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SB 308 — Gubernatorial appointments to boards; membership and terms.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 577 (effective 7/1/22)
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✓In Committee
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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 11, 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 5 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Gubernatorial appointments to boards; membership and terms. Revises the length of terms for persons appointed to several commodity and commodity-related boards within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and further standardizes the term dates so all terms begin on July 1 and end on June 30. The bill amends the membership of the Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors, standardizes the term dates for appointments to the Board of Visitors for Mount Vernon, and clarifies that certain members of the A.L. Philpott Manufacturing Extension Partnership Board of Trustees may name a designee to serve on the Board. The bill corrects the staggering of terms for the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board. This bill is identical to HB 1102.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
117 added · 113 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to Bill SB 308 made some important changes regarding the terms of board members for agricultural boards in Virginia. Specifically, the term for appointments to the Horse Industry Board was increased from three years to four years, while maintaining the limit of two consecutive terms for at-large members. Similarly, the Potato Board's membership appointments also have terms lasting four years. These changes are significant because they can enhance stability and continuity within these boards, which are crucial for managing Virginia's agricultural interests effectively.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY ––-- 2022 SESSION CHAPTER E577 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 3.2-1701, 3.2-1801, 3.2-2101, 3.2-2603, 3.2-2701, 23.1-3102, andN and terms.54.1-500.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to gubernatorial appointments to boards;
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That §§ 3.2-1701, 3.2-1801, 3.2-2101, 3.2-2603, 3.2-2701, 23.1-3102, and 54.1-500.1 of the CDdeCode of Vir§Virginia 3.2-1701.are amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 3.2-1701.
§ 3.2-1801.
Potato Board;
composition and appointment of members.
The Potato Board shall be composed of seven members appointed by the Governor from nominations by grower organizations, the to terBsterms of four years.
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Each grower organization shall submit nominations for each available position before the expiration of the member's term for which the nomination is being provided.
The Governor shall appoint 12 individuals from nominations submitted by the Virginia Sheep Producers Association, Virginia sheep and wool marketing organizations, or other Virginia farm organizations representing sheep producers, for terms of four years.
One member shall represent themthe packing/processing/retailing segment of the industry, one shall represent the Virginia Livestock Markets Association, and one shall represent the purebred segment of the industry.
Each association or organization shall submit nominations for each available position before the expiration of the member's term for which the nomination or recommendation is being provided.
§ 3.2-2701.
Marine Products Board membership terms.
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B.The director of the Center for Innovative Technology and two Secretaries as defined in § 2.2-200 to be appointed by the Governor, to, the Secretary of Education, and the Secretary of Labor shall also sit on the board of trustees, to serve ex officio with voting privileges.
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View plain text versions (3)
- CHAP0577 View text Current pdf April 11, 2022
- SB308ER View text pdf March 07, 2022
- Prefiled Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102303D pdf January 11, 2022
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 577 (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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Impact statement from DPB (SB308ER)
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Enrolled
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VOTE: Passage (100-Y 0-N)
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Passed House (100-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Reported from Privileges and Elections (20-Y 1-N)
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Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
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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 (37-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB308)
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Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102303D
Sponsors
- R. Creigh Deeds · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 1 voted No
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 | 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 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 5% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhalgh, Karen S. | — | Yea |
| Adams, Dawn M. | — | Yea |
| Adams, Les R. | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Convirs-Fowler, Kelly K. | — | Not Voting |
| David A. Reid | — | Yea |
| H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Yea |
| Jackie H. Glass | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| Maldonado, Michelle Lopes | — | Yea |
| McGuire, John J., III | — | Yea |
| Mundon King, Candi | — | Nay |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| Phillip A. Scott | — | Yea |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Yea |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Shelly A. Simonds | — | Yea |
| Sickles, Mark D. | — | Yea |
| Taylor, Kim A. | — | Yea |
| Wren M. Williams | — | 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Dunnavant, Siobhan S. | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Hashmi, Ghazala F. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Kiggans, Jennifer A. | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 308 do?
- Gubernatorial appointments to boards; membership and terms. Revises the length of terms for persons appointed to several commodity and commodity-related boards within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and further standardizes the term dates so all terms begin on July 1 and end on June 30. The bill amends the membership of the Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors, standardizes the term dates for appointments to the Board of Visitors for Mount Vernon, and clarifies that certain members of the A.L. Philpott Manufacturing Extension Partnership Board of Trustees may name a designee to serve on the Board. The bill corrects the staggering of terms for the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board. This bill is identical to HB 1102.
- Who sponsors SB 308?
- SB 308 is sponsored by R. Creigh Deeds.
- What is the current status of SB 308?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2022. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 308?
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