Senate and House Conferees released their committee report for SB 821 (Surovell) and HB 1704 (Bell) this morning. These bills deal with reports of certain arrests and convictions of certain individuals to division superintendents; employment verification; method of submission; compilation. The conference report can be viewed by clicking here.
We will provide additional information regarding the vote in each chamber as it becomes available.
Update- 2/25/23 11:18 a.m.
The Senate has approved the Conference Report by a vote of 40-0 on both bills. We are awaiting a vote in the House of Delegates.
Update- 2/25/23 1:39 p.m.
The House has approved the Conference Report by a vote of 95-0 on both bills. The legislation will now head to Governor Youngkin's desk for signature, amendment, or veto.
