Interim Studies & Commission Listings

When trying to create legislation that solves complex challenges, it may be necessary to perform a legislative study or create a commission to deal with subject matter. Such studies and the commissions that carry out research for them often meet on Capitol Square. Detailed listings of these groups and their memberships can be found with the menuing options below.

Commission to Study Slavery and Subsequent De Jure and De Facto Racial and Economic Discrimination Against African Americans - INACTIVE

    Reference:
    » HB1519 (2020)
    » HB139 (2022)
    » Website
  • Description: To study the current impact and long-term inequities of slavery and subsequent de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimination against African Americans
  • Workgroups:

  • Report Date: Annually
  • Expiration Date: July 1, 2024
  • Staff Contact:

    Dominique Luster
    Project Manager
    Library of Virginia
    dominique.luster@lva.virginia.gov

All members appointed by Speaker of the House. Appointment coincident with House term.
House Members:
Name
The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Chair
The Honorable Joshua G. Cole
All members appointed by Senate Committee on Rules. Appointment coincident with Senate term.
Senate Members:
Name
The Honorable Mamie E. Locke, Vice Chair
Citizen Members:
Name Representing Appointed By Term
Dr. Jody Allen Governor  
Dr. Edward L. Ayers Governor  
Dr. Andrea Douglas Governor  
Dr. John Kinney Governor  
Dr. Cassandra L. Newby-Alexander Governor  
Xavier Richardson Governor  
Dr. Karen Sherry Governor  
Daniel P. Watkins Governor  
Membership and Term Information:
Max # House: 2 Appointment Coincident With House Term? YES
Max # Senate: 1 Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? YES
Max # Citizens: 8
Max # Ex Officio: 0
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