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COUNTIES, CITIES AND TOWNS

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation
(C) Carried over from 2004 Session
(CD) Carried over from 2004 session but died in committee on or before December 10th


Abortion clinics; localities to adopt ordinance requiring license. Adding § 15.2-914.1. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 2347 (F))
Advisory boards, committees and commissions; limit on compensation and removes number of monthly meetings. Amending § 15.2-1411. (Patron-Chichester, SB 938 (Chapter 740))
Advisory boards, committees and commissions; removes limit on compensation and number of monthly meetings. Amending § 15.2-1411. (Patron-Cole, HB 1916 (Chapter 879))
Affordable housing; applicable in City of Charlottesville. Amending § 15.2-2304. (Patron-Van Yahres, HB 1844 (F); Deeds, SB 846 (F))
Affordable housing; changes in provisions of dwelling unit ordinances. Amending § 15.2-2305. (Patron-Suit, HB 1819 (F))
Affordable housing; Housing Commission to study authority of localities to provide incentives to developers to preserve supply thereof. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HJR 719 (F))
Affordable housing programs; localities prohibited from requesting contributions, exception. (Patron-Reese, HB 2167 (F); Mims, SB 1206 (F))
Agricultural and forestal districts; processing fees. Amending § 15.2-4303. (Patron-Norment, SB 900 (Chapter 667))
Agricultural Enterprise Zone Act; created. Adding §§ 3.1-18.13 through 3.1-18.27. (Patron-Saxman, HB 1045 (CD); Obenshain, SB 482 (CD))
Air installations compatible use zones; prohibition on certain legal actions against any locality, etc. Adding § 15.2-2294.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 2901 (F))
Airport noise zones; regulations. Amending § 15.2-2295. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1160 (Chapter 509))
Alleghany-Highlands Economic Development Authority; membership. Amending §§ 15.2-6203 and 15.2-6209. (Patron-Deeds, SB 956 (Chapter 671))
Amber lights; use of by neighborhood watch patrol vehicles. Amending § 46.2-1025. (Patron-Baskerville, HB 1605 (Chapter 574))
Ambulance services; localities authorized to charge insurers. Amending § 32.1-111.14. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2523 (Chapter 182))
Animal laws; town may adopt ordinance of surrounding county. Amending § 3.1-796.94. (Patron-Rust, HB 2221 (Chapter 304))
Animal license taxes; establishes maximum tax that localities can charge. Amending § 3.1-796.87. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 1884 (F); Locke, SB 765 (F))
Arts and cultural districts; includes Cities of Falls Church, Petersburg and Winchester. Amending § 15.2-1129.1. (Patron-Potts, SB 777 (Chapter 330))
Authorities in City of Hampton developing former federal areas; exempt from Personnel Act and subject to Public Procurement Act. Amending §§ 15.2-6300, 15.2-6301, 15.2-6302, 15.2-6304, 15.2-6306, 15.2-6308 and 15.2-6319; adding §§ 15.2-6300.1, 15.2-6308.1, 15.2-6314.1 and 15.2-6322. (Patron-Ward, HB 2800 (Chapter 887); Locke, SB 1189 (Chapter 869))
Automobile graveyards and junkyards; adds Campbell County to localities that may require screening. Amending § 15.2-903. (Patron-Hawkins, SB 1282 (Chapter 702))
Back taxes; allows localities to develop a procedure to forgive certain on real property. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1004 (CD))
Baseball Stadium Authority; entitlement to tax revenues, admission tax in certain localities, report. Amending §§ 15.2-5800, 15.2-5805, 15.2-5806, 15.2-5808, 15.2-5814, 15.2-5815, 58.1-3818 and 58.1-3840; adding §§ 15.2-5822 and 15.2-5823. (Patron-Suit, HB 2455 (Chapter 106))
Baseball Stadium Authority; entitlement to tax revenues, report. Amending §§ 15.2-5800, 15.2-5805, 15.2-5806, 15.2-5808, 15.2-5814 and 15.2-5815; adding §§ 15.2-5822 and 15.2-5823. (Patron-Callahan, HB 2606 (I) See HB2455)
Baseball Stadium Authority; site approval by locality. Amending § 15.2-5805; adding § 15.2-5806.1. (Patron-Albo, HB 562 (CD))
Boundary lines; allows localities to relocate or alter by recordation of a deed. Amending § 15.2-2275. (Patron-Blevins, SB 921 (Chapter 338))
Buchanan County Tourist Train Development Authority; grants power of eminent domain for purposes of establishing adequate space for an excursion train turn-around, etc. Amending § 15.2-6703. (Patron-Stump, HB 2904 (F))
Building Code; Board of Housing and Community Development to adopt regulations exempting residential buildings located in Counties of Grayson and Smyth from wind requirements for windows. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2439 (F))
Business license tax; appeals to local Commissioner of Revenue or other assessing official. Amending §§ 58.1-3703.1 and 58.1-3983.1. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2679 (Chapter 927))
Business license tax; certain exemptions in localities. Amending § 58.1-3703. (Patron-Putney, HB 2340 (F))
Business license tax; phase-out in all localities. Adding § 58.1-3736; repealing §§ 58.1-3700 through 58.1-3735. (Patron-Norment, SB 655 (CD))
Business license tax; population basis and fee increase in localities. Amending § 58.1-3703. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 2372 (Chapter 103))
Business license tax; requires localities to impose flat license fees. Amending §§ 58.1-3703 and 58.1-3706. (Patron-Wagner, SB 1046 (F))
Campaign finance disclosure; special reports of large contributions received by candidates for and incumbents in local office. Adding § 24.2-919.1. (Patron-Ebbin, HB 951 (CD))
Campaign finance disclosure; special reports of large contributions received by candidates for and incumbents in local office. Amending § 24.2-919.1. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 2728 (F))
Cemeteries, private family; Board of Supervisors of Buchanan County to expend county funds for maintenance of highways that provide sole access thereto. (Patron-Puckett, SB 945 (Chapter 495))
Central Criminal Records Exchange; change in powers and duties of local law-enforcement agency and State Police. Amending § 19.2-390; adding § 19.2-390.02. (Patron-Moran, HB 2632 (Chapter 187); Stolle, SB 1164 (Chapter 229))
Charitable donations by localities; includes Habitat for Humanity. Amending § 15.2-953. (Patron-Saxman, HB 2770 (Chapter 327))
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act; requires Attorney General to defend a locality if any private legal action is brought. Amending § 10.1-2100. (Patron-Shannon, HB 719 (CD))
Cigarette tax; increased in localities. Amending §§ 58.1-3830 and 58.1-3840; repealing § 58.1-3831. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1137 (F))
Cigarette tax; increased in localities. Amending § 58.1-3830; repealing § 58.1-3831. (Patron-Barlow, HB 2392 (F))
Cigarette taxes; Department of Taxation to study use of tax stamps by localities as evidence of payment thereof. (Patron-Abbitt, HJR 664 (P))
Civil cases; imposition of additional fee for courthouse construction. Amending § 17.1-281. (Patron-Nutter, HB 2768 (F))
Clarksville-Boydton Airport Commission; created. (Patron-Ruff, SB 1113 (Chapter 680))
Code enforcement; includes City of Portsmouth in list of localities that may use volunteers thereto. Amending § 15.2-1132. (Patron-Melvin, HB 2532 (Chapter 318); Lucas, SB 1062 (Chapter 265))
Communications Sales and Use Tax Act; created, various revisions to taxation of communications services, report. Amending §§ 15.2-2108, 56-468.1, 56-484.12, 58.1-3815 and 58.1-3816.2; adding §§ 51.5-115, 58.1-645 through 58.1-662 and 58.1-1730; repealing §§ 56-484.4, 56-484.5, 56-484.6, 58.1-3812, 58.1-3813.1, 58.1-3818.1 through 58.1-3818.7 and third enactment of Chapter 858, 1972 Acts. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 1335 (F))
Communications services; Auditor of Public Accounts to determine amount of revenues received from taxes and fees by localities, report. (Patron-Nixon, HB 2880 (Chapter 126))
Community development authorities; removes population and tract size limitations for counties, additional powers. Amending §§ 15.2-5152, 15.2-5153 and 15.2-5158. (Patron-Hall, HB 2381 (Chapter 547))
Companion animals; General Assembly to encourage local governments to support spaying and neutering thereof. (Patron-Ward, HJR 768 (P))
Comprehensive plan; includes provisions for elderly and persons with disabilities. Amending § 15.2-2223. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2407 (Chapter 466))
Comprehensive plan; to include accessible housing. Amending § 15.2-2223. (Patron-Van Landingham, HB 1433 (CD); Van Landingham, HB 2113 (I) See HB2407)
Comprehensive plan; to include age-restricted housing. Amending § 15.2-2223. (Patron-Puller, SB 1238 (Chapter 699))
Condemnation authority; definition of public uses. Amending §§ 15.2-1900 and 15.2-1901. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1806 (F); Cuccinelli, SB 1271 (F))
Conservation officers; expands jurisdiction and allows mutual aid agreements. Amending §§ 10.1-116 and 15.2-1736. (Patron-Shuler, HB 2085 (Chapter 87))
Constitutional amendment; assessment of impact fees (first reference). Adding Section 3-A in Article VII. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HJR 682 (F))
Constitutional amendment; different rates of taxation for military members in combat (first reference). Amending Section 1 of Article X. (Patron-Cole, HJR 762 (F))
Constitutional amendment; local electoral boards’ membership increased (first reference). Amending Section 8 of Article II. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HJR 812 (F))
Constitutional officers; joint subcommittee to study operations, functions and funding thereof. (Patron-Welch, HJR 639 (F))
Conveyance of easements; eliminates public hearing requirement for localities. Amending § 15.2-1800. (Patron-Barlow, HB 2386 (Chapter 822))
County manager plan; adds encroachments to those items for which Arlington County may charge an application processing fee. Amending § 15.2-743. (Patron-Brink, HB 2063 (Chapter 84); Ticer, SB 1074 (Chapter 40))
Courthouses; relocation. Amending § 15.2-1646. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1012 (Chapter 36))
Courtrooms; chief judges in certain localities may designate as civil or criminal. Amending §§ 17.1-113, 17.1-114 and 17.1-121. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1994 (Chapter 389))
Criminal Justice Academy Training Fund, Regional; requires each locality to receive no less than total amount of fees collected for deposit thereto. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2892 (F))
Curfews; local authority may declare and enforce when a state of emergency has been declared by Governor. Amending § 44-146.19. (Patron-Rerras, SB 693 (CD))
Dams; authorizing localities to map inundation zones for those areas that might be threatened. Amending § 10.1-603.19; adding § 10.1-606.1. (Patron-Miles, HB 2031 (Chapter 80))
Deferred real estate tax; allows locality to establish interest rate. Amending § 58.1-3219.1. (Patron-Ebbin, HB 2635 (Chapter 561); Whipple, SB 1087 (Chapter 502))
Deputy sheriffs’ salaries; changes in provisions. Amending § 15.2-1609.2. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1814 (F))
Development of 8th, 9th, and Broad Streets, a Plan With Options for; Report of Office of Governor (Chapter 955, 2003 Acts). (HD 13)
Disability benefits; certain local police departments. Amending § 51.1-813. (Patron-Bell, HB 2745 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; reimbursement of expenses related to arrest. Amending § 15.2-1716. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1739 (F))
Duck blinds; allows use in certain localities and waters. Amending Chapter 377, 1977 Acts and Chapter 305, 1964 Acts. (Patron-Pollard, HB 2689 (Chapter 841))
Economic development; services provided to economically distressed areas, report. Amending § 2.2-2238.1. (Patron-Dudley, HB 2027 (Chapter 797); Hawkins, SB 893 (Chapter 737))
Economic development officials in various counties; commending. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HJR 797 (P))
Educational facilities; adequate levels of service needed in comprehensive plan. Adding §§ 15.2-2230.2, 15.2-2242.1, 22.1-18.2 and 22.1-79.4. (Patron-Quayle, SB 393 (CD))
Elections; requirements for county and city precincts, and polling places. Amending § 24.2-307. (Patron-Jones, D.C., HB 1957 (F))
Electoral boards, general registrars and staff; localities to provide civil service status and grievance procedures. Amending §§ 24.2-108 and 24.2-111. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 973 (F))
Electric utility restructuring; municipal and state aggregation. Amending § 56-589. (Patron-Watkins, SB 116 (CD))
Electric-powered and gasoline-powered wheeled devices; definition. Amending §§ 15.2-1720, 18.2-266, 46.2-100, 46.2-800, 46.2-839, 46.2-847, 46.2-856, 46.2-903 through 46.2-907, 46.2-908.1, 46.2-914, 46.2-915, 46.2-915.2, 46.2-932, 46.2-1015, 46.2-1066, 46.2-1078 and 46.2-1081. (Patron-Welch, HB 2025 (F))
Electrical transmission lines; State Corporation Commission to analyze installation of underground in certain localities, report. (Patron-Mims, SB 783 (Chapter 332))
Embezzlement by public official of public funds; penalty. Adding § 18.2-112.1. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 192 (CD))
Emergency management; local emergency operations plans. Amending § 44-146.19. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 1195 (CD))
Emergency medical services; localities to ensure that services are maintained throughout. Amending § 15.2-955. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2521 (Chapter 418))
Enterprise zones; business and real property investment tax credit. Amending §§ 59.1-280, 59.1-280.1, 59.1-282.1 and 59.1-282.3. (Patron-Martin, SB 64 (CD))
Enterprise zones; designations. Amending § 59.1-274. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 1067 (CD))
Enterprise zones; designations and business and real property investment tax credit. Amending §§ 59.1-274, 59.1-280, 59.1-280.1 and 59.1-280.2. (Patron-Dudley, HB 599 (CD))
Enterprise zones; extends designations and authority. Amending §§ 59.1-274 and 59.1-284.01. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1952 (I) See HB2207; Ingram, HB 1964 (I) See HB2207; Spruill, HB 2279 (I) See HB2207; Reynolds, SB 733 (F); Reynolds, SB 735 (F); Quayle, SB 848 (F))
Enterprise zones; extends sunset provision. Amending §§ 59.1-280.1 and 59.1-284.01. (Patron-Marrs, HB 2207 (F))
Enterprise zones; extends sunset provision. Amending § 59.1-284.01. (Patron-Dudley, HB 2001 (I) See HB2207; Rerras, SB 1182 (F))
Enterprise zones; real property investment tax credit. Amending § 59.1-280.1. (Patron-Martin, SB 65 (CD))
Enterprise zones; regulations and tax credit use, report. Amending §§ 58.1-3, 58.1-439, 58.1-3245.6, 58.1-3245.8, 58.1-3245.12, 59.1-279, 59.1-280, 59.1-280.1, 59.1-282.1, 59.1-282.2, 59.1-284.01 and 59.1-284.17; adding §§ 59.1-530 through 59.1-541; repealing §§ 59.1-272 through 59.1-278, 59.1-279.1, 59.1-280.2, 59.1-282 and 59.1-282.3 through 59.1-284. (Patron-Dudley, HB 2570 (Chapter 884); Watkins, SB 983 (Chapter 863))
Erosion and sediment control plans; allows Department of Conservation and Recreation to issue special order to any locality failing to enter into a corrective action agreement. Amending § 10.1-562. (Patron-Dillard, HB 2937 (Chapter 129))
Excise tax; allows localities to impose penalty for delinquent payment. Amending § 58.1-3916. (Patron-Wagner, SB 1052 (Chapter 501))
Fees, local; procedure for enactment of certain. Amending § 15.2-107. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 1889 (Chapter 72))
Firearms; localities may adopt an ordinance that prohibits any components or combination thereof in libraries. Amending § 15.2-915. (Patron-BaCote, HB 1785 (F); Locke, SB 758 (F))
Firearms; sentencing guideline point enhancements for certain crimes in certain localities. Adding § 19.2-298.02. (Patron-Watkins, SB 986 (F))
Firearms hunting ordinances, Department of Game and Inland Fisheries; to continue study. (Patron-Stolle, SJR 393 (P))
Firearms show; notification to State Police and local law-enforcement. Amending § 54.1-4201.1. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2683 (Chapter 193))
Food and beverage tax; prohibits imposition on gratuities and service charges. Amending §§ 58.1-3833 and 58.1-3840. (Patron-Gear, HB 2231 (I) See HB2232)
Food and beverage tax; restricts new imposition in any city or town without approval by referendum. Amending § 58.1-3840. (Patron-Welch, HB 2023 (F))
Former officials and employees; adds City of Charlottesville to localities that prohibit certain activities. Amending § 15.2-1408. (Patron-Van Yahres, HB 1843 (Chapter 289))
Former officials and employees; allows certain counties and cities to restrict activities. Amending § 15.2-1408. (Patron-Deeds, SB 957 (Chapter 257))
Freedom of Information Act; exempts certain maps in geographic information systems. Amending §§ 2.2-3704 and 2.2-3705. (Patron-Blevins, SB 182 (CD))
Freedom of Information Act; exempts proprietary records of cable television and telecommunication services provided by localities. Amending §§ 2.2-3705.6, 2.2-3711, 15.2-2160 and 56-265.4:4; adding § 15.2-2108.18. (Patron-Wampler, SB 959 (Chapter 258))
Freedom of Information Act; exempts proprietary records of cable television and telecommunication services provided by localities. Amending §§ 2.2-3705.6 and 2.2-3711; adding § 15.2-2108.18. (Patron-Wampler, SB 879 (F))
Freedom of Information Act; includes electronic communication meetings of local public bodies. Amending §§ 2.2-3708, 2.2-3709 and 23-50.16:32. (Patron-Moran, HB 1380 (CD))
Garbage, trash or refuse collection; additional requirements for localities. Amending § 15.2-934. (Patron-Reese, HB 2168 (V))
Governing bodies; meetings. Adding § 15.2-1416.1. (Patron-Orrock, HB 2615 (Chapter 592))
Graffiti ordinance; mandatory minimum fine and jail. Amending § 15.2-1812.2. (Patron-McDougle, HB 1877 (Chapter 614))
Grass; allows certain localities to require property owners to cut, if exceeds certain height. Amending § 15.2-1215. (Patron-Barlow, HB 2391 (Chapter 309))
Hampton Roads Transportation Authority Act; created, reports. Adding §§ 15.2-4841 through 15.2-4852 and 58.1-550 through 58.1-555. (Patron-Reese, HB 2160 (F))
Handley Board of Trustees; terms of office in City of Winchester. Amending second enactment of Chapter 257, 1896 Acts. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 1923 (Chapter 74))
Headlights; allows emergency vehicles to flash after dark in certain localities. Amending § 46.2-1029.1. (Patron-Williams, SB 822 (Chapter 209))
Health insurance; credits for retired constitutional officers or social services boards. Amending § 51.1-1403. (Patron-Tata, HB 1925 (Chapter 382); Griffith, HB 1991 (I) See HB1925)
Health insurance; program for local employees. Amending § 2.2-1204. (Patron-Pollard, HB 943 (CD))
Highway construction; advance of funds by counties, reimbursement by VDOT when funds become available. Amending § 33.1-75.3. (Patron-Watkins, SB 985 (Chapter 342))
Highway construction; special funds for localities. Amending §§ 33.1-72.1, 33.1-75.3 and 46.2-492; adding §§ 33.1-23.05 and 46.2-113.1; repealing § 33.1-75.1. (Patron-Albo, HB 2630 (F))
Highway improvement funds; revenue sharing fund program to include cities and towns. Amending §§ 33.1-72.1 and 33.1-75.3; adding § 33.1-23.05; repealing § 33.1-75.1. (Patron-Athey, HB 2330 (F); Devolites Davis, SB 993 (F))
Highway maintenance, construction or reconstruction; Transportation Commissioner to make payments to Town of Broadway. Amending § 33.1-41.1. (Patron-Weatherholtz, HB 2592 (F))
Hospital authorities; commissioners, restriction on appointment. Amending § 15.2-5307. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2234 (Chapter 630))
Human rights; prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in Fairfax County. Amending §§ 15.2-853 and 15.2-854. (Patron-Plum, HB 2116 (F))
Human rights committees, state and local; requires one appointment to each shall be a health care provider. Amending § 37.1-84.3. (Patron-Lewis, HB 2870 (Chapter 201))
Hunting; abolishes unlawful rifles in Buckingham County. Repealing Chapter 116, 1952 Acts. (Patron-Landes, HB 1670 (Chapter 524))
Impact fees; allows localities to adopt provisions for assessment. Adding § 15.2-2286.1. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 2346 (F))
Income tax, state; distribution of individual revenues to localities. Adding §§ 58.1-327, 58.1-328 and 58.1-329. (Patron-Sickles, HB 892 (CD); Sickles, HB 2702 (F))
Income tax, state; distribution to localities based on economic development. Adding § 58.1-320.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 2811 (F))
Income tax, state; repeals car tax reimbursement program and changes localities’ tax authority. Amending §§ 15.2-204, 15.2-1200, 58.1-540 and 58.1-548; repealing §§ 58.1-3523 through 58.1-3536. (Patron-Amundson, HB 2498 (I) See HB2066)
Industrial development authorities; attorney fees. Amending § 15.2-4905. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1649 (Chapter 575))
Inoperable motor vehicles; allowed if owner actively restoring, etc. and must be shielded or screened from view. Amending §§ 15.2-904 and 15.2-905. (Patron-Quayle, SB 1313 (Chapter 775))
Inoperable motor vehicles; conforms civil penalty provisions for violations of ordinances. Amending § 15.2-904. (Patron-Rapp, HB 2377 (Chapter 465))
Jail deputies; number. Adding § 15.2-1609.1:01. (Patron-Stolle, SB 170 (CD))
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System; local school boards and governing bodies to use in practices for design and procurement of construction projects. (Patron-Van Yahres, HJR 110 (CD); Van Yahres, HJR 600 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to recipients of National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, to unremarried surviving spouses of U.S. Marine Corps veterans, to members of U.S. Naval Construction Force (Seabees), to Veterans of Foreign Wars of U.S. organization, to supporters of Shenandoah National Park Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Surfrider Foundation, Robert Russa Moton Museum, Salem Avalanche baseball team, to members of United Daughters of Confederacy, to members and supporters of Mustang Club of America, Northern Virginia Swim League, to quilters, Master Gardeners, scuba divers, to persons who desire to contribute to Housing Partnership Revolving Fund, of those promoting lung cancer research, awareness, and prevention, of those bearing seal, symbol, emblem, or logotype of counties, cities, and towns, of those bearing legend: DRIVE SMART, VIRGINIA WINES, and to commemorate 100th anniversary of City of Galax. Amending §§ 46.2-743, 46.2-749.2:10 and 46.2-749.4; adding §§ 46.2-742.5, 46.2-742.6, 46.2-746.2:3.1, 46.2-746.2:6, 46.2-746.23, 46.2-749.49:1, 46.2-749.56:1 and 46.2-749.118 through 46.2-749.129; repealing §§ 46.2-749.49 and 46.2-749.56. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1501 (Chapter 273))
License plates, special; local government logos, fees. Amending § 46.2-749.4. (Patron-Cole, HB 1613 (I) See HB1501)
Line of Duty Act; coverage for booking technicians. Amending § 9.1-400. (Patron-Martin, SB 46 (CD))
Line of Duty Act; coverage for fire department chaplains. Amending § 9.1-400. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 636 (CD); O’Bannon, HB 2240 (F))
Line of Duty Act; definition of disabled employee. Amending §§ 9.1-400 and 9.1-404. (Patron-Hurt, HB 762 (CD))
Line of Duty Act; disabled person to include any state employee, additional benefits for state and local employees called to active military duty. Amending §§ 9.1-400 and 44-93.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1738 (Chapter 907); Cox, HB 1793 (Chapter 910))
Line of Duty Act; funding of continued health insurance and death payment benefits thereunder. Amending §§ 27-39, 27-40.1:1 and 51.1-815; adding §§ 51.1-1500 through 51.1-1509; repealing §§ 9.1-400 through 9.1-406. (Patron-Wampler, SB 878 (F))
Line of Duty Act; funding of continued health insurance and death payment benefits thereunder. Amending §§ 9.1-400 through 9.1-404, 27-40.1:1 and 51.1-815; adding § 9.1-407; repealing §§ 9.1-405 and 9.1-406. (Patron-Wampler, SB 284 (CD))
“Living wage” provisions; no local governing body may establish without approval of General Assembly. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 290 (CD))
Local government taxes; equalizes city and county authority, penalty. Amending §§ 4.1-128, 15.2-204, 15.2-1200, 15.2-5814, 55-248.5 and 58.1-3840; repealing §§ 58.1-3817, 58.1-3818, 58.1-3819, 58.1-3822, 58.1-3823, 58.1-3830 through 58.1-3834 and 58.1-3842. (Patron-Whipple, SB 1100 (F))
Local government taxing authority; equalizing county and city powers. Amending §§ 15.2-204 and 15.2-1200. (Patron-Hull, HB 2354 (F))
Logo sign program; Transportation Board and Department of Transportation to revise program to include signs requested by localities. (Patron-Ruff, SB 1096 (F))
Master Jet Base; localities may acquire property within accident potential zone thereof. Adding § 5.1-34.1. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1094 (F))
Mopeds; changes in provisions. Amending §§ 15.2-1719, 15.2-1720, 46.2-100, 46.2-301, 46.2-800, 46.2-839, 46.2-847, 46.2-849, 46.2-856, 46.2-857, 46.2-905, 46.2-906, 46.2-907, 46.2-914, 46.2-915, 46.2-932, 46.2-1015, 46.2-1051, 46.2-1066, 46.2-1078 and 46.2-1081; repealing § 46.2-915.2. (Patron-Louderback, HB 2175 (F); Potts, SB 726 (F))
Mopeds; regulation by local ordinances. Amending §§ 46.2-100, 46.2-915.2 and 46.2-1051. (Patron-Amundson, HB 2028 (F); Rapp, HB 2380 (F))
Mopeds, mini-bikes, trail-bikes and go-carts; allows certain localities to restrict operations. Amending § 46.2-1051. (Patron-Deeds, SB 954 (F); Quayle, SB 1039 (F))
Motor fuels tax; additional imposition in Northern Virginia transportation district. Amending § 58.1-1720. (Patron-Whipple, SB 1099 (F))
Motorists; prohibits certain activities on highways in any locality. Amending § 46.2-931. (Patron-Bell, HB 2249 (Chapter 541))
Mutual aid arrangements; allows local director of emergency management to reciprocate assistance in case of disaster with other states or localities. Amending § 44-146.19. (Patron-BaCote, HB 1786 (I) See HB2379; Rapp, HB 2379 (Chapter 6); Locke, SB 766 (Chapter 205); Williams, SB 814 (I) See SB766)
Non-conventional sewage disposal systems; schedule of civil penalties for violations for operation and maintenance. Amending § 15.2-2157. (Patron-Rust, HB 2220 (F))
Nonconventional sewage disposal systems; schedule of civil penalties for violations for operation and maintenance. Amending § 15.2-2157. (Patron-Rust, HB 2228 (Chapter 814))
Northern Neck Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority Act; created. Adding §§ 15.2-6626 through 15.2-6651. (Patron-Pollard, HB 2692 (Chapter 842))
Overcrowding on localities; Housing Development Authority to study comprehensive impact thereof. (Patron-Parrish, HJR 596 (F))
Parking; allows Fairfax County and towns within its boundaries to regulate. Amending § 46.2-1224. (Patron-Amundson, HB 1968 (Chapter 293))
Personal property; requirements for sale by localities. Amending § 15.2-951. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1775 (Chapter 531))
Personal property tax; separate classification of certain machinery and tools used in businesses. Amending § 58.1-3506; adding § 58.1-3508.2. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 1279 (Chapter 357))
Personal property tax relief; reimbursement to localities. Amending § 58.1-3524. (Patron-Mims, SB 781 (F))
Personal Property Tax Relief, Payment Dates for Reimbursing Counties, Cities, and Towns for Providing; Report of Secretary of Finance (Chapter 1, 2004 Sp. I Acts). (SD 5)
Pilot regional appellate office; to include within public defender’s office in City of Chesapeake. Amending § 19.2-163.04. (Patron-Melvin, HB 2528 (F))
Planning district commissions; membership. Amending § 15.2-4203. (Patron-Hogan, HB 2364 (Chapter 819))
Polling places; local governments, etc. authorized to make monetary grants to any non-governmental entity providing use therefor. Amending § 24.2-310. (Patron-Puller, SB 928 (Chapter 340))
Populated areas; prohibits outdoor shooting of arrows from bows therein. Amending § 15.2-1209. (Patron-Reid, HB 2741 (Chapter 564))
Port Authority; service charge payments to localities. Amending § 62.1-145. (Patron-Joannou, HB 2145 (Chapter 581))
Probationers and parolees; Board of Corrections to license community-based or privately operated residential facilities, etc. for care thereof. Amending §§ 15.2-2283, 15.2-2291, 53.1-5, 53.1-177 and 53.1-179. (Patron-Eisenberg, HB 2915 (F))
Proffered funds; localities must begin construction of improvements within seven years of receipt. Amending § 15.2-2303.2. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2888 (Chapter 855))
Property Owners’ Association Act; application to development established under Subdivided Land Sales Act. Amending § 55-508. (Patron-Norment, SB 906 (Chapter 668))
Public easements; provisions for relocation. Amending § 15.2-2265. (Patron-Blevins, SB 926 (Chapter 937))
Public facilities impact fees; applicable in all localities. Amending §§ 15.2-2317 through 15.2-2327. (Patron-May, HB 752 (CD))
Public service districts; powers to include burying of high voltage power lines. Amending § 15.2-2403. (Patron-May, HB 2877 (F))
Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002; changes in provisions. Amending §§ 56-575.1 through 56-575.5, 56-575.7 through 56-575.13 and 56-575.16; adding §§ 56-575.3:1 and 56-575.9:1. (Patron-Stosch, SB 1107 (Chapter 865))
Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002; definition of qualifying project. Amending § 56-575.1. (Patron-Saxman, HB 1945 (Chapter 618))
Public-Private Transportation Act; allows local governments to act as responsible public entities. Amending § 56-557. (Patron-Saxman, HB 2443 (I) See HB2666)
Real estate; allows certain nonconforming lots in City of Chesapeake to be developed according to guidelines. (Patron-Spruill, HB 1434 (CD))
Real estate tax; changes in local relief programs. Amending § 58.1-3211. (Patron-Wagner, SB 1051 (Chapter 224))
Real property; Board of Corrections to convey certain to Town of Marion. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2891 (Chapter 202))
Recordation tax; additional distribution to localities. Amending § 58.1-816. (Patron-Lewis, HB 174 (CD); Lewis, HB 1684 (F))
Recordation tax; limits fee imposed by cities and counties. Amending §§ 58.1-3800, 58.1-3801, 58.1-3803 and 58.1-3804. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1566 (F); Blevins, SB 920 (F))
Recreation facilities; fees. Amending § 15.2-1806. (Patron-Albo, HB 1797 (F))
Residential development; imposition of impact fees. Adding § 15.2-2239.1. (Patron-Cole, HB 482 (CD))
Residential development impact fee; applicable to any locality. Adding § 58.1-3851. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 748 (CD))
Residue parcels of land; Transportation Commissioner to offer parcels to local governing bodies before otherwise disposing of them. Amending § 33.1-93. (Patron-BaCote, HB 1783 (F); Locke, SB 764 (F); Williams, SB 812 (F))
Retail petroleum products sales facility; required by ordinance to remove and restore site. Adding § 15.2-906.1. (Patron-Oder, HB 2276 (F); Williams, SB 1199 (F))
Retail Sales and Use Tax; allows a portion of revenues from watercraft sales for recreational and environmental projects in City of Hampton. Amending §§ 29.1-103, 29.1-110, 58.1-638 and 58.1-1410; adding § 29.1-101.02. (Patron-Ward, HB 2743 (F); Locke, SB 759 (F))
Retirement System; creditable compensation by members of a city council. Amending §§ 51.1-124.3, 51.1-132 and 51.1-155. (Patron-Tata, HB 2183 (F))
Retirement System; liability protection for governing body of any county, city or town. Amending § 51.1-803. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 2746 (Chapter 196))
Retirement System; purchase of prior service credit by certain local government chief executive officers. Adding § 51.1-142.4. (Patron-Potts, SB 157 (CD))
Road impact fees; utilization in Henrico County. Amending § 15.2-2317. (Patron-Stosch, SB 534 (CD))
Roads, private; Buchanan County may appropriate funds for maintenance thereof to access private family cemeteries. (Patron-Stump, HB 2574 (Chapter 555))
Route 58; establishes special fund to expedite construction improvements in certain counties. Adding § 33.1-221.01. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 802 (F))
School board; increase of salaries for members in Cities of Richmond and Salem. Amending § 22.1-32. (Patron-Bell, SB 767 (Chapter 489))
School board; increase of salaries for members in City of Salem. Amending § 22.1-32. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1989 (Chapter 536))
School impact fees; allows localities to impose on new residential developments. Adding §§ 15.2-2328 through 15.2-2336. (Patron-May, HB 2476 (F))
School Infrastructure for K-12, Joint Subcommittee to Study Level of Assistance to Localities Necessary for Developing Adequate; Interim Report (HJR 105, 2004). (HD 5)
Sewage sludge; notification to local government before application to land. Amending §§ 32.1-164.5 and 62.1-44.19:3. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 2197 (Chapter 459))
Sewage sludge; reimbursement to localities for testing and monitoring. Amending § 62.1-44.19:3. (Patron-Louderback, HB 2493 (F); Obenshain, SB 787 (F))
Sewage sludge; requires localities to test annually. Amending § 62.1-44.19:3. (Patron-Hogan, HB 2074 (F))
Sewage sludge; surface incorporation to cropland may be required. Amending §§ 32.1-164.5 and 62.1-44.19:3. (Patron-Byron, HB 2624 (Chapter 593))
Sewage systems and public water supplies, local; adequacy. Adding §§ 32.1-170.1, 32.1-170.2 and 32.1-170.3. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 747 (CD))
Sheriffs and sheriff’s deputies; all uniforms used to be approved by sheriff of locality. Amending §§ 15.2-1610 and 15.2-1612. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1911 (Chapter 452); Mims, SB 890 (Chapter 337))
Sheriffs’ vehicles; use of unmarked vehicles. Amending § 15.2-1610. (Patron-Quayle, SB 592 (CD))
Sickness and Disability Program, Local; created. Adding §§ 51.1-1500 through 51.1-1542. (Patron-Tata, HB 491 (CD); Tata, HB 1747 (F))
Smoking; posting of signs relating to seating of children in restaurants. Amending § 15.2-2801. (Patron-Eisenberg, HB 2121 (F))
Smoking; posting of signs relating to seating of children in restaurants. Amending §§ 15.2-2801 and 15.2-2808. (Patron-Eisenberg, HB 1848 (F))
Social Security Act; localities to have members in Retirement System if entered into plan of agreement. Amending §§ 51.1-130 and 51.1-700 through 51.1-705; adding § 51.1-707. (Patron-Tata, HB 1929 (Chapter 902))
Social services, local departments of; grievance procedures. Amending §§ 15.2-1507 and 63.2-219. (Patron-Howell, SB 894 (Chapter 714))
Solid waste disposal; Northampton County authorized to levy fee therefor. Amending § 15.2-2159. (Patron-Rerras, SB 1272 (F))
Speed limits; maximum on Route 17 between Town of Port Royal and Saluda. Amending § 46.2-870. (Patron-Chichester, SB 1210 (Chapter 266))
Speed limits; maximum on Route 460 in Rich Creek. Amending § 46.2-870. (Patron-Keister, HB 2841 (F))
Speed limits; may be set on nonsurface treated highways in Montgomery County. Amending § 46.2-873.1. (Patron-Bell, SB 774 (Chapter 239))
Sport shooting ranges; certain specified criteria for localities. Amending § 15.2-917. (Patron-Janis, HB 2282 (Chapter 544))
Stormwater; regulation of billing charges. Amending § 15.2-2114. (Patron-Suit, HB 2450 (Chapter 313))
Subdivision ordinances; allows localities to require combination of abutting nonconforming lots under single ownership. Amending §§ 15.2-2242, 15.2-2261, 15.2-2286 and 15.2-2307. (Patron-Spruill, HB 2280 (F))
Subdivision ordinances; provisions for family subdivision. Amending § 15.2-2244. (Patron-Cole, HB 2425 (F))
Subdivision ordinances; provisions to allow locality to determine adequate public facilities. Amending §§ 15.2-2242, 15.2-2280, 15.2-2283 and 15.2-2608. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 729 (CD))
Subdivision ordinances; provisions to allow locality to determine adequate public facilities. Amending §§ 15.2-2242, 15.2-2280 and 15.2-2283. (Patron-Sickles, HB 893 (CD))
Subdivision ordinances; provisions to allow locality to determine adequate water supply sources. Amending § 15.2-2242. (Patron-Houck, SB 351 (CD))
Subdivision streets; taking into secondary highway system. Adding § 33.1-72.2. (Patron-BaCote, HB 1784 (F))
Surplus funds; allows any locality to develop method for returning. Amending § 15.2-2511.1. (Patron-Byron, HB 2622 (Chapter 835); Black, HB 2861 (I) See HB2662)
Tax reform; changes in provisions for income tax, sales and use tax, estate tax, and local license taxes. Amending §§ 15.2-1104.1, 58.1-320, 58.1-321, 58.1-324, 58.1-602, 58.1-603, 58.1-604, 58.1-608.3, 58.1-609.1, 58.1-610, 58.1-612, 58.1-615, 58.1-623, 58.1-627, 58.1-628, 58.1-629, 58.1-638, 58.1-901, 58.1-1720, 58.1-3510.1, 58.1-3510.3 and 58.1-3818; repealing §§ 58.1-322, 58.1-322.2, 58.1-331 through 58.1-339.10, 58.1-608.1, 58.1-609.2, 58.1-609.3, 58.1-609.5, 58.1-609.6, 58.1-609.9, 58.1-609.10, 58.1-609.11, 58.1-609.13, 58.1-610.1, 58.1-611.1 and 58.1-3700 through 58.1-3735. (Patron-Louderback, HB 108 (CD))
Tax reform; changes in provisions for personal property, and sales and use taxes. Amending §§ 30-133, 46.2-623, 58.1-603, 58.1-604, 58.1-604.1, 58.1-605, 58.1-606, 58.1-614, 58.1-3506, 58.1-3506.1 and 58.1-3912; adding § 58.1-3505.1; repealing §§ 15.2-1636.20, 58.1-3523, 58.1-3524, 58.1-3534 and 58.1-3535. (Patron-Bell, SB 1224 (F))
Telecommunications services provided by localities; cost allocations. Amending §§ 15.2-2160 and 56-265.4:4. (Patron-Wampler, SB 960 (F))
Terrorism hoax; reimbursement of expenses to locality or rescue squad. Amending § 15.2-1716.1. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2667 (Chapter 479))
Ticket scalping; local ordinances prohibiting. Amending § 15.2-969. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 1880 (F))
Tort claims; notice to cities and towns. Repealing § 8.01-222. (Patron-Stump, HB 1421 (CD))
Traffic incidents; allows localities to seek reimbursement of expenses from juveniles. Amending § 15.2-1716. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1674 (Chapter 148))
Traffic incidents; reimbursement of expenses incurred in responding to by sheriffs and volunteer fire fighters. Amending § 15.2-1716. (Patron-Cline, HB 1514 (Chapter 366))
Traffic signals; use of photo-monitoring in any locality. Amending § 46.2-833.01. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 2105 (F); Devolites Davis, SB 92 (CD); Colgan, SB 732 (F); Devolites Davis, SB 1004 (F))
Traffic signals; use of photo-monitoring in certain localities. Amending § 46.2-833.01. (Patron-Oder, HB 2274 (F))
Trailer dealers; certain exempt from zoning regulations in Fairfax County. Amending § 46.2-1992.8. (Patron-Howell, SB 88 (CD))
Transient occupancy tax; imposition in certain localities. Amending §§ 58.1-3819 and 58.1-3833. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2007 (Chapter 915); Wampler, SB 755 (F))
Transportation District Act of 1964; powers of district commissions. Amending § 15.2-4515. (Patron-Saxman, HB 2442 (I) See HB2666)
Transportation expenses; reimbursement by localities for certain. Adding § 33.1-223.2:14. (Patron-Rust, HB 2229 (F))
Transportation funds; to be used for administering, planning, etc. roads for State and localities. Amending § 2.2-1509.2. (Patron-Williams, SB 1245 (F))
Transportation impact fees; applicable in certain counties. Adding § 15.2-2328. (Patron-Watkins, SB 123 (CD))
Trees; increases local canopy requirements. Amending § 15.2-961. (Patron-Sickles, HB 1479 (CD))
Truck parking; allows Fairfax County and towns within its boundaries to limit. Amending § 46.2-1222.1. (Patron-Sickles, HB 2698 (F))
Underground relocation of utilities; certain localities may impose special assessments therefor. Amending § 15.2-2404. (Patron-May, HB 2878 (Chapter 854))
Uniform Electronic Transactions Act; to include locally elected constitutional officers. Amending § 59.1-480. (Patron-May, HB 2470 (Chapter 417))
Urban and secondary highway systems; allocates construction funds among affected jurisdictions on certain basis. Amending §§ 33.1-23.3 and 33.1-23.4. (Patron-Rust, HB 2226 (F))
Utility assessments; includes City of Chesapeake on list of localities that may charge entire cost of utility improvements. Amending § 15.2-2406. (Patron-Quayle, SB 1230 (Chapter 515))
Vacant building registration; towns to require payment of fee from owners. Amending § 15.2-1127. (Patron-Puckett, SB 947 (F))
Veterans; State to give additional consideration in hiring to certain. Amending §§ 2.2-2903 and 15.2-1509. (Patron-Parrish, HB 2064 (I) See HB2428; Cole, HB 2428 (Chapter 413))
Video infrastructure development; equalizing franchise requirements for all competitors to use public rights-of-way. Amending § 15.2-2108. (Patron-Stosch, SB 1337 (F))
Video Infrastructure Development and Competition Act of 2005; created. Amending § 15.2-2108. (Patron-Ingram, HB 2534 (F))
War veterans memorials; includes Operation Iraqi Freedom. Amending § 15.2-1812. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2012 (Chapter 390))
Water and sewer systems; certain fees shall be lien on property. Amending § 15.2-2119. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 1922 (Chapter 912))
Water and sewer systems; delinquent fees or charges. Amending §§ 15.2-2119 and 15.2-5124. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2004 (I) See HB1922; Marshall, D.W., HB 2563 (I) See HB1922)
Water and sewer systems; localities to require developers to extend and connect to abutting or adjacent public systems. Amending §§ 15.2-2121 and 15.2-2242. (Patron-Byron, HB 2865 (Chapter 567))
Water and sewer systems; mandatory connection in Campbell County. Amending § 15.2-2110. (Patron-Hawkins, SB 1281 (Chapter 701))
Water and sewer systems; taxes may be a lien on property in Cumberland County. Amending § 15.2-2118. (Patron-Watkins, SB 795 (Chapter 730))
Water and sewer systems; waiver of charges for families of active duty National Guard members and Reservists. Adding § 15.2-2119.2. (Patron-Weatherholtz, HB 2591 (F))
Water and Waste Authorities; authorized to acquire property and grant security interests. Amending § 15.2-5114. (Patron-Quayle, SB 869 (Chapter 666))
Water supply emergency ordinances; localities may limit water usage of businesses. Amending § 15.2-924. (Patron-Van Yahres, HB 1631 (F))
Weight limits; allows all localities to adopt truck weight limits. Amending § 46.2-1138.1; repealing § 46.2-1138.2. (Patron-Mims, SB 825 (F))
Wetlands; prohibits condemnation of any property for compensatory mitigation, exception. Adding §§ 15.2-1907.1 and 25.1-108. (Patron-Cole, HB 2427 (Chapter 311))
Wine and beer; licenses therefor granted to food concessions at any outdoor facility in Henrico County. Amending § 4.1-209. (Patron-Reid, HB 2740 (Chapter 652))
Wireless service authorities; approval to offer high-speed data and Internet services to localities not required. Amending § 56-484.7:1. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2395 (F))
Wireless service authority; allows multiple localities to create. Amending § 15.2-5431.3. (Patron-Nutter, HB 2158 (Chapter 299))
Zoning appeals, boards of; changes in provisions. Amending § 15.2-2309. (Patron-Amundson, HB 2152 (I) See HB2159; Keister, HB 2839 (I) See HB2159)
Zoning ordinances; allows acceptance of cash proffers by certain localities for transportation purposes. Amending §§ 15.2-2298 and 15.2-2303. (Patron-May, HB 2479 (F))
Zoning ordinances; cash proffers requested or accepted by a locality. Adding § 15.2-2303.3. (Patron-Suit, HB 2456 (Chapter 552))
Zoning ordinances; modification of requirements. Amending §§ 15.2-2286, 15.2-2311 and 15.2-2314. (Patron-Reese, HB 2159 (Chapter 625))
Zoning ordinances; modifications in provisions. Amending §§ 15.2-2286, 15.2-2311 and 15.2-2314. (Patron-Ticer, SB 1086 (Chapter 677))
Zoning ordinances; notice for rezoning near public-use airports. Amending § 15.2-2204. (Patron-Colgan, SB 1220 (Chapter 514))
Zoning ordinances; protection of commercial fishing operations. Adding § 15.2-2307.1. (Patron-Pollard, HB 2695 (Chapter 194))
Zoning ordinances; provisions for rezoning. Adding § 15.2-2286.1. (Patron-Frederick, HB 1826 (F))
Zoning ordinances; referendum in Wythe County for adoption thereof. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 739 (F))
Zoning ordinances; transfer of development rights in Arlington County. Amending § 15.2-2286. (Patron-Eisenberg, HB 1851 (F))
Zoning ordinances; transportation requirements. Amending § 15.2-2284. (Patron-Frederick, HB 1823 (F))
Zoning powers in counties; rights to develop real property. Adding § 15.2-750. (Patron-Ticer, SB 1075 (Chapter 755))
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