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Emphasizing the many difficult decisions that legislators confronted during this session, Del. Cranwell said it is time for everyone to focus on Virginia’s future.
“It’s not too late to all of us to work together for a better Virginia,” he said.
During the veto session, the General Assembly also failed to override Allen’s veto of a measure that would require seat belts for youths riding in the beds of pickup trucks.
In an attempt to muster support, Del. George W. Grayson, D-James City County, voiced his Concern for the safety of Virginia youths.
“After all," the delegate said, “teenagers often feel they are immortal and they are willing to take extra risks.”
Nevertheless, several Republican legislators contended that such a measure would serve as another unnecessary government restriction on Virginians.
“I don’t see a public outcry from people that says we need protection from ourselves,” said Del. Allen W. Dudley, R-Rocky Mount.
Among the governor’s amendments to fall prey to the legislative ax was the motor-voter legislation.
Gov. Allen had sought to delay the date of implementation of this bill, which would permit residents to register to vote at the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles, social services and
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