Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 477 — Voluntary boundary agreement; Counties of Spotsylvania and Orange.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 85 (effective 7/1/18)

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2018. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Allows the Counties of Spotsylvania and Orange, in adopting a voluntary boundary agreement, to attach to their petitions to the circuit court a Geographic Information System (GIS) map depicting the boundary change. Under current law, such use of a GIS map is permitted only regarding the boundary between the Counties of Louisa and Goochland and between the County of Loudoun and any town therein. This bill is identical to

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

23 added · 29 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill SB 477 clarify the procedures for establishing new boundaries between certain localities in Virginia. Specifically, it adds more detailed requirements for Geographic Information System (GIS) maps and ensures that these maps meet specific national standards. This change is important because it helps to create more accurate and reliable boundary descriptions, which can prevent disputes and streamline local governance. Additionally, it reinforces the legal process for updating land records, ensuring that all changes are properly documented.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18103034D SENATE BILL NO.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 15.2-3108 of the Code of Virginia, relating to voluntary boundary agreements;
477 Offered January 10, 2018 Prefiled January 9, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-3108 of the Code of Virginia, relating to voluntary boundary agreements;
---------- Patrons-- Reeves;
[S 477] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Delegate:
Cole ---------- Referred to Committee on Local Government ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 85 (effective 7/1/18)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 5, 2018

  3. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on February 26, 2018

  4. Enrolled

  5. Passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)

  6. Read third time

  7. Read second time

  8. Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns

  9. Read first time

  10. Placed on Calendar

  11. Read second time and engrossed

  12. Referred to Committee on Local Government

  13. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18103034D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed House BLOCK VOTE

Passed 100 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 100000
Total 100000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Byron — Yea
Carter — Yea
Collins — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Freitas — Yea
Habeeb — Yea
Hugo — Yea
Hurst — Yea
Kory — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Landes — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Poindexter — Yea
Rodman — Yea
Rush — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Ayala — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Campbell — Yea
Cline — Yea
Cole — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Jones, J.C. — Yea
Jones, S.C. — Yea
Marshall — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Gooditis — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Ingram — Yea
James — Yea
Keam — Yea
Levine — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Murphy — Yea
Peace — Yea
Plum — Yea
Ransone — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Turpin — Yea
Yancey — 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
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Elizabeth R. Guzman — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Garrett McGuire — 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
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — 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
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — 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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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 477 do?
Allows the Counties of Spotsylvania and Orange, in adopting a voluntary boundary agreement, to attach to their petitions to the circuit court a Geographic Information System (GIS) map depicting the boundary change. Under current law, such use of a GIS map is permitted only regarding the boundary between the Counties of Louisa and Goochland and between the County of Loudoun and any town therein. This bill is identical to
Who sponsors SB 477?
SB 477 is sponsored by Bryce E. Reeves and Cole, Mark L..
What is the current status of SB 477?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2018. Enacted.
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