SJ 51 — World Prematurity Month and Day; designating as November 2020, and November 17, 2020, respectively.
Last action — VOTE: Block Vote Passage (100-Y 0-N)
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
World Prematurity Month; World Prematurity Day. Designates November, in 2020 and in each succeeding year, as WorldPrematurity Month and November 17, in 2020 and in each succeedingyear, as World Prematurity Day in Virginia.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
32 added · 39 removedPlain-language change summary
The bill SJ 51 has been amended to officially designate November 17 each year as World Prematurity Day in Virginia, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness about premature births. This change highlights a growing recognition of the health risks associated with preterm births and the need for public education and support for affected families. The focus is on improving understanding of the causes and consequences of premature birth, which can significantly impact the lives of millions of infants and their families. By establishing this day, the state aims to promote efforts to reduce the incidence of preterm births.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 20101055D SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
51 Offered January 8, 2020 Prefiled January 7, 2020 Designating November, in 2020 and in each succeeding year, as World Prematurity Month and November 17, in 2020 and in each succeeding year, as World Prematurity Day in Virginia.
---------- Patron--Agreed McClellanto ----------by Referredthe Senate, January 29, 2020 Agreed to Committeeby onthe RulesHouse ----------of Delegates, February 24, 2020 WHEREAS, premature birth, also known as preterm birth, is a birth that occurs at least three weeks before a baby's due date or with less than 37 weeks' gestation;
Action History
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (100-Y 0-N)
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Agreed to by House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)
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Taken up
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Reported from Rules (17-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on Rules
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Placed on Calendar
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Read third time and agreed to by Senate by voice vote
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Read second time and engrossed
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Reading waived (38-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Rules
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Referred to Committee on Rules
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20101055D
Sponsors
- Jennifer L. McClellan · Primary
- Jennifer B. Boysko · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Jennifer L. McClellan
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"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 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 0% | 0% | 6% |
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 | — | Not Voting |
| 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 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Yea |
| Chase, Amanda F. | — | Yea |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Dunnavant, Siobhan S. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| Kiggans, Jennifer A. | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Not Voting |
| Adam P. Ebbin | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ghazala F. Hashmi | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Not Voting |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SJ 51 do?
- World Prematurity Month; World Prematurity Day. Designates November, in 2020 and in each succeeding year, as WorldPrematurity Month and November 17, in 2020 and in each succeedingyear, as World Prematurity Day in Virginia.
- Who sponsors SJ 51?
- SJ 51 is sponsored by Jennifer L. McClellan and Jennifer B. Boysko.
- What is the current status of SJ 51?
- 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 SJ 51?
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