Pawnbrokers; amends definition to only include natural persons.
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HB 1773 — Pawnbrokers; amends definition to only include natural persons.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 238 (effective 7/1/19)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 26, 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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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
32 added · 32 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill HB 1773 includes a new section that requires pawnbrokers to provide more detailed identification information and a sworn statement about any criminal history before they can obtain a license to operate. This change is essential because it aims to ensure that only responsible and trustworthy individuals can engage in the pawnbroking business, which could foster greater transparency and accountability in the industry. Additionally, it allows those wronged by a pawnbroker's misconduct to take legal action more easily. Overall, these updates are designed to protect consumers and enhance the integrity of pawnbroking activities.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 238 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 54.1-4000, 54.1-4001, 54.1-4003, 54.1-4009, 54.1-4010, and 54.1-4200 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the definition of pawnbroker.
[H 1773] Approved March 5, 2019 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (3)
- Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0238) View text Current html March 05, 2019
- House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1773ER) View text html February 19, 2019
- Prefiled House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19101622D html December 26, 2018
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 238 (effective 7/1/19)
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 26, 2019
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 21, 2019
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Read third time
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Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (96-Y 0-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Read first time
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Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
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Referred to Committee on General Laws
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19101622D
Sponsors
- Michael P. Mullin · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 1 voted No
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dance | — | Yea |
| McClellan | — | Yea |
| Spruill | — | Yea |
| Wagner | — | Yea |
| Black | — | Yea |
| Carrico | — | Yea |
| Chafin | — | 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (39)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Chafin | — | Yea |
| Dance | — | Yea |
| Black | — | Yea |
| Carrico | — | Yea |
| McClellan | — | 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barker | — | Yea |
| Black | — | Yea |
| Ruff | — | Yea |
| Mason | — | Yea |
| Dunnavant | — | Yea |
| Vogel | — | Yea |
| Adam P. Ebbin | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bell, Richard P. | — | Yea |
| Jones, J.C. | — | Yea |
| Bulova | — | Yea |
| Gilbert | — | Yea |
| Helsel | — | Yea |
| Miyares | — | 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 13% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (8)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jones, J.C. | — | Yea |
| Gilbert | — | Yea |
| Miyares | — | Yea |
| Barry D. Knight | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Nay |
| James W. Morefield | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
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