SJ 35 — Barrier crimes and criminal history records checks; joint subcommittee to study.
Last action — Conference report agreed to by Senate by voice vote
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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
Study; barrier crimes and criminal history records checks; report. Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the Commonwealth's requirements related to barrier crimes and criminal history records checks. The resolution directs the joint subcommittee to, in conducting its study, develop recommendations related to (i) whether statutory provisions related to criminal history records checks, barrier crimes, and barrier crime exceptions should be reorganized and consolidated into a central location in the Code of Virginia; (ii) whether certain crimes should be removed from the list of barrier crimes; (iii) whether barrier crime exceptions and waiver processes should be broadened; (iv) whether the required amount of time that must lapse after conviction of certain barrier crimes should be shortened; and (v) other changes that could be made to criminal history records check and barrier crimes requirements that would improve the organization, effectiveness, and fairness of such provisions.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
15 added · 19 removedPlain-language change summary
The bill SJ 35 has been amended to establish a joint subcommittee focused on reviewing and studying barrier crimes and the requirements for criminal history records checks. This change aims to improve the organization, effectiveness, and fairness of the current laws surrounding these issues. By conducting a comprehensive review, the subcommittee will be able to identify specific crimes that serve as barriers and suggest potential exceptions to better serve the community. This matters because it could lead to fairer treatment of individuals affected by these laws, particularly those looking to reintegrate into society after serving their time.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 20109990D SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
35 AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE (Proposed by the Joint Conference Committee on March 8, 2020) (Patron Prior to Substitute--Senator Edwards) Establishing a joint subcommittee to study barrier crimes and criminal history records checks.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 8, 2020 Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 8, 2020 WHEREAS, barrier crimes are statutorily established crimes, conviction for which disqualifies an individual from eligibility for various types of employment, to volunteer or provide certain services, or to establish or operate certain types of regulated businesses;
Action History
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Conference report agreed to by Senate by voice vote
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VOTE: Adoption (72-Y 17-N)
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Conference report agreed to by House (72-Y 17-N)
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Conference substitute printed 20109990D-S1
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Amended by conference committee
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Conferees appointed by House
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Conferees appointed by Senate
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Senate acceded to request by voice vote
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House requested conference committee
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House insisted on amendments
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House amendments rejected by Senate
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VOTE: Adoption (76-Y 20-N)
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Agreed to by House with amendments (76-Y 20-N)
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Engrossed by House as amended
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Taken up
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Reported from Rules with amendments (16-Y 2-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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Passed by for the day
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Read second time and engrossed
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Reading waived (40-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 20102494D
Sponsors
- Patrick A. Hope · Cosponsor
- Sam Rasoul · Cosponsor
- Lamont Bagby · Cosponsor
- John S. Edwards · Primary
- Ibraheem S. Samirah · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 143 not signed on · 21 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (4)
Not signed on (143)
143 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 143 →"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 | 71 | 17 | 0 | 11 |
| Total | 71 | 17 | 0 | 11 |
| % of votes cast | 72% | 17% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 75 | 20 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 75 | 20 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 76% | 20% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 11% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (18)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Cox, M. Kirkland | — | Nay |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Filler-Corn, Eileen | — | Yea |
| Gilbert, C. Todd | — | Nay |
| 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 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SJ 35 do?
- Study; barrier crimes and criminal history records checks; report. Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the Commonwealth's requirements related to barrier crimes and criminal history records checks. The resolution directs the joint subcommittee to, in conducting its study, develop recommendations related to (i) whether statutory provisions related to criminal history records checks, barrier crimes, and barrier crime exceptions should be reorganized and consolidated into a central location in the Code of Virginia; (ii) whether certain crimes should be removed from the list of barrier crimes; (iii) whether barrier crime exceptions and waiver processes should be broadened; (iv) whether the required amount of time that must lapse after conviction of certain barrier crimes should be shortened; and (v) other changes that could be made to criminal history records check and barrier crimes requirements that would improve the organization, effectiveness, and fairness of such provisions.
- Who sponsors SJ 35?
- SJ 35 is sponsored by Patrick A. Hope, Sam Rasoul, Lamont Bagby, Edwards, John S., and Samirah, Ibraheem S..
- What is the current status of SJ 35?
- 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 35?
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