Virginia Commercial Driver's License Act; repeals statement of intent and purpose.
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SB 527 — Virginia Commercial Driver's License Act; repeals statement of intent and purpose.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 788 (effective 7/1/20)
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2020. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Virginia Commercial Driver's License Act; intent and purpose. Repeals the statement of intent and purpose in the Virginia Commercial Driver's License Act (the Act). The bill does not affect any substantive provisions of the Act. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Code Commission.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill SB 527 added a specific reference to "CHAPTER 788" approved on April 7, 2020, while removing a general mention of "VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER." This change is important because it clarifies which specific chapter of the law is being referenced and ensures that the bill is accurately linked to its legislative history. This transparency helps lawmakers and the public understand the context and purpose of the bill better.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 788 An Act to repeal § 46.2-341.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Commercial Driver's License Act;
[S 527] Approved April 7, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 788 (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 President
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Impact statement from DPB (SB527ER)
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Signed by Speaker
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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 Transportation (22-Y 0-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
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Assigned Transportation sub: Transportation Systems
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Transportation (14-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB527)
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103980D
Sponsors
- Ryan T. McDougle · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Collins, Christopher E. | — | Yea |
| Adams, Les R. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| Carter, Lee J. | — | Yea |
| Dan I. Helmer | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| David A. Reid | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Freitas, Nicholas J. | — | Yea |
| Hurst, Chris L. | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Jones, Jerrauld C. "Jay" | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| LaRock, Dave A. | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Miyares, Jason S. | — | Yea |
| Murphy, Kathleen | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Wyatt | — | Yea |
| Terry L. Austin | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Wendell S. Walker | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| Dan I. Helmer | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Not Voting |
| Freitas, Nicholas J. | — | Yea |
| Jones, Jerrauld C. "Jay" | — | Yea |
| Murphy, Kathleen | — | Yea |
| Terry L. Austin | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Wendell S. Walker | — | 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 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 527 do?
- Virginia Commercial Driver's License Act; intent and purpose. Repeals the statement of intent and purpose in the Virginia Commercial Driver's License Act (the Act). The bill does not affect any substantive provisions of the Act. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Code Commission.
- Who sponsors SB 527?
- SB 527 is sponsored by Ryan T. McDougle.
- What is the current status of SB 527?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 527?
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