Subpoenas; issuance by Director of Department of Health Professions or his designee.
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SB 258 — Subpoenas; issuance by Director of Department of Health Professions or his designee.
Last action — Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 05, 2018. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Provides that a subpoena issued by the Director of the Department of Health Professions or his designee may be delivered by (i) any person authorized to serve process under § 8.01-293, (ii) investigative personnel appointed by the Director, (iii) registered or certified mail or by equivalent commercial parcel delivery service, or (iv) email or facsimile if requested to do so by the recipient. The bill provides that upon failure of any person to comply with a subpoena, the Director may request that the Attorney General or the attorney for the Commonwealth for the jurisdiction in which the recipient of the subpoena resides, is found, or transacts business seek enforcement of the subpoena.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
5 added · 12 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of SB 258 adds some clarifying language to the bill, specifically including a mention of "the subpoena in such jurisdiction." It removes some earlier wording that specified where a recipient resides, is found, or conducts business. This change simplifies the language and helps to make the bill more straightforward, which could lead to clearer understanding and enforcement of the law.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18104375DVIRGINIA SENATEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-2506 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Health Professions;
258 Senate Amendments in [ ] -- January 22, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-2506 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Health Professions;
----------[S Patron258] PriorApproved to Engrossment--Senator Petersen ---------- Referred to Committee on Education and Health ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Upon failure of any person to comply with a subpoena duly served, the Director may, pursuant to § 54.1-111, request that the Attorney General or the attorney for the Commonwealth for the jurisdiction in which the recipient of the subpoena resides, is found, or transacts business seek enforcement of the subpoena in [such thejurisdiction. such ] jurisdiction [ in which the recipient resides, is found, or transacts business ] .
View plain text versions (3)
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB258ER) View text Current html March 05, 2018
- Engrossed Senate: Printed as engrossed 18104375D-E html January 22, 2018
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18104375D html January 05, 2018
Action History
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 14, 2018
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #2
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Printed as engrossed 18104375D-E
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Engrossed by Senate as amended SB258E
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Reading of amendments waived
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18104375D
Sponsors
- J. Chapman Petersen · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
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
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (98)
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.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 258 do?
- Provides that a subpoena issued by the Director of the Department of Health Professions or his designee may be delivered by (i) any person authorized to serve process under § 8.01-293, (ii) investigative personnel appointed by the Director, (iii) registered or certified mail or by equivalent commercial parcel delivery service, or (iv) email or facsimile if requested to do so by the recipient. The bill provides that upon failure of any person to comply with a subpoena, the Director may request that the Attorney General or the attorney for the Commonwealth for the jurisdiction in which the recipient of the subpoena resides, is found, or transacts business seek enforcement of the subpoena.
- Who sponsors SB 258?
- SB 258 is sponsored by Petersen, J. Chapman.
- What is the current status of SB 258?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 05, 2018. Enacted.
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