License plates, special; issuance to commemorate The Richmond Planet.
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SB 753 — License plates, special; issuance to commemorate The Richmond Planet.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 119 (effective 7/1/22)
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2022. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 06, 2022.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 7 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Special license plates; THE RICHMOND PLANET.Authorizes the issuance of special license plates commemoratingthe Richmond Planet newspaper bearing the legend THE RICHMOND PLANET.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
12 added · 17 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of SB 753 adds clear wording to authorize special license plates that honor the Richmond Planet newspaper, explicitly stating that they will bear the legend "THE RICHMOND PLANET." This change ensures clarity for both applicants and the Department of Motor Vehicles about what the license plates will feature. By commemorating this historic newspaper, Virginia acknowledges its significance and allows residents to celebrate its legacy on their vehicles.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY ––-- 2022 SESSION CHAPTER E119 An Act to authorize the issuance of special license plates commemorating the Richmond Planet N newspaper bearing the legend THE RICHMOND PLANET.
R[S O753] Approved [SApril 753]6, L2022 L Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
RICHMOND1. PLANET.license plates commemorating the Richmond Planet newspaper bearing the legend TEE On receipt of an application and following the provisions of § 46.2-725 of the Code of Virginia, the commemorating the Richmond Planet newspaper bearing the legend THE RICHMOND PLANET.al license plates S E R
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Special license plates commemorating the Richmond Planet newspaper bearing the legend THE RICHMOND PLANET.
On receipt of an application and following the provisions of § 46.2-725 of the Code of Virginia, the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles shall issue to the applicant special license plates commemorating the Richmond Planet newspaper bearing the legend THE RICHMOND PLANET.
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 119 (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 11, 2022
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Impact statement from DPB (SB753ER)
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Enrolled
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (100-Y 0-N)
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Passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Reported from Transportation (22-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N)
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Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate (37-Y 0-N)
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Read third time and passed Senate (37-Y 0-N 1-A)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Transportation (15-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB753)
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Presented and ordered printed 22104319D
Sponsors
- Joseph D. Morrissey · Primary
- Jennifer L. McClellan · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Joseph D. Morrissey
Co-sponsors (1)
- Jennifer L. McClellan
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"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 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Ferrell Tata | — | Yea |
| Avoli, G. "John" | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| Bill Wiley | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Chris S. Runion | — | Yea |
| David A. Reid | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Jessica L. Anderson | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| LaRock, Dave A. | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| McGuire, John J., III | — | Yea |
| Murphy, Kathleen | — | Yea |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Wyatt | — | Yea |
| Subramanyam, Suhas | — | Yea |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Yea |
| Taylor, Kim A. | — | Yea |
| Terry L. Austin | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 753 do?
- Special license plates; THE RICHMOND PLANET.Authorizes the issuance of special license plates commemoratingthe Richmond Planet newspaper bearing the legend THE RICHMOND PLANET.
- Who sponsors SB 753?
- SB 753 is sponsored by Joseph D. Morrissey and Jennifer L. McClellan.
- What is the current status of SB 753?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2022. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 753?
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