Virginia 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SJ 255 — Study; Va State Crime Commission to study indigent defense system.

Last action — Passed by indefinitely in Rules by voice vote

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

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Passed by indefinitely in Rules by voice vote

  2. Committee amendments

  3. Referred to Committee on Rules

  4. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101241D

Sponsors

  • Jennifer L. McClellan · Cosponsor
  • Rosalyn R. Dance · Primary
  • Sam Rasoul · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Rosalyn R. Dance

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (145)

145 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SJ 255?
SJ 255 is sponsored by Jennifer L. McClellan, Rosalyn R. Dance, and Sam Rasoul.
What is the current status of SJ 255?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SJ 255?
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