Bill Carrico
Charles W. "Bill" Carrico, Sr. is a former Republican member of the Virginia State Senate, representing District 40 from 2012 to 2020. He did not seek re-election in 2019.
Carrico served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2002 to 2012.
Biography
Carrico's professional experience includes serving as a state trooper.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Carrico was assigned to the following committees:
- Education and Health Committee
- Senate Finance Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Local Government Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee, Chair
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Carrico served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
|---|
| • Transportation, Chair |
| • Education and Health |
| • Finance |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Carrico served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Education and Health |
| • Finance |
| • Privileges and Elections |
| • Transportation |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Carrico served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
|---|
| • Education and Health |
| • Finance |
| • Privileges and Elections |
| • Transportation |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Carrico served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2012 |
|---|
| • Education and Health |
| • Privileges and Elections |
| • Rehabilitation and Social Services |
| • Transportation |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Carrico served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2010 |
|---|
| • General Laws and Technology |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2019
Carrico did not file to run for re-election in 2019.
2015
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2015
Elections for the Virginia State Senate took place in 2015. A primary election was held on June 9, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 26, 2015.[2] No Democratic candidates filed for election. Bill Carrico was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[3]
2011
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2011
On November 8, 2011, Carrico won election to District 40 of the Virginia State Senate. He defeated Democrat John Lamie in the November 8 general election.[4]
| Virginia State Senate, District 40 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bill Carrico |
66.9% | 31,333 | |
| Democratic | John Lamie | 33.1% | 15,480 | |
| Total Votes | 46,813 | |||
2009
On November 3, 2009, Carrico won re-election to the 5th District Seat in the Virginia House of Delegates.
Carrico raised $62,111 for his campaign.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 5 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Charles (Bill) Carrico (R)
|
13,569 | 99.0% | ||
Campaign themes
2011
Carrico has stressed his experience in the House, saying that, if elected, he could make a smooth transition to the Senate. "I've earned the respect of those people in the Senate and the House. They know me, they trust me, they've worked with me," he stated.[6]
Carrico's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- Less Spending - Lower Taxes
- Excerpt: "As our State Senator, fiscal conservative Bill Carrico will continue voting to cut spending, lower our taxes, and get our fiscal house in order - just as he has in the House of Delegates."
- Improving Education
- Excerpt: "We have to get back to basics. To improve education in our area and across Southwest Virginia, we must make sure that more education dollars are directed to the classroom."
- Creating Jobs
- Excerpt: "As our State Senator, Bill Carrico will work to strengthen existing small businesses, which are the backbone of our economy."
- Promoting Coal
- Excerpt: "Our nation runs on coal and as our State Senator, Bill Carrico will continue supporting the mining industry by fighting the EPA and extremists who want to shut down the lifeblood of our unique Southwest Virginia economy. "
- Protecting Agriculture
- Excerpt: "Bill opposes eminent domain laws that threaten farms and will fight to ensure farmers have the resources they need to succeed."
- Healthcare for our Families
- Excerpt: "As our State Senator, Bill will push back against the Washington DC bureaucrats seeking to take medical decisions out of the hands of doctors and patients."
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Scorecards
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- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues.
- Sierra Club Virginia Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to climate and energy.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia — Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty.
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation — Legislators are scored based on their votes toward various bills supported by the organization.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2018.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- Sierra Club Virginia Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to climate and energy.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia — Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty.
- The Middle Resolution — Legislators are scored on their voting record related to The Middle Resolution's priorities.
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia Free — Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation — Legislators are scored based on their votes toward various bills supported by the organization.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2017.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- Sierra Club Virginia Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to climate and energy.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia — Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty.
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia Free — Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation — Legislators are scored based on their votes toward various bills supported by the organization.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2016.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- Northern Virginia Chamber Partnership — Legislators are scored on their votes on business and quality of life issues.
- Sierra Club Virginia Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to climate and energy.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia — Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty.
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues during the 2016-2017 legislative session.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia Free — Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation — Legislators are scored on 11 bills chosen by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2015.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues.
- Northern Virginia Chamber Partnership — Legislators are scored on their votes on business and quality of life issues.
- Sierra Club Virginia Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to climate and energy.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia — Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty.
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues during the 2014-2015 legislative session.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia Free — Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation — Legislators are scored on 16 bills chosen by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2014.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues.
- Northern Virginia Chamber Partnership — Legislators are scored on their votes on business and quality of life issues.
- Sierra Club Virginia Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to climate and energy.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia — Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty.
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues during the 2014-2015 legislative session.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia Free — Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Manufacturers Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that VMA introduced or was part of a coalition that introduced it.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation — Legislators are scored on their votes on ten bills chosen by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2013.
- EV Advocates — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on the issue of equality.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia — Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Free — Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation — Legislators are scored on fifteen bills chosen by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2012.
- EV Advocates — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on the issue of equality.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia — Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty.
- Virginia Free — Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation — Legislators are scored on twelve bills chosen by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
See also
- Virginia State Legislature
- Virginia State Senate
- Virginia Senate Committees
- Virginia state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Bill Carrico's campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007, 2005, 2003
- Richmond Sunlight profile
- Virginia Public Access Project profile
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed August 21, 2015
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 2011 General Election Official Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ VAP.org, "Elections History: Charles (Bill) Carrico," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ WCYB, "Another Va. State Senate Race Heats Up," November 3, 2011
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Wampler |
Virginia State Senate District 40 2012-2020 |
Succeeded by Todd Pillion (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 5 2001–2012 |
Succeeded by Israel O'Quinn |
