2011 SESSION

Convened January 12, 2011 -

COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND INSTITUTIONS GENERALLY

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation

(C) Carried over from 2010 Session (CD) Carried over but died in committee on or before 12/2/2010

Aboveground storage tanks; State Water Control Board to develop performance standards for new or retrofitted tanks in City of Fairfax. Amending § 62.1-44.34:15.1. (Patron-Bulova, HB 2103 (Chapter 883); Petersen, SB 843 (Chapter 884))

Accountability and Performance Review Commission; established. Adding §§ 30-326 through 30-334. (Patron-Stolle, HB 2416 (F))

Adults; Joint Commission on Health Care to study State’s procedures for receiving, investigating, and addressing reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. (Patron-Athey, HJR 650 (F))

Advisory boards, councils, and other advisory collegial bodies, certain; elimination. Amending §§ 2.2-4303, 2.2-4308, 2.2-4323, 3.2-2800, 3.2-2805, 3.2-2806, 9.1-108, 9.1-112, 10.1-419, 33.1-221.1:1.1, 44-146.35, 44-146.38, 44-146.40, 60.2-113, and 62.1-44.34:26; repealing §§ 2.2-1134, 2.2-2404 through 2.2-2408, 2.2-2667, 2.2-2668, 2.2-2732, 2.2-2733, 3.2-2801 through 3.2-2804, 3.2-2807, 9.1-802, 9.1-803, 15.2-6500 through 15.2-6504, 33.1-391.3:1, 44-146.39, and 62.1-132.11:2. (Patron-Peace, HB 2520 (Chapter 594); Martin, SB 1471 (Chapter 681))

Agriculture and Consumer Services, Board of; presidents of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Virginia State University may appoint designees and have voting privileges. Amending § 3.2-109. (Patron-Wilt, HB 1759 (Chapter 98); Stanley, SB 1380 (Chapter 185))

Alcoholic beverage control; designates distillery licensee certified as an organic distillery to be an agent of ABC Board. Amending § 4.1-119. (Patron-Vogel, SB 1249 (Chapter 713))

Allocation of highway maintenance and construction funds; alters manner which Transportation Board allocates. Amending § 33.1-23.1. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2331 (F))

Appalachian Power; Commission on Electric Utility Regulation to study alternatives to monopoly service provided in Southwest and Southside Virginia. (Patron-Wampler, SJR 145 (CD))

Aquaculture opportunity zones; removes authority of Marine Resources Commission to establish commercial shellfish zones in which temporary protective enclosures can be placed in certain waters. Amending § 28.2-603. (Patron-Northam, SB 963 (Chapter 314))

Assisted living services; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study State’s third-party payments. (Patron-O’Bannon, HJR 580 (P))

Bail bondsmen; regulation. Amending § 9.1-185.8. (Patron-Herring, HB 2437 (Chapter 623))

Bar Examiners, Board of; expands methods of submitting an application to take bar exam to include third party commercial carriers. Amending § 54.1-3925. (Patron-Norment, SB 1182 (Chapter 709))

Boards, commissions, and councils; makes policy improvements and clarifications. Amending §§ 2.2-306, 2.2-1503, 2.2-2261, 2.2-2282, 2.2-2400, 2.2-2404, 2.2-2413, 2.2-2666.1, 2.2-2669, 2.2-2696, 2.2-2699.1, 2.2-2699.5, 3.2-1301, 3.2-1401, 3.2-1501, 3.2-1601, 3.2-1700, 3.2-1801, 3.2-1901, 3.2-2101, 3.2-2201, 3.2-2301, 3.2-2401, 3.2-2501, 3.2-3001, 3.2-4022, 9.1-108, 9.1-202, 10.1-1102, 10.1-1800, 10.1-2136, 22.1-164, 22.1-337, 22.1-346.2, 23-30.25, 23-253.1, 54.1-2950.1, 54.1-2956, 54.1-2956.8, 54.1-2956.11, 54.1-2957.5, and 63.2-1735. (Patron-Cole, HB 1842 (Chapter 691); McWaters, SB 1280 (Chapter 714))

Bottomlands rents and royalties; removes authority of Virginia Marine Resources Commission to charge rent. Amending §§ 28.2-1205 and 28.2-1206. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1163 (CD))

Carbon dioxide; prohibits Air Pollution Control Board and Department of Environmental Quality from taking any action to restrict emission thereof. Amending § 10.1-1300; adding § 10.1-1306.1. (Patron-Morefield, HB 1357 (CD); Morefield, HB 2470 (F))

Cattle Industry Board; name change to Beef Industry Council. Amending §§ 3.2-1100 and 3.2-1301 through 3.2-1306. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1079 (Chapter 158))

Cemetery Board; exemptions from licensure. Amending § 54.1-2312; repealing § 57-39.1:1. (Patron-Alexander, HB 1385 (CD))

Certificate of analysis; blood alcohol test equipment shall be presumed to be accurate. Amending § 9.1-1101. (Patron-Cleaveland, HB 2405 (F))

Civics Education, Commission on; continuation of Commission until July 1, 2012, funded by separate appropriation in general appropriation act, etc. Amending second enactment of Chapter 859, 2009 Acts. (Patron-Petersen, SB 1054 (Chapter 608))

Coastal resource management; Virginia Marine Resources Commission, et al., to develop integrated guidance therefor of tidal shoreline systems. Amending § 28.2-1100; adding §§ 15.2-2223.2 and 28.2-104.1. (Patron-Northam, SB 964 (Chapter 885))

Common Interest Community Board; annual payment by common interest communities. Amending §§ 54.1-2349, 55-79.93:1, and 55-516.1. (Patron-Watts, HB 1627 (F))

Common Interest Community Board; extends expiration deadline for provisional common interest community manager licenses. Amending § 54.1-2346. (Patron-Vogel, SB 1244 (I) See SB983)

Common interest community boards; suspension of certain owner rights for rules violations. Amending §§ 55-79.80:2 and 55-513. (Patron-Brink, HB 2304 (F))

Community services boards; access to medication assisted treatment. Adding § 37.2-500.1. (Patron-Hanger, SB 336 (CD))

Community services boards; Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to establish a workgroup to develop a drug formulary for use. Amending § 37.2-304. (Patron-Pogge, HB 2013 (Chapter 473))

Community services boards; providing information about substance abuse services. Amending § 37.2-500. (Patron-Hanger, SB 337 (CD))

Community services boards; removes provision allowing employment of person convicted of assault and battery of a family member. Amending § 37.2-506. (Patron-Cline, HB 867 (CD))

Community-based services for intellectual and developmental disabilities; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study costs of transitioning to 100 percent. (Patron-Englin, HJR 639 (F))

Composite Index of Local Ability to Pay; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study efficiency and effectiveness. (Patron-McClellan, HJR 681 (F); Marsh, SJR 341 (F))

Computer and digital forensic services; definition, exempt from regulation as a private security service business. Amending §§ 9.1-138 and 9.1-140. (Patron-Keam, HB 2271 (Chapter 263))

Computer and digital forensic services; exempt from regulation as a private security service business. Amending § 9.1-140. (Patron-Keam, HB 1361 (CD))

Constitutional amendment; establishes Virginia Redistricting Commission (first reference). Amending Section 6 of Article II. (Patron-Deeds, SJR 321 (F))

Continuing care retirement community; no less than 20 percent of board of directors shall be residents of facility. Adding § 38.2-4901.1. (Patron-McWaters, SB 1291 (F))

Continuing care retirement community; no less than 20 percent of board of directors shall be residents of facility. Adding § 38.2-4910.1. (Patron-Barker, SB 1033 (F))

Contractors, Board for; regulation of building analysts. Adding §§ 54.1-1144, 54.1-1145, and 54.1-1146. (Patron-Wagner, SB 1375 (Chapter 865))

Contractors, Board for; well water systems provider license provides an exception to licensing provisions relating to well water systems providers. Amending § 54.1-1129. (Patron-Morgan, HB 2260 (F))

Correctional officers; overtime compensation. Amending § 9.1-700. (Patron-Englin, HB 1678 (F))

Corrections, State Board of; powers and duties. Amending § 53.1-5; repealing § 53.1-7. (Patron-Watkins, SB 1001 (Chapter 375))

Costs and benefits of providing financial and other incentives to localities; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study. (Patron-Cox, M.K., HJR 570 (P))

Crab dredging season; authorizes Virginia Marine Resources Commission to adjust opening or closing dates. Amending § 28.2-707. (Patron-Knight, HB 1724 (F))

Criminal Justice Services Board and Department of Criminal Justice Services; powers and duties. Amending §§ 9.1-102, 9.1-150, and 9.1-176; repealing §§ 9.1-127, 9.1-158, 9.1-159, 9.1-160, 9.1-163, and 9.1-164. (Patron-Miller, J.H., HB 2387 (Chapter 821); Reynolds, SB 1163 (Chapter 854))

Criminal Justice Services, Department of; develop a comprehensive, statewide, etc., plan for prevention of juvenile delinquency. Amending § 9.1-102. (Patron-McQuinn, HB 2214 (F))

Deer, bear, or turkey hunting licenses; authorizes Board of Game and Inland Fisheries to establish separate licenses to hunt. Amending § 29.1-305. (Patron-Wilt, HB 1553 (F))

Defendants; Virginia State Crime Commission to study disposition of those unrestorably incompetent. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HJR 626 (F))

Development loan defaults; Bureau of Financial Institutions of State Corporation Commission to review issues relating thereto, report. (Patron-Stuart, SJR 400 (F))

Domestic abuser registry; established. Adding § 9.1-1302. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 1932 (F))

Driver training standards; Department of Criminal Justice Services shall establish and publish a model policy for law enforcement that embody current best practices for pursuits and for responding to emergency calls. Amending § 9.1-102. (Patron-McQuinn, HB 2213 (Chapter 579); Howell, SB 944 (Chapter 635))

E-Verify program; requires Virginia Employment Commission to use. Amending § 40.1-11.2. (Patron-Miller, J.H., HB 1914 (F); Watkins, SB 789 (F))

Eating disorders; Joint Commission on Health Care to study those diagnosed within State, etc. (Patron-Puller, SJR 294 (F))

Economic development incentive grants; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study effectiveness in State. (Patron-Howell, SJR 329 (P))

Economics education and financial literacy; local school boards to implement requirements with Board of Education approval. Amending § 22.1-200.03. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1518 (F))

Electric utilities; State Corporation Commission to enter its final order in biennial rate review proceedings not more than eight months after date of filing. Amending § 56-585.1. (Patron-Poindexter, HB 2125 (Chapter 367); Stanley, SB 1472 (Chapter 382))

Endangered and threatened species; authorizes Board of Game and Inland Fisheries to adopt regulations. Amending §§ 29.1-563 and 29.1-568. (Patron-Whipple, SB 982 (Chapter 47))

Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine; Board of Pharmacy to establish mandatory pilot program in various counties to implement an electronic recordkeeping system of transactions involving distribution. Amending § 18.2-248.8. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1343 (CD))

Erosion and sediment control; allows public service authorities to annually file specifications with Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board for construction of water and sewer lines. Amending § 10.1-563. (Patron-Ware, O., HB 1474 (F))

Erosion and sediment control plans; Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board may charge fees to cover costs associated with standard and specification review and approval. Amending § 10.1-563. (Patron-Ware, O., HB 1495 (Chapter 721); Edwards, SB 1064 (Chapter 720))

Evidentiary hearings in Supreme Court of Virginia; complaints filed by Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission. Amending § 17.1-906. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 1453 (F); Deeds, SB 1230 (F))

Family life education; requires each school division to implement standards of learning for program promulgated by Board of Education. Amending § 22.1-207.1. (Patron-Northam, SB 967 (F))

Federal Trade Commission; urging U.S. Congress to refrain from granting expanded rulemaking authority thereto. (Patron-O’Bannon, HJR 578 (F))

Filled subaqueous bottomlands; Virginia Marine Resources Commission to convey title to applicant if fill was lawfully deposited. Amending § 28.2-1200.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 2310 (Chapter 733); Wagner, SB 1133 (Chapter 734))

Fire Prevention Code; transfers to Fire Services Board authority for approving fee structure State Fire Marshal may charge to enforce. Amending § 27-98. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1019 (F))

Fish and Wildlife, Commission on; established, report. Adding §§ 30-326 through 30-333. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2334 (F))

Forensic Science, Department of; powers and duties. Amending §§ 9.1-1101 and 19.2-310.5. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1103 (Chapter 638))

Freedom of Information Act; record and meeting exemption for certain commissions. Amending §§ 2.2-3705.2 and 2.2-3711. (Patron-Anderson, HB 2041 (Chapter 111); Ruff, SB 1296 (Chapter 536))

Game and Inland Fisheries, Board of; to introduce new species of game requires authorization of local government for locality where the introduction occurs. Amending § 29.1-103. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2176 (Chapter 805); Puckett, SB 1017 (Chapter 841))

Gate City, Town of; Transportation Board to allow provision of access roads connecting Route 23 (southbound) with north side of Clinch Mountain. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 245 (CD))

Governor’s Transportation Regulatory Review Commission; created. Adding §§ 2.2-2537, 2.2-2538, and 2.2-2539. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 2503 (F))

Ground water withdrawal permit fees; increases maximum amount State Water Control Board can charge. Amending § 62.1-44.15:6. (Patron-Ticer, SB 1237 (F))

Health Care, Joint Commission on; extends sunset provision. Amending § 30-170. (Patron-Brink, HB 2303 (Chapter 501); Puller, SB 988 (Chapter 607))

Health Professions, Board of; membership. Amending § 54.1-2507. (Patron-Sickles, HB 2306 (F))

Healthcare Organizations, Joint Commission on Accreditation of; truncates references in Code. Amending §§ 8.01-225.01, 8.01-581.16, 8.01-581.17, 23-77.3, 32.1-125.1, 32.1-127, and 54.1-2939. (Patron-Sickles, HB 2305 (F))

Healthy lifestyles education; Board of Education to develop and approve instructional objectives at middle and high school levels. Amending § 22.1-207. (Patron-Miller, J.C., SB 935 (F))

Highway maintenance allocations; allocation by Transportation Board for maintenance of assets within Interstate System of Highways. Amending § 33.1-23.1. (Patron-Barker, SB 1044 (F))

Highway maintenance funds; requires Transportation Board to allocate funds on basis of achieving a minimal level of disparity among highway districts. Amending § 33.1-23.1. (Patron-Albo, HB 276 (CD); Albo, HB 1491 (F); Filler-Corn, HB 1884 (I) See HB1491)

Highways; Joint Commission on Transportation Accountability, et al., to study tolling of certain. (Patron-Rust, HJR 619 (F))

Hospitals, nursing homes, etc.; Board of Health to promulgate regulations policies related to infection prevention, etc., required of Board of Health. Amending § 32.1-127. (Patron-McDougle, SB 924 (Chapter 670))

Housing and Community Development, Board for; required to promulgate a Green Building Code as a part of Uniform Statewide Building Code. Amending § 36-98. (Patron-Deeds, SB 290 (CD))

Human trafficking; Department of Criminal Justice Services, etc., regarding identification, etc., of offenses using common law and existing criminal statutes. Amending § 9.1-102. (Patron-Newman, SB 1453 (Chapter 719))

Inspection reports; required to display a copy if licensed by State Board of Health. Adding § 35.1-22.1. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 1927 (F))

Intergovernmental Cooperation, Virginia Commission on; powers and duties. Amending § 30-172. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 2007 (F))

Internet; urging U.S. Congress to recognize importance of unfettered access and limit regulation by Federal Communications Commission. (Patron-O’Bannon, HJR 577 (F))

Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation; updates powers and duties. Amending § 23-288; repealing § 23-290.1. (Patron-Jones, HB 2094 (Chapter 345); Quayle, SB 1139 (Chapter 356))

Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission; confirming appointment. (Patron-Colgan, SJR 364 (P))

Kinesiotherapists; requires Board of Medicine to license and regulate. Adding §§ 54.1-2957.16 through 54.1-2957.19. (Patron-Ticer, SB 1463 (F))

Land conservation; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study long-term dedicated funding sources. (Patron-Whipple, SJR 335 (P))

Law-enforcement deputies; State Compensation Board to allocate to city sheriff in cities without a police force if created by consolidation. Amending § 15.2-1609.1. (Patron-Shuler, HB 1771 (Chapter 339); Deeds, SB 901 (Chapter 350))

Law-enforcement officer; definition. Amending § 9.1-500. (Patron-Tyler, HB 2432 (F); McEachin, SB 1402 (F))

Law-enforcement training; reimbursement for. Adding § 9.1-172.1. (Patron-Norment, SB 1187 (F))

Length of school term; a school board may determine that time spent at school other than in classroom, such as recess or lunch periods, shall meet minimum teaching day requirement. Amending § 22.1-98. (Patron-Torian, HB 2241 (F))

Licensure or certification by Board of Medicine or Board of Nursing; consideration of military training and experience. Amending §§ 54.1-2951.1, 54.1-2954.1, 54.1-2956.1, 54.1-2956.8:2, 54.1-3017, 54.1-3020, and 54.1-3023. (Patron-Merricks, HB 1535 (Chapter 390))

Line of Duty Act; fire company personnel of National Guard and Air National Guard. Amending § 9.1-400. (Patron-Ruff, SB 1407 (F))

Local building officials; locality may authorize building department to designate officials as sworn investigators to issue summonses for violations of statutes and regulations of Board for Contractors. Adding § 36-107.2. (Patron-Keam, HB 2273 (F))

Local disability services boards; clarification of assistance to local governments. Amending §§ 51.5-47 and 51.5-48. (Patron-Morgan, HB 2265 (F))

Local Government, Commission on; shall assist a five-member task force to be appointed by the Governor to review state mandates imposed on localities. Amending § 15.2-2903. (Patron-Newman, SB 1452 (Chapter 381))

Local roads; cities and towns that decide to take over responsibility for their construction programs must notify Transportation Board by December 31. Amending §§ 10.1-603.8, 33.1-23.3, 33.1-70.1, and 33.1-70.2. (Patron-Wilt, HB 1758 (Chapter 400))

Locksmiths; licensure and registration. Amending §§ 9.1-138, 9.1-139, 9.1-140, 9.1-143, 54.1-201, and 54.1-1102; adding §§ 54.1-1144 through 54.1-1150; repealing § 9.1-140.1. (Patron-Norment, SB 1341 (F))

Manufacturing jobs; Virginia Manufacturing Development Commission directed to develop plan for repatriating and evaluating possible tax incentives, report. (Patron-May, HJR 735 (P))

Medicaid; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study feasibility and cost-effectiveness of withdrawing therefrom in favor of state-run program. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1201 (F))

Medical care; Joint Commission on Health Care to study access thereto in rural Southwest Virginia. (Patron-Kilgore, HJR 124 (CD))

Medical Fraud Control Unit; authorizes Attorney General to appoint investigators. Amending §§ 9.1-101 and 18.2-308; adding § 32.1-320.1. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 2454 (F))

Medical laboratory scientists and technicians; unlawful to practice unless registered with Board of Medicine. Adding §§ 54.1-2957.14 and 54.1-2957.15. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 601 (CD))

Menhaden fishery; directs Virginia Marine Resources Commission to adopt regulations to implement Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden. Amending §§ 2.2-4002, 2.2-4103, 28.2-409, and 28.2-410; adding § 28.2-203.2; repealing §§ 28.2-1000.1 and 28.2-1000.2. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 2280 (F); Northam, SB 765 (F))

Menhaden fishing; Virginia Marine Resources Commission to assess fee for those caught with purse net, Menhaden Assessment Fund established. Adding § 28.2-402.1. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 2165 (F))

Motor Vehicle Dealer Board; Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services to designate someone to serve in his place on Board, etc., motor vehicle dealers to have Internet connections, etc. Amending §§ 46.2-1503, 46.2-1510, 46.2-1519, 46.2-1529, 46.2-1530, 46.2-1910, 46.2-1919, 46.2-1929, 46.2-1930, 46.2-1992.8, 46.2-1992.17, 46.2-1992.22, 46.2-1992.23, 46.2-1993.8, 46.2-1993.17, 46.2-1993.22, and 46.2-1993.23. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2011 (Chapter 791))

Motor Vehicles, Virginia Department of; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study implementation of “legal presence”. (Patron-Englin, HJR 678 (F))

Naturopaths; Board of Medicine to license and regulate. Amending §§ 54.1-2900, 54.1-2901, 54.1-2914, and 54.1-3401; adding §§ 54.1-2956.12 through 54.1-2956.15. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 2487 (F))

Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Northern Virginia Transportation, and Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commissions; consolidation. Amending §§ 15.2-4503.1, 15.2-4507, 15.2-4515, 15.2-4832, 15.2-4839, 15.2-4840, 33.1-221.1:3, 46.2-753, 58.1-3, 58.1-638, and 58.1-815.1. (Patron-Albo, HB 2016 (F))

Nursing homes; required by State Board of Health to send notices and information about family council. Amending § 32.1-127. (Patron-Hope, HB 1818 (Chapter 406); Whipple, SB 976 (Chapter 412))

Obstetrical and pediatric pilot programs; repeals requirement for Department of Health to annually report to Joint Commission on Health Care in underserved areas. Amending § 32.1-11.5. (Patron-Howell, A.T., HB 1841 (Chapter 456))

Open Education Curriculum Board; established. Amending § 2.2-2101; adding §§ 2.2-2462, 2.2-2463, and 2.2-2464. (Patron-Peace, HB 724 (CD))

Oral chemotherapy drugs; Joint Commission on Health Care to study access thereto. (Patron-Peace, HJR 566 (F))

Oversize and overweight permits; Transportation Board has authority to limit control on certain highways. Amending § 46.2-1140. (Patron-Cox, J.A., HB 2403 (F))

Pharmacy, Board of; recusal of individual Board members from participation in disciplinary proceeding involving a pharmacy, pharmacist, etc., with whom or by whom member is employed. Amending § 54.1-3307. (Patron-Rust, HB 1961 (F))

Pianakatank River and Narrows; Virginia Marine Resources Commission to convey permanent easements and rights-of-way across beds for purpose of installing and operating submarine electric distribution cable system. (Patron-McDougle, SB 921 (Chapter 601))

Pittsylvania County school board; staggered terms. Amending § 22.1-57.3; adding § 22.1-57.3:1.2. (Patron-Merricks, HB 1708 (Chapter 776))

Pound net licenses; prohibits Virginia Marine Resources Commission from issuing to persons who want to set nets in waters of Chesapeake Bay east of Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Amending § 28.2-305. (Patron-Stolle, HB 1689 (F))

Prescription medications; Joint Commission on Health Care to study impacts of cost sharing, coinsurance, and specialty tier pricing. (Patron-O’Bannon, HJR 579 (F))

Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of; common interest communities, powers of certain regulatory boards and programs. Amending §§ 54.1-2346, 54.1-2347, 54.1-2353, 55-79.74:1, 55-79.89, 55-79.90, 55-79.98, 55-79.99, 55-391.1, 55-396, and 55-399. (Patron-Whipple, SB 983 (Chapter 605))

Professional Soil Scientists and Wetland Professionals, Board for; licensed professional soil scientists. Amending §§ 54.1-2200 through 54.1-2203, 54.1-2205, 54.1-2206, 54.1-2207, and 54.1-2208; repealing § 54.1-2204. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1734 (Chapter 777); Vogel, SB 1265 (Chapter 859))

Public oyster grounds; increases amount of time Virginia Marine Resources Commission is required to post public notice before closing. Amending § 28.2-507. (Patron-Pollard, HB 1944 (Chapter 221))

Public schools; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study feasibility and effect of post-Labor Day opening of schools. (Patron-Ebbin, HJR 620 (F))

Rail Transportation Development Authority; established, abolishes Rail Advisory Board. Amending §§ 2.2-2101 and 33.1-221.1:1.1; adding §§ 33.1-391.5:1 through 33.1-391.5:5; repealing § 33.1-391.3:1 and Chapter 1041, 2003 Acts. (Patron-Edwards, SB 1468 (F))

Real Estate Board; requirements for licensure and practice of real estate. Amending §§ 54.1-2105.01, 54.1-2105.03, 54.1-2105.1, 54.1-2130, 54.1-2131, 54.1-2133, 54.1-2135, 54.1-2137, 54.1-2139, and 55-519; adding §§ 54.1-2139.1, 54.1-2139.2, 54.1-2139.3, 54.1-2142.1, and 54.1-2146. (Patron-Miller, J.H., HB 1907 (Chapter 461))

Real property tax; membership of boards of equalization. Amending §§ 58.1-3371, 58.1-3373, and 58.1-3374. (Patron-Greason, HB 1470 (Chapter 10))

Reporting of water withdrawals; State Water Control Board to impose a civil penalty. Amending § 62.1-44.38. (Patron-Bulova, HB 1738 (V))

Restaurants; State Board of Health shall establish licensure fees based on size and amount of annual gross receipts from sale of food. Amending § 35.1-14. (Patron-Poindexter, HB 2124 (F))

Save Our Sight Fund and Advisory Board; established. Amending § 46.2-646; adding §§ 32.1-370, 32.1-371, and 32.1-372. (Patron-Garrett, HB 2336 (F))

School board policies; authorized to adopt and implement policies which electronic records and electronic signatures may be accepted from any parent, guardian, etc. Amending § 22.1-79.3. (Patron-Torian, HB 2243 (Chapter 261))

School boards; prohibited from charging fees for Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate testing, extracurricular athletics, etc. Amending § 22.1-6. (Patron-Kory, HB 2082 (F))

School breakfast and lunch program; Board of Education to ensure that nutritional content of all foods sold to students is posted or otherwise made available. Amending § 22.1-207.4. (Patron-Kory, HB 1583 (F))

School calendar; Board of Education may waive requirement that school opens after Labor Day upon request of local school board for any other reason deemed reasonable. Amending § 22.1-79.1. (Patron-Kory, HB 1543 (F))

Sewage sludge; Water Control Board to notify owners of land of proposed land application site. Amending § 62.1-44.19:3. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 508 (CD))

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; any court order or plea that provides that a person is not required to register is invalid and void ab initio. Adding § 9.1-923. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1208 (F))

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; no court order or plea shall state that a person is not required to register. Amending § 9.1-901. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2412 (F))

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; written notice to sex offenders of applicable laws. Adding § 9.1-923. (Patron-Pogge, HB 2382 (F))

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry Act; makes procedural changes to registration and reregistration procedures set forth. Amending §§ 9.1-903 and 9.1-905. (Patron-Watts, HB 1628 (F))

Sex offender registry; penalties when registrants do not disclose physical and mailing addresses for all real property owned in State. Amending §§ 9.1-903, 9.1-904, 9.1-905, and 9.1-913. (Patron-Dance, HB 1579 (F))

Sex offender registry; requires registration when a person 18 years of age or older is convicted of consensual sex with a child 15 years of age or older. Amending §§ 9.1-902, 9.1-903, 9.1-904, 9.1-913, and 18.2-361. (Patron-Stanley, SB 1409 (F))

Sex offender registry; Virginia State Crime Commission to study requirements. (Patron-Hanger, SJR 348 (P))

Shaken Baby Syndrome and abusive head trauma; Joint Commission on Health Care to study costs in State and identify best practices in reducing incidence. (Patron-Oder, HJR 632 (P))

Sheriffs and jail superintendents; written reports also to be received by local community services boards and behavioral health authorities. Amending § 53.1-124. (Patron-Puller, SB 989 (F))

Social work; it shall be unlawful for any person not licensed by Board of Social Work to use title social worker. Adding § 54.1-3706.1. (Patron-Lucas, SB 1374 (F))

Social work; it shall be unlawful for any person not licensed by Board of Social Work to use title social worker. Adding § 54.1-3709. (Patron-Peace, HB 2037 (Chapter 794))

Sovereign immunity; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study costs incurred by localities of State resulting from claims, etc. (Patron-Knight, HJR 510 (F))

State boards, commissions, and other collegial bodies; compensation paid to citizen members. Amending § 2.2-2813. (Patron-Keam, HB 2277 (Chapter 495))

State employees; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study salary structure and pay compared with similarly situated private sector employees. (Patron-Obenshain, SJR 354 (F))

Statewide uniform grading policy; requires Board of Education to establish. Adding § 22.1-20.1. (Patron-Anderson, HB 978 (CD); Anderson, HB 2044 (F))

Strategic Manufacturing and Job Repatriation Act; created, report. Adding §§ 59.1-550 through 59.1-555. (Patron-May, HB 2030 (F))

Students; Disability Commission to study continued access to assistive technology devices. (Patron-Pogge, HB 2014 (F))

Subaqueous bottomland; Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Virginia Marine Resources Commission to jointly study ways to better utilize those on seaside of State’s Eastern Shore. (Patron-Northam, SJR 330 (P))

Substance abuse treatment; Joint Commission on Health Care to study involuntary admission of persons in need in State. (Patron-O’Bannon, HJR 682 (F))

Summer flounder; Virginia Marine Resources Commission to adopt regulations that establish same size limits for commercially licensed hook-and-line fishermen, etc. Adding § 28.2-303.1. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 2166 (F))

Supplemental environmental projects; Department of Conservation and Recreation to establish. Adding § 10.1-104.5. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 2368 (Chapter 505))

Surface water and groundwaters; Water Control Board to impose penalty when failure to report water withdrawal. Amending § 62.1-44.38. (Patron-Bulova, HB 696 (CD))

Surgical assistants; required to be licensed by Board of Medicine, Advisory Board created. Amending § 54.1-2900; adding §§ 54.1-2956.12 through 54.1-2956.15. (Patron-Quayle, SB 1151 (F))

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study costs and benefits of drug testing recipients of cash assistance in order to reduce costs associated with substance abuse. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HJR 616 (F))

Textbook publishers; Board of Education shall certify publishers. Amending §§ 22.1-238, 22.1-241, and 22.1-242. (Patron-Englin, HB 1550 (F))

Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission; establishes position of Inspector General. Adding § 3.2-3112. (Patron-Brink, HB 1800 (I) See HB2076)

Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission; performance audit, report. Adding § 3.2-3109.1. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2115 (F))

Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission; replaces legislators with nonlegislative citizen members. Amending § 3.2-3102. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2114 (F))

Towing and Recovery Operators, Board of; abolishes Board. Amending §§ 2.2-4024 and 46.2-1217; repealing §§ 46.2-2800 through 46.2-2828. (Patron-Barlow, HB 2497 (F))

Tracking devices; Department of Criminal Justice Services to establish training standards and model policy for law-enforcement personnel for use. Amending § 9.1-102. (Patron-Marsden, SB 1172 (F))

TransDominion Express Commission; established. Adding §§ 33.1-391.16, 33.1-391.17, and 33.1-391.18; repealing Chapter 1041, 2003 Acts. (Patron-Edwards, SB 435 (CD))

Transportation Board; changes composition. Amending §§ 33.1-1 and 33.1-2. (Patron-Surovell, HB 1801 (F))

Transportation Board; cooperation with persons maintaining marine museums. Repealing § 33.1-220. (Patron-Miller, Y.B., SB 894 (Chapter 428))

Transportation Board; powers and duties. Amending §§ 33.1-12, 33.1-23, and 33.1-23.03; repealing § 33.1-21. (Patron-Rust, HB 1957 (Chapter 104); Wagner, SB 1135 (Chapter 164))

Transportation Board; transfer of interest in and control over landings. Amending § 33.1-223.2:17. (Patron-Morgan, HB 2508 (Chapter 667))

Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads; appointment by Governor. Amending § 15.2-4507. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 2504 (Chapter 515))

Turnpike or ferry corporations; donation of capital stock. Repealing § 56-51.1. (Patron-Miller, Y.B., SB 895 (Chapter 429))

Unemployment compensation benefits; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study overpayment as result of administrative errors by Virginia Employment Commission. (Patron-Merricks, HJR 49 (CD))

Uniform Statewide Building Code; Department of Housing and Community Development, et al., to study feasibility and appropriateness of amendments to provide accessible routes for persons with disabilities into public and private buildings and facilities and promote universal features in dwelling units. (Patron-Plum, HJR 648 (P))

Uniform Statewide Building Code; regulations of Board of Housing and Community Development. Adding § 36-99.5:2. (Patron-Plum, HB 2070 (F))

Universal Broadband Deployment Act; establishes process for State Corporation Commission to certify priority rural broadband suppliers. Adding §§ 56-605 through 56-608. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1461 (F))

Utility cooperatives; electing members of board of directors by proportional representation. Amending § 56-231.44. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 383 (CD))

Veterans and military servicemembers; specialty treatment procedures. Amending §§ 2.2-2001 and 2.2-2001.1; adding § 9.1-173.1. (Patron-Stolle, HB 1691 (Chapter 772); Miller, J.C., SB 1063 (Chapter 847))

Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program; prohibits Workers’ Compensation Commission from awarding attorney fees or other expenses incurred by any physician, etc., in a proceeding. Amending § 38.2-5009. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2170 (Chapter 84))

Virginia Code Commission; changes appointment authority. Amending § 30-145. (Patron-Edwards, SB 1069 (Chapter 848))

Virginia College Savings Plan; clarifies roles of two advisory committees to Board, annual report. Amending §§ 23-38.79:1 and 23-38.84. (Patron-Cox, M.K., HB 1619 (Chapter 26); Stosch, SB 1362 (Chapter 18))

Virginia Disability Commission; clarifies that the Commission shall serve as primary forum in State where needs of and issues affecting people with physical and sensory disabilities are identified, report. Amending §§ 30-232 and 30-236. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1514 (Chapter 686))

Virginia High-Speed Rail Commission; established, replaces Virginia-North Carolina High Speed Rail Compact. Adding § 33.1-391.5:1; repealing Chapter 662, 2004 Acts. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1275 (CD))

Virginia Index of Performance program; Board of Education to take into account in its guidelines for school division’s increase in enrollments and elective course offerings in science, technology, etc. Amending § 22.1-253.13:9. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2172 (Chapter 119); Houck, SB 953 (Chapter 145))

Virginia Marine Resources Commission; permits for encroachment on subaqueous beds. Amending § 28.2-1207. (Patron-Knight, HB 1723 (Chapter 451))

Virginia Racing Commission; authorization to join Interstate Racing and Wagering Compact. (Patron-Peace, HB 2365 (Chapter 269))

Virginia Racing Commission; authorized restricted wagering facilities, penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-326, 59.1-369, and 59.1-392. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 1832 (Chapter 732))

Virginia Racing Commission; authorizes wagering on historical horse racing. Amending §§ 59.1-365, and 59.1-392. (Patron-Norment, SB 1347 (F); Herring, SB 1438 (I) See SB1347)

Virginia Racing Commission; limited licenses, licensing of limited duration meetings. Amending §§ 59.1-376 and 59.1-378.1. (Patron-Herring, SB 1332 (I) See SB1429)

Virginia Racing Commission; net pool wagering, retainage. Amending §§ 59.1-365, 59.1-369, 59.1-370, 59.1-372, 59.1-378, 59.1-378.1, 59.1-382, 59.1-387, 59.1-390, 59.1-391, 59.1-392, and 59.1-401. (Patron-Norment, SB 1429 (F))

Virginia Racing Commission; powers and duties, allocation of retainage. Amending §§ 59.1-369 and 59.1-392. (Patron-Herring, SB 1333 (I) See SB1429)

Virginia Redistricting Commission; created. Adding §§ 24.2-301.2, 24.2-301.3, and 24.2-301.4. (Patron-Miller, J.C., SB 932 (F))

Virginia Retirement System; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study. (Patron-Plum, HJR 649 (F))

Virginia school children; Commission on Youth to study how they compare academically with students in other countries. (Patron-Miller, Y.B., SJR 320 (F))

Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board; increases voting membership. Amending § 10.1-502. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 1829 (Chapter 213); Martin, SB 1412 (Chapter 228))

Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board; requires owners of dams to submit annual certifications each year by January 15. Amending §§ 10.1-605 and 10.1-605.1. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1456 (Chapter 323))

Virginia State Police workforce; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study pay equity. (Patron-Miller, P.J., HJR 677 (F))

Virginia State Virtual School, Board of Visitors of; established. Amending §§ 2.2-208, 2.2-2101, 23-14, and 58.1-638; adding §§ 22.1-349.1, 22.1-349.2, and 22.1-349.3. (Patron-Bell, Richard P., HB 2311 (F))

Voter registration applications; State Board of Elections will make forms available where hunting and fishing licenses are sold. Amending § 24.2-416.3. (Patron-Smith, SB 1213 (Chapter 225))

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority board of directors; appointments. Amending § 15.2-4507. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 2000 (F))

Wastewater treatment; State Water Control Board to develop policies eliminating wastewater discharges from sewage treatment facilities. Amending § 62.1-44.15. (Patron-Stuart, SB 1056 (F))

Wireless E-911 Fund; amends procedure by which Wireless E-911 Services Board distributes funds. Amending § 56-484.17. (Patron-Watkins, SB 788 (Chapter 630))

Wireless E-911 Services Board; changes name to E-911 Services Board. Amending §§ 2.2-225, 2.2-2031, 56-484.12, 56-484.13, and 56-484.14. (Patron-Watkins, SB 787 (Chapter 138))

Year-round schools; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study efficacy thereof. (Patron-Landes, HJR 646 (P))