties' Populations
A new bill introduced by Del. Nichols would correct a flaw in the current transportation funding formula which discriminates against heavily-populated counties such as Prince William.
Special Session Begins
November 2008 General Election
Legislation as Chief Patron
