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SB 248 — Virginia Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Fund; created, moneys accruing to Fund, etc.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 818 (effective 7/1/20)
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 02, 2020. Enacted.
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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 8 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Virginia Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Fund. Establishes the Virginia Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Fund to be administered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services for the purpose of supporting violence intervention and prevention programs, including street outreach, hospital-based violence intervention, and group violence intervention programs.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
6 added · 4 removedPlain-language change summary
The revision to the bill SB 248 includes the addition of historical context by referencing previous sessions and approvals related to the Virginia Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Fund. Specifically, it clarifies that the fund was established as part of actions taken in 2020. This change matters because it helps to emphasize the ongoing commitment to addressing gun violence in Virginia by acknowledging past legislative efforts.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 818 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 9.1 a section numbered 9.1-116.6, relating to Virginia Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Fund.
[S 248] Approved April 7, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (5)
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0818) View text Current html April 07, 2020
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB248ER) View text html March 12, 2020
- Committee Substitute Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute with amendment SB248ES1 html February 06, 2020
- Impact statement from DPB (SB248S1) View text html January 22, 2020
- Impact statement from DPB (SB248) View text html January 02, 2020
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 818 (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 17, 2020
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Impact statement from DPB (SB248ER)
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Enrolled
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House amendments agreed to by Senate (23-Y 17-N)
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VOTE: Passage (57-Y 40-N)
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Passed House with amendments (57-Y 40-N)
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Engrossed by House as amended
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Amendments by Delegate Bourne agreed to
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Committee amendment 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 Appropriations with amendment (14-Y 8-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment (5-Y 3-N)
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House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
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Assigned App. sub: Transportation & Public Safety
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Referred to Committee on Appropriations
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Impact statement from DPB (SB248ES1)
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Read third time and passed Senate (24-Y 15-N)
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Printed as engrossed 20106494D-ES1
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute with amendment SB248ES1
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Committee amendment agreed to
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Reading of amendment waived
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Committee substitute agreed to 20106494D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Finance and Appropriations with amendment (16-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB248S1)
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Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
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Committee substitute printed 20106494D-S1
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Reported from Judiciary with substitute (9-Y 4-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB248)
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Moved from Courts of Justice to Judiciary due to a change of the committee name
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Referred to Committee on the Judiciary
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103329D
Sponsors
- Barbara A. Favola · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 54 voted No
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 | 23 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 23 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 58% | 43% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 56 | 40 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 56 | 40 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 40% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 64% | 36% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Brewer, Emily M. | — | Nay |
| Aird, Lashrecse D. | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| Bulova, David L. | — | Yea |
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Cox, M. Kirkland | — | Nay |
| David A. Reid | — | Yea |
| Davis, Glenn R. | — | Nay |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Fariss, C. Matthew | — | Nay |
| Hurst, Chris L. | — | Yea |
| James W. Morefield | — | Nay |
| Jones, Jerrauld C. "Jay" | — | Yea |
| Knight, Barry D. | — | Nay |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| Plum, Kenneth R. | — | Yea |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Rush, Nick | — | Nay |
| Sickles, Mark D. | — | Yea |
| Terry L. Austin | — | Nay |
| Tyler, Roslyn C. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 56% | 33% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aird, Lashrecse D. | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| James W. Morefield | — | Nay |
| Knight, Barry D. | — | Nay |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Not Voting |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| Sickles, Mark D. | — | Yea |
| Terry L. Austin | — | Nay |
| Tyler, Roslyn C. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 24 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 24 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 60% | 38% | 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 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (16)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 69% | 31% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Nay |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Nay |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Nay |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 248 do?
- Virginia Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Fund. Establishes the Virginia Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Fund to be administered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services for the purpose of supporting violence intervention and prevention programs, including street outreach, hospital-based violence intervention, and group violence intervention programs.
- Who sponsors SB 248?
- SB 248 is sponsored by Barbara A. Favola.
- What is the current status of SB 248?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 02, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 248?
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