Senator Tommy Norment's 2014 Legislative Issue Survey Question Title * 1. This session the General Assembly will craft a new two year budget. While Virginia's economic growth has outpaced the national trend, the struggling national economy still necessitates spending restraint. What do you believe should be the highest priority in allocating state spending for the new biennial budget? Funding for mental health care services Funding for public safety Funding for public schools (kindergarten through 12th grade) Funding for state-supported colleges and universities Funding for transportation Tax relief for Virginians Question Title * 2. The Affordable Care Act (commonly referred to as ObamaCare) allows states the option of whether to expand Medicaid to include individuals who are not currently eligible. To date, 25 states and the District of Columbia have opted to expand Medicaid, while 25 states have chosen not to do so. Should Virginia fully implement ObamaCare by expanding Medicaid? Yes, Virginia should expand Medicaid to complete the implementation of ObamaCare. No, Virginia should reject Medicaid expansion, implementing only those portions of ObamaCare that are mandated under federal law. Question Title * 3. The Standards of Learning (SOLs) require each public school student to pass certain tests to receive a high school diploma. Do you support continuing the SOLs? Support Oppose Support, but should be fewer tests overall Question Title * 4. Should public school teachers be rewarded with merit-based pay increases when their students consistently score above the state average on standardized test? Yes No Question Title * 5. Virginia has various laws addressing abortion. I believe there should be: Fewer restrictions on abortion More restrictions on abortions No changes. The laws are appropriate the way they are now. Question Title * 6. Virginia has various laws addressing firearms. I believe there should be: Fewer restrictions on firearms More restrictions on firearms No changes. The laws are appropriate the way they are now. Question Title * 7. Should children who are home-schooled be allowed to participate in sports at their local public schools? Yes No Question Title * 8. Please let me know of any other comments or concerns that you might have: Question Title * 9. What is your contact information? Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone Number: Email: Question Title * 10. Check this box to be added to our email list Yes Done