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SB 957 — Civic Education, Commission on; increases membership, repeals sunset provision and general funding.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 1045 (effective 7/1/20)
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2020. Enacted.
Prognosis
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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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Mixed recorded votes
11 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Commission on Civic Education; sunset and funding; membership. Repeals the sunset provision for the Commission on Civic Education and repeals a prohibition on the use of general funds to support the work of the Commission. The bill also increases and adjusts the makeup of the Commission's membership.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
27 added · 17 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill SB 957 adds specific references to various sessions of the Virginia General Assembly, indicating a clear timeline and historical context for the changes being made. It also simplifies some language regarding the terms of office for members of the Commission on Civic Education. This matters because clarifying the timeline and membership rules helps ensure that there is a coherent understanding of how the Commission operates and what protocols are in place for appointing its members, promoting better governance and civic education in the state.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 1045 An Act to amend and reenact § 30-348 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal § 30-354 of the Code of Virginia and the second enactment of Chapter 562 of the Acts of Assembly of 2014, relating to Commission on Civic Education;
[S 957] Approved April 10, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 1045 (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 (SB957ER)
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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 (93-Y 0-N)
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Conference report agreed to by House (93-Y 0-N)
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Conference report agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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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 substitute
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House substitute rejected by Senate (2-Y 37-N)
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (97-Y 0-N)
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Passed House with substitute BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB957H1
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Committee substitute agreed to 20108647D-H1
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Impact statement from DPB (SB957H1)
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Committee substitute printed 20108647D-H1
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Reported from Rules with substitute (18-Y 0-N)
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House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
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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 (40-Y 0-N)
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Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Constitutional reading dispensed (36-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB957)
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Reported from Rules (12-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on Rules
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Presented and ordered printed 20104449D
Sponsors
- David W. Marsden · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 32 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- David W. Marsden 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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 92 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 92 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (99)
| 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 | 2 | 37 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 37 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 5% | 93% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 96 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 96 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
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 | 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 | 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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 36 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (40)
| 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 |
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| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 957 do?
- Commission on Civic Education; sunset and funding; membership. Repeals the sunset provision for the Commission on Civic Education and repeals a prohibition on the use of general funds to support the work of the Commission. The bill also increases and adjusts the makeup of the Commission's membership.
- Who sponsors SB 957?
- SB 957 is sponsored by David W. Marsden.
- What is the current status of SB 957?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 957?
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