HB 63 — Court of Appeals; use of moot courtroom of accredited law schools.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 67 (effective 7/1/20)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 04, 2019. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Court of Appeals; use of moot courtroom of accredited law schools. Provides that upon proper agreement with the applicable authorities the Court of Appeals may use the moot courtroom of any accredited law school located in the Commonwealth for the holding of court and for its ancillary functions. Current law specifies that the Court may use state and federal facilities but not private law schools in the Commonwealth. This bill is identical to SB 1002.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
14 added · 11 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to Bill HB 63 updates the language regarding the Court of Appeals' ability to use moot courtrooms at accredited law schools in Virginia and adds a reference to specific prior sessions of the law. The change clarifies that the Court can utilize various facilities, provided there is an agreement in place, and outlines that any related expenses can be covered by designated state funds. This matters because it formalizes the Court's ability to access additional resources for its functions, potentially enhancing legal education and public court access.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 67 An Act to amend and reenact § 17.1-414 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Court of Appeals;
[H 63] Approved March 2, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 67 (effective 7/1/20)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 2, 2020
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 24, 2020
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Impact statement from DPB (HB63ER)
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Enrolled
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Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Judiciary (11-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on the Judiciary
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (99-Y 0-N)
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Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-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 Courts of Justice (20-Y 0-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)
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Assigned Courts sub: Civil
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Impact statement from DPB (HB63)
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20100871D
Sponsors
- Jason S. Miyares · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →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.
Show all 147 →"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 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 98 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 98 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 99% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey, Joseph C. | — | Yea |
| Levine, Mark H. | — | Yea |
| Heretick, Steve E. | — | Yea |
| Mullin, Michael P. | — | Yea |
| Bourne, Jeffrey M. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Not Voting |
| Campbell, Jeffrey L. | — | Yea |
| Collins, Christopher E. | — | Yea |
| Miyares, Jason S. | — | Yea |
| Campbell, Ronnie R. | — | Not Voting |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Don Scott | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| Jennifer D. Carroll Foy | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 78% | 0% | 0% | 22% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bourne, Jeffrey M. | — | Yea |
| Heretick, Steve E. | — | Yea |
| Miyares, Jason S. | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Not Voting |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 63 do?
- Court of Appeals; use of moot courtroom of accredited law schools. Provides that upon proper agreement with the applicable authorities the Court of Appeals may use the moot courtroom of any accredited law school located in the Commonwealth for the holding of court and for its ancillary functions. Current law specifies that the Court may use state and federal facilities but not private law schools in the Commonwealth. This bill is identical to SB 1002.
- Who sponsors HB 63?
- HB 63 is sponsored by Miyares, Jason S..
- What is the current status of HB 63?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 04, 2019. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 63?
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