Support federal 'Blue Lives Matter' bill targeting violence against police

Political StatementsGovernance<UNKNOWN>Resolution

In Plain English

Congress is considering H.R. 4760, which would make attacking police officers a federal hate crime. The city council wants to formally endorse this bill. If approved, Richmond sends a support letter to Congressman Ken Buck who sponsors the legislation.

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Votes

Substitute motion · Official minutes

Revise the language of the resolution to read: Therefore, it is recommended that the Richmond City Council hereby acknowledge that Richmond Police Officers in the City of Richmond deserve our full support in view of the fact that they do continue to work, serve and protect the City of Richmond at large

Passed

3 aye · 3 nay · 1 abstain

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Why This Vote Matters

Richmond's council passed a substitute resolution acknowledging that city police officers "deserve our full support" as they work to protect the city. The motion replaced the original proposal to endorse a federal "Blue Lives Matter" bill that would make attacking police officers a hate crime. In a divided 3-3 vote with two abstentions, the council approved the revised language moved by Bates and seconded by Pimplé, with Myrick, Pimplé, and Butt voting yes, while Bates, McLaughlin, and Beckles voted no, and Martinez abstaining. The change shifts from endorsing federal legislation to making a general statement of support for local officers.

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Motions without individual roll-call records

Motion · Official minutes

Take out the words 'Blue Lives Matter' and replace them with we deeply mourn the loss of police officers killed in the line of duty

Failed