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SB 385 — Professional engineers; regulations, scope of exception.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 822 (effective 1/1/21)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 06, 2020. Enacted.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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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
Professional engineers; regulations, scope of exception. Requires that the State Corporation Commission promulgate regulations requiring (i) certain otherwise exempted engineers to be licensed with the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation's Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects and (ii) licensed engineers to exercise responsible charge on certain engineering projects. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2021.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
14 added · 12 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent changes to Bill SB 385 include adding specific details about how the Commission will assess safety risks related to natural gas infrastructure. The new language emphasizes considering solutions that other states and the natural gas industry have used, which may enhance safety standards. This matters because it suggests a more informed and collaborative approach to managing public safety risks associated with natural gas projects, potentially leading to better outcomes for the community.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 822 An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-401 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 56-257.2:1, relating to the regulation of professional engineers;
[S 385] Approved April 7, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (5)
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0822) View text Current html April 07, 2020
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB385ER) View text html March 06, 2020
- Committee Substitute Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute with amendments SB385ES1 html February 04, 2020
- SB385S1 View text html January 29, 2020
- Impact statement from DPB (SB385) View text html January 06, 2020
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 822 (effective 1/1/21)
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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 Speaker
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Signed by President
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Impact statement from DPB (SB385ER)
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Enrolled
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VOTE: Passage (74-Y 22-N)
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Passed House (74-Y 22-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Reported from General Laws (20-Y 2-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
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Assigned GL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process
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Referred to Committee on General Laws
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Impact statement from DPB (SB385ES1)
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Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Printed as engrossed 20107043D-ES1
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute with amendments SB385ES1
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Amendments by Senator McPike agreed to
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Reading of amendments waived
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Committee substitute agreed to 20107043D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Passed by for the day
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Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)
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Committee substitute printed 20107043D-S1
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Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (14-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB385)
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Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20102993D
Sponsors
- Jeremy S. McPike · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 22 voted No
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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 73 | 22 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 73 | 22 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 74% | 22% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 9% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Brewer, Emily M. | — | Yea |
| Adams, Dawn M. | — | Yea |
| Aird, Lashrecse D. | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| Bulova, David L. | — | Yea |
| Cole, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Convirs-Fowler, Kelly K. | — | Yea |
| Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. | — | Yea |
| Hurst, Chris L. | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| James W. Morefield | — | Nay |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Knight, Barry D. | — | Yea |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Miyares, Jason S. | — | Yea |
| Murphy, Kathleen | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Wampler, William C., III | — | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Bulova, David L. | — | Not Voting |
| Cole, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. | — | Yea |
| Hurst, Chris L. | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Miyares, Jason S. | — | Yea |
| Murphy, Kathleen | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | 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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| 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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| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Dunnavant, Siobhan S. | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Hashmi, Ghazala F. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Kiggans, Jennifer A. | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 385 do?
- Professional engineers; regulations, scope of exception. Requires that the State Corporation Commission promulgate regulations requiring (i) certain otherwise exempted engineers to be licensed with the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation's Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects and (ii) licensed engineers to exercise responsible charge on certain engineering projects. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2021.
- Who sponsors SB 385?
- SB 385 is sponsored by Jeremy S. McPike.
- What is the current status of SB 385?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 06, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 385?
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