Virginia 2019 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 1265 — Virginia War Memorial; names and homes of Virginians on Shrine of Memory.

Last action — Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 26, 2019

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2019. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Provides that only the names and homes of record designation of those Virginians "Killed in Action" (i) as a result of military operations against terrorism, (ii) as a result of a terrorist act, or (iii) in any armed conflict after December 6, 1941, can be placed on the Shrine of Memory on the grounds of the Virginia War Memorial. The names and homes of record designation of all Virginians "Missing in Action" as a result of the Vietnam War and all other Virginians who served honorably but do not meet the criteria for placement on the Shrine of Memory, are required to be honored elsewhere at the Virginia War Memorial. The bill also provides that the Board of Veterans Services will advise the Department of Veterans Services on policies related to the War Memorial. This advisory authority currently rests with the Virginia War Memorial Board. This bill is identical to

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

40 added · 46 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill SB 1265 have clarified and expanded how Virginians who are either missing or killed in action will be honored at the Virginia War Memorial. Notably, in addition to those already recognized, the new version includes provisions for honoring individuals who served honorably but don't specifically meet previous criteria. This change matters because it ensures that more Virginians who have served in the military will receive recognition for their commitment and sacrifice.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 19102220D SENATE BILL NO.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 2.2-2001.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Department of Veterans Services;
1265 Offered January 9, 2019 Prefiled January 7, 2019 A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-2001.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Department of Veterans Services;
---------- Patrons-- DeSteph, McPike and Peake ---------- Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[S 1265] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History

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

  2. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 4, 2019

  3. Signed by Speaker

  4. Signed by President

  5. Enrolled

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

  7. Reconsideration of House passage agreed to by House

  8. Passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)

  9. Read third time

  10. Read second time

  11. Referred to Committee on General Laws

  12. Read first time

  13. Placed on Calendar

  14. Engrossed by Senate

  15. Read first time

  16. Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

  17. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19102220D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (145)

145 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

Reported from General Laws

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
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Peace — Yea
Aird, Lashrecse D. — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
Bulova, David L. — Yea
Davis, Glenn R. — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. — Yea
Gilbert, C. Todd — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Jones, Jerrauld C. "Jay" — Yea
Knight, Barry D. — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Miyares, Jason S. — Yea
Murphy, Kathleen — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea

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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
Barker — Yea
Black — Yea
Carrico — Yea
Chafin — Yea
Dance — Yea
Norment — Yea
Petersen — Yea
Howell — Yea
Mason — Yea
McClellan — Yea
Spruill — Yea
Chase — Yea
Cosgrove — Yea
Dunnavant — Yea
Edwards — Yea
Hanger — Yea
Lewis — Yea
Newman — Yea
Ruff — Yea
Saslaw — Yea
Vogel — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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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
Barker — Yea
Black — Yea
Chase — Yea
Dance — Yea
Norment — Yea
Petersen — Yea
Spruill — Yea
Ruff — Yea
Saslaw — Yea
Vogel — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Carrico — Yea
Chafin — Yea
Cosgrove — Yea
Dunnavant — Yea
Edwards — Yea
Howell — Yea
Mason — Yea
McClellan — Yea
Hanger — Yea
Lewis — Yea
Newman — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Reported from General Laws and Technology

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Barker — Yea
Mason — Yea
Black — Yea
Dunnavant — Yea
Ruff — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea

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Subjects

veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1265 do?
Provides that only the names and homes of record designation of those Virginians "Killed in Action" (i) as a result of military operations against terrorism, (ii) as a result of a terrorist act, or (iii) in any armed conflict after December 6, 1941, can be placed on the Shrine of Memory on the grounds of the Virginia War Memorial. The names and homes of record designation of all Virginians "Missing in Action" as a result of the Vietnam War and all other Virginians who served honorably but do not meet the criteria for placement on the Shrine of Memory, are required to be honored elsewhere at the Virginia War Memorial. The bill also provides that the Board of Veterans Services will advise the Department of Veterans Services on policies related to the War Memorial. This advisory authority currently rests with the Virginia War Memorial Board. This bill is identical to
Who sponsors SB 1265?
SB 1265 is sponsored by Bill DeSteph, Jeremy S. McPike, and Mark J. Peake.
What is the current status of SB 1265?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2019. Enacted.
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