2012 SESSION

Convened January 11, 2012
Adjourned sine die March 10, 2012
Reconvened April 18, 2012
Adjourned sine die April 18, 2012

CONSERVATION

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

(C) Carried over

Air pollution; Air Pollution Control Board to develop ordinance for localities to regulate emissions resulting from use of outdoor wood-burning heaters. Amending §§ 10.1-1308 and 10.1-1321. (Patron-Ruff, SB 641 (F))

Air quality, water quality or solid waste permits; facilities upgrading and have demonstrated to Director improvement in energy efficiency, etc., shall not be required to obtain new or amended permit. Amending §§ 10.1-1322, 10.1-1408.1, and 62.1-44.15. (Patron-Wagner, SB 504 (Chapter 581))

Amherst County; conveyance of certain property by Department of Conservation and Recreation. (Patron-Cline, HB 240 (Chapter 14))

Biennial appropriation act; shall start on July 1 of odd-numbered years for period July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2017. Amending §§ 2.2-1503.1, 2.2-1504, 2.2-1506, 2.2-1508, 2.2-1509, 2.2-2400, 2.2-2629, 9.1-167, 9.1-172, 10.1-1322, 10.1-1402.1, 10.1-2202.3, 10.1-2212, 10.1-2213, 16.1-309.4, 22.1-18.01, 22.1-253.13:6, 22.1-289.1, 23-19, 23-38.87:13, 23-38.87:17, 33.1-23.02, 46.2-1503.5, 51.1-145, 53.1-82.3, 54.1-114, 54.1-1118, 54.1-2113, 54.1-4421, 58.1-1011, 58.1-1021.04:1, and 62.1-44.15:6. (Patron-McDougle, SB 117 (F))

Biscuit Run; Department of Conservation and Recreation to negotiate land exchange of certain acres in Albemarle County. (Patron-Toscano, HB 1113 (Chapter 663))

Camping grounds; competition with private businesses. Adding § 10.1-200.4. (Patron-Reeves, SB 571 (F))

Cigarettes; includes specifically in category of things deemed litter for purposes of criminal punishment for improper disposal of trash. Amending § 33.1-346. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 114 (F))

Circuit court; Prince William County authorizing clerk to charge convenience fee for access to land records. Amending §§ 17.1-275 and 17.1-276; repealing second enactment of Chapters 76 and 723, 2009 Acts. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 926 (Chapter 780))

Confederate cemeteries and graves; changes organization that will be responsible for Presbyterian Cemetery in Alexandria. Amending § 10.1-2211. (Patron-Englin, HB 1022 (Chapter 534))

Conservation police officer; Board to adopt regulations prohibiting hunting or fishing in areas he is assigned to patrol. Adding § 29.1-103.01. (Patron-Ransone, HB 150 (F))

Court records; secure remote access to land records includes locating technology to offsite facility for improving public access. Amending §§ 17.1-258.3:1, 17.1-276, 17.1-293, 17.1-294, and 17.1-502. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 484 (Chapter 234))

Dam safety; Soil and Water Conservation Board to consult with Department of Emergency Management in implementing program. Amending § 10.1-611. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 293 (Chapter 230); Reeves, SB 253 (Chapter 70))

Environmental covenants; compliance with Uniform Environmental Covenants Act when agreed to by agencies, owners, and holders to such covenants. Amending § 10.1-1241. (Patron-Watkins, SB 123 (Chapter 278))

Environmental laboratory certification program; exempts certain laboratories from application when testing to determine soil fertility, animal manure nutrient content, etc. Amending § 2.2-1105. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 302 (Chapter 753); Watkins, SB 52 (Chapter 99))

Erosion and Sediment Control, Stormwater Management, and Chesapeake Bay Preservation Acts; integration of agencies’ programs. Amending §§ 10.1-560 through 10.1-566.1, 10.1-567 through 10.1-571, 10.1-603.2, 10.1-603.2:1 through 10.1-603.4:1, 10.1-603.5 through 10.1-603.8:1, 10.1-603.11 through 10.1-603.12:4, 10.1-603.12:6, 10.1-603.12:7, 10.1-603.13, 10.1-603.14, 10.1-603.14:1, 10.1-603.15, 10.1-659, 10.1-2101, 10.1-2106, 10.1-2107, 10.1-2129, and 62.1-195.1; adding §§ 10.1-566.2, 10.1-603.4:2, and 10.1-2104.1; repealing §§ 10.1-572, 10.1-573, 10.1-603.9, 10.1-2102, and 10.1-2112. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 1065 (Chapter 785); Hanger, SB 407 (Chapter 819))

Forestry, Department of; limits payments from timber sales to localities. Amending §§ 10.1-1107 and 10.1-1156. (Patron-Ransone, HB 995 (Chapter 248); Ruff, SB 428 (Chapter 197))

Forestry, Department of; use of methyl bromide gas fumigation. Amending § 10.1-1114. (Patron-Knight, HB 239 (Chapter 621); Watkins, SB 126 (Chapter 101))

Fort Monroe National Monument; commending Fort Monroe Authority, Citizens for Fort Monroe National Park, Hampton City Council, Governor of Virginia, Virginia Department of Historic Resources, and National Park Service for their work in establishing. (Patron-Helsel, HJR 314 (F))

Fort Monroe National Monument; commending Fort Monroe Authority, Citizens for Fort Monroe National Park, Hampton City Council, Governor of Virginia, Virginia Department of Historic Resources, Preservation Virginia, and National Park Service for their work in establishing. (Patron-Helsel, HJR 376 (P); Locke, SJR 146 (P))

Historic district; notice of public hearing on designation of district. Amending § 10.1-2206.1. (Patron-May, HB 812 (F))

Historic districts; any locality that establishes or expands district shall identify and inventory all landmarks, etc. Amending § 15.2-2306. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 1137 (Chapter 790))

Historic rehabilitation tax credit; any gain or income under federal law relating to allocation of credit would not be gain or income for State tax purposes. Amending § 58.1-339.2. (Patron-Cole, HB 531 (Chapter 92); Vogel, SB 444 (Chapter 639))

Historic structures; locality may require by ordinance that certain structures within a historic district shall not be razed, demolished, etc., until approved by review board or appeal by governing body. Amending § 36-105. (Patron-Peace, HB 327 (Chapter 494))

Land conservation tax credit; transfer in event of death. Amending § 58.1-513. (Patron-Deeds, SB 352 (F))

Land preservation tax credit; application for credits prior to any donation. Amending § 58.1-512. (Patron-Minchew, HB 908 (C))

Land preservation tax credit; Department of Taxation to publish and annually update a list that identifies for each county and city aggregate number of acres for which credits were issued. Adding § 58.1-514. (Patron-Deeds, SB 355 (F))

Land preservation tax credit; increased for working farmers. Amending §§ 58.1-511 and 58.1-512. (Patron-Hanger, SB 403 (C))

Land preservation tax credit; reduces amount that may be claimed for taxable years 2012 and 2013. Amending § 58.1-512. (Patron-Brink, HB 1268 (C))

Land-disturbing activities; service of order for violation shall be posted on site until permits and plan approvals are secured, exception. Amending § 10.1-566. (Patron-Ramadan, HB 1009 (Chapter 249))

Lawn maintenance fertilizer; when applied and results in application of nitrogen at rates consistent with nitrogen rates recommended for turf grass in Virginia Nutrient Management Standards and Criteria shall be offered for sale, etc., in State. Amending § 3.2-3607; adding § 10.1-104.2:1. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1210 (Chapter 796))

Littering; defines and provides for penalties based on gravity of offense. Amending §§ 10.1-200.2 and 46.2-208; adding §§ 33.1-350.1 through 33.1-350.5; repealing §§ 33.1-346 and 33.1-346.1. (Patron-Hodges, HB 758 (F))

Motor vehicle emissions inspections; privatizes services now provided by Department of Environmental Quality, etc. Amending §§ 46.2-1176, 46.2-1178, 46.2-1178.1, 46.2-1179.1 through 46.2-1182.2, 46.2-1187.1, and 46.2-1187.3; adding § 46.2-1177.1. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1072 (F))

Nutrient credit certification; Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board to adopt regulations governing certification of certain credits, Nutrient Trading Act is established, penalty. Amending §§ 10.1-603.4:1, 10.1-603.8:1, 62.1-44.19:13, 62.1-44.19:15, and 62.1-44.19:18; adding §§ 10.1-603.15:1 through 10.1-603.15:5 and 62.1-44.19:20. (Patron-Knight, HB 176 (Chapter 748); Watkins, SB 77 (Chapter 808))

Nutrient Offset Fund; establishes as priority for funding those nutrient offsets that are produced from facilities that generate electrical or heat energy, etc., using animal waste as fuel source, report. Amending § 10.1-2128.2. (Patron-Hanger, SB 402 (C))

Recycling survey; requires solid waste planning units and localities to submit report at least every four years. Amending § 10.1-1411. (Patron-Garrett, SB 676 (Chapter 834))

Residential energy efficiency standards; exempts any residential building from being subject to federal legislation if such building complies with the Uniform Statewide Building Code. Adding § 10.1-1306.1. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 27 (F))

Riparian Forest Grant Program; created, sunset date for riparian forest tax credit. Amending § 58.1-339.10; adding §§ 10.1-1181.13 and 10.1-1181.14. (Patron-Hanger, SB 404 (F))

Riparian forest tax credit; refund. Amending § 58.1-339.10. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 456 (C))

Soil and water conservation boards, local; appointment of members of board of directors. Amending §§ 10.1-515, 10.1-523, and 10.1-529. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 618 (F))

Solid waste management plan, regional or local; making such plans optional, exception for any locality without plan. Amending §§ 10.1-1408.1 and 10.1-1411. (Patron-Minchew, HB 913 (F))

State forest special use permits; authorizes State Forester to issue special use permit for certain activities on state forest lands without approval of Board of Forestry, Department of Forestry to establish a fee within 280 days of enactment. Amending § 10.1-1152. (Patron-Hanger, SB 559 (Chapter 484))

State government; Governor’s reorganization of executive branch. Amending §§ 2.2-203, 2.2-203.2:1, 2.2-212, 2.2-214, 2.2-215, 2.2-221, 2.2-230, 2.2-435.8, 2.2-517, 2.2-1111, 2.2-1122, 2.2-1137, 2.2-1201, 2.2-1204, 2.2-1507, 2.2-2001, 2.2-2001.1, 2.2-2004, 2.2-2006, 2.2-2012, 2.2-2101, 2.2-2411, 2.2-2528, 2.2-2666.3, 2.2-2674.01, 2.2-2676, 2.2-2677, 2.2-2696, 2.2-3000, 2.2-3003 through 2.2-3005.1, 2.2-3501, 2.2-3705.2, 2.2-3705.3, 2.2-3705.5, 2.2-3711, 2.2-3902, 2.2-4002, 2.2-4006, 2.2-4024, 2.2-4117, 2.2-4118, 2.2-4343, 2.2-4345, 2.2-5510, 3.2-102, 3.2-109, 3.2-111, 3.2-114, 3.2-1100, 3.2-1102, 3.2-1800, 3.2-1802 through 3.2-1808, 3.2-1810, 3.2-1812, 3.2-1813, 3.2-1815, 3.2-2400 through 3.2-2407, 3.2-2408, 3.2-2409, 3.2-2410, 4.1-207.1, 4.1-223, 8.01-66.9, 8.01-418.2, 8.01-581.23, 9.1-102, 9.1-108, 10.1-104, 10.1-107, 10.1-400, 10.1-603.2, 10.1-603.2:1, 10.1-603.2:2, 10.1-603.4, 10.1-603.8:1, 10.1-603.12, 10.1-603.12:1, 10.1-603.14, 10.1-1102, 10.1-1103, 10.1-1183, 10.1-1186, 15.2-738, 15.2-1507, 15.2-1535, 15.2-1604, 15.2-2159, 15.2-2232, 16.1-287, 16.1-293, 19.2-389, 22.1-17.1, 22.1-19, 22.1-209.1:2, 22.1-289, 23-9.9:01, 23-50.16:24, 30-34.2:1, 30-182, 30-193, 30-198, 30-326, 32.1-23.1, 32.1-89, 32.1-102.1, 32.1-116.1, 32.1-127.1:04, 32.1-283.5, 32.1-330.3, 37.2-304, 37.2-312.1, 37.2-504, 37.2-505, 37.2-605, 37.2-1000, 37.2-1010, 37.2-1015, 40.1-51.4:4, 44-123.3, 45.1-161.292:2, 45.1-161.292:11, 45.1-161.292:19 through 45.1-161.292:22, 45.1-161.292:24 through 45.1-161.292:29, 45.1-161.292:71, 45.1-186.1, 45.1-194, 46.2-221, 46.2-411, 46.2-1206, 46.2-1217, 51.1-124.22, 51.1-124.27, 51.1-1101, 51.5-1, 51.5-31, 51.5-33, 51.5-39.2, 51.5-39.7, 51.5-39.10, 51.5-41, 51.5-44, 53.1-5, 53.1-10, 53.1-32, 53.1-32.1, 53.1-41, 53.1-63.1, 54.1-300, 54.1-500, 54.1-500.1, 54.1-501, 54.1-516, 54.1-700, 54.1-701, 54.1-703, 54.1-704.1 through 54.1-706, 54.1-1500, 54.1-2200, 54.1-3005, 54.1-3408, 57-60, 58.1-344.3, 58.1-439.11, 58.1-2259, 59.1-203, 59.1-207.3, 59.1-207.34, 59.1-207.39, 59.1-207.44, 59.1-429, 59.1-432, 59.1-473, 62.1-44.5, 62.1-229.4, 63.2-100, 63.2-215, 63.2-313, 63.2-315, 63.2-401, 63.2-405, 63.2-1600, 63.2-1601, 63.2-1602, 63.2-1605, 63.2-1606, 63.2-1700, 63.2-1706, 63.2-1734, 63.2-1810, 63.2-2100, 63.2-2102, 66-3, 66-10, 66-13, 66-25.1, 66-25.1:2, and 66-25.4; adding §§ 2.2-203.2:2, 2.2-520 through 2.2-524, 2.2-1202.1, 2.2-1501.1, 2.2-2465 through 2.2-2469, 2.2-3903, 3.2-1816 through 3.2-1822, 3.2-2407.1, 4.1-103.02, 22.1-20.1, 46.2-116 through 46.2-119, 51.5-39.13, 51.5-116 through 51.5-181, 54.1-1500.1, 54.1-1500.2, 54.1-1506 through 54.1-1509, 54.1-2200.1, 54.1-2200.2, 54.1-2208.1 through 54.1-2208.4, and 66-13.1; repealing §§ 2.2-118, 2.2-700 through 2.2-720, 2.2-1000, 2.2-1001, 2.2-2328 through 2.2-2335, 2.2-2413, 2.2-2414, 2.2-2426 through 2.2-2433, 2.2-2434, 2.2-2620 through 2.2-2629.2, 2.2-2632 through 2.2-2639, 2.2-2675 through 2.2-2678, 2.2-2705 through 2.2-2708.1, 2.2-2711, 2.2-4118, 3.2-2500 through 3.2-2510, 3.2-3901, 3.2-3902, 3.2-3903, 3.2-3905, 3.2-4100 through 3.2-4111, 10.1-217.1 through 10.1-217.6, 10.1-406, 10.1-603.14:1, 10.1-1172, 22.1-339 through 22.1-345.1, 45.1-161.292:15, 45.1-161.292:16, 45.1-161.292:18, 45.1-161.292:23, 45.1-195, 45.1-196, 46.2-224, 46.2-2800 through 46.2-2828, 51.5-2, 51.5-3 through 51.5-5.01, 51.5-8 through 51.5-10.1, 51.5-12.1 through 51.5-12.4, 51.5-13 through 51.5-14.1, 51.5-15 through 51.5-22, 51.5-23 through 51.5-30, 54.1-517.3, 54.1-517.4, 54.1-517.5, 54.1-703.2, 54.1-1400 through 54.1-1405, 54.1-1502, 54.1-1503, 54.1-1700 through 54.1-1706, 54.1-2202, 63.2-800, 63.2-1528, 63.2-1602.1, 63.2-1604, 63.2-1735, and second enactment of Chapter 551, 2011 Acts. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1291 (Chapter 803); McDougle, SB 678 (Chapter 835))

State parks; Department of Conservation and Recreation to set camping fees annually, etc. Adding § 10.1-122.4. (Patron-Farrell, HB 1225 (C))

Statewide system of trails; use of wheelchairs or other power-driven mobility devices permitted. Amending § 10.1-204. (Patron-Farrell, HB 522 (Chapter 598))

Stormwater program assistance; Department of Conservation and Recreation to provide technical and staff assistance in managing. Amending § 10.1-603.6. (Patron-Stuart, SB 174 (F))

The Road to Revolution; expands potential for sites on state heritage trail. Amending Chapter 852, 2007 Acts. (Patron-Peace, HB 1185 (Chapter 154))

Timber; property owners to send written notice to all adjoining property owners at least 60 days before cutting. Amending § 55-331. (Patron-Johnson, HB 291 (F))

Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL); Attorney General of Virginia to explore challenge to constitutionality of regulations promulgated by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (Patron-Minchew, HJR 129 (F))

Virginia Indoor Clean Air Act; smoking in certain public buildings prohibited, penalty. Amending §§ 15.2-2824, 15.2-2826, 15.2-2828, 15.2-2829, and 15.2-2830; repealing § 15.2-2823. (Patron-Northam, SB 468 (F))

Virginia Indoor Clean Air Act; smoking in public buildings prohibited, penalty. Amending §§ 15.2-2820, 15.2-2824, 15.2-2826, 15.2-2829, and 15.2-2830; repealing § 15.2-2823. (Patron-Hope, HB 164 (F))

Virginia Land Conservation Fund; distribution of revenues. Amending § 58.1-513. (Patron-Wilt, HB 336 (Chapter 232))

Virginia Law Officers’ Retirement System; adds conservation officers of Department of Conservation and Recreation as members. Amending § 51.1-212. (Patron-Deeds, SB 357 (C))

Virginia Outdoors Foundation; exempt from paying clerk of circuit court a fee for remote access to land records. Amending § 17.1-276. (Patron-Stuart, SB 183 (Chapter 469))

Virginia Port Authority; amends several provisions governing conduct of business, extends sunset for international trade facility tax credit, barge and rail usage tax credit, etc. Amending §§ 10.1-1188, 58.1-439.12:06, 58.1-439.12:09, 58.1-439.12:10, 62.1-129, 62.1-132.6, and 62.1-139; adding § 62.1-132.3:1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1183 (Chapter 846); Wagner, SB 578 (Chapter 849))

Voluntary Nutrient Management Plan Program; Department of Conservation and Recreation to develop training and certification program. Amending § 10.1-104.2. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 932 (Chapter 781))

Wastewater treatment facilities; authorizes Virginia Public Building Authority to issue an additional bond to be used by Virginia Resources Authority and State Water Control Board to make grants to Cities of Lynchburg and Richmond. Amending §§ 10.1-1186.01, 62.1-241.12, and third enactment of Chapters 851 and 900, 2007 Acts. (Patron-Watkins, SB 494 (C))

Wetlands; Department of Environmental Quality to study benefits and costs of seeking authority from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to administer permitting program under federal Clean Water Act. (Patron-Byron, HJR 243 (P))