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SB 841 — George Mason University; encouraged to establish a school of medicine.
Last action — Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House of Delegates
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
George Mason University; establishment of a school of medicine. States that it is the sense of the General Assembly that George Mason University shall be encouraged to take steps to investigate and pursue the potential of establishing a school of medicine in the Northern Virginia area.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
10 added · 10 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to Bill SB 841 changed the wording from stating that George Mason University "shall be permitted" to "shall be encouraged" in pursuing the establishment of a school of medicine. This shift suggests a more supportive tone, emphasizing encouragement rather than just permission. This change may lead to a greater commitment from the university and local stakeholders to actively explore this important educational opportunity in the Northern Virginia area, potentially improving healthcare access in the region.
841 OfferedSenate JanuaryAmendments 8,in 2020[ Prefiled] January 8,February 11, 2020 A BILL toto [ permit encourage ] George Mason University to pursue the potential of establishing a school of medicine.
---------- Patrons--Patron Petersen;Prior to Engrossment--Senator Petersen ---------- Referred to Committee on Education and Health ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Delegates:
Bourne, Bulova, Carr, Carter, Cole, J.G., Guzman, Keam, Krizek, Plum, Rasoul, Roem, Subramanyam and Sullivan ---------- Referred to Committee on Education and Health ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
It is the sense of the General Assembly that George Mason University shall be [ permitted encouraged ] to take steps to investigate and pursue the potential of establishing a school of medicine in the Northern Virginia area.
View plain text versions (2)
- Amended Engrossed by Senate as amended SB841E Current html February 11, 2020
- Impact statement from DPB (SB841) View text html January 08, 2020
Action History
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Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions
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Impact statement from DPB (SB841E)
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Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Passed Senate (38-Y 2-N)
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Printed as engrossed 20102441D-E
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Engrossed by Senate as amended SB841E
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Reading of amendments waived
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Read second time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (36-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
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Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
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Reported from Education and Health with amendments (14-Y 1-N)
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Assigned Education sub: Higher Education
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Impact statement from DPB (SB841)
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20102441D
Sponsors
- Betsy B. Carr · Cosponsor
- Joshua G. Cole · Cosponsor
- Paul E. Krizek · Cosponsor
- Sam Rasoul · Cosponsor
- Danica A. Roem · Cosponsor
- Jr. Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan · Cosponsor
- Suhas Subramanyam · Cosponsor
- Kenneth R. Plum · Cosponsor
- Mark L. Keam · Cosponsor
- Elizabeth R. Guzman · Cosponsor
- Lee J. Carter · Cosponsor
- David L. Bulova · Cosponsor
- Jeffrey M. Bourne · Cosponsor
- J. Chapman Petersen · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 134 not signed on · 3 voted No
"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
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 38 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 38 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 5% | 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 | 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 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 7% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Nay |
| 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 841 do?
- George Mason University; establishment of a school of medicine. States that it is the sense of the General Assembly that George Mason University shall be encouraged to take steps to investigate and pursue the potential of establishing a school of medicine in the Northern Virginia area.
- Who sponsors SB 841?
- SB 841 is sponsored by Betsy B. Carr, Joshua G. Cole, Paul E. Krizek, Sam Rasoul, Danica A. Roem, Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr., Subramanyam, Suhas, Plum, Kenneth R., Keam, Mark L., Guzman, Elizabeth R., Carter, Lee J., Bulova, David L., Bourne, Jeffrey M., and Petersen, J. Chapman.
- What is the current status of SB 841?
- This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 841?
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