Southwestern Va. Mental Health Inst.; Gov. to convey property to Smyth County.
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HB 557 — Southwestern Va. Mental Health Inst.; Gov. to convey property to Smyth County.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 448 (effective 7/1/22)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2022. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 11, 2022.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Disposition of property previously used by theDepartment of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services as theSouthwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute. Authorizes theGovernor to convey a portion of property previously used by the Departmentof Behavioral Health and Developmental Services as the SouthwesternVirginia Mental Health Institute to Smyth County. The conveyanceshall be made without consideration and in as-is condition.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
22 added · 23 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendments to Bill HB 557 add clarity to the property conveyance to Smyth County by specifying the building and land involved in the transaction. The bill now clearly identifies the "Rehabilitation Building" and describes the additional 2.5 acres of land that will also be conveyed, ensuring that local officials understand the exact details of what is being transferred. This matters because it helps streamline the process for Smyth County and ensures they know what property they will receive from the state.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY ––-- CHAPTER2022 ESESSION NCHAPTER 448 An Act to authorize the Commonwealth to convey to Smyth County a portion of property previously used by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services as the Southwestern VirginiasedVirginia Mental Health Institute.
R[H O557] L Approved [HApril 557]11, L2022 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
E1. Virginia, is hereby authorized to convey to Smyth County a parcel of land that is a portion of Tax Map Parcel 211-130-1, containing a building at 281 Bagley Circle, Marion, Virginia, known as the Rehabilitation Building, previously used by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services as the Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute.
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The Commonwealth, with approval of the Governor pursuant to § 2.2-1150 of the Code of Virginia, is hereby authorized to convey to Smyth County a parcel of land that is a portion of Tax Map Parcel 211-130-1, containing a building at 281 Bagley Circle, Marion, Virginia, known as the Rehabilitation Building, previously used by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services as the Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute.
Additionally, the Commonwealth, with approval of the Governor pursuant to § 2.2-1150 of the Code of Virginia, is hereby authorized to convey to Smyth County a parcel of land that is also a portion of Tax Map Parcel 211-130-1 and adjacent to the currently constructed parking lot to the north Hfof the Rehabilitation Building.
This parcel of land consists of approximately 2.5 acres and shall be a5cessedaccessed condition.yfrom Bagley Circle (State Route 217).
The conveyance shall be made without consideration and in7as-isin §as-is 3.condition.
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View plain text versions (3)
- CHAP0448 View text Current pdf April 11, 2022
- HB557ER View text pdf March 03, 2022
- Prefiled Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101263D pdf January 11, 2022
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 448 (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 (HB557ER)
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Judiciary (15-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on the Judiciary
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (100-Y 0-N)
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Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Read first time
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Reported from General Laws (22-Y 0-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
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Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #2
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Impact statement from DPB (HB557)
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Referred to Committee on General Laws
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101263D
Sponsors
- Israel D. O'Quinn · Primary
- Jeffrey L. Campbell · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adams, Dawn M. | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| Bulova, David L. | — | Yea |
| Campbell, Jeffrey L. | — | Yea |
| Chris S. Runion | — | Yea |
| Coyner, Carrie E. | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| Emily M. Jordan | — | Yea |
| Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| James W. Morefield | — | Yea |
| Jenkins, Clinton L. | — | Yea |
| Knight, Barry D. | — | Yea |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Murphy, Kathleen | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| Robinson, Roxann L. | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Wampler, William C., III | — | Yea |
| Wendell S. Walker | — | Yea |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| Bulova, David L. | — | Yea |
| Coyner, Carrie E. | — | Yea |
| Emily M. Jordan | — | Yea |
| Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Not Voting |
| Murphy, Kathleen | — | Yea |
| Robinson, Roxann L. | — | Yea |
| Wampler, William C., III | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 557 do?
- Disposition of property previously used by theDepartment of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services as theSouthwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute. Authorizes theGovernor to convey a portion of property previously used by the Departmentof Behavioral Health and Developmental Services as the SouthwesternVirginia Mental Health Institute to Smyth County. The conveyanceshall be made without consideration and in as-is condition.
- Who sponsors HB 557?
- HB 557 is sponsored by Israel D. O'Quinn and Campbell, Jeffrey L..
- What is the current status of HB 557?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2022. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 557?
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