Concealed handgun permit fees; exemptions; retired probation and parole officers.
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SB 889 — Concealed handgun permit fees; exemptions; retired probation and parole officers.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 241 (effective 7/1/17)
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 20, 2016. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 8 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
3 added · 4 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to Bill SB 889 removed a specific reference to law enforcement officers with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation from the eligibility criteria. Now, the focus is solely on individuals who have completed 15 years of service or reached the age of 55, regardless of their specific job role. This change simplifies the criteria for retirement benefits and makes it clearer who qualifies, which is important for ensuring fairness and consistency in the application of the law.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 241 An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-308.03 of the Code of Virginia, relating to concealed handgun permit fees;
[S 889] Approved February 23, 2017 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (3)
- Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0241) View text Current html February 23, 2017
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB889ER) View text html February 16, 2017
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100219D html December 20, 2016
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 241 (effective 7/1/17)
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, February 24, 2017
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on 2/17/17
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed House (85-Y 13-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Assigned MPPS sub: #2
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Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
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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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Rereferred to Finance
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100219D
Sponsors
- A. Benton "Ben" Chafin · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 11 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- A. Benton "Ben" Chafin
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"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
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 85 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 85 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 13% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (98)
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 889?
- SB 889 is sponsored by A. Benton "Ben" Chafin.
- What is the current status of SB 889?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 20, 2016. Enacted.
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