Nonpublic service companies, certain; conveyance of right-of-way usage.
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HB 1271 — Nonpublic service companies, certain; conveyance of right-of-way usage.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 1026 (effective 7/1/20)
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2020. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
7 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Conveyance of right-of-way usage to certain nonpublic service companies. Allows a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization to obtain a land use permit from the Department of Transportation to use rights-of-way to operate a wholesale open-access fiber network. This bill is identical to SB 792.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
4 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes to Bill HB 1271 include adding references to previous legislative sessions, specifically the 2021 Session and the 2020 Special Session I. This helps to clarify the legislative history related to the bill. Additionally, it removes some outdated wording about the approval of previous acts. These updates ensure the bill’s language is current and accurately reflects its legislative background, making it easier for everyone to understand its context.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 1026 An Act to amend and reenact § 2.2-1151.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to conveyance of right-of-way usage to certain nonpublic service companies.
[H 1271] Approved April 10, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 1026 (effective 7/1/20)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 12, 2020
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Impact statement from DPB (HB1271ER)
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Enrolled
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Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 1-A)
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Judiciary (13-Y 0-N 2-A)
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Rereferred to Judiciary
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Rereferred from General Laws and Technology (12-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (100-Y 0-N)
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Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Read first time
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Reported from Communications, Technology and Innovation (20-Y 0-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (HB1271)
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Assigned CT & I sub: Communications
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Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
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Referred from General Laws
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Referred to Committee on General Laws
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103185D
Sponsors
- M. Keith Hodges · Primary
- Dave A. LaRock · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Not Voting |
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Yea |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Not Voting |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (12)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Dunnavant, Siobhan S. | — | Yea |
| Hashmi, Ghazala F. | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Kiggans, Jennifer A. | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Brewer, Emily M. | — | Yea |
| Askew, Alex Q. | — | Yea |
| Ayala, Hala S. | — | Yea |
| Byron, Kathy J. | — | Yea |
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Campbell, Jeffrey L. | — | Yea |
| Chris S. Runion | — | Yea |
| Convirs-Fowler, Kelly K. | — | Yea |
| Dan I. Helmer | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| Don Scott | — | Yea |
| Edmunds, James E., II | — | Yea |
| Freitas, Nicholas J. | — | Not Voting |
| Hudson, Sally L. | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Jenkins, Clinton L. | — | Yea |
| LaRock, Dave A. | — | Not Voting |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Plum, Kenneth R. | — | Yea |
| Samirah, Ibraheem S. | — | Yea |
| Subramanyam, Suhas | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 0% | 0% | 18% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Plum, Kenneth R. | — | Yea |
| Subramanyam, Suhas | — | Yea |
| Jenkins, Clinton L. | — | Yea |
| Byron, Kathy J. | — | Not Voting |
| Campbell, Jeffrey L. | — | Yea |
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Not Voting |
| Chris S. Runion | — | Yea |
| Dan I. Helmer | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1271 do?
- Conveyance of right-of-way usage to certain nonpublic service companies. Allows a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization to obtain a land use permit from the Department of Transportation to use rights-of-way to operate a wholesale open-access fiber network. This bill is identical to SB 792.
- Who sponsors HB 1271?
- HB 1271 is sponsored by M. Keith Hodges and LaRock, Dave A..
- What is the current status of HB 1271?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 1271?
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