Conservator of the peace, special; disqualification for appointment. (SB409)
Introduced By
Sen. Phil Puckett (D-Tazewell)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Disqualification for appointment as special conservator of the peace. Provides that no person with a conviction for a criminal offense involving (a) moral turpitude, (b) assault and battery, (c) damage to real or personal property, (d) controlled substances or imitation controlled substances as defined in Article 1 ( 18.2-247 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2, (e) prohibited sexual behavior as described in Article 7 ( 18.2-61 et seq.) of Chapter 4 of Title 18.2, or (f) any felony, or for any Class 1 misdemeanor involving firearms, is eligible to become a special conservator of the peace. Currently, the listing includes any conviction of a criminal offense involving firearms, which would include Class 2, 3, and 4 misdemeanors as disqualifiers. Read the Bill »
Status
01/16/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/08/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 087785300 |
| 01/08/2008 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/10/2008 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal |
| 01/16/2008 | Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |