Virginia 2017 Regular Session Status: Introduced

SJ 447 — Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Loving v. Virginia, 388 U.S. 1 (1967).

Last action — Agreed to by House by voice vote

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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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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 13 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of the bill SJ 447 clarifies and strengthens its historical context by specifying key dates and actions related to the landmark Loving v. Virginia case. This additional language emphasizes the significance of the 1963 court motion that challenged the Racial Integrity Act, underscoring how it violated constitutional rights. These changes matter because they ensure that the historical impact of the case is better understood and recognized, reinforcing the importance of civil rights and equality in law.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 17105713D SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
447 Offered February 20, 2017 Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Loving v.
447 Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Loving v.
---------- Patrons-- McClellan, Dance, Deeds, Edwards, Locke, Lucas, Mason, McPike, Ruff, Spruill and Stanley;
  Agreed to by the Senate, February 22, 2017 Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 23, 2017   WHEREAS, on June 12, 1967, the United States Supreme Court, in the landmark decision Loving v.
Delegates:
Aird, Bagby, Bourne, Carr, Herring, Hester, James, Lindsey, McQuinn, Price, Rasoul, Torian and Tyler ---------- WHEREAS, on June 12, 1967, the United States Supreme Court, in the landmark decision Loving v.
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Action History

  1. Agreed to by House by voice vote

  2. Laid on Speaker's table

  3. Received

  4. Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

  5. Engrossed by Senate

  6. Laid on Clerk's Desk

  7. Presented 17105713D

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 23 co-sponsors · 124 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Jennifer L. McClellan

Co-sponsors (23)

Not signed on (124)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SJ 447?
SJ 447 is sponsored by Jeremy S. McPike, Jennifer L. McClellan, Lamont Bagby, Matthew James, R. Creigh Deeds, Mamie E. Locke, Luke E. Torian, Charniele L. Herring, L. Louise Lucas, Rosalyn R. Dance, Daun S. Hester, Betsy B. Carr, Marcia S. "Cia" Price, Delores L. McQuinn, Joseph C. Lindsey, Edwards, John S., Tyler, Roslyn C., Ruff, Frank M., Jr., Bourne, Jeffrey M., Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty", Lionell Spruill, Sr., William M. Stanley, Jr., Sam Rasoul, and Lashrecse D. Aird.
What is the current status of SJ 447?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” 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.
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