Virginia 2017 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 1237 — Housing authorities; authorization by governing body of town.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 68 (effective 7/1/17)

  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 10, 2017. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Provides that the governing body of a town, in addition to the governing body of a county or city as in current law, may authorize a housing authority to contract for the construction of additional housing or acquire land for, or purchase material for the construction or installation of, any sewerage, streets, sidewalks, lights, power, water, or any other facilities for such additional housing. This bill is identical to

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

2 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 1237 specifies that construction contracts for housing and related infrastructure must receive approval from the local governing body, reinforcing the requirement for oversight. This change emphasizes the need for local authorities to manage new housing developments, ensuring they align with community needs and plans. Overall, this amendment could help maintain better control over housing and infrastructure projects in Virginia.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 36-19.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to housing authorities;
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version CHAPTER 68 An Act to amend and reenact § 36-19.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to housing authorities;
[S 1237] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[S 1237] Approved February 20, 2017   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 68 (effective 7/1/17)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, February 21, 2017

  3. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on 2/14/17

  4. Signed by Speaker

  5. Signed by President

  6. Enrolled

  7. Passed House BLOCK VOTE (95-Y 0-N)

  8. Read third time

  9. Passed by temporarily

  10. Read second time

  11. Referred to Committee on General Laws

  12. Read first time

  13. Placed on Calendar

  14. Read second time and engrossed

  15. Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

  16. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17102492D

Sponsors

  • A. Benton "Ben" Chafin · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • A. Benton "Ben" Chafin

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 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

Passed House BLOCK VOTE

Passed 95 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 95000
Total 95000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (95)
Member Party Vote
Albo — Yea
Cole — Yea
Collins — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Freitas — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Ingram — Yea
Kory — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Landes — Yea
LeMunyon — Yea
Levine — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Villanueva — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Byron — Yea
Cline — Yea
Cox — Yea
Jones — Yea
Marshall, D.W. — Yea
Marshall, R.G. — Yea
Miller — Yea
Dudenhefer — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Farrell — Yea
Greason — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Hester — Yea
Holcomb — Yea
Hugo — Yea
James — Yea
Keam — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Lingamfelter — Yea
Loupassi — Yea
Massie — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Morris — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Murphy — Yea
O'Bannon — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Peace — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Poindexter — Yea
Ransone — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Rush — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Yancey — 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
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

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1237 do?
Provides that the governing body of a town, in addition to the governing body of a county or city as in current law, may authorize a housing authority to contract for the construction of additional housing or acquire land for, or purchase material for the construction or installation of, any sewerage, streets, sidewalks, lights, power, water, or any other facilities for such additional housing. This bill is identical to
Who sponsors SB 1237?
SB 1237 is sponsored by A. Benton "Ben" Chafin.
What is the current status of SB 1237?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2017. Enacted.
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