SB 904 — VWC; permits commissioners and deputy commissioners to carry a concealed weapon.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 761 (effective 7/1/17)
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 22, 2016. Enacted.
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Enacted
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Provides an exception from the prohibition against carrying a weapon into courthouses in the Commonwealth for a commissioner or deputy commissioner of the Workers' Compensation Commission while in the conduct of official duties.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
8 added · 8 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill SB 904 includes the addition of Chapter 761, specifically stating that certain weapons, including explosives and stun weapons, are subject to seizure by law enforcement. This change reinforces the seriousness of violating regulations surrounding dangerous weapons, making it clear that penalties include a Class 1 misdemeanor for those violations. By adding clarity to what constitutes a dangerous weapon, the law aims to enhance public safety and ensure law enforcement has the necessary authority to act.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 761 An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-283.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to commissioners and deputy commissioners of the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission;
[S 904] Approved March 24, 2017 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (5)
- Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0761) View text Current html March 24, 2017
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB904ER) View text html March 07, 2017
- Committee Substitute House: Committee substitute printed 17105645D-H1 html February 17, 2017
- Committee Substitute Senate: Committee substitute printed 17104400D-S1 html January 25, 2017
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100985D html December 22, 2016
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 761 (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 3/13/17
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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 17105645D-H1
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Passed House with substitute (61-Y 36-N)
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Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB904H1
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Committee substitute agreed to 17105645D-H1
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
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Assigned MPPS sub: #1
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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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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB904S1
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Committee substitute agreed to 17104400D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100985D
Sponsors
- Mark D. Obenshain · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 30 voted No
Sponsors (1)
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
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 61 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 61 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 63% | 37% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (97)
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 904 do?
- Provides an exception from the prohibition against carrying a weapon into courthouses in the Commonwealth for a commissioner or deputy commissioner of the Workers' Compensation Commission while in the conduct of official duties.
- Who sponsors SB 904?
- SB 904 is sponsored by Mark D. Obenshain.
- What is the current status of SB 904?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 22, 2016. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 904?
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