Virginia 2019 Regular Session Status: Passed House Of Delegates

HJ 646 — First Responders Day.

Last action — Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House of Delegates” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

19 added · 26 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment designates September 11 as First Responders Day in Virginia, a recognition that will take place each year starting in 2019. This change acknowledges the critical role that first responders, including firefighters, police, and emergency medical personnel, play in protecting the public during emergencies. By officially commemorating this day, the state aims to honor their contributions and raise awareness about the important services they provide.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 19102130D HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
646 Offered January 9, 2019 Prefiled January 8, 2019 Designating September 11, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as First Responders Day in Virginia.
646 Designating September 11, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as First Responders Day in Virginia.
---------- Patrons-- Mullin, Keam, Lopez and Sullivan;
  Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 4, 2019 Agreed to by the Senate, February 20, 2019   WHEREAS, throughout the Commonwealth, courageous and dedicated men and women work to protect and aid the public during emergencies as both professional and volunteer first responders;
Senator:
Lewis ---------- Referred to Committee on Rules ---------- WHEREAS, throughout the Commonwealth, courageous and dedicated men and women work to protect and aid the public during emergencies as both professional and volunteer first responders;
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Action History

  1. Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

  2. Read third time

  3. Reported from Rules by voice vote

  4. Referred to Committee on Rules

  5. Reading waived

  6. Agreed to by House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)

  7. Engrossed by House

  8. Taken up

  9. Assigned Rules sub: Subcommittee #2

  10. Referred to Committee on Rules

  11. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19102130D

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 143 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (143)

143 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Reading waived

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 40000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Black — Yea
Dance — Yea
Wagner — Yea
McClellan — Yea
Spruill — Yea
Carrico — Yea
Chafin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Yea
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Edwards, John S. — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Norment, Thomas K., Jr. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Vogel, Jill Holtzman — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Reported from Rules

Passed 16 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 16000
Total 16000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (16)
Member Party Vote
Landes — Yea
Plum — Yea
Cox — Yea
Jones, S.C. — Yea
Marshall — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Ingram — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Barry D. Knight — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HJ 646?
HJ 646 is sponsored by Alfonso H. Lopez, Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr., Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr., Keam, Mark L., and Mullin, Michael P..
What is the current status of HJ 646?
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House of Delegates” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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