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SB 994 — VMI; the Institute shall be grounded in a strict code of honor and academic excellence, etc.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 1047 (effective 7/1/20)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2020. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
9 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Virginia Military Institute. Provides that Virginia Military Institute (the Institute) shall be grounded in a strict code of honor and high academics, shall uphold a strict military structure, and shall remain solely an undergraduate degree-granting institution of higher education. All cadets shall participate in one of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) programs at all times while attending the Institute. The Institute shall continue to demonstrate its commitment to contributing to the elimination of sexual violence in the military and shall develop reasonable policies and procedures to demonstrate such continued commitment. The bill provides that the Adjutant General, who is a member of the board of visitors (the board), shall serve as an ex officio nonvoting member. Current law states that the Adjutant General shall serve ex officio. The bill removes the requirement that the board get the prior written consent of the Governor in order to exercise its powers regarding gifts, grants, devises, and bequests. The bill states that the board shall prescribe the terms upon which all cadets, and not just pay cadets, may be admitted, their number, the course of their instruction, and the nature and duration of their service. The bill provides that the Institute, rather than the board, may admit annually as state cadets, upon evidence of fair moral character, individuals selected from the Commonwealth at large who are at least 16 but not more than 25 years old. The bill replaces the current provision allowing the Institute to admit military scholarship cadets to allow the Institute to admit Virginia National Guard scholarship cadets and removes the annual cap of 40 such scholarships. The bill expands who can confer degrees to include the superintendent and removes the authority of the board to confer honorary degrees or diplomas of distinguished merit.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
12 added · 8 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill SB 994 adds a section that clarifies the power of the Institute to accept and manage gifts, grants, devises, and bequests for charitable or educational purposes. This change is important because it ensures that any donations made can be used according to the donor's intentions or the broader needs of the Institute, helping to secure and utilize financial support effectively. By clearly outlining this authority, the bill promotes transparency and better governance of the Institute's resources.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 1047 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 23.1-2500, 23.1-2501, 23.1-2503 through 23.1-2507, and 23.1-2509 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Military Institute.
[S 994] Approved April 10, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (5)
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1047) View text Current html April 10, 2020
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB994ER) View text html March 18, 2020
- SB994S2 View text html March 07, 2020
- Committee Substitute Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB994S1 html February 06, 2020
- Impact statement from DPB (SB994) View text html January 16, 2020
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 1047 (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 20, 2020
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Impact statement from DPB (SB994ER)
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Enrolled
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VOTE: Adoption (91-Y 4-N)
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Conference report agreed to by House (91-Y 4-N)
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Conference report agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N)
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Conference substitute printed 20109961D-S2
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Amended by conference committee
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Conferees appointed by House
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Conferees appointed by Senate
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Senate acceded to request (40-Y 0-N)
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House requested conference committee
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House insisted on amendment
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House amendment rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N)
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VOTE: Passage (93-Y 2-N)
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Passed House with amendment (93-Y 2-N)
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Engrossed by House as amended
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Amendment by Delegate Helmer agreed to
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Read third time
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House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
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Read second time
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Reported from Rules (18-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB994S1)
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Referred to Committee on Rules
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
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Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB994S1
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Committee substitute agreed to 20107377D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)
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Committee substitute printed 20107377D-S1
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Reported from Education and Health with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
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Assigned Education sub: Higher Education
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Impact statement from DPB (SB994)
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Presented and ordered printed 20105408D
Sponsors
- Norment, Thomas K., Jr. · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 40 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Norment, Thomas K., Jr. Voted No
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 | 90 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 90 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 4% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (99)
| 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 | 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 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 92 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 92 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 2% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (18)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Cox, M. Kirkland | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Filler-Corn, Eileen | — | Yea |
| Gilbert, C. Todd | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Knight, Barry D. | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Mullin, Michael P. | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Sickles, Mark D. | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Terry L. Austin | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| 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 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| Dunnavant, Siobhan S. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Hashmi, Ghazala F. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 994 do?
- Virginia Military Institute. Provides that Virginia Military Institute (the Institute) shall be grounded in a strict code of honor and high academics, shall uphold a strict military structure, and shall remain solely an undergraduate degree-granting institution of higher education. All cadets shall participate in one of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) programs at all times while attending the Institute. The Institute shall continue to demonstrate its commitment to contributing to the elimination of sexual violence in the military and shall develop reasonable policies and procedures to demonstrate such continued commitment. The bill provides that the Adjutant General, who is a member of the board of visitors (the board), shall serve as an ex officio nonvoting member. Current law states that the Adjutant General shall serve ex officio. The bill removes the requirement that the board get the prior written consent of the Governor in order to exercise its powers regarding gifts, grants, devises, and bequests. The bill states that the board shall prescribe the terms upon which all cadets, and not just pay cadets, may be admitted, their number, the course of their instruction, and the nature and duration of their service. The bill provides that the Institute, rather than the board, may admit annually as state cadets, upon evidence of fair moral character, individuals selected from the Commonwealth at large who are at least 16 but not more than 25 years old. The bill replaces the current provision allowing the Institute to admit military scholarship cadets to allow the Institute to admit Virginia National Guard scholarship cadets and removes the annual cap of 40 such scholarships. The bill expands who can confer degrees to include the superintendent and removes the authority of the board to confer honorary degrees or diplomas of distinguished merit.
- Who sponsors SB 994?
- SB 994 is sponsored by Norment, Thomas K., Jr..
- What is the current status of SB 994?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 994?
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