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The only negative vote was cast by Del. Robert Thobura (R-Fairfax) who said that he opposed the use of state Medicaid funds for abortions. He attempted to amend the budget bill on the floor but was unsuccessful.
The budget was approved by the House after only 52 minutes of discussion which many in Richmond consider a record. LITTER PENALTY TOUGHENED
A bill which passed the House of Delegates and is now before the Senate toughens the state's litter laws. It calls for a fine of $1,000 and-or a year in jail if a person is caught dumping trash or throwing litter from a car. In lieu of the fine and jail sentence, the person caught littering could choose to spend time cleaning up highways.
TEACHER BILL KILLED
The House Committee on Education killed a bill last week that would have created a board to oversee the certification of teachers. The board, if it had been approved by the General Assembly, would have been made up by a majority of members of the profession.
The House approved a measure last week that requires students to pass a minimum competency test as well as earn the required number of credits before graduating. The requirement, which will be included in the Standards of Quality, must first be approved by the Senate and then signed by the Governor.
KINDERGARTEN AGE Legislation now in the Senate proposes that the cutoff date for a child reaching age five and enrolling in kindergarten would be Sept. 30. But local authorities, under other legislation pending, could enroll younger children, those who will not be five until the end of December, after consulation with their parents.
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