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H.B. 1606. A BILL related to antisemitism; adoption of the non-legally binding Working Definition of Antisemitism as a tool and guide for recognizing and combating antisemitic discrimination in the Commonwealth. 23106312D

Patrons--Tata, Austin, Avoli, Ballard, Bloxom, Brewer, Byron, Campbell, E.H., Cherry, Cordoza, Davis, Durant, Fariss, Fowler, Greenhalgh, Head, Hodges, Kilgore, LaRock, Leftwich, March, McGuire, Orrock, Robinson, Runion, Scott, P.A., Taylor, Wachsmann, Walker, Webert, Wiley, Williams, Wright and Wyatt

Reported from Committee on Rules (16-Y 0-N)

YEAS--Locke, Saslaw, Howell, Lucas, Edwards, Deeds, Marsden, Petersen, Barker, Favola, Lewis, Ebbin, Spruill, Norment, McDougle, Newman--16.

NAYS--0.

ABSTENTIONS--0.

Floor amendment adopted by Senate February 23, 2023

AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE SENATE

SEN. SUROVELL

    1. Line 10, engrossed, after 2016,
      strike
        the remainder of line 10 and through therein, on line 11
         

SEN. SUROVELL

    2. After line 13, engrossed
      insert
        2. That the provisions of this act shall not be construed to diminish or infringe upon any right protected under the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States or under the Constitution of Virginia.
        3. That the provisions of this act shall not be codified.
         

SEN. DUNNAVANT

    1. After line 13, engrossed
      insert
        2. That the provisions of this act shall not be construed to diminish or infringe upon any right protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution or the Constitution of Virginia.