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Richmond, VA — Delegate Hugo’s HB1256, HB1284, HB1291 passed the House Transportation Committee. All three bills deal with tolling inside the beltway (ITB) on I-66 that was recently implemented by the outgoing McAuliffe administration. “Northern Virginians are not human ATMs for the former administration’s plan for I-66,” said Delegate Hugo. “Our constituents are rightfully outraged. The contract that was negotiated by the … Read More

As Session’s fourth full week begins, I wanted to provide another quick update on what’s happening in Richmond. Legislation  Stopped the ‘Netflix Tax’ A new tax was proposed that would have increased the cost of streaming services like Netflix and Hulu.  This kind of tax would disproportionally affect millennials and families that have “cut the cord.” I’m happy to report … Read More

As session’s third week comes to a close, I wanted to provide another quick update on what’s happening in Richmond. Legislation  Efforts to help our firefighters When you’re at a fire, you see the timbers burning. You can feel the heat. You can see the flames. But you can’t see the carcinogens.  Firefighters often encounter dangerous chemicals on the job which … Read More

The 2018 General Assembly Session is underway. This will be a long (60 days) session.  I am excited to be back in Richmond working issues that will have a positive and lasting impact for our community. I wanted to give you an update about what’s been happening and on a few pieces of legislation I’m carrying. Haymarket Power Lines During my campaign, I promised … Read More

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month.  This horrible corruption of humanity is the fastest growing crime in the entire world and unfortunately it is the 2nd fastest growing crime in the United States, even  right here in Northern Virginia. Virginians are facing this threat every day. These predators prey on the most vulnerable in our society, our young children, for financial gain. That is why … Read More

Delegate Tim Hugo Introduces Legislation to Underground Proposed Haymarket Power Lines HB1202 will establish an Underground Pilot Program that includes the Haymarket Transmission Project​ Richmond, VA – Delegate Tim Hugo has introduced legislation, HB1202, ensuring that the proposed Haymarket power lines are underground. As Delegate Hugo stated at an October 23rd press conference, one of his top priorities if re-elected was finding a solution during the … Read More

With the conclusion of the recount in the 40th House district confirming the November results, Delegate Hugo will serve an 8th term in the Virginia House of Delegates Fairfax, VA – Today, the recount for Virginia’s 40th House District concluded, and Delegate Tim Hugo’s victory was reaffirmed. The results were mainly unchanged with Delegate Hugo winning by 99 votes. “I would like to thank … Read More

Fairfax, VA – Delegate Tim Hugo has been re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. The voters have spoken and, with a clear margin of victory, it is now evident that Delegate Tim Hugo will serve an 8th term as the Delegate to Virginia’s 40th District. “I would like to thank our supporters, our dedicated volunteers, and our tireless campaign … Read More

I want to share a video with you about what has been done to eradicate the scourge of human trafficking and to protect our children here in Virginia. In the video, you will meet a friend of mine, Tabatha Mansfield, the former Coalition Coordinator for the Kids Are Not For Sale in Virginia campaign. I have stood alongside her as she fights to end … Read More

I wanted to pass along a story that ran in Washington Post Sunday Metro section that discusses Virginia’s efforts to ensure our elections are secure. Paper ballots make a comeback in Virginia this fall I introduced the 2007 legislation (HB2707, signed into law) mentioned in the Washington Post story that directed localities, when purchasing new voting equipment, to replace direct recording electronic (DRE) voting … Read More