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SB 236 — Constitutional amendment; apportionment, Virginia Redistricting Commission (voter referendum).
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 1071 (effective 7/1/20)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 02, 2020. Enacted.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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4 sponsors
1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 8 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Constitutional amendment (voter referendum); apportionment; Virginia Redistricting Commission. Provides for a referendum at the November 3, 2020, election to approve or reject amendments to the Constitution of Virginia establishing the Virginia Redistricting Commission and providing for the reapportionment of the Commonwealth to be done by such Commission. If approved by the voters, the amendments would become effective on November 15, 2020. This bill incorporates SB 358 and SB 974.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
14 added · 9 removedPlain-language change summary
The bill SB 236 underwent some changes regarding the process of redistricting in Virginia. Key additions clarify the process for how racial and ethnic communities can have better chances at electing representatives of their choice. This shift emphasizes fair representation and could lead to a more equitable political landscape. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the inclusivity of Virginia's electoral system.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 1071 An Act to provide for the submission to the voters of a proposed amendment to Section 6 of Article II of the Constitution of Virginia and a proposed amendment to the Constitution of Virginia by adding in Article II a section numbered 6-A, relating to apportionment;
[S 236] 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 1071 (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 (SB236ER)
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Enrolled
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House amendment agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N)
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VOTE: Passage (83-Y 11-N)
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Passed House with amendment (83-Y 11-N)
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Engrossed by House as amended
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Committee amendment agreed to
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Passed by temporarily until after completion of Resolutions Regular Calendar
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Reported from Privileges and Elections with amendment (14-Y 7-N)
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House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
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Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
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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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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB236S1
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Committee substitute agreed to 20107754D-S1
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Reading of substitute 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 1-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB236S1)
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Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
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Committee substitute printed 20107754D-S1
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Incorporates SB974 (Hanger)
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Incorporates SB358 (Cosgrove)
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Reported from Privileges and Elections with substitute (14-Y 1-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB236)
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Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20101035D
Sponsors
- Joseph D. Morrissey · Cosponsor
- Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. · Cosponsor
- Cosgrove, John A., Jr. · Cosponsor
- George L. Barker · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on · 15 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (3)
- Joseph D. Morrissey
- Hanger, Emmett W., Jr.
- Cosgrove, John A., Jr.
Not signed on (144)
144 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 144 →"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 | 82 | 11 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 82 | 11 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 83% | 11% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (99)
| 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 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 64% | 32% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey, Joseph C. | — | Nay |
| Adams, Dawn M. | — | Yea |
| Adams, Les R. | — | Yea |
| Askew, Alex Q. | — | Nay |
| Chris S. Runion | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Cole, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Convirs-Fowler, Kelly K. | — | Not Voting |
| David A. Reid | — | Nay |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Yea |
| Levine, Mark H. | — | Nay |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Nay |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Nay |
| McGuire, John J., III | — | Yea |
| Orrock, Robert D., Sr. | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Nay |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Rush, Nick | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Shelly A. Simonds | — | Yea |
| Sickles, Mark D. | — | 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 | 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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 6% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (16)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Nay |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Yea |
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Nay |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 236 do?
- Constitutional amendment (voter referendum); apportionment; Virginia Redistricting Commission. Provides for a referendum at the November 3, 2020, election to approve or reject amendments to the Constitution of Virginia establishing the Virginia Redistricting Commission and providing for the reapportionment of the Commonwealth to be done by such Commission. If approved by the voters, the amendments would become effective on November 15, 2020. This bill incorporates SB 358 and SB 974.
- Who sponsors SB 236?
- SB 236 is sponsored by Joseph D. Morrissey, Hanger, Emmett W., Jr., Cosgrove, John A., Jr., and Barker, George L..
- What is the current status of SB 236?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 02, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 236?
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