Matthew James

Matthew James

Matthew James served in the House of Delegates from 2010 to 2019 (HD80).
Democrat

How James voted on closely-contested bills

HB1934

Electric vehicle charging stations; operation by certain state agencies.
Chief Patron: David Bulova
Status: Enacted

02/21/2019 - House: Senate substitute agreed to by House 19107270D-S1 (66-Y 34-N)
02/21/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (66-Y 34-N)
James: Yes

HB1947

Elementary or secondary school, private or public; threats to bomb/damage, false info as to danger.
Chief Patron: Jeff Campbell
Status: Killed

02/05/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (61-Y 38-N)
02/05/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (61-Y 38-N)
James: No

HB1979

Assisted conception; amends statute to provide gender-neutral terminology, etc.
Chief Patron: Rip Sullivan
Status: Enacted

02/20/2019 - House: Senate substitute agreed to by House 19106595D-S1 (63-Y 36-N)
02/20/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (63-Y 36-N)
James: Yes

02/05/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (61-Y 36-N)
02/05/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (61-Y 36-N)
James: Yes

HB2034

Local electoral boards and general registrars; removal from office by circuit court, etc.
Chief Patron: John McGuire
Status: Vetoed

02/01/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (53-Y 42-N)
02/01/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (53-Y 42-N)
James: Yes

HB2042

Assault and battery against a family or household member; prior conviction, etc.
Chief Patron: Kathleen Murphy
Status: Vetoed

04/03/2019 - House: House rejected Governor's recommendation (46-Y 52-N)
04/03/2019 - House: VOTE: REJECTED (46-Y 52-N)
James: Yes

HB2142

School protection officers; definition, compulsory minimum training standards.
Chief Patron: Bob Thomas
Status: Vetoed

04/03/2019 - House: House sustained Governor's veto (50-Y 49-N)
04/03/2019 - House: VOTE: OVERRIDE GOVERNOR'S VETO (50-Y 49-N)
James: No

01/31/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (53-Y 45-N)
01/31/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (53-Y 45-N)
James: No

HB2223

Pharmacies; delivery of prescription drugs, pharmacy benefits managers.
Chief Patron: Israel O'Quinn
Status: Killed

02/05/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (53-Y 46-N)
02/05/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (53-Y 46-N)
James: No

HB2252

Firearms ordinances; applicability to property located in multiple localities.
Chief Patron: Christopher Head
Status: Enacted

02/05/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (56-Y 42-N)
02/05/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (56-Y 42-N)
James: No

HB2253

Nonresident concealed handgun permits; time of issuance.
Chief Patron: Brenda Pogge
Status: Vetoed

01/28/2019 - House: Passed House (50-Y 48-N)
01/28/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE #2 (50-Y 48-N)
James: No

01/28/2019 - House: Read third time and defeated by House (49-Y 50-N)
01/28/2019 - House: VOTE: DEFEATED (49-Y 50-N)
James: No

01/25/2019 - House: Motion to refer to committee on Appropriations rejected (46-Y 50-N)
01/25/2019 - House: VOTE: MOTION REJECTED (46-Y 50-N)
James: Yes

HB2260

Health insurance; catastrophic health plans.
Chief Patron: Roxann Robinson
Status: Vetoed

01/28/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (51-Y 48-N)
01/28/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (51-Y 48-N)
James: No

HB2269

Regional transportation sector emissions programs; participation by Commonwealth.
Chief Patron: Charles Poindexter
Status: Vetoed

01/29/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (50-Y 48-N)
01/29/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (50-Y 48-N)
James: No

HB2270

Incarcerated aliens, certain; release from jail, notice to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Chief Patron: Charles Poindexter
Status: Vetoed

04/03/2019 - House: House sustained Governor's veto (50-Y 48-N)
04/03/2019 - House: VOTE: OVERRIDE GOVERNOR'S VETO (50-Y 48-N)
James: No

02/05/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (51-Y 46-N)
02/05/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (51-Y 46-N)
James: No

HB2296

Rights of persons w/disabilities; procedure for certain actions, website accessibility of bank, etc.
Chief Patron: Jay Leftwich
Status: Vetoed

04/03/2019 - House: House rejected Governor's recommendation (39-Y 58-N)
04/03/2019 - House: VOTE: REJECTED (39-Y 58-N)
James: Yes

02/23/2019 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (55-Y 43-N)
02/23/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (55-Y 43-N)
James: No

02/05/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (62-Y 36-N)
02/05/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (62-Y 36-N)
James: Yes

HB2303

Sex offenders in emergency shelters; notification registration.
Chief Patron: Jay Leftwich
Status: Vetoed

04/03/2019 - House: House rejected Governor's recommendation (41-Y 56-N)
04/03/2019 - House: VOTE: REJECTED (41-Y 56-N)
James: Yes

HB2306

Long-Term Employment Support Services and Extended Employment Services; referrals.
Chief Patron: Steve Landes
Status: Enacted

04/03/2019 - House: House rejected Governor's recommendation (47-Y 49-N)
04/03/2019 - House: VOTE: REJECTED (47-Y 49-N)
James: Yes