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Bill would require two-thirds local vote and referendum to relocate veteran war memorials; committee does not report it
2157169 · January 27, 2025
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Summary
Senate Bill 1429 would have required a mandatory referendum and a two-thirds local vote before a locality could move or alter a veteran war memorial after a 40-year lifespan; the bill failed to report (ayes 9, noes 6).
Senate Committee on Local Government — Richmond, Jan. 13, 2025 — Senator Steven Servant introduced Senate Bill 1429, a proposal to require localities to hold mandatory referenda and secure a two-thirds local vote before altering or relocating municipal veteran war memorials that have passed a 40-year lifespan. Supporters said the bill protects memorials and…
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