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2024 SESSION

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Minute Book
2024 Session
Senate of Virginia
WINSOME EARLE-SEARS, PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SUSAN CLARKE SCHAAR, CLERK
Wednesday, March 06, 2024
 

 

Called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears

Prayer offered by Rabbi Yossel Kranz, Chabad of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America led by Senate Page Eli Stith of Portsmouth

ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: quorum present

Motion of Senator Suetterlein dispensed with reading of Journal (36‑Y 4‑N)

COMMUNICATION FROM HOUSE (HN20305): reading waived (39‑Y 1‑N)

The House of Delegates has agreed to the amendment(s) proposed by the Senate to the following House bill(s): HB 73, 81, 122, 134, 184, 215, 224, 265, 266, 268, 333, 368, 426, 455, 466, 516, 623, 690, 797, 799, 852, 898, 939, 958, 959, 1068, 1221, 1244, 1248, 1270, 1279, 1338, 1339, 1345, 1354, 1389, 1458, 1477

Special and Continuing Joint Order suspended until completion of today’s Calendar (40-Y 0-N), House informed

MESSAGE FROM HOUSE: Special and Continuing Joint Order suspended until completion of today’s Calendar

Resolutions presented, ordered printed and referred/resolutions laid on Clerk’s Desk under Senate Rules 11(b), 26(g) and HJR 48: see March 7 Senate Calendar

CALENDAR

BILLS IN CONFERENCE

HB 47 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (25-Y 14-N)

HB 509 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (39-Y 1-N)

HB1504 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)

SB 116 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)

SB 327 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 19-N)

SB 710 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - HOUSE

HB 66 - Senate insisted on substitute and requested committee of conference block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 267 - Senate insisted on substitute and requested committee of conference block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 398 - Senate insisted on substitute and requested committee of conference block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 457 - Senate insisted on substitute and requested committee of conference block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 632 - Senate insisted on substitute and requested committee of conference block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 818 - Senate insisted on substitute and requested committee of conference block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 830 - Senate insisted on substitute and requested committee of conference block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 1361 - Senate insisted on substitute and requested committee of conference block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 1443 - Senate insisted on amendments and requested committee of conference block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 98 - Conferees appointed: Senators VanValkenburg, Pekarsky, and Suetterlein

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - SENATE

SB 34 - House substitute with amendments agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)

SB 729 - Passed by for day

SB 54 - Senate acceded to request for committee of conference (40-Y 0-N), Conferees appointed: Senators Locke, Aird, and Durant

SB 272 - Senate acceded to request for committee of conference (40-Y 0-N), Conferees appointed: Senators Hashmi, Boysko, and Craig

UNCONTESTED CALENDAR

HOUSE BILLS ON THIRD READING

HB 133 - Read third time, General Laws and Technology substitute rejected (voice vote), Finance and Appropriations substitute agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 275 - Read third time, Committee amendment agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 285 - Read third time, Committee substitute agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 342 - Read third time, Committee substitute agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 419 - Read third time, Committee substitute agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 624 - Read third time, Committee substitute agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 714 - Read third time, Motion to recommit to Commerce and Labor agreed to (22-Y 18-N)

HB 736 - Read third time, Committee substitute agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 855 - Read third time, Committee substitute agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 1019 - Read third time, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 1060 - Read third time, Committee amendment agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 1089 - Read third time, Education and Health substitute agreed to (voice vote), Finance and Appropriations amendment agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 1103 - Read third time, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 1105 - Read third time, Committee substitute agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 1108 - Read third time, Committee substitute agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 1215 - Read third time, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 1286 - Read third time, Committee amendments agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 1357 - Read third time, Committee substitute agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 1376 - Read third time, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB1392 - Read third time, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 1401 - Read third time, Committee amendment agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 1433 - Read third time, Committee substitute agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 1496 - Read third time, Courts of Justice substitute agreed to (voice vote), Finance and Appropriations amendment agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate block vote (40-Y 0-N)

HB 1499 - Out of block, Passed by for day

REGULAR CALENDAR

HOUSE BILLS ON THIRD READING

HB 838 - Read third time, Courts of Justice substitute agreed to (voice vote), Finance and Appropriations amendment rejected (voice vote), Surovell floor amendment agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate (23-Y 17-N)

HB 1171 - Read third time, Committee amendments agreed to (voice vote), Defeated by Senate (19-Y 21-N)

HB 405 - Read third time, Surovell floor substitute agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N), Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N), Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N)

HB 926 - Engrossed, Passed Senate (22-Y 18-N)

HB 1451 - Passed by for day

HB 1542 - Read third time, Surovell floor substitute agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)

HB 45 - Read third time, Courts of Justice substitute agreed to (voice vote), Finance and Appropriations amendments agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate (21-Y 18-N)

HB 351 - Read third time, Committee substitute agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N)

HB 474 - Read third time, Defeated by Senate (19-Y 21-N), Reconsideration of defeated action agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N), Passed by for day

HB 625 - Read third time, Committee substitute agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N)

HB 755 - Read third time, Passed Senate (32-Y 7-N)

HB 1157 - Read third time, Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources substitute agreed to (voice vote), Finance and Appropriations substitute ruled out of order, Engrossed, Passed Senate (23-Y 16-N 1-A)

HB 1247 - Read third time, Committee substitute agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate (39-Y 1-N)

HB 1257 - Read third time, Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 1-A)

HB 1312 - Read third time, Committee amendment agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate (38-Y 2-N)

HB 1397 - Read third time, General Laws and Technology substitute agreed to (voice vote), Finance and Appropriations amendments agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate (22-Y 18-N)

HB 1505 - Read third time, Committee substitute agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Passed Senate (39-Y 1-N)

REGULAR CALENDAR

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION ON THIRD READING

SJ 127 - Engrossment reconsidered by Senate (40-Y 0-N), DeSteph floor amendments agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed by Senate (voice vote), Rules suspended, third reading waived (36-Y 0-N), Agreed to by Senate (voice vote)

On motion of Senator Surovell, the Senate recessed at 12:30 p.m. to reconvene at 1:45 p.m.

The Senate reconvened at 1:45 p.m.

MESSAGE FROM HOUSE: Special and Continuing Joint Order suspended until Thursday, March 7, 2024

MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS

HJ 207 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 209 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 214 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 217 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 221 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 228 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 229 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 234 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 236 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 237 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 238 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 239 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 240 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 241 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 242 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 243 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 244 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 245 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 247 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 251 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 253 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 256 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 262 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 268 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 291 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 295 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 303 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 304 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 307 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 308 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 309 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 316 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 319 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 321 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

HJ 325 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 170 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 178 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 179 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 180 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 182 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 183 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 185 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 187 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 194 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 200 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 202 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 204 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 209 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 212 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 213 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 217 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 218 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 219 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 221 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 233 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 234 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SR 103 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SR 106 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SR 108 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SR 111 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SR 112 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SR 114 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SR 116 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SR 122 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SR 123 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SR 126 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SR 129 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SR 130 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SR 131 - Agreed to by Senate block vote

SJ 175 - Out of block, Agreed to by Senate

SJ 211 - Out of block, Agreed to by Senate

SJ 237 - Out of block, Agreed to by Senate

COMMENDING RESOLUTIONS

HJ 169 - Locke floor substitute agreed to (voice vote), Engrossed, Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 186 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 199 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 206 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 208 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 210 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 211 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 212 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 213 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 215 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 216 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 218 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 219 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 220 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 222 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 223 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 224 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 225 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 226 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 227 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 230 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 231 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 232 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 235 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 246 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 248 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 249 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 250 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 252 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 254 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 255 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 257 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 258 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 259 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 260 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 261 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 264 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 265 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 266 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 269 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 270 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 271 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 272 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 273 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 274 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 275 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 276 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 277 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 278 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 279 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 282 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 283 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 284 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 285 - Agreed to by Senate lock vote (voice vote)

HJ 286 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 288 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 289 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 290 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 292 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 293 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 294 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 296 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 297 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 298 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 299 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 300 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 301 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 302 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 306 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 310 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 311 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 312 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 313 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 314 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 315 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 317 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 322 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 323 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 324 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 326 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 327 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

HJ 328 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 171 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 172 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 173 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 174 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 176 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 177 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 181 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 184 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 188 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 189 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 190 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 191 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 192 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 193 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 195 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 196 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 197 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 198 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 199 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 201 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 203 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 205 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 206 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 207 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 208 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 210 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 214 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 215 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 216 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 220 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 222 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 223 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 224 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 225 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 226 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 227 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 228 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 230 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 231 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 232 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 236 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 238 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 239 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 240 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 241 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 242 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 244 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 245 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 246 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SR 104 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SR 107 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SR 109 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SR 110 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SR 113 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SR 115 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SR 117 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SR 118 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SR 120 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SR 124 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SR 125 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SR 127 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SR 128 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SR 132 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SR 133 - Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)

SJ 186 - Out of block, Passed by for day

SJ 235 - Out of block, Passed by for day

On motion of Senator Surovell, the Senate recessed at 2:35 p.m. to reconvene at 3:15 p.m.

The Senate reconvened at 3:15 p.m.

Special and Continuing Joint Order suspended until Thursday, March 7, 2024, Agreed to by Senate (40‑Y 0‑N), House informed 

On motion of Senator Lucas, the Senate adjourned at 3:20 p.m. to convene Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. the Clerk was ordered to receive committee report.

RESOLUTIONS REPORTED

From Rules: SJ 229, 243; SR 121

COMMUNICATION FROM HOUSE (HN20306)

The House of Delegates has passed with amendment(s) the following Senate bill(s): SB 454

The House of Delegates has agreed to the following House joint resolution: HJ 402

Senate bill with House amendment placed on Calendar

House joint resolution referred: see March 7 Senate Calendar

COMMUNICATION FROM HOUSE (HN10306)

The House of Delegates has passed with amendment(s) the following Senate bill(s): SB 131, 300, 301, 364, 428

The House of Delegates has insisted on its amendment(s) and has requested committee(s) of conference on the following Senate bill(s): SB 18, 80, 350, 388, 461, 488, 496, 504, 586, 597, 726, 737

The House of Delegates has agreed to the conference committee report(s) on the following Senate bill(s): SB 21, 116, 314, 327, 399, 441, 498, 536, 556, 585, 649, 657, 710

The House of Delegates has rejected the amendment(s) proposed by the Senate to the following House bill(s): HB 139, 212, 309, 316, 321, 700, 806, 972, 1098

The House of Delegates has agreed to amendments nos. 1 and 2 and rejected amendment no. 3 proposed by the Senate to the following House bill: HB 107

The House of Delegates has agreed to amendment no. 1 and rejected amendment no. 2 proposed by the Senate to the following House bill: HB 252

The House of Delegates has acceded to the request of the Senate for committee(s) of conference on the following House bill(s): HB 62, 102, 125, 310, 555, 596, 893, 909, 1083, 1087, 1125, 1174, 1457

The House of Delegates has agreed to the conference committee report(s) on the following House bill(s): HB 47, 712, 715, 935, 960, 1261, 1502

The House of Delegates has agreed to the following House joint resolutions: HJ 267, 281, 354, 396, 397, 406, 407

Senate bills with House amendments placed on Calendar

House joint resolutions laid on Clerk’s Desk