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SB 171 — Henrietta Lacks Commission; established.
Last action — Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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✓Passed Senate
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 28, 2017. Enacted.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Creates the Henrietta Lacks Commission to establish, through a public-private partnership, the Henrietta Lacks Life Sciences Center in Halifax County as a cancer research and treatment center designed to (i) transform and accelerate cancer research and treatment through the use of biodata tools, (ii) provide tailored cancer treatment medicine to an underserved portion of rural Southside Virginia, and (iii) incubate new biotech businesses across the Southside Virginia region. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2021.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
78 added · 93 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to Bill SB 171 include the establishment of the Henrietta Lacks Commission, which aims to address important issues related to her legacy and contributions to science. This addition is significant because it ensures that her story is recognized and that discussions around ethics and health equity continue, promoting education and awareness of these topics. The bill also clarifies the structure and purpose of the commission, making it a more formalized effort to honor her impact.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18101389DVIRGINIA SENATEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 2.2-2101 and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 25 of Title 2.2 an article numbered 10, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-2537 through 2.2-2543, relating to Henrietta Lacks Commission;
171 Senate Amendments in [ ] February 13, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-2101 and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 25 of Title 2.2 an article numbered 10, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-2537 through 2.2-2543, relating to Henrietta Lacks Commission;
----------[S Patrons171] PriorApproved to EngrossmentSenators Stanley and Locke ---------- Referred to Committee on Rules ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
The Commission shall consist of nine members that include two legislative members, three nonlegislative citizen members, and [four three four ] ex officio members.
[B. Unless otherwise approved in writing by the chairman of the Commission and the respective Clerk, nonlegislative citizen members shall only be reimbursed for lodging and travel originating or ending within the Commonwealth of Virginia for the purpose of attending meetings.
] B.
Legislative members of the Commission shall receive such compensation as provided in § 30-19.1230-19.12. [ , and nonlegislative citizen members shall receive such compensation for the performance of their duties as provided in § 2.2-2813 .
Nonlegislative citizen members shall not receive compensationcompensation. ] .
[Reimbursement Allfor otherthe compensationreasonable and necessary expenses shallof benonlegislative paidcitizen frommembers existingof appropriations to the Commission or, if unfunded, shall be approvedpaid by the JointHalifax RulesCounty Committee.Industrial Development Authority.
Reimbursement§ for2.2-2541. the reasonable and necessary expenses of nonlegislative citizen members of the Commission shall be paid by the Halifax County Industrial Development Authority.
] § 2.2-2541.
View plain text versions (3)
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB171ER) View text Current html March 05, 2018
- Engrossed Senate: Printed as engrossed 18101389D-E html February 13, 2018
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101389D html December 28, 2017
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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Passed by for the day
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Printed as engrossed 18101389D-E
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Engrossed by Senate as amended SB171E
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Amendments by Senator Stanley agreed to
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Reading of amendments waived
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Amendment by Senator Hanger withdrawn
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Passed by temporarily
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Committee amendment #2 rejected
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Committee amendment #1 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 Rules
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101389D
Sponsors
- Jr. William M. Stanley · Primary
- Mamie E. Locke · 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.
Show all 146 →"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)
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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 171 do?
- Creates the Henrietta Lacks Commission to establish, through a public-private partnership, the Henrietta Lacks Life Sciences Center in Halifax County as a cancer research and treatment center designed to (i) transform and accelerate cancer research and treatment through the use of biodata tools, (ii) provide tailored cancer treatment medicine to an underserved portion of rural Southside Virginia, and (iii) incubate new biotech businesses across the Southside Virginia region. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2021.
- Who sponsors SB 171?
- SB 171 is sponsored by William M. Stanley, Jr. and Mamie E. Locke.
- What is the current status of SB 171?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 28, 2017. Enacted.
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