Events with Delegate Price
Vetoes & Chill: A Legislative Update
The Governor's deadline to act on bills is April 11th. Now, let's discuss some of the bills from the 2020 Legislative Session, vetoes, and the next steps! We will break down different bills in categories like healthcare, education, criminal justice reform, economic justice, and more! We will show you how to look up the bills, how to tell what they do, if they are going to become law, and what the next steps are in the legislative process. And we will answer your questions!
If any of that sounds intimidating, don't worry! We break it down so it doesn't matter if you're new to this or an old pro. All are welcome!
Approved by Delegate Marcia Price
At Ease with Cia & Lashrecse: Quarantine Edition
Del. Lashrecse Aird and I will pick up our series as we discuss what we you can expect for Reconvened Session as we go back to Richmond on April 22nd. We'll make sure you get all the info you need and answer your questions! Join us at 7pm by going to our Facebook Live.
Reconvened Session
Every year, the General Assembly reconvenes in April to take action on the Governor's vetoes and amendments. The House and the Senate typically meet at 12n for Reconvened Session. With all of the impacts of the international pandemic COVID19, please stay tuned for any announcements. April 11th is the deadline for a lot of the action on bills, so check these sites often to see what bills have been signed, amended, or vetoed.
Bills that passed and have been signed
Refresher on the legislative process:
After bills pass both the House and the Senate, they head to the Governor for his actions. The Governor can either sign the bill, veto the bill, make amendments, or take no action. If the Governor signs the bill, it will become law on its effective date; which for most is July 1st. If the Governor vetoes the bill, the bill goes back to the House and Senate for us to either uphold the veto in which the bill dies, or to override the veto in which the bill would become law. If the Governor makes amendments to the bill, the bill goes back to the House and Senate for us to accept or reject the amendments. If the amendments are accepted, the new amended bill will become law. If the amendments are rejected, the Governor can sign the original bill into law or can veto the bill. If the Governor takes no action, the bill will become law on its effective date.
To read more about how a bill becomes a law, check this out: https://capclass.virginiageneralassembly.gov/Middle/HowABill/HowABill.html
