Slavery & Subsqt. De Jure & De Facto Racial & Econ. Discrimination Against African Americans; study.
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SB 151 — Slavery & Subsqt. De Jure & De Facto Racial & Econ. Discrimination Against African Americans; study.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 587 (effective 7/1/22)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2022. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 11, 2022.
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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
Commission to Study Slavery and Subsequent De Jure and De Facto Racial and Economic Discrimination Against African Americans; expiration. Extends from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2024, the expiration of the Commission to Study Slavery and Subsequent De Jure and De Facto Racial and Economic Discrimination Against African Americans. The bill also provides for the nonlegislative citizen members of the Commission to continue to serve for the duration of the extension. This bill is identical to HB 139.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
15 added · 19 removedPlain-language change summary
The bill SB 151 has been amended to extend the expiration date of the Commission to Study Slavery and Racial Discrimination from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2024. This change allows the nonlegislative citizen members of the Commission to continue their work for an additional two years. This extension is important because it ensures that the Commission has more time to conduct its important research and discussions on issues related to slavery and racial discrimination in Virginia.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY ––-- 2022 SESSION CHAPTER E587 An Act to amend and reenact § 2.2-2557 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Commission to Study Slavery and Subsequent De Jure and De Facto Racial and Economic Discrimination Against AfricRnAfrican Americans;
O [S 151] L Approved LApril 11, 2022 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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D§ This2.2-2557. article shall expire on July 1, 2022 2024.
(Expires July 1, 2022) Sunset.
This article shall expire on July 1, 2022 2024.
That the nonlegislative citizen members of the Commission to Study Slavery and Subsequent De Jure and De Facto Racial and Economic Discrimination Against African Americans (the Commission) appointed pursuant to Chapter 1043 of the Acts of Assembly of 2020 shall continue to serve on the Commission until July 1, 2024.
of the Acts of Assembly of 2020 shall continue B E R
View plain text versions (3)
- CHAP0587 View text Current pdf April 11, 2022
- SB151ER View text pdf March 10, 2022
- Prefiled Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22103882D pdf January 10, 2022
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 587 (effective 7/1/22)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Impact statement from DPB (SB151ER)
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Enrolled
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (98-Y 0-N)
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Passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Reported from Rules (18-Y 0-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 0-N)
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Assigned Rules sub: Studies
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Referred to Committee on Rules
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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 (38-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Rules (13-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB151)
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Referred to Committee on Rules
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22103882D
Sponsors
- Mamie E. Locke · 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 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 97 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Batten, Amanda E. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Byron, Kathy J. | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Filler-Corn, Eileen | — | Yea |
| Gilbert, C. Todd | — | Yea |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Yea |
| Knight, Barry D. | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Orrock, Robert D., Sr. | — | Yea |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Yea |
| Sickles, Mark D. | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Terry L. Austin | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 0% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Byron, Kathy J. | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Gilbert, C. Todd | — | Not Voting |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Orrock, Robert D., Sr. | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | 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 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 151 do?
- Commission to Study Slavery and Subsequent De Jure and De Facto Racial and Economic Discrimination Against African Americans; expiration. Extends from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2024, the expiration of the Commission to Study Slavery and Subsequent De Jure and De Facto Racial and Economic Discrimination Against African Americans. The bill also provides for the nonlegislative citizen members of the Commission to continue to serve for the duration of the extension. This bill is identical to HB 139.
- Who sponsors SB 151?
- SB 151 is sponsored by Mamie E. Locke.
- What is the current status of SB 151?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2022. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 151?
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