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COUNTIES, CITIES, AND TOWNS
(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation (C) Carried over to 2009 Session
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Admissions tax; authorizes Scott County to impose. Adding § 58.1-3818.01. (Patron- Kilgore, HB 220 (Chapter 210))
Advertisement of plans; no person who received actual written notice may challenge validity of plan, etc. Amending § 15.2-2204. (Patron- Herring, SB 184 ( F))
Affordable dwelling unit ordinance; may establish requirement that prices for resales and rerentals be controlled by local housing authority, etc. Amending § 15.2-2305. (Patron- Loupassi, HB 879 (Chapter 790))
Affordable housing; permitting certain densities in comprehensive plan in City of Charlottesville. (Patron- Toscano, HB 883 (Chapter 311); Deeds, SB 268 (Chapter 693))
Agriculture and Consumer Services, Department of; revising and recodifying laws pertaining to Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food. Amending §§ 2.2-203.3 and 15.2-902; adding §§ 3.2-100 through 3.2-1011, 3.2-1100 through 3.2-3111, 3.2-3200 through 3.2-5000, 3.2-5100 through 3.2-5820, 3.2-5900 through 3.2-6590, and 10.1-217.1 through 10.1-217.6; repealing §§ 3.1-1 through 3.1-1114.1 and 10.1-559.1 through 10.1-559.11. (Patron- Landes, HB 1331 (Chapter 860))
Aircraft accident investigations; joint jurisdiction to local police and Department of State Police. Amending §§ 5.1-23 and 52-8. (Patron- Saxman, HB 1158 ( F))
Alcoholic beverage control; localities by ordinance to regulate or prohibit sale, for off-premises consumption, etc. Amending § 4.1-128. (Patron- McClellan, HB 601 ( F))
Alcoholic mixed beverages; Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to grant special events licenses to local governments. Amending § 4.1-210. (Patron- Ebbin, HB 864 ( F))
Annexation; approval by referendum. Adding § 15.2-3213.1. (Patron- Hamilton, HB 508 ( F))
Annexation; extends current annexation moratorium to 2018. Amending § 15.2-3201. (Patron- Newman, SB 656 ( C))
Annexation; extends from 2010 to 2020 temporary restriction on city annexation authority, etc. Amending § 15.2-3201. (Patron- Lohr, HB 892 ( C))
Annexation, granting of city charters, etc.; repealing temporary restrictions. Repealing § 15.2-3201. (Patron- Hamilton, HB 509 ( F))
Annexation proceedings; extends moratorium. Amending § 15.2-3201. (Patron- Hanger, SB 742 (Chapter 347))
Arts and cultural districts; adds City of Manassas to those localities authorized to create. Amending § 15.2-1129.1. (Patron- Miller, J.H., HB 432 (Chapter 290))
Auditor of Public Accounts; auditing services for city and county officials and executive branch agencies handling state funds may be performed by licensed independent certified public accountants. Amending §§ 30-133, 30-134, and 30-137. (Patron- Obenshain, SB 555 ( C))
Blacksburg, Town of; authority to bring civil action against person who fails to provide adequate crowd control. Amending § 15.2-1130. (Patron- Shuler, HB 486 ( I) See HB851; Edwards, SB 120 ( C))
Bland County; State to convey an easement across certain property therein along Route 665. (Patron- Puckett, SB 421 ( C))
Building permit; localities may adopt provisions for assessment of impact fees prior to issuance. Adding § 36-105.4. (Patron- Marshall, R.G., HB 71 ( F))
Building permit; localities may use impact fees for capital improvements. Adding § 15.2-2330. (Patron- Marshall, R.G., HB 72 ( F))
Bus engine idling; allows all counties, cities, and towns power to adopt ordinances limiting. Amending § 46.2-1224.1. (Patron- Toscano, HB 885 (Chapter 587))
Cable television services; provision by localities in certain planning districts. Amending § 15.2-2108.11; adding § 15.2-2108.33. (Patron- Puckett, SB 419 ( F))
Campaign finance disclosure; requires certain candidates to file reports electronically with State Board of Elections. Amending § 24.2-947.5. (Patron- Herring, SB 534 ( F))
Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006; applicability to town elections. Amending § 24.2-945. (Patron- May, HB 637 (Chapter 359))
Capitol Police, Division of; powers and duties. Amending §§ 15.2-1724, 15.2-1726, 15.2-1728, and 30-34.2:1. (Patron- Sherwood, HB 840 (Chapter 437))
Carbon monoxide alarms; locality to require installation in certain buildings. Amending § 15.2-922. (Patron- Edwards, SB 20 ( F))
Carbon monoxide detectors; locality to require installation in certain buildings. Amending § 15.2-922. (Patron- Shuler, HB 485 ( F))
Central Virginia Regional Transportation Authority; created. Adding §§ 15.2-7000 through 15.2-7008. (Patron- Hall, HB 1573 ( C))
Certificate of public need; exempting certain facilities in City of Richmond from requirement of obtaining. (Patron- O’Bannon, HB 381 ( F))
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act; ordinance appeals. Amending § 10.1-2109. (Patron- Pogge, HB 528 (Chapter 15))
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act; redefines localities that are under jurisdiction. Amending §§ 10.1-603.3 and 10.1-2101. (Patron- Martin, SB 386 ( F))
Cigarette tax; authorizes any county to impose. Amending § 58.1-3830; repealing § 58.1-3831. (Patron- Barlow, HB 1347 ( F))
Coastal primary sand dunes; authorizes additional localities to adopt ordinance. Amending §§ 28.2-1400 and 28.2-1403. (Patron- Morgan, HB 1308 (Chapter 20))
Combined Sewer Overflow Fund; designating funds to be deposited therein for use by Cities of Lynchburg and Richmond. Amending § 62.1-241.12. (Patron- Valentine, HB 689 ( F))
Communications sales and use tax; allows Bath County to receive a percentage of revenues apportioned on a monthly basis. Amending § 58.1-662. (Patron- Shuler, HB 487 (Chapter 25); Deeds, SB 262 (Chapter 148))
Community development authority board; City of Richmond to appoint seven members. (Patron- Loupassi, HB 877 (Chapter 730))
Companion animals; locality may adopt an ordinance to charge for impoundment and increased fees for subsequent impoundment thereof. Amending §§ 3.1-796.96 and 18.2-510. (Patron- Blevins, SB 663 (Chapter 345))
Concealed weapons; attorney for Commonwealth may carry without a permit. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron- Hurt, SB 776 (Chapter 464))
Conditional zoning; replaces cash proffer system with a system of impact fees. Amending §§ 15.2-2297, 15.2-2298, 15.2-2303, 15.2-2303.1, 15.2-2317 through 15.2-2323, and 15.2-2324 through 15.2-2327; adding § 15.2-2323.1. (Patron- Watkins, SB 768 ( C))
Conditions of bond; court may bar person holding an elected office from returning to constitutional office as a condition. Amending § 19.2-123. (Patron- Hurt, SB 772 (Chapter 884))
Conflict of Interests Act, State and Local Government; acceptance of awards. Amending § 2.2-3104.1. (Patron- Landes, HB 1334 (Chapter 497); Hanger, SB 478 (Chapter 478))
Conflict of Interests Act, State and Local Government; disclosure of real estate interests. Amending § 2.2-3117. (Patron- Herring, SB 533 (Chapter 239))
Conflict of Interests Act, State and Local Government; prohibited conduct for certain officers and employees of local government. Adding § 2.2-3104.01. (Patron- Herring, SB 535 ( C))
Constitutional amendment; localities computation of real estate taxes (first reference). Amending Section 6 of Article X. (Patron- Loupassi, HJR 122 ( C))
Constitutional amendment; localities to tax historical property on basis of its use value (first reference). Amending Section 2 of Article X. (Patron- Stuart, SJR 48 ( C))
Constitutional officers; election for abolition thereof. Amending § 24.2-685. (Patron- Marshall, D.W., HB 1536 ( F))
Consumer utility tax; tax rate for residential customers. Amending § 58.1-3814. (Patron- Barlow, HB 1348 ( C))
Correctional facilities, local; City of Danville and Pittsylvania County to enter into jail project. Amending §§ 53.1-80, 53.1-81, and 53.1-82. (Patron- Merricks, HB 458 ( F); Hurt, SB 546 ( C))
Covered Bridge Capital; designating Patrick County thereas. Amending § 1-510. (Patron- Reynolds, SB 94 (Chapter 262))
Crowd control; expands existing authority to bring civil action against person who negligently fails to provide. Amending § 15.2-1130. (Patron- Orrock, HB 851 ( F); Houck, SB 530 ( C))
Dam break inundation zones; localities with authority to address development. Amending §§ 10.1-603.17, 15.2-2224, 15.2-2235, 15.2-2241, 15.2-2258, 15.2-2283, 15.2-2284, and 55-519; adding §§ 10.1-603.19:1, 10.1-606.2, 10.1-606.3, 10.1-606.4, 15.2-2243.1, and 15.2-2295.2; repealing § 10.1-606.1. (Patron- Sherwood, HB 837 (Chapter 491))
Dangerous weapons; governing body has authority to restrict in governmental facilities. Adding § 15.2-915.5. (Patron- Whipple, SB 300 ( F))
Dealer permits; local ordinances pertaining to real estate taxes for euthanizing companion animals. Amending § 3.1-796.84. (Patron- Athey, HB 1486 ( F))
Deer; Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to allow killing thereof over bait in counties with special late anterless season. Amending § 29.1-529. (Patron- Hugo, HB 1016 (Chapter 17))
Demolition of historic structures, cemeteries and graves; civil penalty. Amending §§ 15.2-819 and 15.2-2306; adding § 15.2-517.1. (Patron- Colgan, SB 766 ( C))
Deputies; number appointed by sheriff of county without police force to be fixed by Compensation Board. Amending § 15.2-1609.1. (Patron- McEachin, SB 159 ( F))
Deputies; personnel costs in preparation for new regional jail facility. Amending § 15.2-1609.1. (Patron- Poindexter, HB 755 ( F))
Deputy sheriffs; locality to allow those injured to use accrued time to supplement workers’ compensation, locality to keep paying health insurance. Adding § 15.2-1511.01. (Patron- Kilgore, HB 1480 (Chapter 335); Wampler, SB 673 (Chapter 766))
Development rights; allows Albemarle County to enact an ordinance for severance and transfer. (Patron- Bell, HB 991 (Chapter 440))
Development rights; joint subcommittee to study transfer thereof. (Patron- Lohr, HJR 195 ( P))
Development rights program; Board of Farmland Preservation to create lease. Amending § 3.1-18.10. (Patron- Ware, R.L., HB 848 ( C))
Development rights programs; State grants shall be distributed to local purchase thereof. Amending § 3.1-18.10. (Patron- Hanger, SB 477 (Chapter 530))
Dillon Rule; joint subcommittee to study. (Patron- Englin, HJR 111 ( F))
Discrimination; Fairfax County to prohibit in executive form of government. Amending §§ 15.2-853 and 15.2-854. (Patron- Plum, HB 675 ( F))
District court employees; certain localities may supplement salaries. Amending §§ 16.1-69.45 and 16.1-69.46. (Patron- Janis, HB 1542 (Chapter 804))
Driving under influence Court; establishing in City of Colonial Heights and Chesterfield County. Amending § 18.2-254.1. (Patron- Loupassi, HB 876 ( F); Martin, SB 391 ( F))
Drug Treatment Court Act; authorized drug treatment, and juvenile and domestic relations district courts for Franklin County. Amending § 18.2-254.1. (Patron- Hurt, SB 775 ( F))
Drug Treatment Court Act; authorized drug treatment court for Tazewell County. Amending § 18.2-254.1. (Patron- Puckett, SB 678 ( F))
Election precincts; prohibits counties and cities from abolishing, creating, or changing precincts between February 1, 2009, and May 15, 2011, except in certain circumstances. Adding § 24.2-309.2. (Patron- Howell, SB 715 (Chapter 112))
Elections; town election polling places and processes. Amending §§ 24.2-310 and 24.2-601. (Patron- Wright, HB 1477 (Chapter 394); Ruff, SB 757 (Chapter 113))
Electric utility special rate districts; adds Fauquier County to those localities that may request. Amending § 15.2-2404. (Patron- Cole, HB 357 (Chapter 355))
Emergency Medical Services, Department of; established. Amending §§ 2.2-221, 2.2-3705.5, 8.01-225, 8.01-581.17, 15.2-1518, 18.2-51.1, 27-8.1, 32.1-48.015, 32.1-127.1:03, 40.1-8, 46.2-694, 46.2-920, 46.2-1023, 53.1-133.03, 54.1-2819, 54.1-2901, 54.1-2969, 54.1-2987.1, 57-60, and 63.2-1606; adding §§ 9.1-1300 through 9.1-1322; repealing §§ 32.1-111.1 through 32.1-116.3. (Patron- Northam, SB 503 ( F))
Emergency protective orders; Office of Executive Secretary of Supreme Court to allow magistrates in Accomack County to use preliminary orders, report. (Patron- Marsden, HB 1518 ( C))
Employee benefits; provision for funding of employee’s principal residence in City of Alexandria. Adding § 15.2-958.3. (Patron- Scott, J.M., HB 901 ( F))
Environmental impact reports; exempts state or local authority from submission on major state projects. Amending § 10.1-1188. (Patron- Suit, HB 1083 ( I) See HB1259)
Environmental impact reports; required for any major state construction project over $500,000. Amending § 10.1-1188. (Patron- Abbitt, HB 1116 (Chapter 225))
Environmental impact reports; requires county, city, or town to submit report on highway projects over $500,000. Amending § 10.1-1188. (Patron- O’Bannon, HB 1259 (Chapter 45); Miller, Y.B., SB 43 (Chapter 473))
Farm wineries; list of usual and customary activities that will be permitted. Amending § 15.2-2288.3. (Patron- Albo, HB 463 ( C))
Federal immigration functions; performance of certain. Adding § 15.2-1730.2. (Patron- Nichols, HB 301 ( F))
Fire Prevention Code; prohibits locality from restricting manufacture, etc. of any permissible firework. Amending §§ 27-95 and 27-97. (Patron- Gear, HB 1353 ( F))
Firearm control; locality to pay attorney fees resulting from taking actions prohibited with regard thereto. Amending § 15.2-915. (Patron- Carrico, HB 371 ( F))
Firearms taxes, certain; destruction of records. Amending § 15.2-1207; repealing § 15.2-1206. (Patron- Cole, HB 212 ( F))
Food and beverage tax; allows any county to impose provided there is a public hearing and local governing body passes an ordinance. Amending § 58.1-3833. (Patron- Bowling, HB 1450 ( F))
Ford and Pullman grants; ratifies conveyance of certain lands in County of Fairfax. (Patron- Shannon, HB 972 (Chapter 252))
Forest firefighting by localities or volunteer fire or rescue; recovery of costs. Amending § 10.1-1141. (Patron- Reynolds, SB 679 (Chapter 835))
Forest protection; increases annual amount a locality pays to State Forester therefor. Amending § 10.1-1124. (Patron- Abbitt, HB 1115 (Chapter 254))
Fort Lee Housing Enterprise Zone; created. Adding §§ 36-55.65, 36-55.66, and 36-55.67. (Patron- Ingram, HB 791 ( F))
Freedom of Information Act; exemption for local franchises, exception. Amending § 2.2-3705.6. (Patron- Ebbin, HB 1271 (Chapter 736))
Freedom of Information Act; exemption for local government investment pool. Amending § 2.2-3705.7. (Patron- Jones, S.C., HB 1367 (Chapter 739))
Freedom of Information Act; local public bodies may meet by electronic communication. Amending §§ 2.2-3701, 2.2-3708, and 2.2-3714. (Patron- Ebbin, HB 854 (Chapter 789); Houck, SB 131 (Chapter 233))
Gang-related activities; Office of Commonwealth Preparedness to work with localities and other state agencies to identify links between terrorism. Amending §§ 2.2-305 and 9.1-102. (Patron- Miller, Y.B., SB 659 ( F))
Golf carts; operation on public highways within boundaries of Town of Claremont. Amending § 46.2-916.2. (Patron- Barlow, HB 1429 (Chapter 196))
Governing bodies and school boards, local; required to annually publish their approved budgets online. Amending §§ 15.2-2503 and 22.1-93. (Patron- Peace, HB 140 (Chapter 353))
Green roof incentive programs; Board of Housing and Community Development to develop guidelines for use by localities. Adding §§ 15.2-961.1 and 36-99.12. (Patron- Fralin, HB 1137 ( F))
Group homes; no more than eight mentally ill, disabled, etc. to reside therein. Amending § 15.2-2291. (Patron- Armstrong, HB 1463 (Chapter 601))
Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia Transportation Authorities; repeals authority to impose fees or taxes. Amending §§ 15.2-4831, 15.2-4838.1, 15.2-4840, 33.1-391.10, 33.1-391.15, 46.2-755.1, 46.2-755.2, 46.2-1167.1, 58.1-540, 58.1-605, 58.1-606, 58.1-625.1, 58.1-802.1, 58.1-1724.3, 58.1-1724.7, 58.1-2402.1, and 58.1-3825.1; adding § 33.1-391.14:01. (Patron- Cuccinelli, SB 724 ( F))
Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; removes York County and Cities of Hampton and Poquoson from territory. Amending §§ 33.1-391.7, 33.1-391.9, and 33.1-391.10. (Patron- Gear, HB 828 ( F))
Handbills, etc.; distribution in Spotsylvania County and City of Richmond. Amending § 46.2-931. (Patron- Loupassi, HB 875 (Chapter 310))
Hazardous materials; localities to prohibit initiation of new storage in floodplains. Adding § 15.2-926.3. (Patron- Herring, SB 196 ( F))
Health insurance credits; increased for certain retired employees of local social services boards. Amending § 51.1-1403; adding § 51.1-1403.1. (Patron- Wright, HB 9 ( F))
Health insurance program; local officers and employees of state-funded centers for independent living eligible to participate. Amending § 2.2-1204. (Patron- Wampler, SB 288 (Chapter 403))
High-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes; prohibits designation thereof on any portion of I-95 between Potomac River and City of Fredericksburg. Amending § 33.1-56.2. (Patron- Nichols, HB 135 ( F))
Highway construction; increases cost of project using state or local employees. Amending § 33.1-190. (Patron- Herring, SB 189 (Chapter 472))
Highway maintenance payments; Arlington and Henrico Counties to receive same payments provided for roads within urban districts. Amending § 15.2-2403.1. (Patron- Ingram, HB 788 ( F))
Highway systems; eliminates three-tier aspect of revenue-sharing program. Amending § 33.1-23.05. (Patron- Athey, HB 1286 ( I) See HB111)
Highway systems; revenue-sharing funds for certain counties. Amending § 33.1-23.05. (Patron- Crockett-Stark, HB 571 ( I) See HB111)
Highway systems; revenue-sharing funds therefor in certain counties, cities, and towns. Amending § 33.1-23.05. (Patron- Scott, E.T., HB 111 ( F); Ruff, SB 99 (Chapter 608))
Highway welcome and exit signs; localities may put up within highway rights-of-way. Amending § 33.1-355; adding § 33.1-223.2:18. (Patron- Carrico, HB 373 ( F); Armstrong, HB 692 ( F))
Horse racing; local referendum. Amending § 59.1-391. (Patron- Peace, HB 754 ( F))
Housing and Community Development, Department of; administration of Private Activity Bonds program. Amending §§ 2.2-2285, 15.2-5000 through 15.2-5004, 36-137, and 36-139. (Patron- Suit, HB 1073 (Chapter 445))
Housing loans and grants; localities may authorize those in designated conservation or rehabilitation districts. Amending § 15.2-958. (Patron- Ware, O., HB 262 (Chapter 580))
Impact fees; assessment, collection, and imposition of certain. Amending §§ 15.2-2319 and 15.2-2329. (Patron- Cole, HB 356 ( C))
Impact fees; expands existing road impact fee provisions to include school improvements, etc. Adding §§ 15.2-2327.1 through 15.2-2327.11. (Patron- May, HB 635 ( F))
Impact fees; grants authority to high-growth localities. Adding § 15.2-2330. (Patron- Herring, SB 185 ( C))
Impact fees; restores provisions to how existed prior to July 1, 2007, and repeals those passed during 2007 Session. Amending §§ 15.2-2317 through 15.2-2327; repealing §§ 15.2-2328 and 15.2-2329. (Patron- Hull, HB 1571 ( F))
Incentive zoning; definition. Amending § 15.2-2201. (Patron- Whipple, SB 791 (Chapter 635))
Indoor Clean Air Act; smoking in restaurants in certain cities. Amending § 15.2-2807. (Patron- Howell, A.T., HB 1432 ( F))
Indoor Clean Air Act; smoking in restaurants in Northern Virginia. Adding § 15.2-2807.1. (Patron- Brink, HB 1063 ( F))
Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act; constitutional officers of Buchanan County may serve as directors upon approval of county. Amending § 15.2-4904. (Patron- Puckett, SB 415 (Chapter 619))
Land preservation tax credit program; confidentiality of taxpayer information. Amending § 58.1-3. (Patron- Lewis, HB 662 (Chapter 785))
Land use proceedings; disclosures in Loudoun County. Amending § 2.2-3100; adding § 15.2-2287.1. (Patron- Herring, SB 532 (Chapter 532))
Libraries; localities may adopt an ordinance prohibiting firearms, etc. on premises. Amending § 15.2-915. (Patron- BaCote, HB 697 ( F); Locke, SB 32 ( F))
License and registration fees, additional; method of collection in certain localities. Amending §§ 46.2-755.1 and 46.2-755.2. (Patron- Athey, HB 1524 ( F))
Line of Duty Act; amends definition of deceased person. Amending §§ 9.1-400 and 9.1-402. (Patron- Miller, P.J., HB 271 ( F))
Line of Duty Act; coverage for fire company personnel of National Guard and Air National Guard. Amending § 9.1-400. (Patron- Wright, HB 10 ( F))
Line of Duty Act; definition of disabled person, funding for Line of Duty Death and Health Benefits Trust Fund. Amending §§ 9.1-400, 15.2-911, and 17.1-272. (Patron- Reynolds, SB 41 ( F); Quayle, SB 329 ( F))
Line of Duty Act; definition of disabled person to include local employees. Amending § 9.1-400. (Patron- Bell, HB 998 ( F))
Line of Duty Act; funding for Line of Duty Health Benefits Trust Fund. Amending §§ 9.1-400, 15.2-911, and 17.1-272. (Patron- Bulova, HB 1436 ( F))
Literary Fund; memorandum of lien. Amending §§ 22.1-151 and 22.1-161. (Patron- Tata, HB 769 (Chapter 365))
Local government; joint subcommittee to study methods to alleviate circumstances that prevent meeting. (Patron- Barker, SJR 62 ( F))
Local government; joint subcommittee to study organization thereof. (Patron- Deeds, SJR 57 ( F))
Local Government Manager Retention Program; retirement benefits for chief local executive employee. Adding § 51.1-155.3. (Patron- Phillips, HB 1148 ( F); Puckett, SB 587 ( F))
Local license tax; exemption for new businesses. Amending § 58.1-3703. (Patron- Lingamfelter, HB 1561 ( F))
Localities; allowed to make donations to any nonprofit association or organization furnishing services to maintain communities, etc. Amending § 15.2-953. (Patron- Whipple, SB 237 (Chapter 612))
Loitering; prohibited in right-of-way of any highway with posted signs. Amending § 46.2-930. (Patron- Watts, HB 470 (Chapter 503))
Long-term care coverage; transfers administration thereof for public employees to Retirement System. Amending §§ 2.2-1207 and 2.2-1208; adding §§ 51.1-513.2, 51.1-513.3, and 51.1-513.4. (Patron- Stosch, SB 353 (Chapter 568))
Loudoun County; rights and duties of county chairman. Amending § 15.2-1213. (Patron- Rust, HB 443 (Chapter 778))
Misuse of public assets; penalty. Adding § 18.2-112.1. (Patron- Reynolds, SB 350 (Chapter 755))
Motor vehicle license fees; prohibits dealers from collecting in certain localities. Amending §§ 46.2-755.1 and 46.2-755.2. (Patron- Hogan, HB 649 ( V); Saslaw, SB 728 ( F))
Motor vehicles; regulation of parking of certain vehicles in certain counties. Amending § 46.2-1222.1. (Patron- Frederick, HB 1027 ( F))
Multicounty/City Transportation District; created. Adding §§ 15.2-4620 through 15.2-4626. (Patron- Crockett-Stark, HB 1565 ( F))
Neighborhood watch vehicles; allowance of amber warning lights thereon. Amending § 46.2-1025. (Patron- McClellan, HB 600 ( F))
Newport News Economic Development Authority; powers. Amending Chapter 726, 1972 Acts. (Patron- Miller, J.C., SB 282 ( F))
Nonprofit foundations; gifts and donations by localities thereto to support public parks, libraries, etc. Amending § 15.2-953. (Patron- Puller, SB 704 (Chapter 632))
North and South Mayo Rivers; designating portions thereof in Henry County as State scenic rivers. Adding §§ 10.1-418.4 and 10.1-418.5. (Patron- Merricks, HB 455 (Chapter 14); Reynolds, SB 40 (Chapter 336))
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority; changes applicability of certain existing fund distribution. Amending § 15.2-4838.1. (Patron- Bulova, HB 393 ( F))
November elections; filing deadlines, and requirements for certain city and town officials. Amending §§ 15.2-3226, 15.2-3509, 15.2-3819, 24.2-101, 24.2-200, 24.2-222, 24.2-223, 24.2-226, 24.2-311, 24.2-312, 24.2-503, 24.2-507, 24.2-510, 24.2-682, 24.2-701, 24.2-947.8, 24.2-948.2, and 24.2-951.7; adding § 24.2-222.2; repealing §§ 24.2-222.1, 24.2-947.7, and 24.2-951.5. (Patron- Saxman, HB 328 ( F))
Ordinances; adoption of certain after general elections. Amending § 15.2-1428. (Patron- Marshall, R.G., HB 202 ( F))
Outdoor advertising; local governments ability to limit or remove signs. Amending §§ 33.1-370.1, 33.1-370.2, and 33.1-371.1. (Patron- Bouchard, HB 1105 ( C))
Outdoor theaters, cabarets, etc.; localities may adopt an ordinance to prohibit firearms on premise. Amending § 15.2-915. (Patron- Locke, SB 33 ( F))
Outpatient treatment; community services board et al., to report any material noncompliance. Amending § 37.2-817. (Patron- Albo, HB 816 ( I) See HB499; Cuccinelli, SB 104 ( I) See SB246)
Outpatient treatment order; community services board et al., to develop plan to monitor person’s compliance with order. Amending § 37.2-817. (Patron- Edwards, SB 220 ( I) See SB246)
Paper and electronic pollbooks; permits localities to use their own funds to purchase approved by State Board. Amending § 24.2-611. (Patron- Whipple, SB 53 (Chapter 88))
Parking ordinances; those adopted by James City County. Amending § 46.2-1220. (Patron- Barlow, HB 1346 ( F))
Parking violations; grants James City County same ability as Chesterfield County to impose civil penalties. Amending § 46.2-1220. (Patron- Barlow, HB 1345 (Chapter 193))
Payday lending charges; power of localities to regulate. Amending §§ 6.1-459, 6.1-460, and 6.1-461. (Patron- Marshall, R.G., HB 189 ( F))
Personal rapid transit pilot program; Secretary of Transportation to consider City of Portsmouth. (Patron- Joannou, HR 4 ( F))
Photo-monitoring systems; counties and cities may install to operate a traffic light signal. Amending § 15.2-968.1. (Patron- Hargrove, HB 1574 ( F))
Plastic carryout bags; retail merchant not to provide unless durable. Adding § 15.2-977. (Patron- Barlow, HB 1534 ( C))
Plastic carryout bags; retail merchant shall provide durable plastic bag, with handles, that is at least 2.25 mils thick. Adding § 15.2-977. (Patron- Quayle, SB 711 ( C))
Plats; approval process by local planning commission. Amending §§ 15.2-2259 and 15.2-2260. (Patron- Oder, HB 721 (Chapter 855))
Plats; length of validity after all or portion of property recorded. Amending §§ 15.2-2260 and 15.2-2261. (Patron- Lingamfelter, HB 1177 (Chapter 426))
Property tax bills; localities to include additional information. Amending § 58.1-3912. (Patron- Cuccinelli, SB 334 ( F))
Public benefits; restrictions on granting. Amending §§ 32.1-325.03 and 63.2-503.1; adding § 15.2-110. (Patron- Frederick, HB 1026 ( F))
Public defenders; permits county or city offices to supplement compensation thereof. Amending § 19.2-163.01; adding § 19.2-163.01:1. (Patron- Moran, HB 93 (Chapter 536); Ticer, SB 634 (Chapter 815))
Public facilities; deferral of subdivision plats or site plans when inadequate. Amending §§ 15.2-2242 and 15.2-2280. (Patron- Cole, HB 208 ( F))
Public facilities; locality may by ordinance adopt provision for adequacy. Adding §§ 15.2-2330 through 15.2-2336. (Patron- Frederick, HB 1297 ( F))
Public funds; payment for membership to professional associations in certain instances prohibited. Amending § 2.2-2901; adding §§ 15.2-1508.5 and 15.2-1605.01. (Patron- Cuccinelli, SB 338 ( F))
Public health emergencies; Commission on Local Government to study need for contingency plans for local governing bodies to operate in event thereof. (Patron- Sickles, HJR 156 ( F))
Public use; determining whether locality is authorized to acquire property. Amending § 15.2-1800. (Patron- Bulova, HB 387 ( F))
Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002; definition of qualifying projects. Amending § 56-575.1. (Patron- Nixon, HB 955 (Chapter 731); Stosch, SB 352 (Chapter 273))
Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002; public hearing prior to interim or comprehensive agreement. Amending § 56-575.17. (Patron- Plum, HB 677 (Chapter 667))
Real estate and personal property taxes; imposition of tax on property of public service corporations and electric suppliers by certain localities. Amending § 58.1-2606. (Patron- Jones, S.C., HB 1123 (Chapter 642))
Real estate tax; authorizes certain counties and cities to adopt maximum annual income limit for elderly and disabled for tax exemption. Amending §§ 58.1-3211 and 58.1-3211.1. (Patron- BaCote, HB 698 (Chapter 298); Miller, J.C., SB 283 (Chapter 695))
Real estate tax; limitation on rates by localities. Amending § 58.1-3321. (Patron- Purkey, HB 74 ( F))
Real estate tax; limitation on tax rate in localities. Amending § 58.1-3321; adding § 58.1-3322. (Patron- Albo, HB 102 ( F))
Real estate tax; localities to grant higher percentages of tax relief to elderly. Amending § 58.1-3210. (Patron- Spruill, HB 1275 ( C))
Real estate tax; raises exemptions for elderly and handicapped persons in certain cities and counties. Amending § 58.1-3211. (Patron- Loupassi, HB 1503 (Chapter 231))
Real estate tax; relief for nonrelatives of owner or bona fide paid caregivers of elderly and handicapped. Amending § 58.1-3211. (Patron- Lewis, HB 1479 (Chapter 334))
Real estate taxes; assessments, bills, and deferral by localities. Amending §§ 58.1-3219, 58.1-3330, and 58.1-3912. (Patron- Hugo, HB 1009 ( C); Smith, SB 779 ( C))
Real estate taxes; requires localities to permit real property owners to defer portion thereof. Amending §§ 58.1-3219 and 58.1-3219.1. (Patron- Lingamfelter, HB 1560 ( I) See HB1009)
Real property tax; exemptions and deferrals for persons having legal right to be present in the United States. Amending §§ 58.1-3210 and 58.1-3219. (Patron- Barker, SB 425 ( F))
Recreation facilities; locality may establish trails for all-terrain vehicles, etc. Amending § 15.2-1806; adding § 15.2-1809.1. (Patron- Phillips, HB 1149 (Chapter 381))
Regional Industrial Facility Authority; provides that Wythe County may withdraw therefrom. (Patron- Crockett-Stark, HB 1564 ( C))
Residential dwellings; penalties related to overcrowding. Amending § 15.2-2286. (Patron- Rust, HB 452 ( F))
Residential dwellings, non-owner occupied; local government authority to require registration. Adding § 15.2-957.1. (Patron- Shannon, HB 958 ( F); Petersen, SB 455 ( F))
Resources Authority; authorized to finance construction of local government buildings. Amending §§ 62.1-198 and 62.1-199. (Patron- Nichols, HB 1457 (Chapter 259); Colgan, SB 56 (Chapter 605))
Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include additional one-half percent authorized for localities if revenue used for public educational purposes. Amending §§ 58.1-605, 58.1-606, 58.1-608.3, 58.1-611.1, and 58.1-614. (Patron- Scott, J.M., HB 898 ( F))
Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include certain computer equipment. Amending § 58.1-609.3. (Patron- Wright, HB 1388 (Chapter 558); Ruff, SB 668 (Chapter 764))
Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include towing and emergency road services in certain localities. Amending §§ 58.1-605 and 58.1-606. (Patron- Purkey, HB 361 (Chapter 484))
Retirement System; authority to manage and invest certain funds. Amending §§ 15.2-1547, 15.2-1548, 15.2-1549, and 51.1-124.31; adding §§ 51.1-124.37 and 51.1-169. (Patron- Stolle, SB 614 ( F))
Retirement System; early retirement provisions for certain local government officials. Amending § 51.1-155.2. (Patron- Byron, HB 112 (Chapter 537))
Retirement System; optional increase for local employees. Amending § 51.1-155. (Patron- Shannon, HB 960 ( F))
Roanoke Higher Education Authority; removes Virginia Intermont College from Board of Trustees. Amending § 23-231.15. (Patron- Edwards, SB 219 (Chapter 236))
Sanctuary cities; prohibits localities from adopting policy that serves to protect undocumented immigrants from deportation. Adding § 15.2-1414.01. (Patron- Carrico, HB 367 ( F))
School facilities; joint subcommittee to study level of state assistance to localities to assist with financing land acquisition, etc. (Patron- Barker, SJR 68 ( F))
Secondary highway system; allocates construction funds among counties solely on basis of population. Amending § 33.1-23.4. (Patron- Nichols, HB 94 ( C))
Setoff Debt Collection Act; setoff against federal tax refunds for local tax debt. Amending § 58.1-520. (Patron- Brink, HB 620 ( F); Johnson, HB 868 ( F))
Sewage systems; counties and towns may approve. Amending § 15.2-2128. (Patron- Albo, HB 1380 ( F))
Sewage systems; counties and towns may approve. Amending §§ 15.2-2128 and 15.2-2151. (Patron- Hurt, SB 777 ( C))
Sewage treatment plants; expanded or upgraded facility may limit amount of septage to reduce disproportionate engineering, etc. Amending § 15.2-2123. (Patron- Bulova, HB 1355 (Chapter 389))
Sewer charges; enforcement of certain when authority does not provide water services. Adding § 15.2-5138.1. (Patron- Phillips, HB 1527 (Chapter 452))
Sheriffs’ office vehicles; allowed to be painted solid colors other than brown or white. Amending § 15.2-1610. (Patron- Ingram, HB 33 (Chapter 284))
Sick leave; retirement credit for unused balances of state and local employees. Amending § 51.1-303; adding § 51.1-142.4. (Patron- Phillips, HB 1154 ( F))
Single lot development; developers to provide stormwater management. Amending § 15.2-2242. (Patron- Shannon, HB 976 ( F); Petersen, SB 457 ( F))
Single-family dwellings; extends effective date requiring Surry County to provide for clustering thereof. Amending second enactment of Chapter 903, 2006 Acts. (Patron- Barlow, HB 1430 ( F); Quayle, SB 671 ( F))
Single-family dwellings; localities to limit occupancy. Adding § 15.2-2288.4. (Patron- Nichols, HB 304 ( F))
Smoke Free Air Act; smoking in public places. Amending § 18.2-511.1; adding §§ 32.1-73.8 through 32.1-73.17; repealing §§ 15.2-2800 through 15.2-2810. (Patron- Morgan, HB 821 ( F); Whipple, SB 298 ( F))
Smoke Free Air Act; smoking in public places, civil penalties. Amending § 18.2-511.1; adding §§ 32.1-73.8 through 32.1-73.16; repealing §§ 15.2-2800 through 15.2-2810. (Patron- Hamilton, HB 500 ( F))
Smoke Free Air Act; smoking in public places, civil penalties. Amending § 18.2-511.1; adding §§ 32.1-73.8 through 32.1-73.17; repealing §§ 15.2-2800 through 15.2-2810. (Patron- Howell, A.T., HB 572 ( F))
Smoking; prohibited in restaurants. Amending §§ 15.2-2800, 15.2-2801, 15.2-2804, 15.2-2805, and 15.2-2806. (Patron- Marsden, HB 1253 ( F))
Smoking; prohibited in restaurants. Amending §§ 15.2-2800, 15.2-2801, 15.2-2804, 15.2-2805, and 15.2-2806; adding §§ 32.1-370 through 32.1-377. (Patron- Locke, SB 501 ( F))
Smoking; prohibited in restaurants in Planning District 23. Amending § 15.2-2807. (Patron- Blevins, SB 347 ( F))
Social security numbers; public access, exceptions. Adding § 15.2-977. (Patron- Sickles, HB 1087 ( F))
Southwest Virginia Health Facilities Authority; change in membership of board of directors. Amending § 15.2-5370. (Patron- Phillips, HB 1528 (Chapter 803))
Speed limits; grants counties certain powers with regard to setting. Amending § 15.2-2028. (Patron- Crockett-Stark, HB 1566 ( F))
State and public employment; required eligibility verification documentation. Adding §§ 2.2-2901.1 and 15.2-1503.2. (Patron- Cuccinelli, SB 516 ( F))
State lottery revenues; transferred to Lottery Proceeds Fund for payment to counties, cities, and towns, and school divisions. Amending §§ 58.1-4022 and 58.1-4022.1. (Patron- Obenshain, SB 800 ( F))
Stormwater ordinances; authorizes localities classified as MS4 to enact. Adding § 10.1-603.14:1. (Patron- Bulova, HB 392 (Chapter 13))
Stream mitigation banks; Henrico County to establish and operate. Amending § 62.1-44.15:23. (Patron- Watkins, SB 361 ( C))
Subaqueous lands; Marine Resources Commission to convey parcels thereof along Elizabeth River in City of Norfolk. (Patron- Melvin, HB 1208 (Chapter 673))
Subdivision of lot; stepchildren included as immediate family for conveyance thereof. Amending § 15.2-2244. (Patron- Orrock, HB 190 (Chapter 717); McDougle, SB 230 (Chapter 340))
Subdivision plats; clarifies definitions related thereto. Amending §§ 15.2-2201, 15.2-2241, 15.2-2260, and 15.2-2269. (Patron- Orrock, HB 195 (Chapter 718))
Tax information; local commissioners of revenue and treasurers to provide access to their local police and fire departments. Amending § 58.1-3. (Patron- BaCote, HB 702 ( F))
Tax rates; localities to fix before approval of budget, and notices of reassessments. Amending §§ 15.2-2503, 58.1-3321, 58.1-3330, and 58.1-3912. (Patron- Frederick, HB 1036 ( F))
Tax rates; requires localities to fix for an ensuing year at least 30 days prior to approval of budget. Amending §§ 15.2-2503 and 58.1-3321. (Patron- Nixon, HB 927 ( F); Martin, SB 783 ( C))
Taxpayer information; local officials to provide direct access for use by fire, rescue, etc. Amending § 58.1-3. (Patron- Locke, SB 239 ( F))
Tourism zones, local; increases number of years which tax incentives may be provided therein. Amending § 58.1-3851. (Patron- Norment, SB 591 (Chapter 462))
Traffic signs and markings; VDOT to transfer control to Fairfax County. (Patron- Englin, HB 797 ( F))
Transient occupancy tax; allows all 34 counties listed in statute to impose. Amending § 58.1-3819. (Patron- Nutter, HB 1453 (Chapter 230))
Transient occupancy tax; extends sunset date to January 1, 2012, for Arlington County. Amending § 58.1-3822. (Patron- Brink, HB 787 (Chapter 30); Whipple, SB 462 (Chapter 153))
Transportation Commissioner; contracts for grounds keeping, mowing, etc. on highways within Reston. Adding § 33.1-223.2:18. (Patron- Plum, HB 347 ( F); Howell, SB 71 ( F))
Transportation district commissioners; raises per diem. Amending § 15.2-4510. (Patron- Spruill, HB 1279 ( F))
Trees; conservation thereof during development process for air quality improvement in localities. Adding § 15.2-961.1. (Patron- Petersen, SB 448 ( I) See SB710)
Trees; replacement during development process in certain localities. Amending § 15.2-961. (Patron- Lucas, SB 166 ( C))
Turkeys; localities to prohibit hunting with rifle. Adding § 29.1-528.1. (Patron- Watkins, SB 365 ( F))
Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act; created. Amending §§ 2.2-4343, 2.2-4515, 3.1-1109.1, 15.2-5205, 15.2-5340.1, 15.2-5374, 23-76.1, 32.1-361.1, and 51.5-63; adding §§ 55-268.11 through 55-268.20; repealing §§ 55-268.1 through 55-268.10. (Patron- Iaquinto, HB 951 (Chapter 184))
Urban transportation service districts; grants towns authority to create. Amending § 15.2-2403.1. (Patron- Frederick, HB 1033 ( F))
Vacant building registration; enhances penalties for failure to register. Amending § 15.2-1127. (Patron- Melvin, HB 1210 ( F); Lucas, SB 162 ( C))
Vacant building registration; increases annual fee. Amending § 15.2-1127. (Patron- Dance, HB 511 ( F))
VDOT; supplying information to and soliciting comments from Reston. Adding § 33.1-223.2:18. (Patron- Plum, HB 348 ( F))
Vehicle registration; refusal to issue or renew because of fees or taxes owed to counties, etc. Amending § 46.2-752. (Patron- Ware, O., HB 133 ( F); Brink, HB 786 ( I) See HB133)
Vehicle weight limit enforcement; county enforcement on highways within its boundaries. Adding § 46.2-1138.3. (Patron- Poisson, HB 293 ( F))
Vehicle weight limit statutes; enforcement by local law-enforcement agencies. Adding § 46.2-1138.3. (Patron- Obenshain, SB 558 ( C))
Vested rights and nonconforming uses; changes to provisions. Amending § 15.2-2307. (Patron- Suit, HB 1078 (Chapter 377))
Voting equipment; acquisition and securing by localities. Amending §§ 24.2-626 and 24.2-659. (Patron- May, HB 638 ( C); Colgan, SB 685 ( C))
Water and sewage connections; New Kent County to require connection by certain property owners. Amending § 15.2-2110. (Patron- Peace, HB 294 ( F))
Water and sewer charges; adds Isle of Wight County to localities that may attach lien on real estate. Amending § 15.2-2118. (Patron- Barlow, HB 1342 (Chapter 332))
Water and sewer charges; adds Towns of Kenbridge and Front Royal to those localities that may attach lien on real estate. Amending § 15.2-2118. (Patron- Wright, HB 8 (Chapter 428))
Water and sewer rates; towns may charge higher rates for out of town customers. Amending § 15.2-2903; adding §§ 15.2-2119.2, 15.2-2142.1, and 15.2-2906.1. (Patron- Herring, SB 751 ( C))
Water and waste authorities; powers. Amending § 15.2-5114. (Patron- Bulova, HB 394 (Chapter 542))
Water and Waste Authorities Act; powers of political subdivision. Amending § 15.2-5147. (Patron- Quayle, SB 755 ( F))
Water hook-up permits; suspending during certain emergencies. Amending § 15.2-924. (Patron- Cole, HB 358 ( F))
Water Protection Permit; Water Control Board to consider project as part local or regional water supply plans. Amending § 62.1-44.15:20. (Patron- Hogan, HB 645 ( F))
Water Quality Improvement Fund; Department of Environmental Quality to reimburse localities for costs of nutrient removal upgrades. Amending § 10.1-1186.01. (Patron- Watkins, SB 690 (Chapter 572))
Weight limit; town ordinance thereof on certain roads. Amending § 46.2-1138.2. (Patron- Athey, HB 1546 ( F))
Weight limit violations; disposition of penalties by Stafford County. Amending § 46.2-1131. (Patron- Cole, HB 1112 ( F))
Wetlands; localities to establish and operate mitigation banks. Amending § 62.1-44.15:23. (Patron- Pogge, HB 555 (Chapter 173))
Wine and beer; City of Roanoke can obtain retail on-premises licenses for outdoor amphitheaters, etc. Amending § 4.1-209. (Patron- Fralin, HB 1132 (Chapter 186))
Wood burning fireplaces; regulation by locality. Adding § 15.2-922.2. (Patron- Albo, HB 265 ( F))
Zoning; approval of certain proffered conditions. Amending § 15.2-2303. (Patron- Englin, HB 1084 (Chapter 733))
Zoning administrator; expands certain authority related to enforcement of occupancy limits in residential dwelling units. Amending § 15.2-2286. (Patron- Lewis, HB 663 (Chapter 297))
Zoning appeals; written notice of zoning violation. Amending § 15.2-2311. (Patron- Sickles, HB 1086 (Chapter 378))
Zoning appeals, board of; petitioner to be awarded reasonable attorney fees and court costs. Amending § 15.2-2314. (Patron- Watkins, SB 519 ( C))
Zoning, Board of; structure permitted by variance may be expanded under certain conditions. Amending § 15.2-2309. (Patron- Suit, HB 1079 (Chapter 318))
Zoning ordinance; administrator or locality may record a memorandum of lis pendens to enforce. Amending § 15.2-2208. (Patron- Watts, HB 466 (Chapter 583))
Zoning ordinance; owner of residential or commercial building allowed to rebuild after damage from natural disaster. Amending § 15.2-2307. (Patron- Martin, SB 393 (Chapter 411))
Zoning ordinance; powers of zoning administrators. Amending § 15.2-2286. (Patron- Cole, HB 350 (Chapter 581))
Zoning ordinance; rezoning property to previous designation. Adding § 15.2-2286.2. (Patron- Barlow, HB 1343 ( F))
Zoning ordinances; certain disclosures of real parties in interest. Amending § 15.2-2289. (Patron- Herring, SB 531 ( F))
Zoning ordinances; may prescribe an appeal period of less than 30 days. Amending § 15.2-2286. (Patron- Amundson, HB 1061 (Chapter 317))
Zoning ordinances; notice of certain violations. Amending § 15.2-2286. (Patron- Sickles, HB 1101 ( I) See HB1061)
Zoning ordinances; purpose thereof. Amending § 15.2-2283. (Patron- Whipple, SB 50 ( F))
Zoning ordinances and districts; matters to be considered in drawing and applying. Amending § 15.2-2284. (Patron- Whipple, SB 49 ( F))
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2008 Cumulative Index of Bills, Joint Resolutions, and Resolutions - For additional information, please contact the House of Delegates Information and Public Relations Office, P. O. Box 406, State Capitol, Richmond, Virginia 23218, telephone (804) 698-1500. Last updated 12/19/08
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