Senate committee advances multiple bills with varying voting outcomes

February 05, 2025 | 2025 Legislature VA, Virginia


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Senate committee advances multiple bills with varying voting outcomes
The Virginia State Government convened on February 5, 2025, to discuss several key legislative bills concerning education. The meeting began with a motion to report Senate Bill 10, which was amended. The motion received unanimous support, passing with a vote of 19 to 0.

Next, Senator Suterlein introduced Senate Bill 784, which mirrors House Bill 2454. After a motion was made and seconded, members voted, resulting in a narrow passage of 11 to 8. Senator Suterlein noted that the bill had previously passed in the Senate with a significant majority of 40 to 0.

The agenda continued with Senate Bill 738, presented by Senator Pekarski. A substitute version of the bill was proposed, and after a motion and second, members voted in favor, with the bill reporting 14 to 5.

The meeting then returned to Senate Bill 1032, which is identical to Delegate Reeser's House Bill 1915. Following a motion and second, the bill was reported with a close vote of 10 to 9.

Lastly, the discussion included Senate Bill 1048, which aligns with Delegate Cohen's House Bill 1678. The meeting concluded with a focus on these legislative efforts, reflecting ongoing initiatives to enhance educational policies in Virginia.

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