Monitoring legislation

I have the fun of monitoring legislation in the Virginia General Assembly for VaHomeschoolers. Fun you say? Actually, it is like a treasure hunt--searching terms and then following leads on specific bills introduced that might affect homeschooling.

If you have any interest in following the workings of the legislature in your state, look for your state government's official page and there will probably be a way to search bills of interest and maybe even a tutorial on how to search.

Another bit of legislation that I am following (just because I feel like it) concerns the future management of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. This most amazing engineering marvel currently is run very well by a private board, but the state is considering taking over---bad idea VDOT is not a shining example of good govt management--in fact it is the opposite.
So I am watching that bit of legislation with interest.

I also search each day for bills to be introduced affecting truancy laws, extracurricular access, driver's education and high school diplomas, as assigned by our government affairs committee. The Virginia General Assembly convenes tomorrow and is in session for 60 days until March 11th.

Okay, I know it sounds tedious, but it is really a blast! Totally morethanfine!