Virginia 2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SR 7 — James Solomon Russell Day; designating as March 28, 2020, and each succeeding year thereafter.

Last action — Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

James Solomon Russell Day. Designates March28, in 2020 and in each succeeding year, as James Solomon RussellDay in Virginia.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

12 added · 14 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill SR 7 include the addition of specific dates and details regarding legislative sessions and the path of the bill through the Senate, while also removing some additional line items that were not necessary for the bill's recognition of James Solomon Russell. This change highlights the importance of acknowledging Virginia’s history and recognizing impactful individuals like Russell with a designated day, which serves to educate and commemorate his legacy. By clarifying the focus on James Solomon Russell, the bill strengthens its purpose and significance for the community.

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SESSION history | pdf | print version 20104451D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
SESSION history | pdf | print version SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
7 Offered January 15, 2020 Designating March 28, in 2020 and in each succeeding year, as James Solomon Russell Day in Virginia.
7 Designating March 28, in 2020 and in each succeeding year, as James Solomon Russell Day in Virginia.
---------- Patron-- Lucas ---------- Referred to Committee on Rules ---------- WHEREAS, James Solomon Russell was born into slavery on the Hendrick Plantation near Palmer Springs in Mecklenburg County on December 5, 1857;
  Agreed to by the Senate, February 11, 2020   WHEREAS, James Solomon Russell was born into slavery on the Hendrick Plantation near Palmer Springs in Mecklenburg County on December 5, 1857;
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Action History

  1. Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

  2. Reading waived (40-Y 0-N)

  3. Read second time and engrossed

  4. Read first time

  5. Reported from Rules

  6. Referred to Committee on Rules

  7. Presented and ordered printed 20104451D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Reading waived (40-Y 0-N)

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 40000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" — Yea
McClellan, Jennifer L. — Yea
Morrissey, Joseph D. — Yea
Spruill, Lionell, Sr. — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Yea
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Edwards, John S. — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kiggans, Jennifer A. — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Norment, Thomas K., Jr. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
Vogel, Jill Holtzman — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 7 do?
James Solomon Russell Day. Designates March28, in 2020 and in each succeeding year, as James Solomon RussellDay in Virginia.
Who sponsors SR 7?
SR 7 is sponsored by L. Louise Lucas.
What is the current status of SR 7?
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SR 7?
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