VA SB649 | 2014 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 19-9)
Status: Passed on April 23 2014 - 100% progression
Action: 2014-04-23 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0804)
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]

Summary

State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act and General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act; Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council. Establishes the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council composed of 15 members: four appointments each by the Speaker of the House of Delegates, Senate Committee on Rules, and Governor; one designee of the Attorney General; one representative of the Virginia Association of Counties; and one representative of the Virginia Municipal League. The Council will elect its chairman and vice-chairman. The Council will review and post online the disclosure forms filed by lobbyists and persons subject to the conflict of interests acts and provide formal opinions and informal advice, education, and training. The bill requires the filing of the disclosure forms twice a year. It provides that the Division of Legislative Services will staff the Council, and the Council will transmit complaints of conflict law violations to the ethics advisory panels of the House of Delegates and Senate. The bill prohibits tangible gifts with a value of more than $250 or a combination of tangible gifts with a value of more than $250 to certain officers and employees of state or local governmental or advisory agencies or to legislators from a lobbyist; a lobbyist's principal; or a person, business, or organization who is a party to or seeking to become a party to certain governmental contracts. The bill also clarifies the distinction between gifts and other things of value received for travel, reduces a number of disclosure provision thresholds from $10,000 to $5,000, and requires the disclosure of gifts to immediate family members. Gifts from a relative or personal friend are not subject to disclosure, but a lobbyist; a lobbyist's principal; or a person, business, or organization who is a party to or seeking to become a party to certain governmental contracts cannot be considered a personal friend. Finally, the bill provides that the provisions of the conflict of interests acts do not preclude prosecution for any criminal law violation, including bribery.

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Title

Conflicts of Interests Acts, State and Local Government & General Assembly; establishes Council.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2014-04-23 - House - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (93-Y 0-N) (Y: 95 N: 0 NV: 7 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2014-04-23 - Senate - Senate: Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 0-N) (Y: 39 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2014-03-08 - Senate - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N) (Y: 40 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2014-03-08 - House - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (99-Y 0-N) (Y: 101 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2014-03-04 - Senate - Senate: Senate acceded to request (40-Y 0-N) (Y: 40 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2014-02-28 - Senate - Senate: House substitute with amendment rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N) (Y: 0 N: 40 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2014-02-26 - House - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (100-Y 0-N) (Y: 102 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2014-02-21 - House - House: Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (21-Y 0-N) (Y: 22 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2014-02-19 - House - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N) (Y: 7 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2014-02-10 - Senate - Senate: Passed Senate (39-Y 1-N) (Y: 39 N: 1 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2014-02-10 - Senate - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N) (Y: 40 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2014-02-10 - Senate - Senate: Amendments by Senator Petersen agreed to (20-Y 20-N) (Y: 20 N: 20 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2014-01-27 - Senate - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N) (Y: 39 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2014-01-24 - Senate - Senate: Reported from Rules with substitute (16-Y 0-N) (Y: 16 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2014-04-23 Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0804)
2014-04-23HouseEnacted, Chapter 804 (effective - see bill)
2014-04-23HouseSigned by Speaker as reenrolled
2014-04-23SenateSigned by President as reenrolled
2014-04-23SenateReenrolled bill text (SB649ER2)
2014-04-23SenateReenrolled
2014-04-23 Governor: Governor's recommendation adopted
2014-04-23HouseVOTE: ADOPTION (93-Y 0-N)
2014-04-23HouseHouse concurred in Governor's recommendation (93-Y 0-N)
2014-04-23SenateSenate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 0-N)
2014-04-22SenatePlaced on Calendar
2014-04-07SenateGovernor's recommendation received by Senate
2014-03-18HouseSigned by Speaker
2014-03-17SenateSigned by President
2014-03-17SenateBill text as passed Senate and House (SB649ER)
2014-03-17SenateEnrolled
2014-03-08SenateConference report agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
2014-03-08HouseVOTE: ADOPTION (99-Y 0-N)
2014-03-08HouseConference report agreed to by House (99-Y 0-N)
2014-03-08HousePassed by temporarily
2014-03-08SenateConference substitute printed 14105640D-S3
2014-03-08 Conference: Amended by conference committee
2014-03-05HouseDelegates: Gilbert, Albo, McClellan
2014-03-05HouseConferees appointed by House
2014-03-04SenateSenators: Norment, McEachin, Puckett
2014-03-04SenateConferees appointed by Senate
2014-03-04SenateSenate acceded to request (40-Y 0-N)
2014-03-03HouseHouse requested conference committee
2014-03-03HouseHouse insisted on substitute with amendment
2014-02-28SenateHouse substitute with amendment rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N)
2014-02-26HouseVOTE: PASSAGE (100-Y 0-N)
2014-02-26HousePassed House with substitute with amendment (100-Y 0-N)
2014-02-26HouseEngrossed by House - committee substitute with amendment SB649H1
2014-02-26HouseAmendment by Delegate Gilbert agreed to
2014-02-26HouseCommittee substitute agreed to 14105140D-H1
2014-02-26HouseRead third time
2014-02-25HouseRead second time
2014-02-24HouseIncorporates SB652
2014-02-21HouseCommittee substitute printed 14105140D-H1
2014-02-21HouseReported from Courts of Justice with substitute (21-Y 0-N)
2014-02-19HouseSubcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N)
2014-02-14HouseAssigned Courts sub: Ethics
2014-02-12HouseReferred to Committee for Courts of Justice
2014-02-12HouseRead first time
2014-02-12HousePlaced on Calendar
2014-02-10SenatePassed Senate (39-Y 1-N)
2014-02-10SenateConstitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
2014-02-10SenatePrinted as engrossed 14104393D-ES1
2014-02-10SenateEngrossed by Senate - committee substitute with amendments SB649ES1
2014-02-10SenateAmendments 3 and 8 by Senator Ebbin withdrawn
2014-02-10SenateAmendment 14 by Senator Ebbin rejected
2014-02-10SenateReading of amendment 14 waived
2014-02-10SenateAmendments 12 and 13 by Senator Ebbin agreed to
2014-02-10SenateReading of amendments 12 and 13 waived
2014-02-10SenateAmendments 5, 6, 10 and 11 by Senator Ebbin rejected
2014-02-10SenateReading of amendments 5, 6, 10 and 11 waived
2014-02-10SenateMotion to pass by for the day withdrawn
2014-02-10SenateAmendments 1, 2, 4, 7 and 9 by Senator Ebbin rejected
2014-02-10SenateReading of amendments 1, 2, 4, 7 and 9 waived
2014-02-10SenateChair votes yes
2014-02-10SenateAmendments by Senator Petersen agreed to (20-Y 20-N)
2014-02-10SenateReading of amendments waived
2014-02-10SenateAmendments by Senator McEachin agreed to
2014-02-10SenateReading of amendments waived
2014-02-10SenateAmendments 1-6 by Senator Garrett withdrawn
2014-02-10SenateReading of amendments waived
2014-02-10SenateRead second time
2014-02-07SenatePassed by for the day
2014-02-06SenatePassed by for the day
2014-02-05SenatePassed by for the day
2014-02-05SenateCommittee substitute agreed to 14104393D-S1
2014-02-05SenateReading of substitute waived
2014-02-05SenateSubstitute by Senator Norment withdrawn 14104756D-S2
2014-02-05SenateRead second time
2014-02-04SenatePassed by for the day
2014-02-04SenateFloor substitute printed 14104756D-S2 (Norment))
2014-02-03SenatePassed by for the day
2014-01-31SenatePassed by for the day
2014-01-30SenatePassed by for the day
2014-01-29SenatePassed by for the day
2014-01-28SenatePassed by for the day
2014-01-27SenateIncorporates SB149
2014-01-27SenateIncorporates SB21
2014-01-27SenateIncorporates SB20
2014-01-27SenateIncorporates SB219
2014-01-27SenateIncorporates SB218
2014-01-27SenateIncorporates SB410
2014-01-27SenateIncorporates SB274
2014-01-27SenateIncorporates SB143
2014-01-27SenateIncorporates SB265
2014-01-27SenateIncorporates SB23
2014-01-27SenateConstitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
2014-01-24SenateCommittee substitute printed 14104393D-S1
2014-01-24SenateReported from Rules with substitute (16-Y 0-N)
2014-01-17SenateReferred to Committee on Rules
2014-01-17SenatePresented and ordered printed 14100967D

Same As/Similar To

SB20 (Same As) 2014-01-24 - Incorporated by Rules
SB21 (Same As) 2014-01-24 - Incorporated by Rules
SB23 (Same As) 2014-01-24 - Incorporated by Rules
SB143 (Same As) 2014-01-24 - Incorporated by Rules
SB149 (Same As) 2014-01-24 - Incorporated by Rules
SB218 (Same As) 2014-01-24 - Incorporated by Rules
SB219 (Same As) 2014-01-24 - Incorporated by Rules
SB265 (Same As) 2014-01-24 - Incorporated by Rules
SB274 (Same As) 2014-01-24 - Incorporated by Rules
SB410 (Same As) 2014-01-24 - Incorporated by Rules
SB652 (Same As) 2014-02-21 - Incorporated by Courts of Justice
HB1211 (Same As) 2014-04-23 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0792)

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
223101(n/a)See Bill Text
223103.1(n/a)See Bill Text
223104(n/a)See Bill Text
223114(n/a)See Bill Text
223115(n/a)See Bill Text
223117(n/a)See Bill Text
223118.1(n/a)See Bill Text
223121(n/a)See Bill Text
22419(n/a)See Bill Text
22423(n/a)See Bill Text
22426(n/a)See Bill Text
22428(n/a)See Bill Text

Virginia State Sources

TypeSource
Summaryhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?141+sum+SB649
Texthttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?141+ful+SB649+hil
Texthttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?141+ful+SB649S1+hil
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Texthttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?141+ful+SB649ES1+hil
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Texthttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?141+ful+SB649S3+hil
Texthttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?141+ful+SB649ER+hil
Texthttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?141+ful+SB649ER2+hil
Texthttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?141+ful+CHAP0804+hil
Roll Callhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?141+vot+S10V0038+SB0649
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Roll Callhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?141+vot+H0808V0038+SB0649
Roll Callhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?141+vot+H08V0346+SB0649
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Roll Callhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?141+vot+SV0952SB0649+SB0649
Roll Callhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?141+vot+HV1530+SB0649

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