2011 SESSION

Convened January 12, 2011 -

TRANSPORTATION

(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

Budget bill; requires Governor to provide for additional appropriations to Transportation Trust Fund. Amending § 2.2-1509.1. (Patron-May, HB 665 (CD))

Chief Executive Officer for Transportation; replaces Transportation Commissioner, etc., abolishes several boards. Amending §§ 2.2-200, 2.2-204, 2.2-211, 2.2-229, 2.2-306, 2.2-2423, 5.1-1, 5.1-2.1, 5.1-7, 5.1-9.9, 5.1-30.9, 5.1-39, 10.1-1425.8, 15.2-968.1, 15.2-2030, 15.2-2222.1, 15.2-2272, 15.2-3530, 15.2-3534, 15.2-4832, 15.2-5114, 15.2-5146, 22.1-129, 25.1-108, 25.1-109, 25.1-209, 25.1-229, 33.1-1, 33.1-2, 33.1-3, 33.1-221.1:1.1, 33.1-221.1:8, 33.1-351, 33.1-391.2, 33.1-391.3:1, 33.1-391.5, 46.2-200, 46.2-206, 46.2-223, 46.2-224, 46.2-302, 46.2-373, 46.2-675, 46.2-819.1, 46.2-873.1, 46.2-877, 46.2-878, 46.2-881, 46.2-883, 46.2-930, 46.2-932, 46.2-1104, 46.2-1109, 46.2-1110, 46.2-1112, 46.2-1144.1, 46.2-1145, 46.2-1223, 46.2-1307, 46.2-1307.1, 53.1-58, 55-201.1, 56-27, 56-28, 56-29, 56-32, 56-366.1, 56-366.3, 56-369, 56-405, 56-405.1, 56-405.2, 56-406.1, 56-406.2, 56-458.1, 56-573.1, and 63.2-611; repealing §§ 2.2-228 and 5.1-2.3. (Patron-McDougle, SB 913 (F))

Commonwealth Mass Transit Fund; increases percentage of Transportation Trust Fund revenues flowing into Fund. Amending §§ 33.1-23.03:2, 58.1-638, and 58.1-2425. (Patron-Kory, HB 1544 (F))

Constitutional amendment; Transportation Fund, Transportation Trust Fund, and Highway Maintenance and Operating Fund (first reference). Adding Section 7-B in Article X. (Patron-Oder, HJR 511 (F); Obenshain, SJR 353 (F))

Constitutional amendment; Transportation Fund, Transportation Trust Fund, Highway Maintenance and Operating Fund, and Priority Transportation Fund (first reference). Adding Section 7-B in Article X. (Patron-Watts, HJR 572 (I) See HJR511; Newman, SJR 100 (CD); Norment, SJR 137 (CD); Norment, SJR 363 (F))

Fences along Interstate highways; VDOT to adhere to local policies in installing. Adding § 33.1-223.2:23. (Patron-Cline, HB 876 (CD))

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))

Highway contractors; dedicates to Transportation Trust Fund all state retail sales and use taxes and income taxes paid. Amending §§ 58.1-638 and 58.1-638.1; adding § 58.1-536. (Patron-McWaters, SB 1285 (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))

Homeowners’ associations; Transportation Board to set aside funds available for highway maintenance and construction to be distributed among those within State. Adding § 33.1-23.03:3.1. (Patron-Colgan, SB 1397 (F))

Local government; use of portion of retail sales and use tax revenue for transportation purposes. Amending § 15.2-826. (Patron-Petersen, SB 401 (CD))

Local rezoning actions; provides for limited review by VDOT when a property has already been subject to a VDOT review for local comprehensive plan. Amending § 15.2-2222.1. (Patron-Barker, SB 1221 (Chapter 888))

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))

Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs); duties and responsibilities. Amending § 33.1-23.03:01; adding § 33.1-223.2:25. (Patron-Miller, Y.B., SB 1112 (Chapter 554))

Motor fuels tax; imposes additional tax in certain transportation districts, referendum. Adding §§ 58.1-1724.8 through 58.1-1724.14. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1653 (F))

Motor fuels tax; increases rate by $0.10 per gallon and dedicates additional revenue to transportation system. Amending §§ 58.1-2217, 58.1-2249, 58.1-2289, 58.1-2701, and 58.1-2706. (Patron-Howell, A.T., HB 1531 (F))

Motorcycles and mopeds; VDOT to prohibit use of certain bridges during periods of high winds. Adding § 33.1-223.2:25. (Patron-Lucas, SB 740 (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))

Northern Virginia Transportation Authority Sales and Use Tax Fund; established. Amending §§ 58.1-604.1, 58.1-608.3, and 58.1-614; adding §§ 15.2-4838.01, 30-134.1, 58.1-603.1, 58.1-604.01, 58.1-802.2, and 58.1-2291 through 58.1-2296. (Patron-Rust, HB 971 (CD))

Northern Virginia Transportation Authority Sales and Use Tax Fund; established, etc. Amending §§ 15.2-4838.1, 58.1-300, 58.1-520, 58.1-604.1, 58.1-608.3, 58.1-611.1, 58.1-614, 58.1-811, 58.1-3221.3, and Chapter 188, 2009 Acts; adding §§ 15.2-4838.01, 58.1-603.1, 58.1-604.01, 58.1-802.2, and 58.1-2291 through 58.1-2296; repealing §§ 58.1-540 through 58.1-549 and second enactment of Chapter 822, 2009 Acts. (Patron-Watts, HB 1892 (F))

Northern Virginia Transportation District; establishes responsibilities for various entities for long-range transportation planning for VDOT. Adding § 33.1-13.03. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 1998 (F))

Northern Virginia Transportation District; revises criteria for allocation of revenues to highway projects. Amending §§ 15.2-4838.1 and 33.1-221.1:3. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 1999 (F))

Offshore drilling; royalties to be deposited in Transportation Trust Fund, Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium, etc. Adding § 67-301. (Patron-Wagner, SB 601 (CD))

Overweight vehicles; Commissioner of DMV, et al., shall develop comprehensive, tiered schedule of fees, etc. Amending Chapter 188, 2009 Acts. (Patron-May, HB 2022 (Chapter 793))

Patriot Crossing; VDOT to accept for review unsolicited proposals to add capacity to Intermodal Connector of I-664. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 2120 (I) See HB1612)

Patriots Crossing project; requires VDOT to accept for review unsolicited proposals for development and operations of construction. (Patron-Oder, HB 1612 (Chapter 568))

Patriots Crossing project; requires VDOT to accept unsolicited proposals for development and operations. (Patron-Wagner, SB 856 (Chapter 633))

Public transportation; Department of Rail and Public Transportation to evaluate level of study to identify and advance potential services to Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County and Marine Corps Base at Quantico in Prince William and Stafford Counties. (Patron-Puller, SJR 292 (P))

Public transportation service; person who obstructs, hinders, or interferes with operation or operator of a transit vehicle is guilty of Class 1 misdemeanor. Adding § 18.2-414.3. (Patron-Torian, HB 2248 (F); Marsden, SB 588 (CD))

Public-Private Transportation Act of 1995; public entities shall provide notice of receipt from private entities for proposals submitted for review. Amending § 56-559. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1658 (Chapter 589))

Quiet pavement technology; requires VDOT to expedite development. Amending § 33.1-223.2:21. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 2001 (Chapter 790))

Rezoning actions, local; provides for more limited review by VDOT. Amending § 15.2-2222.1. (Patron-Barker, SB 551 (CD))

Right to enter on land; removes requirement that notice of intent for transportation purposes be sent by certified mail. Amending § 33.1-94. (Patron-Cox, J.A., HB 1947 (Chapter 60))

Salem Highway Construction District Transportation Revenue Fund; established. Adding §§ 33.1-391.16 and 33.1-391.17. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 1926 (F))

Speed limits; City of Virginia Beach may, by ordinance, change on any highway in its jurisdiction. (Patron-Stolle, HB 1692 (Chapter 91))

State and local transportation planning; provides for coordination with Department of Rail and Public Transportation. Amending §§ 15.2-2222.1 and 15.2-2223. (Patron-Watts, HB 808 (CD); Barker, SB 550 (CD))

State motor fuel tax; Virginia Center for Transportation Innovation and Research to study desirability and feasibility of replacing with alternatives including mileage-based fee predicated on vehicle-miles traveled in State. (Patron-Miller, J.C., SJR 328 (F))

State sales and use tax revenue; dedicates portion for transportation projects in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads. Amending § 58.1-638. (Patron-Rust, HB 2404 (F); McWaters, SB 1394 (F))

Traffic impact analysis; removes certain requirements. Amending § 15.2-2222.1. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1206 (Chapter 647))

Transit-related issues; Department of Rail and Public Transportation to study those in State. (Patron-Miller, Y.B., SJR 297 (P))

Transportation; creates additional sources of revenue by increasing motor vehicle sales and use tax and motor vehicle rental tax. Amending §§ 33.1-23.03:1, 58.1-339.8, 58.1-611.1, 58.1-2289, 58.1-2402, and 58.1-2425; adding §§ 33.1-23.1:01 and 58.1-2288.1. (Patron-Edwards, SB 1242 (F))

Transportation agency efficiencies and cost recoveries; exempts VDOT and Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) from paying any fee for remote access to land records. Amending §§ 17.1-276, 33.1-41.1, 33.1-70.01, and 33.1-330. (Patron-Anderson, HB 2233 (Chapter 493); Watkins, SB 1004 (Chapter 434))

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, Chief Executive Officer for; abolishes office of Transportation Commissioner and replaces that position, powers and duties. Amending §§ 2.2-200, 2.2-204, 2.2-211, 2.2-229, 2.2-306, 2.2-2423, 5.1-1, 5.1-2.1, 5.1-7, 5.1-9.9, 5.1-30.9, 5.1-39, 10.1-1425.8, 15.2-968.1, 15.2-2030, 15.2-2222.1, 15.2-2272, 15.2-3530, 15.2-3534, 15.2-4832, 15.2-5114, 15.2-5146, 22.1-129, 25.1-108, 25.1-109, 25.1-209, 25.1-229, 33.1-1, 33.1-2, 33.1-3, 33.1-221.1:1.1, 33.1-221.1:8, 33.1-351, 33.1-391.2, 33.1-391.3:1, 33.1-391.5, 46.2-200, 46.2-206, 46.2-223, 46.2-224, 46.2-302, 46.2-373, 46.2-675, 46.2-819.1, 46.2-873.1, 46.2-877, 46.2-878, 46.2-881, 46.2-883, 46.2-930, 46.2-932, 46.2-1104, 46.2-1109, 46.2-1110, 46.2-1112, 46.2-1144.1, 46.2-1145, 46.2-1223, 46.2-1307, 46.2-1307.1, 53.1-58, 55-201.1, 56-27, 56-28, 56-29, 56-32, 56-366.1, 56-366.3, 56-369, 56-405, 56-405.1, 56-405.2, 56-406.1, 56-406.2, 56-458.1, 56-573.1, and 63.2-611; repealing §§ 2.2-228 and 5.1-2.3. (Patron-McDougle, SB 103 (CD))

Transportation Commissioner; changes title to Commissioner of Highways, report. Amending §§ 33.1-1, 33.1-8, 33.1-34, 33.1-35, 33.1-148, 33.1-149, 33.1-150, 33.1-154, and 33.1-155; adding § 33.1-13.03; repealing §§ 33.1-13.01 and 33.1-13.02. (Patron-Oder, HB 1825 (Chapter 36); Watkins, SB 1005 (Chapter 152))

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

Transportation districts, local; membership by portions of counties, etc., collection of motor fuels taxes. Amending §§ 15.2-4504 and 58.1-1720. (Patron-Cole, HB 1865 (F))

Transportation funding; provides new and increased taxes, tolls, and general fund revenues. Amending §§ 33.1-23.03:10, 58.1-638, 58.1-2217, 58.1-2249, 58.1-2289, 58.1-2402, 58.1-2425, 58.1-2701, and 58.1-2706; adding §§ 33.1-391.17, 33.1-391.18, 33.1-391.19, and 58.1-2288.1. (Patron-Miller, J.C., SB 1295 (F))

Transportation-disadvantaged persons; requires State to develop plans and programs to assist. Adding § 33.1-223.2:23. (Patron-McClellan, HB 259 (CD))

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

Urban development areas; allows population projections to be based on official government projections required for federal transportation planning purposes. Amending § 15.2-2223.1. (Patron-Puller, SB 1339 (Chapter 561))

VDOT; highway maintenance contracts. Adding § 33.1-223.2:25. (Patron-Petersen, SB 834 (F))

VDOT; required to review and adopt revisions to certain regulations applicable to state and local transportation planning. Amending second enactment of Chapters 527 and 563, 2006 Acts, second and third enactments of Chapter 382, 2007 Acts, and Chapter 274, 2008 Acts. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1462 (Chapter 870))

Virginia Public Procurement Act; increases small purchases exemption. Amending § 2.2-4303. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1107 (Chapter 612))

Virginia Public Procurement Act; transportation-related construction projects. Amending § 2.2-4301. (Patron-Stosch, SB 1126 (Chapter 555))

Virginia Transportation Infrastructure Bank; created. Adding §§ 33.1-23.6, 33.1-23.7, and 33.1-23.8. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1582 (I) See HB2527)

Virginia Transportation Infrastructure Bank; created, report. Amending §§ 33.1-23.05, 33.1-23.4:01, 33.1-268, 33.1-269, 33.1-276, 33.1-277, 33.1-280, and second enactment of Chapter 896, 2007 Acts; adding §§ 33.1-23.6 through 33.1-23.13, 33.1-23.14 through 33.1-23.26, and 33.1-221.1:1.3. (Patron-Wampler, SB 1446 (Chapter 868))

Virginia Transportation Infrastructure Fund and Virginia Transportation Infrastructure Bank; created, report. Amending §§ 33.1-23.05, 33.1-23.4:01, 33.1-268, 33.1-269, 33.1-276, 33.1-277, 33.1-280, and second enactment of Chapter 896, 2007 Acts; adding §§ 33.1-23.6 through 33.1-23.13, 33.1-23.14 through 33.1-23.26, and 33.1-221.1:1.3. (Patron-Howell, W.J., HB 2527 (Chapter 830))