SB 847 — Purple Heart State; Department of Transportation to place and maintain signs along certain highways.
Last action — Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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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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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2018. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 7 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Directs the Department of Transportation to place and maintain signs along certain highways reflecting the 2016 designation by the General Assembly of Virginia as a Purple Heart State.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
11 added · 21 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to SB 847 clarify that the Department of Transportation is responsible for placing and maintaining signs along certain highways to honor Virginia's designation as a Purple Heart State. These changes reinforce the state's appreciation for veterans and active duty service members who have made significant sacrifices for their country. This matters because it highlights Virginia's commitment to recognizing and honoring those who serve in the military, fostering greater public awareness and respect for their contributions.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18104685DVIRGINIA SENATEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to direct the Department of Transportation to place signs reflecting Virginia's designation as a Purple Heart State.
847[S Offered847] JanuaryApproved 16, 2018Be Ait BILLenacted toby direct the DepartmentGeneral Assembly of TransportationVirginia: to place signs reflecting Virginia's designation as a Purple Heart State.
---------- Patrons-- Norment and Cosgrove ---------- Referred to Committee on Rules ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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 6, 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 (99-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Assigned Transportation sub: Subcommittee #1
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Read second time and engrossed
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Rereferred to Finance
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Referred to Committee on Rules
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Presented and ordered printed 18104685D
Sponsors
- Norment, Thomas K., Jr. · Primary
- Cosgrove, John A., Jr. · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →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
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 847 do?
- Directs the Department of Transportation to place and maintain signs along certain highways reflecting the 2016 designation by the General Assembly of Virginia as a Purple Heart State.
- Who sponsors SB 847?
- SB 847 is sponsored by Norment, Thomas K., Jr. and Cosgrove, John A., Jr..
- What is the current status of SB 847?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2018. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 847?
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