Virginia 2019 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 1663 — Restaurants; certified food protection manager, exemption of certain establishments.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 275 (effective 7/1/19)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 03, 2018. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 7 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Provides that no regulation issued by the Board of Health (Board) shall require any restaurant that is operated by (i) a nonprofit civic service organization, (ii) a volunteer fire department, or (iii) a volunteer emergency medical services agency to employ a certified food protection manager. The bill defines a "certified food protection manager" as a person who has demonstrated proficiency in food safety issues, regulations, and techniques in maintaining a safe-food environment by passing a test and receiving a certification as part of a program that is accredited by the Board.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 1663 includes a new chapter designation and has made some editorial revisions for clarity. Most notably, it specifies where food can be served, including various places like schools, hospitals, and correctional facilities, while also addressing the conditions under which food prepared in homes can be sold at occasional events. These adjustments help clarify the regulations regarding food service providers and ensure that the rules are more easily understood, promoting safety and compliance in various dining environments.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact §§ 35.1-1 and 35.1-25 of the Code of Virginia, relating to restaurants;
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version CHAPTER 275 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 35.1-1 and 35.1-25 of the Code of Virginia, relating to restaurants;
[H 1663] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 1663] Approved March 8, 2019   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 275 (effective 7/1/19)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 26, 2019

  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 21, 2019

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Enrolled

  7. Read third time

  8. Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

  9. Constitutional reading dispensed

  10. Passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)

  11. Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House

  12. Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)

  13. Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB1663H1

  14. Committee substitute agreed to 19105081D-H1

  15. Read second time

  16. Read first time

  17. Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #1

  18. Referred to Committee on General Laws

  19. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19100361D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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.

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"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.

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Votes

Passed Senate

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 40000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Carrico — Yea
Dance — Yea
McClellan — Yea
Spruill — Yea
Black — Yea
Chafin — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Yea
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Edwards, John S. — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Norment, Thomas K., Jr. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Vogel, Jill Holtzman — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Constitutional reading dispensed

Passed 39 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 39000
Total 39000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Dance — Yea
McClellan — Yea
Black — Yea
Carrico — Yea
Chafin — Yea
Spruill — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Yea
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Edwards, John S. — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Norment, Thomas K., Jr. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Vogel, Jill Holtzman — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Reported from General Laws and Technology

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Black — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Vogel, Jill Holtzman — Yea

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Reported from General Laws with substitute

Passed 22 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 22000
Total 22000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
Bulova — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Jones, J.C. — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Murphy — Yea
Peace — Yea
Barry D. Knight — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea
Will Davis — Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1663 do?
Provides that no regulation issued by the Board of Health (Board) shall require any restaurant that is operated by (i) a nonprofit civic service organization, (ii) a volunteer fire department, or (iii) a volunteer emergency medical services agency to employ a certified food protection manager. The bill defines a "certified food protection manager" as a person who has demonstrated proficiency in food safety issues, regulations, and techniques in maintaining a safe-food environment by passing a test and receiving a certification as part of a program that is accredited by the Board.
Who sponsors HB 1663?
HB 1663 is sponsored by Edmunds, James E., II.
What is the current status of HB 1663?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 03, 2018. Enacted.
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