Virginia 2017 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 1737 — Civilian employees and foreign service officers; personal jurisdiction over a person, domicile, etc.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 480 (effective 7/1/17)

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

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 7 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

9 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 1737 clarifies and updates the chapter heading related to residential requirements for annulment, affirmation, or divorce for specific groups, like civilian employees and foreign service officers. It specifies the conditions under which these individuals can file suits while stationed away from their usual residence. This change matters because it helps ensure that people in these unique positions have clearer guidance on their rights and responsibilities when navigating legal proceedings related to marriage, particularly when they are away from home due to their jobs.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-328.1 and 20-97 of the Code of Virginia, relating to personal jurisdiction over a person;
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version CHAPTER 480 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-328.1 and 20-97 of the Code of Virginia, relating to personal jurisdiction over a person;
[H 1737] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 1737] Approved March 13, 2017   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 480 (effective 7/1/17)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 27, 2017

  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on 2/28/17

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Enrolled

  7. Read third time

  8. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  9. Constitutional reading dispensed

  10. Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (95-Y 0-N)

  11. Engrossed by House

  12. Passed by temporarily

  13. Read second time

  14. Read first time

  15. Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law

  16. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  17. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100386D

Sponsors

  • Christopher E. Collins · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Christopher E. Collins

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

Read third time and 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
Bulova — Yea
Cole — Yea
Farrell — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Freitas — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
James — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Landes — Yea
LeMunyon — Yea
Levine — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Plum — Yea
Poindexter — Yea
Villanueva — Yea
Yancey — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Cox — Yea
Byron — Yea
Campbell — Yea
Cline — Yea
Dudenhefer — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Habeeb — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Hester — Yea
Holcomb — Yea
Hugo — Yea
Ingram — Yea
Jones — Yea
Marshall, D.W. — Yea
Marshall, R.G. — Yea
Miller — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Keam — Yea
Kory — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Lingamfelter — Yea
Loupassi — Yea
Massie — Yea
Minchew — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Morris — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Murphy — Yea
O'Bannon — Yea
Peace — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Ransone — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Rush — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Tyler — 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
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
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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Who sponsors HB 1737?
HB 1737 is sponsored by Christopher E. Collins.
What is the current status of HB 1737?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2017. Enacted.
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