Nonpublic service companies, certain; conveyance of right-of-way usage.
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SB 792 — Nonpublic service companies, certain; conveyance of right-of-way usage.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 1027 (effective 7/1/20)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2020. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
5 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 HB 1271.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
5 added · 5 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes to Bill SB 792 involve updating the title and some legal phrasing to clarify the purpose of the bill, which deals with how nonpublic service companies can use certain pathways or rights-of-way. This adjustment is significant because it ensures that the bill is accurately documented, making it clearer for interested parties to understand who is affected and how their operations may be regulated.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 1027 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.
[S 792] Approved April 10, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 1027 (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 Speaker
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Signed by President
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Impact statement from DPB (SB792ER)
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Enrolled
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (100-Y 0-N)
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Passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Reported from Communications, Technology and Innovation (22-Y 0-N)
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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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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 1-A)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Judiciary (8-Y 0-N 1-A)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB792)
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Referred to Committee on the Judiciary
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103864D
Sponsors
- Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. · 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | — | Yea |
| Hudson, Sally L. | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Jenkins, Clinton L. | — | Yea |
| LaRock, Dave A. | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Plum, Kenneth R. | — | Yea |
| Samirah, Ibraheem S. | — | Yea |
| Subramanyam, Suhas | — | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| 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 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Not Voting |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 792 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 HB 1271.
- Who sponsors SB 792?
- SB 792 is sponsored by Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr..
- What is the current status of SB 792?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 792?
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