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LOBBY DAY at the CAPITOL

January 19, 2015

Federal Holiday – Street parking is FREE!

9:30 – 11:30am

Patriots Hospitality Room: Conference room 8 West. 

General Assembly Building (GAB), 910 Capitol Square, Richmond VA 23219 (9th & E. Broad).

Lobby Legislators: Pick up a “Capitol Connections” 2014 guide to Legislator’s office numbers at the information desk in the main lobby. Advance appointments with Legislators and /or Legislative Assistants are recommended.  VTPP legislative materials will be available in conference room 8 West.

10:00 – 10:45am

Federation CoLA Team Leaders speak on 2015 legislation. Conference room 8 West

  • Kris Allen – Education
  • Craig DiSesa – Healthcare, Medicaid
  • Martha Boneta – Conservation Easements
  • Randy Randal – Energy – EPA
  • Ben Slone – Privacy
  • Susan Lascolette – Local Government
  • Phil Van Cleave – 2nd amendment
  • Asset Forfeiture
  • Amend VA Constitution to include IV amendment protections
  • Ethics / transparency
  • Budget

11:00 – 12:00 noon

Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) Rally at the Bell Tower

  • Emily Miller, author of “Emily Gets Her Gun”
  • David Codrea, well-known pro-gun writer, columnist, editor, and blogger

12:00 noon until …

General Assembly session begins

Watch live from the Capitol galleries / Have your Legislator recognize your group from the floor.

Or watch on closed circuit TV in the General Assembly Building.

Senate:  GAB, Senate Room B, 1st floor

House:   GAB, House Room D, 1st floor

12:00 – 2:00 pm

Lunch with Patriots – T-Miller’s Sports Bar & Grill, at the Marriott, 6th and E. Broad ST.

Legislators will be invited to join us.

Pay for what you order!

1:00 – 6:00 pm

Legislator Meet and Greet. T-Miller’s Sports Bar & Grill, at the Marriott, 6th and E. Broad ST. 1-6pm.

Legislators will be invited to join their constituents for casual conversation.