VA SB409 | 2008 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 8 2008 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2008-01-16 - Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)

Summary

Disqualification for appointment as special conservator of the peace. Provides that no person with a conviction for a criminal offense involving (a) moral turpitude, (b) assault and battery, (c) damage to real or personal property, (d) controlled substances or imitation controlled substances as defined in Article 1 (§ 18.2-247 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2, (e) prohibited sexual behavior as described in Article 7 (§ 18.2-61 et seq.) of Chapter 4 of Title 18.2, or (f) any felony, or for any Class 1 misdemeanor involving firearms, is eligible to become a special conservator of the peace. Currently, the listing includes any conviction of a criminal offense involving firearms, which would include Class 2, 3, and 4 misdemeanors as disqualifiers.

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Title

Conservator of the peace, special; disqualification for appointment.

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History

DateChamberAction
2008-01-16 Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
2008-01-10 Senate: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
2008-01-08 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
2008-01-08 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 087785300

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