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2011 SESSION

Convened January 12, 2011 -


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(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
Alternative currency; joint subcommittee to study whether State should adopt in event of major breakdown of Federal Reserve System. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HJR 557 (F))
Amendments convention; expresses sense of General Assembly that Congress call convention pursuant to Article V of U.S. Constitution. (Patron-Peace, HJR 565 (F))
Carbon dioxide emissions; defers U.S. Environmental Protection Agency enforcement of any standards or cap and trade provisions that are included in federal Clean Air Act. Adding § 10.1-1306.1. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1319 (CD))
Carbon dioxide emissions; defers U.S. Environmental Protection Agency enforcement of any standards or cap and trade provisions that are included in federal Clean Air Act. Amending § 10.1-1308; adding § 10.1-1306.1. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1398 (F))
Certificates of analysis; adds Forensic Document Laboratory of U.S. Department of Homeland Security as an authorized lab in criminal matters. Amending §§ 19.2-187 and 19.2-187.01. (Patron-Norment, SB 1184 (Chapter 645))
Citizenship of arrestee; arresting officer to ascertain. Adding § 19.2-83.3. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2332 (I) See HB1430)
Citizenship of arrestee; if accused is not committed to jail, arresting officer to ascertain. Amending §§ 19.2-80 and 19.2-82. (Patron-Albo, HB 1430 (F))
Driver’s licenses, permits, and special identification cards; DMV to cancel any issued when notified by federal government agency that individual is not U.S. citizen, etc. Amending § 46.2-328.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1651 (Chapter 396))
Electronic Work Verification Program, federal; requires all public contractors to register and participate for verification of legal presence in U.S. Amending § 2.2-4317; adding § 2.2-4308.2. (Patron-McWaters, SB 1288 (I) See SB1049)
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, federal; urges Congress to restore in loco parentis at higher educational institutions and to require parental notification of destructive and illegal student behaviors. (Patron-Howell, W.J., HJR 733 (F); Saslaw, SJR 399 (F))
Federal budget; General Assembly to make application to Congress of United States to call a convention for constitutional amendment to require balanced budget. (Patron-Cline, HJR 852 (F))
Federal ethanol policy, current; Congress of United States urged to address issues of liability, etc., and encourage U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw its waivers until all pertinent testing on impacts of e-15 is completed and satisfactory. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HR 73 (P))
Federal Trade Commission; urging U.S. Congress to refrain from granting expanded rulemaking authority thereto. (Patron-O’Bannon, HJR 578 (F))
Goods; those produced or manufactured within State are not subject to federal law, federal regulation, etc. Adding § 59.1-21.29. (Patron-Cole, HB 1438 (F))
Greenhouse gas emissions; urging Congress of United States to address proposed regulations of Environmental Protection Agency in regards thereto. (Patron-Morefield, HR 72 (P); Puckett, SR 29 (F))
Immigrants, legal; commending and honoring those who adhered to immigration and citizenship laws of United States and Commonwealth. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HJR 822 (P))
Immigration laws, federal; enforcement by State, political subdivisions, or localities. Adding §§ 2.2-602.1 and 15.2-982. (Patron-Albo, HB 1421 (F))
Immigration laws, federal; Superintendent of State Police to enter into agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Patron-Albo, HB 1420 (I) See HB1934; Miller, J.H., HB 1934 (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))
Juvenile information dissemination; for determination of eligibility to possess or purchase a firearm, information shall be disseminated to State Police or U.S. Attorney General. Amending § 19.2-389.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 2445 (F))
Magistrates; ascertaining citizenship of arrested persons. Amending § 19.2-82. (Patron-Herring, SB 1328 (F))
Motor fuel inspection; affixation of decal showing state and federal taxes. Amending §§ 3.2-5609 and 59.1-152. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1210 (F))
Natural right of an individual; urging Congress of United States to honor. (Patron-Newman, SR 28 (F))
Presidential primary; moves date to first Tuesday in March. Amending §§ 24.2-515, 24.2-544, and 24.2-545. (Patron-Cole, HB 1843 (Chapter 570); Vogel, SB 1246 (Chapter 584))
Presidential primary; moves date to first Tuesday in March, reduces petition requirement for signatures. Amending §§ 24.2-515, 24.2-543, 24.2-544, and 24.2-545. (Patron-McClellan, HB 1667 (I) See HB1843)
Primaries; state will reimburse localities for costs of statewide and federal elections after January 1, 2013. Amending § 24.2-518. (Patron-Barker, SB 1030 (F))
Redistricting process; provides new method for preparation of state legislative and congressional redistricting plans. Adding §§ 24.2-301.2 through 24.2-301.7. (Patron-Plum, HB 1749 (F))
Shellfish industry and state regulators; United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference (ISSC) to work collaboratively to improve shellfish safety. (Patron-Peace, HJR 624 (F))
Spouse of member of armed forces; provides an extension of expiration of certain licenses, certifications, registrations, etc. Amending § 54.1-117. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1862 (Chapter 342); Stosch, SB 1361 (Chapter 357))
State agencies; use of certified mail for certain notices. Amending §§ 1-206 and 28.2-521; adding §§ 2.2-401.1, 2.2-601.1, 3.2-101.1, 4.1-101.1, 6.2-101.1, 9.1-101.1, 9.1-1100.1, 10.1-500.1, 10.1-603.2:01, 10.1-603.16:1, 10.1-1100.1, 10.1-1182.1, 10.1-1300.1, 10.1-1400.1, 23-276.1:1, 24.2-101.01, 32.1-3.1, 33.1-13.03, 35.1-1.1, 36-85.16:1, 37.2-101, 38.2-100.1, 40.1-2.01, 45.1-161.1:1, 46.2-100.1, 53.1-1.01, 54.1-101.1, 58.1-105.1, 59.1-313.1, 62.1-44.3:1, 62.1-255.1, 63.2-100.1, 65.2-101.1, and 66-10.01. (Patron-Garrett, HB 2337 (Chapter 566))
State sovereignty; Congress urged to honor Tenth Amendment of U.S. Constitution. (Patron-Peace, HR 46 (P))
State’s tax code; advances conformity with federal law. Amending § 58.1-301; repealing third enactment of Chapter 874, 2010 Acts. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1874 (Chapter 2); Colgan, SB 1384 (Chapter 866))
Students; school boards to report to Board of Education number of students enrolled in English as a second language. Amending § 22.1-253.13:1. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1775 (F))
Tax returns; filing by overnight delivery service. Amending § 58.1-9. (Patron-Johnson, HB 2141 (Chapter 368))
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))
U.S. Constitution; application to U.S. Congress to call constitutional convention for purpose of proposing an amendment. (Patron-LeMunyon, HJR 542 (F); McDougle, SJR 280 (F))
U.S. Constitution; ratifies Equal Rights Amendment. (Patron-Sickles, HJR 640 (F); Ticer, SJR 357 (F))
U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights; joint subcommittee to study status of compliance by federal government with terms thereof in its treatment of citizens of State. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HJR 558 (F))
Value-added tax (VAT); urges Virginia delegation of Congress to oppose any legislation that would levy a tax on consumption of goods. (Patron-Comstock, HJR 642 (F))
Wills and trusts; formula clauses referring to federal estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws. Amending § 64.1-62.4. (Patron-Edwards, SB 1423 (Chapter 679))

2011 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.