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2023 SESSION
Called to order at 12 m. by Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears
Prayer offered by Imam Ammar Amonette, Islamic Center of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America led by Senate Page Sophia Robinson of Bluefield
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: quorum present
Motion of Senator Ebbin dispensed with reading of Journal (36‑Y 3‑N)
COMMUNICATION FROM HOUSE (HN10123): reading waived (35-Y 4-N)
The House of Delegates has passed the following House bills: HB 1409, 1477, 1494, 1546, 1778, 1886, 2231
The House of Delegates has agreed to the following House joint resolutions: HJ 477, 491, 549, 550, 551, 552, 554, 556, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564
The House of Delegates has agreed to the following Senate joint resolutions: SJ 238, 244, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269
House bills referred, and joint resolutions laid on Clerk’s Desk: see January 25 Senate Calendar
Rules suspended, privileges of the floor given to distinguished guests (39‑Y 0‑N)
BILLS REPORTED
From Commerce and Labor: SB 984, 1003A rereferred to Finance and Appropriations, 1018S rereferred to Finance and Appropriations, 1029S, 1075S, 1120A, 1145S rereferred to Finance and Appropriations,1153A, 1154S, 1166A rereferred to Finance and Appropriations, 1171A, 1208S rereferred to Finance and Appropriations, 1261A rereferred to Finance and Appropriations, 1298S, 1363S, 1370 rereferred to Finance and Appropriations, 1420S rereferred to Finance and Appropriations, 1464 rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
From Finance and Appropriations: SB 789, 802, 860, 882A, 926A, 936, 1095A, 1104A, 1232, 1234S, 1269S, 1276, 1354, 1468A
Leave of absence granted: Senator Chase
Joint resolutions/resolutions laid on Clerk’s Desk under Senate Rules 11(b), (26)g and HJR 471: see January 25 Senate Calendar
On motion of Senator Saslaw, the Senate recessed at 12:45 p.m. to reconvene at 1:05 p.m.
The Senate reconvened at 1:05 p.m.
CALENDAR
UNCONTESTED CALENDAR
SENATE BILLS ON THIRD READING
SB 1055 - Read third time and passed Senate block vote (39-Y 0-N)
SB 1056 - Read third time and passed Senate block vote (39-Y 0-N)
SB 821 - Read third time and passed Senate block vote (39-Y 0-N)
SB 891 - Read third time and passed Senate block vote (39-Y 0-N)
SB 948 - Read third time and passed Senate block vote (39-Y 0-N)
SB 975 - Read third time and passed Senate block vote (39-Y 0-N)
SB 1016 - Read third time and passed Senate block vote (39-Y 0-N)
SB 1024 - Read third time and passed Senate block vote (39-Y 0-N)
SB 1042 - Read third time and passed Senate block vote (39-Y 0-N)
SB 1044 - Read third time and passed Senate block vote (39-Y 0-N)
SB 1060 - Read third time and passed Senate block vote (39-Y 0-N)
SB 1073 - Read third time and passed Senate block vote (39-Y 0-N)
SB 1138 - Read third time and passed Senate block vote (39-Y 0-N)
SB 1146 - Read third time and passed Senate block vote (39-Y 0-N)
SB 1147 - Read third time and passed Senate block vote (39-Y 0-N)
SB 1198 - Read third time and passed Senate block vote (39-Y 0-N)
SB 1253 - Read third time and passed Senate block vote (39-Y 0-N)
SB 1344 - Read third time and passed Senate block vote (39-Y 0-N)
SB 1373 - Read third time and passed Senate block vote (39-Y 0-N)
SB 1418 - Read third time and passed Senate block vote (39-Y 0-N)
SB 1155 - Out of block, Motion to recommit to Education and Health agreed to (voice vote)
REGULAR CALENDAR
SENATE BILLS ON THIRD READING
SB 1112 - Read third time and passed Senate (26-Y 13-N)
SB 870 - Read third time and passed Senate (37-Y 1-N 1-A)
SB 929 - Read third time and passed Senate (22-Y 17-N)
SB 1005 - Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
SB 1017 - Read third time and defeated by Senate (18-Y 21-N)
SB 1041 - Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 18-N)
SB 1045 - Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
SB 1046 - Read third time and passed Senate (37-Y 2-N)
SB 1089 - Read third time and passed Senate (22-Y 16-N)
SB 1096 - Read third time and passed Senate (25-Y 12-N)
SB 1307 - Read third time and passed Senate (22-Y 16-N)
SB 1330 - Read third time and passed Senate (24-Y 14-N)
UNCONTESTED CALENDAR
SENATE BILLS ON SECOND READING
SB 868 - Read second time, Committee amendments agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SB 871 - Read second time, Committee amendments agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SB 938 - Read second time, Engrossed by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SB 952 - Read second time, Committee amendments agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SB 1027 - Read second time, Engrossed by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SB 1028 - Read second time, Engrossed by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SB 1058 - Read second time, Committee substitute agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SB 1219 - Read second time, Committee amendments agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SB 1238 - Read second time, Engrossed by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SB 1318 - Read second time, Engrossed by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SB 1430 - Read second time, Engrossed by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SB 1372 - Read second time, Committee amendment agreed to (voice vote), Out of block, Passed by for day
REGULAR CALENDAR
SENATE BILLS ON SECOND READING
SB 815 - Read second time, Committee amendments agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed by Senate (voice vote)
SB 855 - Read second time, Committee amendments agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed by Senate (voice vote)
SB 1069 - Motion to rerefer to Finance and Appropriations agreed to (voice vote)
SB 1216 - Read second time, Engrossed by Senate (voice vote)
UNCONTESTED CALENDAR
SENATE BILLS ON FIRST READING
SB 822 - Rules suspended, constitutional reading dispensed block vote (38-Y 0-N), Passed by for day
SB 829 - Rules suspended, constitutional reading dispensed block vote (38-Y 0-N), Passed by for day
SB 874 - Rules suspended, constitutional reading dispensed block vote (38-Y 0-N), Passed by for day
SB 898 - Rules suspended, constitutional reading dispensed block vote (38-Y 0-N), Passed by for day
SB 961 - Rules suspended, constitutional reading dispensed block vote (38-Y 0-N), Passed by for day
SB 1021 - Rules suspended, constitutional reading dispensed block vote (38-Y 0-N), Passed by for day
SB 1306 - Rules suspended, constitutional reading dispensed block vote (38-Y 0-N), Passed by for day
SB 1390 - Rules suspended, constitutional reading dispensed block vote (38-Y 0-N), Passed by for day
SB 1492 - Rules suspended, constitutional reading dispensed block vote (38-Y 0-N), Passed by for day
REGULAR CALENDAR
SENATE BILLS ON FIRST READING
SB 909 - Rules suspended, constitutional reading dispensed block vote (38-Y 0-N), Passed by for day
SB 1067 - Rules suspended, constitutional reading dispensed block vote (38-Y 0-N), Passed by for day
SB 1151 - Rules suspended, constitutional reading dispensed block vote (38-Y 0-N), Passed by for day
SB 1167 - Rules suspended, constitutional reading dispensed block vote (38-Y 0-N), Passed by for day
SB 1322 - Rules suspended, constitutional reading dispensed block vote (38-Y 0-N), Passed by for day
SB 1455 - Rules suspended, constitutional reading dispensed block vote (38-Y 0-N), Passed by for day
SB 1467 - Rules suspended, constitutional reading dispensed block vote (38-Y 0-N), Passed by for day
UNCONTESTED CALENDAR
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING
SJ 230 - Read second time, Engrossed by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SJ 232 - Read second time, Engrossed by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SJ 239 - Read second time, Engrossed by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SJ 246 - Read second time, Engrossed by Senate block vote (voice vote)
SJ 250 - Read second time, Engrossed by Senate block vote (voice vote)
REGULAR CALENDAR
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION ON SECOND READING
SJ 229 - Read second time, Engrossed by Senate (voice vote)
On motion of Senator Lucas, the Senate adjourned at 2:24 p.m. to convene Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 12 m.