Virginia 2017 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 1537 — Active duty service; contract termination.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 293 (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 December 27, 2016. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 7 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Authorizes any member of the United States Armed Forces or Virginia National Guard who receives military orders to relocate for a period of service of at least 90 days, his spouse, or his dependent, at any time prior to the conclusion of his period of service, to terminate contracts for certain services. The bill provides that violation of these provisions is a violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill HB 1537, a new line has been added at line 74.220.50.48, while a previous line at 74.220.50.220 has been removed. This change could indicate a shift in focus or priority for the bill, potentially addressing new issues or making updates based on recent developments. It’s important because these modifications may impact how the legislation is implemented or who it affects.

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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 293 (effective 7/1/17)

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

  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on 2/21/17

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Enrolled

  7. Read third time

  8. Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

  9. Constitutional reading dispensed

  10. Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)

  11. Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB1537H1

  12. Committee substitute agreed to 17104480D-H1

  13. Read second time

  14. Read first time

  15. Assigned MPPS sub: #2

  16. Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety

  17. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17102849D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 141 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (141)

141 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 99 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 99000
Total 99000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Albo — Yea
Campbell — Yea
Cole — Yea
Collins — Yea
Farrell — Yea
Freitas — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Habeeb — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Landes — Yea
LeMunyon — Yea
Levine — Yea
Plum — Yea
Poindexter — Yea
Villanueva — Yea
Yancey — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Cox — Yea
Jones — Yea
Marshall, D.W. — Yea
Marshall, R.G. — Yea
Miller — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Byron — Yea
Cline — Yea
Dudenhefer — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Greason — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Hester — Yea
Holcomb — Yea
Hugo — Yea
Ingram — Yea
James — 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
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Orrock — 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
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 HB 1537 do?
Authorizes any member of the United States Armed Forces or Virginia National Guard who receives military orders to relocate for a period of service of at least 90 days, his spouse, or his dependent, at any time prior to the conclusion of his period of service, to terminate contracts for certain services. The bill provides that violation of these provisions is a violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.
Who sponsors HB 1537?
HB 1537 is sponsored by Joseph C. Lindsey, Sam Rasoul, Edmunds, James E., II, Bell, John J., Levine, Mark H., Cole, Mark L., and Mullin, Michael P..
What is the current status of HB 1537?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 27, 2016. Enacted.
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