Virginia's Mental Health Region; designating as Roanoke and New River Valleys.
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HJ 88 — Virginia's Mental Health Region; designating as Roanoke and New River Valleys.
Last action — Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House of Delegates” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Virginia's Mental Health Region. Designatesthe Roanoke and New River Valleys as Virginia's Mental Health Region.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
11 added · 12 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill HJ 88 recognizes the Roanoke and New River Valleys as Virginia's Mental Health Region and highlights the importance of collaboration among various educational and healthcare institutions in developing behavioral health services. It elaborates on the growth of a modernized behavioral health system that prioritizes partnerships and innovative practices. This change is significant as it formalizes the region's commitment to improving mental health services, ensuring community support, and addressing the evolving needs of residents in these areas.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 20104887D HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
88 House Amendments in [ ] January 29, 2020 Recognizing the Roanoke and New River Valleys as Virginia's Mental Health Region.
---------- PatronAgreed Prior to Engrossment--Delegateby Rasoulthe ----------House Referredof Delegates, January 29, 2020 Agreed to Committeeby onthe RulesSenate, ----------March 3, 2020 WHEREAS, in recent years, the Commonwealths system of public and private behavioral health services has faced many challenges and has undergone a great deal of growth and many changes;
and WHEREAS, key partners in the Roanoke and New River Valleys include Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Carilion Health System, the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, [ Radford University, ] the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Catawba Hospital, Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, and New River Valley Community Services;
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates transmit acopies copy of this resolution to the Chief Executive Officer of Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare and the Executive Director of New River Valley Community Services, requesting that the Chief Executive Officer of Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare and Executive Director of New River Valley Community Services further disseminate copies of this resolution to their respective constituents so that they may be apprised of the sense of the General Assembly of Virginia in this matter.
View plain text versions (3)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ88ER) View text Current html March 03, 2020
- Amended Engrossed by House as amended HJ88E html January 29, 2020
- Amended Engrossed by House as amended HJ88E html January 07, 2020
Action History
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Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
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Read third time
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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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Reading waived
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (95-Y 0-N)
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Agreed to by House BLOCK VOTE (95-Y 0-N)
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Printed as engrossed 20104887D-E
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Engrossed by House as amended HJ88E
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Committee amendment agreed to
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Taken up
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Reported from Rules with amendment (18-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on Rules
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20104887D
Sponsors
- Sam Rasoul · Primary
- Terry L. Austin · Cosponsor
- Christopher T. Head · Cosponsor
- Joseph P. McNamara · Cosponsor
- Nick Rush · Cosponsor
- Charles D. Poindexter · Cosponsor
- Chris L. Hurst · Cosponsor
- Jeffrey L. Campbell · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 140 not signed on
"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 | 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.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 94 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 94 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (18)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Filler-Corn, Eileen | — | Yea |
| Mullin, Michael P. | — | Yea |
| Cox, M. Kirkland | — | Yea |
| Gilbert, C. Todd | — | Yea |
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Barry D. Knight | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Sickles | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Terry L. Austin | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HJ 88 do?
- Virginia's Mental Health Region. Designatesthe Roanoke and New River Valleys as Virginia's Mental Health Region.
- Who sponsors HJ 88?
- HJ 88 is sponsored by Sam Rasoul, Terry L. Austin, Christopher T. Head, Joseph P. McNamara, Rush, Nick, Poindexter, Charles D., Hurst, Chris L., and Campbell, Jeffrey L..
- What is the current status of HJ 88?
- This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House of Delegates” 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 HJ 88?
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