Delegate Jim Shuler

1480 South Main St.
Blacksburg,VA 24060
(540) 953-1103
(540) 951-4809 Fax
delegateshuler@aol.com

Legislation information on the web:
http://leg1.state.va.u5

TWELFTH DISTRICT

The 2000 regular session of the General Assembly and subsequent reconvened session are over The legislature considered close to 3200 bills and resolutions. One thousand passed and over 500 were carried over for further consideration during the year which equates to more than a 50% failure rate for the majority of the bills.

Transportation was the single most debated issue during the past session. Whether discussing the need for new constructions essential highway maintenance or considering afresh commitment to rail and mass transit, how we move people and products received an enormous amount of our focus. We added $3 billion additional dollars for transportation projects throughout the commonwealth. In a preview of what may be the watchword for all future legislative action, transportation concerns divided between rural/western & urban/eastern perspectives. In view of shrinking numbers in rural areas, I think we can be grateful for the southwest Virginia projects that can finally be completed. See the inside page for a more in-depth report on transportation decisions as well as a summary of legislative action.

I hope the information in the General assembly REPORT 2000 will be an informative, helpful overview of the past session. I continue to enjoy my work in the legislature and am grateful for the privilege of representing the people of the 12th District. Please contact my office with inquires or comments.