Virginia 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 704 — Rural Virginia, Center for; renames Center the Senator Frank M. Ruff, Jr. Center for Rural Virginia.

Last action — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0133)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on March 26, 2024.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 43 sponsors

    1 primary, 42 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Center for Rural Virginia; name change. Renames the Center for Rural Virginia as the Senator Frank M. Ruff, Jr. Center for Rural Virginia. This bill is identical to HB 1381.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

103 added · 101 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to SB 704 involve updates to the Broadband Advisory Council, specifically regarding its structure and purpose. The bill now clearly states that the Council is tasked with advising the Governor on policies and funding priorities to improve broadband access in Virginia. Additionally, the membership composition remains the same, but the language has been refined for clarity. This matters because enhancing broadband access is crucial for connecting rural communities, supporting local economies, and ensuring equitable access to technology across the state.

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SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY –– CHAPTER E An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2699.3, 2.2-2720, and 3.2-3103 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Center for Rural Virginia;
VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- 2024 SESSION CHAPTER 133 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2699.3, 2.2-2720, and 3.2-3103 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Center for Rural Virginia;
R O [S 704] Approved L L Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[S 704] Approved March 26, 2024 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
That §§ 2.2-2699.3, 2.2-2720, and 3.2-3103 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenactedE as follows:
That §§ 2.2-2699.3, 2.2-2720, and 3.2-3103 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted as follows:
D A.
§ 2.2-2699.3.
Broadband Advisory Council;
purpose;
membership;
compensation;
chairman.
A.
The purpose of the Council shall be to advise the Governor on policy and funding priorities to expedite deployment and reduce the cost of broadband access in the Commonwealth.
The purpose of the Council shall be to advise the Governor on policy and funding priorities to expedite deployment and reduce the cost of broB.
B.
four members of the House of Delegates to be appointed by the Speaker of the House Bf Delegates in accordance with the principles of proportional representation contained in the Rul0s of the and six nonlegislative citizen members to be appointed by the Governor, of whom one shall be aeE;
four members of the House of Delegates to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates in accordance with the principles of proportional representation contained in the Rules of the House of Delegates;
representative of the Virginia Cable Telecommunications Association, one shall be a representative of the Virginia Telecommunications Industry Association, one shall be a representative from local government recommended by the Virginia Municipal League and Virginia Association of Counties, one shall be a representative of the Virginia Wireless Internet Service Providers Association, one shall be a representative of a wireless service authority, and one shall be a representative of the Virginia, Maryland and Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives.
three members of the Senate to be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules;
and six nonlegislative citizen members to be appointed by the Governor, of whom one shall be a representative of the Virginia Cable Telecommunications Association, one shall be a representative of the Virginia Telecommunications Industry Association, one shall be a representative from local government recommended by the Virginia Municipal League and Virginia Association of Counties, one shall be a representative of the Virginia Wireless Internet Service Providers Association, one shall be a representative of a wireless service authority, and one shall be a representative of the Virginia, Maryland and Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives.
Center for Rural Virginia and three Secretaries as defined in § 2.2-200 to be appointed by the their terms of office.
Center for Rural Virginia and three Secretaries as defined in § 2.2-200 to be appointed by the Governor shall serve ex officio.
Legislative and ex officio members shall serve terms coincident with their terms of office.
Appointments to fillh vacancies, other than by expiration of a term, shall be for the unexpired terms.
Appointments to fill vacancies, other than by expiration of a term, shall be for the unexpired terms.
Funding for compensation and expenses of legislative members shall be provided by the operating budgets of the Clerk of the House of Delegates and the Clerk of the Senate secretaries appointed pursuant to subsection B to provide funding for the costs of expenses of the nonlegislative citizen members and all other expenses of the Council.
Funding for compensation and expenses of legislative members shall be provided by the operating budgets of the Clerk of the House of Delegates and the Clerk of the Senate upon approval of the Joint Rules Committee.
The Governor shall designate the office of one of the secretaries appointed pursuant to subsection B to provide funding for the costs of expenses of the nonlegislative citizen members and all other expenses of the Council.
The Senator Frank M.
Ruff, Jr.
Center for Rural Virginia.
2.
Make bylaws for the management and regulation of its affairs;
Accept, hold, and administer moneys, grants, securities, or other property transferred, given, or of 2 bequeathed to the Commission, absolutely or in trust, for the purposes for which the Commission is created;
Accept, hold, and administer moneys, grants, securities, or other property transferred, given, or bequeathed to the Commission, absolutely or in trust, for the purposes for which the Commission is created;
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of 2 5.
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  • CHAP0133 View text Current pdf March 26, 2024
  • SB704ER View text pdf February 26, 2024
  • Presented and ordered printed 24104217D View text pdf January 19, 2024

Action History

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0133)

  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 133 (effective 7/1/24)

  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 8, 2024

  4. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2024

  5. Signed by President

  6. Signed by Speaker

  7. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB704ER)

  8. Enrolled

  9. VOTE: Block Vote Passage (98-Y 0-N)

  10. Passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)

  11. Read third time

  12. Read second time

  13. Reported from General Laws (22-Y 0-N)

  14. Referred to Committee on General Laws

  15. Read first time

  16. Placed on Calendar

  17. Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)

  18. Read second time and engrossed

  19. Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)

  20. Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)

  21. Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

  22. Presented and ordered printed 24104217D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 42 co-sponsors · 105 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (42)

Not signed on (105)

105 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

VOTE: Block Vote Passage (98-Y 0-N)

Passed 97 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 97002
Total 97002
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Adele Y. McClure — Yea
Alex Q. Askew — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Amy J. Laufer — Yea
Anne Ferrell Tata — Yea
Arnold, Jonathan, E. P. — Yea
Atoosa R. Reaser — Yea
Batten, Amanda E. — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
Bill Wiley — Yea
Bonita G. Anthony — Yea
Briana D. Sewell — Yea
Bulova, David L. — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Chris S. Runion — Yea
Convirs-Fowler, Kelly K. — Yea
Cordoza, A.C. — Yea
Coyner, Carrie E. — Yea
Dan I. Helmer — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Debra D. Gardner — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Delores Oates — Yea
Earley, Mark L., Jr. — Yea
Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker — Yea
Ellen H. McLaughlin — Yea
Ennis, N. Baxter — Yea
Eric Phillips — Yea
Eric R. Zehr — Yea
Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. — Yea
Freitas, Nicholas J. — Yea
Gilbert, C. Todd — Yea
Green, W. Chad — Yea
H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr. — Yea
Higgins, Geary — Yea
Holly M. Seibold — Yea
Irene Shin — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
Jackie H. Glass — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Not Voting
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jason S. Ballard — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Joseph P. McNamara — Yea
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Joshua G. Cole — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
Karen Keys-Gamarra — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Katrina Callsen — Yea
Kent, Hillary Pugh — Yea
Knight, Barry D. — Yea
Laura Jane Cohen — Yea
LeVere Bolling, Destiny — Yea
Lovejoy, Ian T. — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Maldonado, Michelle Lopes — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Marshall, Daniel W., III — Yea
Marty Martinez — Yea
Michael B. Feggans — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Mike A. Cherry — Yea
Milde, Paul V. — Yea
Mundon King, Candi — Yea
Nadarius E. Clark — Yea
Obenshain, Chris — Yea
Orrock, Robert D., Sr. — Yea
Owen, David — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
Phil M. Hernandez — Yea
Phillip A. Scott — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Rae Cousins — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Rodney T. Willett — Yea
Rozia A. Henson, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Scott A. Wyatt — Yea
Shelly A. Simonds — Yea
Sickles, Mark D. — Yea
Taylor, Kim A. — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Not Voting
Timothy P. Griffin — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Wendell S. Walker — Yea
Will Davis — Yea
Wren M. Williams — Yea

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Reported from General Laws (22-Y 0-N)

Passed 22 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 22000
Total 22000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
Adele Y. McClure — Yea
Arnold, Jonathan, E. P. — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
Bill Wiley — Yea
Bulova, David L. — Yea
Coyner, Carrie E. — Yea
Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker — Yea
Ellen H. McLaughlin — Yea
Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. — Yea
Holly M. Seibold — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Joshua G. Cole — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Knight, Barry D. — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea

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Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)

Passed 39 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 39001
Total 39001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%3%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
McGuire, John J., III — Not Voting
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Subramanyam, Suhas — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 38002
Total 38002
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Not Voting
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Not Voting
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
McGuire, John J., III — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Subramanyam, Suhas — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Subramanyam, Suhas — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 704 do?
Center for Rural Virginia; name change. Renames the Center for Rural Virginia as the Senator Frank M. Ruff, Jr. Center for Rural Virginia. This bill is identical to HB 1381.
Who sponsors SB 704?
SB 704 is sponsored by Tammy Brankley Mulchi, Lashrecse D. Aird, Lamont Bagby, Jennifer B. Boysko, Christie New Craig, R. Creigh Deeds, Bill DeSteph, J.D. "Danny" Diggs, Tara A. Durant, Barbara A. Favola, Timmy French, T. Travis Hackworth, Christopher T. Head, Emily M. Jordan, Mamie E. Locke, L. Louise Lucas, David W. Marsden, Ryan T. McDougle, Jeremy S. McPike, Mark D. Obenshain, Mark J. Peake, Stella G. Pekarsky, Russet Perry, Todd E. Pillion, Bryce E. Reeves, Danica A. Roem, Aaron R. Rouse, Saddam Azlan Salim, William M. Stanley, Jr., Richard H. Stuart, Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr., Adam P. Ebbin, Jennifer D. Carroll Foy, David R. Suetterlein, Scott A. Surovell, Schuyler T. VanValkenburg, Angelia Williams Graves, Sam Rasoul, H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr., Thomas C. Wright, Jr., Ghazala F. Hashmi, Subramanyam, Suhas, and McGuire, John J., III.
What is the current status of SB 704?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2024. Enacted.
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