Jumpin Jackrabbits !
The list of pending Monument Destruction Legislation in Virginia is outrageous !
SB 733
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Removal of certain monuments and memorials. Provides that for any monument or memorial erected prior to 1900, notwithstanding any Act of Assembly regarding the preservation of monuments or memorials enacted prior to 1900, the governing body of the locality in which the monument or memorial is located may remove the monument or memorial to be prominently displayed in an outdoor location on the grounds of a locality-owned history museum that is located within one-quarter mile of the existing site, provided that the governing body has affirmatively voted to relocate the monument or memorial. However, if the monument or memorial is not owned by the locality, the owner of the monument or memorial shall be given an opportunity to reclaim or relocate the monument or memorial within six months of notice from the locality. After six months, if the owner of such a monument or memorial declines the opportunity to reclaim or relocate the monument or memorial in question, the locality shall be authorized to proceed with the relocation.
HB 818
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Memorials for war veterans; Monument Removal Fund. Provides that a locality may request funding from a special fund to help offset the costs of the lawful removal or relocation of certain monuments. The bill establishes the Monument Removal Fund (the Fund) for such purpose. The bill provides that the Fund shall appear on the individual income tax return and is eligible to receive tax refunds.
HB 1097
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Removal of certain monuments or memorials for war veterans. Provides that upon the affirmative vote of a governing body of a locality in which a monument or memorial is located, the locality may relocate the monument or memorial to a museum of the locality's choice. However, if the monument or memorial is not owned by the locality, the owner of the monument or memorial shall be given an opportunity to reclaim or relocate the monument or memorial within six months of notice from the locality. After six months, if the owner of such a monument or memorial declines the opportunity to reclaim or relocate the monument or memorial in question, the locality shall be authorized to proceed with the relocation. The bill also repeals an 1890 Act of Assembly related to the placement of a statue in the City of Alexandria.
HB 1098
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Removal of certain monuments and memorials. Provides that for any monument or memorial erected prior to 1900, notwithstanding any Act of Assembly regarding the preservation of monuments or memorials enacted prior to 1900, the governing body of the locality in which the monument or memorial is located may remove the monument or memorial to be prominently displayed in an outdoor location on the grounds of a locality-owned history museum that is located within one-quarter mile of the existing site, provided that the governing body has affirmatively voted to relocate the monument or memorial. However, if the monument or memorial is not owned by the locality, the owner of the monument or memorial shall be given an opportunity to reclaim or relocate the monument or memorial within six months of notice from the locality. After six months, if the owner of such a monument or memorial declines the opportunity to reclaim or relocate the monument or memorial in question, the locality shall be authorized to proceed with the relocation.
HB 1099
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Commission for Historical Statues in the United States Capitol; removal of Robert E. Lee statue from National Statuary Hall Collection. Creates the Commission for Historical Statues in the United States Capitol to provide for the removal of the Robert E. Lee statue in the National Statuary Hall Collection at the United States Capitol and to recommend to the General Assembly as a replacement a statue of a prominent Virginia citizen of historic renown or renowned for distinguished civil or military service to be commemorated in the National Statuary Hall Collection.
The Commission will consist of six members appointed as follows: one member of the House of Delegates appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates; one member of the Senate appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules; two nonlegislative citizen members who are Virginia or American historians appointed by the Governor; one nonlegislative citizen member appointed upon the vote of the Commission members appointed by the Speaker, the Senate Committee on Rules, and the Governor; and the Director of the Department of Historic Resources. Only the members of the General Assembly, the Governor's appointees, and the appointee of the Commission members will have voting privileges. General Assembly members and the Director of the Department of Historic Resources will serve ex officio. The Department of Historic Resources will provide staff support to the Commission.
The Commission will also be required to (i) select a sculptor for the new statue with preference given to a sculptor from Virginia, (ii) estimate the costs associated with the replacement of the Robert E. Lee statue, including costs related to construction and placement of the new statue, the removal and transfer of the Robert E. Lee statue, and any unveiling ceremony of the new statue, and (iii) recommend to the General Assembly a suitable state, local, or private nonprofit history museum in the Commonwealth for placement of the Robert E. Lee statue.
The bill requires (a) the Commission to hold at least one public hearing prior to making any recommendation to the General Assembly on a new statue and (b) the costs of the Commission's work to be borne by the Commission from such private funds collected by the Commission and general funds as are appropriated by the General Assembly.
HB 1225
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Memorials for war veterans. Provides that a locality may remove or provide for the upkeep, maintenance, or contextualization of any monument or memorial for war veterans located in its public space, regardless of when erected. Current law makes it unlawful to disturb or interfere with such monuments or memorials or to prevent its citizens from taking proper measures and exercising proper means for the protection, preservation, and care of such monuments or memorials.
Please contact your state representative and ask them to save our history !
A list can be found here !
Don't wait for Joe to do it, be Proactive !
DT
Good Grief! These bozos that are trying to displace the monuments are simply trying to wear down the committees! Just think of what great things might be accomplished in the legislature if such bills were not being set forth and bills that dealt with issues worthwhile to the entire Commonwealth were being considered!
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of it is pandering to a select group of voters hoping to stay in office by appeasing them.
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