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2010 SESSION
HB 1200 Slave Commission; established, report.
Introduced by: Delores L. McQuinn | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Virginia Slave Commission. Establishes the Virginia Slave Commission in the legislative branch of state government for the purpose of addressing political, economic, educational, and societal issues, and public policies whose roots lie in the transatlantic slave trade. The Commission, among other things, must (i) identify the vestiges and assess the effects of the transatlantic slave trade on African Americans, the Commonwealth, and modern societal problems and public policies, (ii) explore and showcase the contributions of African Americans in building Virginia and the nation, (iii) determine the educational and economic value to the Commonwealth of preserving sites and facilities of historic and archaeological significance to African American culture and contributions, and (iv) recommend feasible and appropriate options to resolve lingering societal problems whose roots lie in slavery.
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HISTORY
- 01/13/10 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10100759D
- 01/13/10 House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/28/10 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 01/29/10 House: Assigned Rules sub: #3 Studies
- 02/16/10 House: Left in Rules