Commercial rest areas; prohibits a private entity from operating for commercial purposes.
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SB 905 — Commercial rest areas; prohibits a private entity from operating for commercial purposes.
Last action — Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2018. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Prohibits a private entity from operating a rest area for commercial purposes without the approval of the General Assembly. The bill provides that the prohibition does not apply to any program or contract between a private entity and an agency or political subdivision of the Commonwealth authorized pursuant to federal law, regulation, or policy as of July 1, 2018. This bill is identical to
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
8 added · 16 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to SB 905 clarify that no private company can manage a rest area for commercial purposes without getting approval from the Virginia General Assembly. The change emphasizes the importance of state oversight in these operations to ensure they align with public interest. Additionally, the previous provision that exempted existing rest areas from these regulations was removed, meaning all rest areas will now be subject to the new approval process. This is important because it helps maintain consistent standards and oversight across all rest areas in Virginia.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18104023DVIRGINIA SENATEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 33.2-1807 of the Code of Virginia, relating to commercial rest areas;
905 Senate Amendments in [ ] February 12, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact § 33.2-1807 of the Code of Virginia, relating to commercial rest areas;
----------[S Patron905] PriorApproved to Engrossment--Senator Ruff ---------- Referred to Committee on Transportation ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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That this act shall not be construed to affect any rest area, as defined in § 33.2-1200, in existence prior to the effective date of this act.
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View plain text versions (3)
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB905ER) View text Current html February 27, 2018
- Engrossed Senate: Printed as engrossed 18104023D-E html February 12, 2018
- Senate: Presented and ordered printed 18104023D View text html January 19, 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 5, 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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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Printed as engrossed 18104023D-E
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Engrossed by Senate as amended SB905E
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Committee amendment agreed to
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Reading of amendment waived
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Presented and ordered printed 18104023D
Sponsors
- Ruff, Frank M., Jr. · 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.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 905 do?
- Prohibits a private entity from operating a rest area for commercial purposes without the approval of the General Assembly. The bill provides that the prohibition does not apply to any program or contract between a private entity and an agency or political subdivision of the Commonwealth authorized pursuant to federal law, regulation, or policy as of July 1, 2018. This bill is identical to
- Who sponsors SB 905?
- SB 905 is sponsored by Ruff, Frank M., Jr..
- What is the current status of SB 905?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2018. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 905?
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