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Virginia Senate committee advances 17 bills; contested SB901 cleared after reconsideration
Summary
A Virginia Senate committee voted to advance 17 bills to the full Senate, approving most unanimously or by voice vote. A contested measure, Senate Bill 901 (identical to House Bill 1757), passed after a successful motion to reconsider and a second roll call.
A Virginia Senate committee met and voted to advance 17 bills to the full Senate, approving most measures unanimously or by voice vote and narrowly approving a contested bill, Senate Bill 901, by an 18-2 vote.
The committee approved a block of uncontested measures, moved several bills with committee substitutes to conform to House versions, and adopted amendments to one bill to exclude certain transit agencies. Delegate Kilgore moved to reconsider the committee's initial vote on Senate Bill 901; after reconsideration the bill was reported out of committee by a roll-call tally of 18 yes, 2 no.
Votes at a glance
- Senate Bill 781, SB 804, SB 888, SB 896, SB 1067, SB 1095, SB 1115, SB 1116, SB 1372 — reported to the floor in a block by voice/roll call; committee reported the block by a vote of 20-0.
- Senate Bill 901 (identical to House…
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