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SB26: Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act; adds organized dogfighting as qualifying offense.

Chief Patron

Sen. Roscoe Reynolds (D-Martinsville)

Roscoe Reynolds (D-Martinsville)
Served: 1997–

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Status

03/27/2008: signed by governor
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Summary

RICO; dogfighting.  Adds organized dogfighting as a qualifying offense under the Virginia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act.  

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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/10/2008, 01/25/2008, 01/28/2008, 01/29/2008, 01/29/2008, 02/12/2008, 02/14/2008, 02/14/2008, 02/29/2008 and 03/11/2008.

Comments

Jeremy Beales writes:

The first Michael Vick bill. I'm sure there will be more to come.

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