Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoes bills on contraception and tax breaks, facing criticism but signed others into law amidst pressure from critics, likely influencing Virginia’s future governance and elections.
Governor Glenn Youngkin Faces Criticism for Vetoing Contraception and Tax Break Bills
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) vetoed 48 bills, including one on contraception and another about tax breaks. SB 238, requiring insurance coverage for contraceptives passed without his amendments, according to the report of Washington Examiner.
Delegate Cia Price criticized Youngkin’s veto saying it denies Virginians’ right to contraception. Youngkin defended his decision, stating existing laws protect access to birth control. He also vetoed SB 517 which targeted tax breaks for Confederate history organizations.
State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi accused Youngkin of favoring tax breaks for Confederate groups over Virginians’ rights. Youngkin argued against targeting specific organizations for tax changes, calling for broader reforms.
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Youngkin Signs Seven Bills Into Law Amidst Criticism
Despite the vetoes, Youngkin signed seven bills into law, including one on consumer data protection. Critics like Mayor Levar Stoney and Rep. Abigail Spanberger urged him to break from his party.
Delegate Cia Price and Susan Swecker highlighted strong support for SB 238 emphasizing its importance for contraception access. Gov. Glenn Youngkin defended his stance, preferring broader tax reforms over targeting specific groups, despite criticism from State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi.
Furthermore, as Youngkin signs bills into law pressure mounts from critics like Mayor Levar Stoney and Rep. Abigail Spanberger. Youngkin’s decisions and the resulting political discourse are likely to shape Virginia’s future governance and elections.
