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SB 974 — Palliative care information and resources.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 471 (effective 7/1/17)
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 03, 2017. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Requires the Department of Health to make information about and resources on palliative care available to the public, health care providers, and health care facilities on its website. This bill is identical to
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill SB 974 adds a new chapter designation, specifically noting "CHAPTER 471" and the approval date of March 13, 2017. This change is likely meant to clarify the bill's official classification and its historical context. Removing the phrase "VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER" helps streamline the bill's language, making it clearer and more concise for readers. Overall, these updates help improve the bill's presentation and accessibility.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 471 An Act to require the Department of Health to make information about and resources on palliative care available on its website.
[S 974] Approved March 13, 2017 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (4)
- Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0471) View text Current html March 13, 2017
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB974ER) View text html February 20, 2017
- Committee Substitute House: Committee substitute printed 17105338D-H1 html February 09, 2017
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101757D html January 03, 2017
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 471 (effective 7/1/17)
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 27, 2017
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on 2/21/17
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Title replaced 17105338D-H1
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Passed House with substitute BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB974H1
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Committee substitute agreed to 17105338D-H1
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Read second time and engrossed
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101757D
Sponsors
- Jennifer L. McClellan · Cosponsor
- L. Louise Lucas · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
- Jennifer L. McClellan
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
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (97)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Albo | — | Yea |
| Bulova | — | Yea |
| Cline | — | Yea |
| Cole | — | Yea |
| Fariss | — | Yea |
| Freitas | — | Yea |
| Gilbert | — | Yea |
| Heretick | — | Yea |
| Ingram | — | Yea |
| Kory | — | Yea |
| LaRock | — | Yea |
| Landes | — | Yea |
| LeMunyon | — | Yea |
| Levine | — | Yea |
| Plum | — | Yea |
| Stolle | — | Yea |
| Toscano | — | Yea |
| Yancey | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Richard P. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Bourne | — | Yea |
| Cox | — | Yea |
| Jones | — | Yea |
| Marshall, D.W. | — | Yea |
| Marshall, R.G. | — | Yea |
| Miller | — | Yea |
| Byron | — | Yea |
| Collins | — | Yea |
| Dudenhefer | — | Yea |
| Edmunds | — | Yea |
| Farrell | — | Yea |
| Filler-Corn | — | Yea |
| Greason | — | Yea |
| Habeeb | — | Yea |
| Helsel | — | Yea |
| Hester | — | Yea |
| Holcomb | — | Yea |
| Hugo | — | Yea |
| James | — | Yea |
| Keam | — | Yea |
| Lindsey | — | Yea |
| Lingamfelter | — | Yea |
| Loupassi | — | Yea |
| Massie | — | Yea |
| Minchew | — | Yea |
| Miyares | — | Yea |
| Mullin | — | Yea |
| Murphy | — | Yea |
| O'Bannon | — | Yea |
| Orrock | — | Yea |
| Peace | — | Yea |
| Pogge | — | Yea |
| Ransone | — | Yea |
| Robinson | — | Yea |
| Rush | — | Yea |
| Tyler | — | Yea |
| Mr. Speaker | — | Yea |
| Villanueva | — | Yea |
| Yost | — | Yea |
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Barry D. Knight | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| James W. Morefield | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jessica L. Anderson | — | Yea |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Sickles | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Terry L. Austin | — | Yea |
| Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Will Davis | — | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 974 do?
- Requires the Department of Health to make information about and resources on palliative care available to the public, health care providers, and health care facilities on its website. This bill is identical to
- Who sponsors SB 974?
- SB 974 is sponsored by Jennifer L. McClellan and L. Louise Lucas.
- What is the current status of SB 974?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 03, 2017. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 974?
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