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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
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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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.
Poll Results
13 votes
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Bill Text
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Comments
The first Michael Vick bill. I'm sure there will be more to come.