Virginia 2023 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SJ 271 — Governor; confirming appointments.

Last action — Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ271ER)

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What changed in the latest version

48 added · 61 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes in Senate Joint Resolution No. 271 include the confirmation of several appointments made by Governor Glenn Youngkin, with a focus on key positions within state agencies. Notably, the title for Martin Brown was updated from "Chief Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion Officer" to "Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer." This change clarifies the emphasis on equity within the role. Additionally, the resolution streamlines the text for consistency and clarity while confirming the appointments, which is important for establishing governance continuity in these crucial positions.

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SESSION ENGROSSED 23104555D SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
SESSION ENROLLED SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
271 Senate Amendments in [ ] - February 7, 2023 Confirming appointments by the Governor of certain persons communicated to the General Assembly January 1, 2023.
271 E Confirming appointments by the Governor of certain persons communicated to the General Assembly N January 1, 2023.
–––––––––– Patron Prior t––––––––––ent––Senator Spruill Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections –––––––––– E RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly confirmN the following appointments of certain persons made by Governor Glenn Youngkin and communicated to the General Assembly January 1, 2023.
R Agreed to by the Senate, February 7, 2023 O Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 9, 2023 L the following appointments of certain persons made by Governor Glenn Youngkin and communicated to L the General Assembly January 1, 2023.
G OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR R Martin Brown of North Chesterfield, Virginia, Chief Diversity, [ Opportunity Equity ] , and Inclusion Officer, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning November 7, 2022, to succeed Dr.
E OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Martin Brown of North Chesterfield, Virginia, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, to D serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning November 7, 2022, to succeed Dr.
S AGENCY HEADS S 19 Janet Lawson of Williamsburg, Virginia, Director of the Department of Human Resource E Management, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning June 13, 2022, to succeed Emily D Elliott.
AGENCY HEADS Janet Lawson of Williamsburg, Virginia, Director of the Department of Human Resource Elliott.nt, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning June 13, 2022, to succeed Emily S Rick Mitchell of Richmond, Virginia, Director of the Department for the Blind and Vision 1 Impaired, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning May 13, 2022, to succeed Raymond R HopWillis Morris of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Director of the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning October 14, 2022, to succeed Matthew James.
23 Rick Mitchell of Richmond, Virginia, Director of the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning May 13, 2022, to succeed Raymond Hopkins.
Arne Owens of Richmond, Virginia, Director of the Department of Health Professions, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning November 1, 2022, to succeed David Brown.
Supplier Diversity, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning October 14, 2022, to succeed Matthew James.
Cheryl Roberts of Richmond, Virginia, Director of the Department of Medical Assistance Services, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning October 3, 2022, to succeed Karen Kimsey.
S 2 1 Arne Owens of Richmond, Virginia, Director of the Department of Health Professions, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning November 1, 2022, to succeed David Brown.
AUTHORITIES Fort Monroe Authority Board of Trustees Brian Jackson of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed June 2, 2022, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed himself.
Cheryl Roberts of Richmond, Virginia, Director of the Department of Medical Assistance Services, 34 to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning October 3, 2022, to succeed Karen Kimsey.
American Revolution 250 Committee Katherine Rowe of Williamsburg, Virginia, Member, appointed December 2, 2022, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Spencer Crew.
35 37 Fort Monroe Authority Board of Trustees 38 Brian Jackson of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed June 2, 2022, for a term of four years 39 beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed himself.
41 EDUCATION American Revolution 250 Committee Katherine Rowe of Williamsburg, Virginia, Member, appointed December 2, 2022, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Spencer Crew.
Lisa Papini of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Member, appointed December 8, 2022, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed Marilynn Hanover.
Lisa Papini of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Member, appointed December 8, 2022, to serve an uneWesley Reid of Roanoke, Virginia, Member, appointed December 8, 2022, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed himself.
Wesley Reid of Roanoke, Virginia, Member, appointed December 8, 2022, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed himself.
SJ271E 2 of 2 FINANCE Board of Accountancy David Cotton of Alexandria, Virginia, Member, appointed April 14, 2022, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Brian Hemphill.
FINANCE Board of Accountancy of 2 David Cotton of Alexandria, Virginia, Member, appointed April 14, 2022, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Brian Hemphill.
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ271ER)

  2. VOTE: Adoption (99-Y 0-N)

  3. Agreed to by House (99-Y 0-N)

  4. Taken up

  5. Reported from Privileges and Elections (21-Y 0-N)

  6. Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections

  7. Placed on Calendar

  8. Agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)

  9. Reading waived (40-Y 0-N)

  10. Printed as engrossed 23104555D-E

  11. Engrossed by Senate as amended SJ271E

  12. Committee amendment agreed to (23-Y 17-N)

  13. Reading of amendment waived

  14. Read second time

  15. Passed by for the day

  16. Passed by for the day

  17. Reading waived (40-Y 0-N)

  18. Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

  19. Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

  20. Reported from Privileges and Elections with amendment (14-Y 0-N)

  21. Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections

  22. Presented and ordered printed 23104555D

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  • Spruill · Primary

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  • Spruill

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SJ 271 is sponsored by Spruill.
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