The Henrietta Lacks Commission (the Commission) is established as an advisory commission in the executive branch of state government. The purpose of the Commission is to sustain the legacy of the life-changing contribution of Henrietta Lacks to medical science by advancing cancer research and treatment through the creation of a biomedical research and data center.
2018, cc. 477, 705.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 2.2 - Administration of Government
§ 2.2-2518. The Virginia Commission on Higher Education Board Appointments; purpose
§ 2.2-2519. Membership; quorum
§ 2.2-2520. Compensation; expenses
§ 2.2-2521. Powers and duties of the Commission
§ 2.2-2537. (Expires July 1, 2026) Henrietta Lacks Commission; purpose
§ 2.2-2538. (Expires July 1, 2026) Membership; terms; vacancies; chairman and vice-chairman
§ 2.2-2539. (Expires July 1, 2026) Quorum; meetings; voting on recommendations
§ 2.2-2540. (Expires July 1, 2026) Compensation; expenses
§ 2.2-2541. (Expires July 1, 2026) Powers and duties of the Commission
§ 2.2-2542. (Expires July 1, 2026) Staffing; cooperation of agencies of state and local governments
§ 2.2-2543. (Expires July 1, 2026) Sunset
§ 2.2-2544. (Expires July 1, 2027) American Revolution 250 Commission; purpose
§ 2.2-2545. (Expires July 1, 2027) Membership; terms
§ 2.2-2546. (Expires July 1, 2027) Quorum; meetings
§ 2.2-2547. (Expires July 1, 2027) Compensation; expenses
§ 2.2-2548. (Expires July 1, 2027) Powers and duties of the Commission
§ 2.2-2549. (Expires July 1, 2027) Cooperation of agencies of state and local government
§ 2.2-2550. (Expires July 1, 2027) Sunset
§ 2.2-2552. (Expires July 1, 2024) Membership; terms; vacancies; chairman and vice-chairman
§ 2.2-2553. (Expires July 1, 2024) Quorum; meetings
§ 2.2-2554. (Expires July 1, 2024) Compensation; expenses
§ 2.2-2555. (Expires July 1, 2024) Powers and duties of the Commission
§ 2.2-2556. (Expires July 1, 2024) Staffing; cooperation of agencies of state and local governments
§ 2.2-2557. (Expires July 1, 2024) Sunset
§ 2.2-2558. (Expires July 1, 2024) Virginia Data Advisory Commission; purpose
§ 2.2-2559. (Expires July 1, 2024) Membership; terms; vacancies; chairman and vice-chairman
§ 2.2-2560. (Expires July 1, 2024) Quorum; meetings
§ 2.2-2561. (Expires July 1, 2024) Compensation; expenses
§ 2.2-2562. (Expires July 1, 2024) Powers and duties of the Commission