Under the Constitution, no arrest could have been made.โSen. Bryce Reeves, a Republican who represents Virginiaโs 17th District, introduced SJ 87, a joint resolution on Thursday to remove the immunity of legislators clause currently present in Virginiaโs constitution.
Article IV, Section 9 - Constitution of VirginiaSen. Reevesโs proposed amendment would strike, โin all cases except treason, felony, or breach of the peace,โ from the current document.
How new Article IV, Section 9 would readStanley, a Republican who represents Virginiaโs 20th district, is supports the bill.
In 1997, Charles Waddell, introduced a joint resolution to change the language of Article IV, Section 9 of the Virginia constitution.
How Article IV, Section 9 could have looked if resolution introduced in 1997 was ratifiedDelegate Charles Waddell was the billโs chief patron.