2012 SESSION

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

COUNTIES, CITIES, AND TOWNS

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

(C) Carried over

Advertising; within the limits of a highway, increases civil penalty, localities to share penalty. Amending § 33.1-373. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 616 (F))

Agricultural and forestal districts; adds James City County to list of counties authorized to create. Amending §§ 15.2-4402 and 15.2-4407. (Patron-Pogge, HB 371 (Chapter 419))

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))

Alternative onsite sewage system; locality not to require owner to enter into performance agreement with locality. Amending § 15.2-2157. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 942 (F))

Alternative onsite sewage system; owner exempt from requirements for operation and maintenance if system installed prior to January 1, 2010, etc. Amending § 15.2-2157. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1071 (F))

Alternative onsite sewage system; owner exempt from requirements for operation and maintenance if system installed prior to January 1, 2012, etc. Amending § 15.2-2157. (Patron-Deeds, SB 356 (F))

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

Annexation by cities; continuation of moratorium. Amending § 15.2-3201. (Patron-Minchew, HB 1117 (Chapter 537))

Arts and cultural districts; allows a locality to create more than one. Amending § 15.2-1129.1. (Patron-Carr, HB 830 (Chapter 516))

Assessments for local improvements, special; adds City of Hampton to lists of localities that may impose. Amending § 15.2-2404. (Patron-Ward, HB 203 (Chapter 404); Locke, SB 32 (Chapter 186))

Auxiliary police forces; Department of Criminal Justice Services to establish training requirements. Amending §§ 9.1-102, 9.1-112, 15.2-1731, 16.1-253.4, 19.2-81.3, 19.2-152.8, and 53.1-31.1. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 541 (Chapter 827))

Auxiliary police officers; training standards. Amending §§ 15.2-1731, 16.1-253.4, 19.2-81.3, and 19.2-152.8. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 716 (F))

Back of Dragon; designating portion of Route 16 in Tazewell and Smyth Counties. (Patron-Puckett, SB 593 (Chapter 648))

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

Bond administration; reimbursement of administrative costs. Amending § 15.2-2241. (Patron-Stuart, SB 179 (Chapter 468); Barker, SB 215 (I) See SB179)

Bonds; those in recognizances in criminal or juvenile cases and fines and forfeitures collected for traffic infractions, etc., are payable to locality where case is prosecuted. Amending §§ 19.2-136, 19.2-143, 46.2-114, and 46.2-1308. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 278 (Chapter 408))

Bristol Virginia Utilities (BVU) Authority; purchase of private cable system. Adding § 15.2-7207.1. (Patron-Puckett, SB 590 (F))

Business license or land use authorization, local; conditions of issuance. Amending §§ 15.2-2286 and 58.1-3700. (Patron-James, HB 842 (Chapter 304); Blevins, SB 308 (Chapter 318))

Business, professional, and occupational license (BPOL) tax; certain localities required to assess on Virginia taxable income. Amending § 58.1-3702. (Patron-Cole, HB 24 (F))

Business, professional, and occupational license (BPOL) tax; maximum fee and tax rates established by a locality, taxable income of corporations, etc. Amending §§ 58.1-3702 and 58.1-3706. (Patron-Cole, HB 10 (C))

Cable franchises; right of cable operator to renew its authority by means of an ordinance. Amending §§ 15.2-2108.21 and 15.2-2108.30. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1255 (C))

Capital improvements; no locality shall approve project involving locality’s courthouse, etc. Amending § 15.2-2239. (Patron-Ruff, SB 640 (F))

Capital projects, local; planning commission to study impact of public facilities if comprehensive plan is implemented, relocation of utilities and cable lines. Amending § 15.2-2230.1. (Patron-Dudenhefer, HB 1286 (Chapter 553))

Cash proffers; changes sunset date to July 1, 2012, on provisions that state collection or acceptance by locality, etc. Amending § 15.2-2303.1:1. (Patron-Stuart, SB 19 (F))

Cash proffers; expands existing provisions that allow certain alternative uses. Amending § 15.2-2303.2. (Patron-Minchew, HB 910 (Chapter 521))

Cash proffers; prohibits locality from accepting those purporting to contain waiver of legal rights. Amending §§ 15.2-2303.1:1 and 15.2-2303.3. (Patron-Knight, HB 1253 (Chapter 798))

Cash proffers; removes provision allowing court to award attorney fees in certain cases involving collection. Amending § 15.2-2303.1:1. (Patron-Dudenhefer, HB 1150 (C))

Cemeteries; definition for purposes of zoning. Adding § 15.2-2288.5. (Patron-Ingram, HB 316 (Chapter 414); Ruff, SB 430 (Chapter 478))

Certificate of public need; Commissioner of Health shall accept applications and issue certificate for establishment of psychiatric service and addition of psychiatric inpatient beds in Virginia Beach. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1240 (F); Northam, SB 524 (F))

Children at play signs; allows county or town governments pursuant to an agreement with Commissioner of Highways to install. Amending § 33.1-210.2. (Patron-Minchew, HB 914 (Chapter 179))

Chincoteague, Town of; U.S. Department of Interior urged to oppose federal purchase of land within Town. (Patron-Lewis, HJR 226 (C))

Churches, synagogues, etc.; localities shall not charge any fee unless authorized by general law. Adding § 15.2-108.1. (Patron-Spruill, HB 1294 (Chapter 804))

Cigarette tax; prohibits locality from restricting owner of business from transferring stamped cigarettes from one business location to another. Amending § 58.1-3832. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1079 (C))

Cigarette tax stamps, local; same technology used or required by State. Amending § 58.1-3832. (Patron-Peace, HB 277 (Chapter 89); Hanger, SB 394 (Chapter 258))

Cigarettes; repeals statute authorizing localities in administering and enforcing local taxes. Repealing § 58.1-3832. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1081 (C))

Circuit court clerks; duties. Amending §§ 8.01-391, 8.01-431, 15.2-1412, 17.1-213, 20-25, 27-42, and 32.1-69.1:1; repealing §§ 17.1-209, 20-14.2, and 38.2-2411. (Patron-Cline, HB 1284 (Chapter 802))

Coastal primary sand dunes; authorizes Virginia Beach Wetlands Board to determine which structures or properties are in imminent danger from erosion or storm damage. Amending § 28.2-1408.2. (Patron-Tata, HB 40 (C))

Commonwealth Public Safety Memorial; requests Governor to include names of state and local probation and parole officers who have lost their lives in line of duty. (Patron-Carr, HJR 124 (C))

Companion animals, tethering of; allows any locality to regulate by ordinance. Amending § 3.2-6544. (Patron-Alexander, HB 888 (F))

Comprehensive plan; controls future land use decisions of governing body. Adding § 15.2-2232.1. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 614 (F))

Comprehensive Services for At-Risk Youth and Families, State Executive Council for; increases number of local government representatives. Amending § 2.2-2648. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 135 (Chapter 746); Hanger, SB 396 (Chapter 223))

Concealed handgun permit applications; removes option for locality to require that an applicant submit fingerprints. Amending § 18.2-308; repealing § 15.2-915.3. (Patron-Cline, HB 754 (Chapter 175); Stanley, SB 67 (Chapter 557); Garrett, SB 670 (I) See SB67)

Concealed handgun permits and carrying concealed weapons; reorganizing and recodifying law. Amending §§ 15.2-915.3, 16.1-260, 17.1-406, 18.2-57.3, 18.2-287.01, 18.2-308, 18.2-311, 19.2-83.1, 19.2-120.1, 19.2-386.27, and 19.2-386.28; adding §§ 18.2-307.1 and 18.2-308.01 through 18.2-308.015. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 923 (C))

Condemnation; proceedings generally. Amending § 15.2-1902. (Patron-Newman, SB 653 (Chapter 832))

Conflict of Interests Act, State and Local Government; definition of personal interest in a transaction. Amending § 2.2-3101. (Patron-Toscano, HB 658 (Chapter 771); Deeds, SB 367 (Chapter 345))

Construction of structures affecting navigable airspace; technical review. Adding §§ 5.1-25.5 and 15.2-2293.2. (Patron-Knight, HB 1252 (F))

Construction projects; prohibits use of state or local funds if project is subject to project labor agreement. (Patron-Poindexter, HB 540 (F))

Contractors; licensing by localities, civil penalty. Amending § 54.1-1117. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 1277 (Chapter 552))

Cool-season lawn and turf seed; permits sale of up to 15 months after completion of required germination test. Amending §§ 3.2-4000, 3.2-4008, and 3.2-4015. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 301 (Chapter 297))

Cooperative Extension Service; requires maintaining local office in each county. Amending § 23-132.4. (Patron-Cline, HB 242 (F))

County precincts; separate precinct for certain towns. Adding § 24.2-307.1. (Patron-Puller, SB 134 (F); Puller, SB 139 (C))

Courthouses; exception from prohibition against carrying weapon for city and county treasurers. Amending § 18.2-283.1. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 288 (Chapter 295))

Courthouses and courtrooms; assessment for security. Amending § 53.1-120. (Patron-Surovell, HB 683 (F))

Dead bodies; requires court authorization for locality to pay reasonable expenses for disposition. Amending § 32.1-288. (Patron-Alexander, HB 1125 (C))

Deferred Retirement Option Program; Fairfax County to exclude members of its retirement system who are elected officials. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1078 (C))

Defined contribution retirement plan; permits any locality or school board to establish. Amending § 51.1-800; adding § 51.1-801.01. (Patron-Stolle, HB 257 (F); Wagner, SB 506 (F))

Derelict and blighted buildings; authorizes locality to serve as receiver to repair. Adding § 15.2-907.2. (Patron-Dance, HB 491 (Chapter 761); Morrissey, HB 1122 (F); Watkins, SB 122 (Chapter 220))

Development; clarifies definition. Amending § 15.2-2201. (Patron-Minchew, HB 1287 (Chapter 554))

District court employees; local salary supplements may be paid wholly out of local funds. Amending § 16.1-69.45. (Patron-Hope, HB 837 (Chapter 62))

DMV; records that contain personal address and telephone number of a federal or state law-enforcement officer shall be considered privileged. Amending §§ 15.2-968.1, 33.1-56.4, 46.2-208, 46.2-819.1, 46.2-819.3:1, and 46.2-819.5. (Patron-Sickles, HB 884 (F))

Drug treatment courts; established in Counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Goochland, Montgomery, Russell, Smyth, Washington, and Wise. Amending § 18.2-254.1. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 136 (F))

Edgar Mullins Bridge; designating as bridge on Route 666 and on South Mountain Road in Pound in Wise County. (Patron-Johnson, HB 844 (F))

Elections; authorizes any locality to provide for party identification of candidates on ballots for local offices, etc. Amending §§ 24.2-613 and 24.2-640. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 622 (F))

Elections; municipalities will pay expenses associated with May elections after June 30, 2009, including costs incurred by State Board of Elections. Amending § 24.2-600. (Patron-Cole, HB 1131 (F))

Elections; party identification on ballots in local elections. Amending §§ 24.2-613 and 24.2-640. (Patron-Landes, HB 769 (F); Lingamfelter, HB 931 (F); Obenshain, SB 56 (F); Martin, SB 252 (I) See SB56; Smith, SB 275 (I) See SB56)

Employment discrimination; prohibited. Amending §§ 2.2-3004, 15.2-1507, 15.2-1604, and 22.1-306; adding §§ 2.2-2901.1, 15.2-1500.1, and 22.1-295.2. (Patron-Englin, HB 1175 (F))

Enterprise zones; criteria for designation. Amending §§ 59.1-540, 59.1-542, and 59.1-545. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 169 (F))

Fairfax County Parkway; requires Transportation Board to transfer to state primary highway system. Amending § 33.1-34. (Patron-Marsden, SB 196 (C))

Fairfax County School Board; staggered elections. Amending § 22.1-57.3; adding § 22.1-57.3:1.3. (Patron-Rust, HB 866 (C); Ebbin, SB 581 (C))

Farm utility vehicles; allows locality to exempt from taxation those used exclusively for agricultural purposes. Amending § 58.1-3505. (Patron-Fariss, HB 743 (Chapter 272))

Federal immigration law; enforcement by State and its political subdivisions. Adding §§ 2.2-602.1 and 15.2-982. (Patron-Albo, HB 108 (F))

Fines and fees; imposed under certain local ordinances are to be paid to school division and Literary Fund. Amending §§ 16.1-69.48 and 46.2-1308. (Patron-Carr, HB 834 (F))

Firearms; disposition thereof acquired by localities. Adding § 15.2-915.5. (Patron-Cole, HB 22 (Chapter 211))

Firearms; locality may adopt an ordinance that prohibits in libraries. Amending § 15.2-915. (Patron-BaCote, HB 458 (F))

Firearms; prohibits localities from adopting workplace rule that prevents an employee from storing in locked private motor vehicle, exceptions. Amending § 15.2-915. (Patron-Pogge, HB 375 (Chapter 757))

Foreclosure counseling pilot program; established for Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park and Prince William County. Adding § 36-139.5:2. (Patron-Colgan, SB 644 (F))

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))

Funeral processions; local sheriff and police department escorts. Amending § 46.2-828. (Patron-Dance, HB 498 (Chapter 26))

Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act; exempts personal information systems maintained by auditors appointed by local governing body, etc. Amending § 2.2-3802. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 329 (Chapter 268))

Grass; authorizes locality to require by ordinance that owners of certain real estate cut. Amending § 15.2-1215. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 617 (F))

Grass and weeds; adds City of Hopewell to list of localities authorized to require cutting on certain occupied property. Amending § 15.2-901. (Patron-Dance, HB 492 (Chapter 430))

Grass and weeds; adds Prince George County to list of localities authorized to require cutting on certain occupied property. Amending § 15.2-901. (Patron-Dance, HB 493 (Chapter 431))

Grass and weeds; adds Town of Ashland to list of localities authorized to require cutting on certain property. Amending § 15.2-901. (Patron-McEachin, SB 15 (Chapter 311))

Grass and weeds; adds Town of Chincoteague to list of localities authorized to require cutting on occupied property. Amending § 15.2-901. (Patron-Lewis, HB 197 (Chapter 403))

Hampton, City of; added to list of localities authorized to have special commissioner execute title to real estate with delinquent taxes or liens. Amending § 58.1-3970.1. (Patron-Ward, HB 202 (Chapter 87); Locke, SB 33 (Chapter 610))

Hampton, City of; Department of General Services is authorized to convey its interest in certain property. (Patron-Ward, HB 1270 (Chapter 551))

Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia areas, Richmond Highway Construction District, and Staunton Highway Construction District; transportation funding and administration. Amending §§ 15.2-4838.1 and 15.2-4840; adding §§ 15.2-4841, 33.1-391.16, 33.1-391.17, and 33.1-391.18 through 33.1-391.21; repealing §§ 58.1-1724.2 and 58.1-3825.1. (Patron-Yancey, HB 723 (F))

Handicapped parking; allows localities by ordinance to grant four hours free parking to vehicles exhibiting disabled parking indicia. Amending § 46.2-1245. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 289 (Chapter 17); Vogel, SB 454 (Chapter 286))

Helicopters; local regulation of use. Adding § 15.2-2293.2. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 526 (Chapter 506))

Highway maintenance payments; increased by Commissioner where traffic volumes exceed statewide average by more than 20 percent. Amending § 33.1-41.1. (Patron-Keam, HB 1039 (F))

Highway maintenance projects; allows localities to use revenue-sharing funds. Amending § 33.1-23.05. (Patron-Poindexter, HB 542 (F))

Highway median maintenance; VDOT to enter into agreements with local governments whereby locality assumes responsibility. Adding § 33.1-223.2:26. (Patron-Pogge, HB 370 (F); Watson, HB 584 (F))

Highway noise; governing body of locality may evaluate from highways it may designate for analysis. Amending § 33.1-223.2:21. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 626 (Chapter 171))

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 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))

Housing crisis; extends sunset date for several measures related to various land use approvals, etc. Amending §§ 15.2-2209.1, 15.2-2303.1:1, and second enactment of Chapter 193, 2009 Acts. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 571 (Chapter 508))

Huguenot Memorial Bridge; sets maximum speed limit on Bridge in City of Richmond. Adding § 46.2-878.2:1. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 1296 (F))

Hunting; allows person to hunt deer on Sunday to reduce number in locality to control Lyme disease, permits for application of acaricides in Loudoun County. Amending § 29.1-521. (Patron-Black, SB 683 (C))

Incentives, local; authorizes local government to provide regulatory flexibility to defense contractors. Amending §§ 58.1-3245.12 and 58.1-3853. (Patron-Torian, HB 406 (Chapter 91))

Industrial development authorities; allows Roanoke County and City of Norfolk to expand board. Amending § 15.2-4904. (Patron-Head, HB 1220 (Chapter 337); Edwards, SB 546 (Chapter 352))

Industrial development authorities; removes prohibition for refinancing debt of organizations that are organized and operated for educational purposes. Amending § 15.2-4901. (Patron-Cole, HB 385 (Chapter 498))

Insurance; employees of political subdivisions of State may receive from a locality. Amending § 15.2-1517. (Patron-May, HB 809 (Chapter 515); Herring, SB 235 (Chapter 191))

Inter-local service delivery; expands scope of Regional Cooperation Incentive Fund to foster. Amending § 15.2-4217. (Patron-Bulova, HB 430 (Chapter 500))

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))

Legal notices; allows localities to meet certain notice requirements by utilizing their websites, radio, or television. Amending § 15.2-107.1. (Patron-Head, HB 222 (F); Smith, SB 664 (F))

License tax; uniform ordinances. Amending § 58.1-3703.1. (Patron-Puckett, SB 154 (F))

License tax, local; ordinances that levy taxes on severing of oil, coal, or gas from earth, report. Amending § 58.1-3713.3. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1233 (Chapter 665); Puckett, SB 658 (Chapter 722))

Line of Duty Act; allows certain political subdivisions to make an irrevocable election to self-fund benefits available. Amending §§ 9.1-400, 9.1-403, 9.1-404, and 9.1-405. (Patron-Jones, HB 740 (F))

Line of Duty Act; definition of deceased person includes member of enforcement division of DMV. Amending § 9.1-400. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1134 (Chapter 458))

Line of Duty Act; definition of deceased person to include member of any fire company or department providing fire protection services for facilities of National Guard or Air National Guard. Amending § 9.1-400. (Patron-Edwards, SB 99 (I) See SB424)

Line of Duty Act; definition of deceased person to include member of any fire company providing fire protection services for facilities of National Guard. Amending § 9.1-400. (Patron-Tata, HB 42 (Chapter 374))

Line of Duty Act; definition of deceased person to include member of any fire company providing fire protection services for facilities of National Guard and Air National Guard. Amending § 9.1-400. (Patron-Lucas, SB 10 (I) See SB424)

Line of Duty Act; expeditious payments for burial expenses for persons whose death is determined to be a result of performance in line of duty. Adding § 9.1-402.1. (Patron-Ransone, HB 395 (Chapter 90); Obenshain, SB 441 (Chapter 576))

Line of Duty Act; includes under coverage individuals employed as fire company personnel for National Guard. Amending § 9.1-400. (Patron-Ruff, SB 424 (Chapter 573))

Line of Duty Act; political subdivision or State agency with employees eligible for coverage that may or may not make an irrevocable election prior to July 1, 2013, to self-fund benefits. Amending §§ 9.1-400, 9.1-403, 9.1-404, and 9.1-405. (Patron-Watkins, SB 125 (F))

Local government; publication of notices for charter changes, referenda, and public hearings, etc., alternatives. Amending §§ 15.2-201, 15.2-202, 15.2-619, 15.2-903, 15.2-909, 15.2-951, 15.2-1201, 15.2-1301, 15.2-1416, 15.2-1719, 15.2-1720, 15.2-1813, 15.2-2108.7, 15.2-2114, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2214, 15.2-2316.2, 15.2-2400, 15.2-2401, 15.2-2506, 15.2-2507, 15.2-2606, 15.2-3107, 15.2-3400, 15.2-3537, 15.2-3913, 15.2-4528, 15.2-5104, 15.2-5403, 15.2-5431.5, 15.2-5602, 15.2-5702, and 15.2-5711. (Patron-Landes, HB 773 (F))

Local governments; equalizes city and county taxing authority. Amending §§ 4.1-128, 15.2-1200, 15.2-5517, 15.2-5814, 55-248.5, 58.1-3823, 58.1-3825, 58.1-3834, 58.1-3840, and 58.1-3842; repealing §§ 58.1-3817, 58.1-3818, 58.1-3818.01, 58.1-3819 through 58.1-3822, 58.1-3824, 58.1-3825.1, 58.1-3825.2, 58.1-3830, 58.1-3831, 58.1-3832, and 58.1-3833. (Patron-Merricks, HB 1157 (F))

Local governments; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study local fiscal impact and taxation of property owned by local authorities in a different county, city, or town. (Patron-Wright, HJR 2 (F))

Local highway projects; requires VDOT to provide for training and certification of local government employees. Adding § 33.1-223.2:26. (Patron-Herring, SB 230 (Chapter 470))

Local sales tax distribution; correction of erroneous payments. Amending § 58.1-605. (Patron-Edwards, SB 614 (Chapter 831))

Localities; allowed to acquire land, not by condemnation, within their boundaries, towns may also acquire within three miles outside its boundaries. Amending § 15.2-1802. (Patron-Favola, SB 594 (Chapter 389))

Major business facility job tax credits and enterprise zone job creation grants; not allowed for same job created. Amending §§ 58.1-439 and 59.1-547. (Patron-James, HB 841 (Chapter 445))

Methamphetamine lab cleanup costs; localities may charge for reimbursement. Adding § 15.2-1716.2. (Patron-Johnson, HB 848 (Chapter 517); Puckett, SB 148 (Chapter 616))

Mobile infrared transmitters; allows local governments to use devices to change traffic lights. Amending § 46.2-1077.1. (Patron-Watson, HB 583 (F))

Mobile infrared transmitters; local governments by ordinance to permit use by fire-fighting vehicles in nonemergency situations. Amending § 46.2-1077.1. (Patron-Deeds, SB 358 (C))

Motor fuels tax; permits two or more localities to impose. Adding § 58.1-3844. (Patron-Englin, HB 1027 (F))

Motor vehicles, certain; raises amount localities may charge for an annual license tax upon owners. Amending § 15.2-973. (Patron-Sickles, HB 878 (P))

Pedestrians; posting of right-of-way signs in City of Falls Church. Amending § 46.2-924. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 1290 (Chapter 339))

Performance guarantees; periodic and final release of guarantees for street construction. Amending § 15.2-2245. (Patron-Dudenhefer, HB 731 (F); Stuart, SB 177 (F))

Planning commissions; appointments. Amending § 15.2-2212. (Patron-Torian, HB 405 (F))

Planning district commissions; functional areas warranting regional cooperation shall be limited. Amending § 15.2-4207. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 823 (F))

Planning districts; requires to prepare regional strategic plans for guidance of district. Amending § 15.2-4209. (Patron-Bulova, HB 426 (C))

Plug-in electric-drive vehicles; may park free of charge in certain parking spaces when recharging their batteries. Amending §§ 15.2-967, 46.2-100, and 46.2-1220. (Patron-Rust, HB 868 (F))

Pneumatic gun ordinances; allows localities to prohibit possession on school property, etc., exception. Amending § 15.2-915.4. (Patron-Marsden, SB 389 (F))

Political subdivisions; Department of Aviation lease approval requirement. Amending § 5.1-40. (Patron-Knight, HB 554 (Chapter 28))

Polling places; requirements for county precinct. Amending § 24.2-310. (Patron-Landes, HB 21 (Chapter 488))

Primary elections expenses; local electoral boards authorized to establish procedures for political party committee elections. Amending § 24.2-518. (Patron-Helsel, HB 1036 (C))

Prince William County Metrorail Improvement District; created. Adding §§ 33.1-466 through 33.1-482. (Patron-Torian, HB 407 (C))

Prisoners; allows localities to charge persons for costs of transporting them to jail. Amending § 19.2-338. (Patron-Ware, O., HB 487 (C))

Private road; county ordinance may require maintenance by certain lot purchasers. Adding § 15.2-2277.1. (Patron-Poindexter, HB 539 (F))

Proffered conditions; amendments or variations. Amending § 15.2-2302. (Patron-Massie, HB 326 (Chapter 415); Black, SB 36 (Chapter 465))

Proffered conditions; landowners may apply to governing body for amendments to or variations of such conditions. Amending § 15.2-2302. (Patron-Minchew, HB 903 (F); Herring, SB 233 (F))

Property conveyance; Department of General Services to convey to County of Accomack certain real property located in Town of Accomac. (Patron-Lewis, HB 193 (F); Northam, SB 548 (F))

Public employment; prohibits discrimination. Amending §§ 2.2-3004, 15.2-1507, 15.2-1604, and 22.1-306; adding §§ 2.2-2901.1, 15.2-1500.1, and 22.1-295.2. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 613 (F))

Public employment; prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, etc. Amending §§ 2.2-3004, 15.2-1507, 15.2-1604, and 22.1-306; adding §§ 2.2-2901.1, 15.2-1500.1, and 22.1-295.2. (Patron-Ebbin, SB 263 (F))

Public employment; prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, political affiliation, etc. Amending §§ 2.2-3004, 15.2-1507, 15.2-1604, and 22.1-306; adding §§ 2.2-2901.1, 15.2-1500.1, and 22.1-295.2. (Patron-Plum, HB 692 (F))

Public libraries; adds County of Middlesex to localities that are not required to have boards. Amending § 42.1-36. (Patron-Hodges, HB 759 (F))

Public libraries; qualifications of librarian, use of state funds. Amending § 42.1-15.1. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 294 (Chapter 296))

Public procurement; posting by local public bodies of procurement opportunities. Amending §§ 2.2-4301, 2.2-4303, 56-573.1:1, and 56-575.17. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 1193 (F))

Public records; retention and destruction of original records by clerk of circuit court. Amending §§ 8.01-391, 15.2-1412, and 17.1-213; repealing § 17.1-209. (Patron-Anderson, HB 1054 (F); Webert, HB 1143 (F))

Real estate tax; counties may establish discount for early payment or payment in full. Amending §§ 15.2-1104 and 15.2-1201.2. (Patron-Puller, SB 551 (Chapter 585))

Real estate tax; entitlement to refund for pro rata portion of taxes for disabled veterans. Amending § 58.1-3219.5. (Patron-Stuart, SB 22 (Chapter 806))

Real estate tax; extends sunset date that reduced tax rate on commercial and industrial property in localities in Northern Virginia. Amending second enactment of Chapter 822, 2009 Acts. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1068 (Chapter 535))

Real estate tax; prior use of any property shall not be considered in determining its current use for land use valuation purposes. Amending § 58.1-3230. (Patron-Orrock, HB 81 (Chapter 653))

Real property; authorizes VDOT to exchange real property in Tazewell County for private property. (Patron-Morefield, HB 1224 (Chapter 460))

Real property; removes requirement that certain planning commissioners own. Amending § 15.2-2212. (Patron-Englin, HB 1029 (F))

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))

Redistricting local districts; local governing body may exclude from its calculations for decennial redistricting population of certain adult correctional facilities. Amending § 24.2-304.1. (Patron-Ingram, HB 13 (Chapter 357))

Rental inspections; City of Fairfax to conduct a study to identify which residential rental dwelling units meet requirements for rental inspection districts. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 566 (F))

Residential rental properties; establishes criteria by which an assessor shall determine fair market value for real estate used in whole or in part as defined by ordinance or locality. Adding § 58.1-3295.1. (Patron-Watkins, SB 48 (F))

Retail Sales and Use Tax; adds Cities of Winchester and Lynchburg to list of localities that are entitled to revenues generated at certain public facilities. Amending § 58.1-608.3. (Patron-Vogel, SB 684 (Chapter 678))

Retail Sales and Use Tax; adds City of Bristol to list of localities that are entitled to revenues generated at certain public facilities. Amending § 58.1-608.3. (Patron-O’Quinn, HB 1116 (Chapter 789); Carrico, SB 607 (Chapter 830))

Retail Sales and Use Tax; distribution of revenue to localities based on school-age population. Amending § 58.1-638. (Patron-Carr, HB 832 (C))

Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption on tangible personal property sold or leased to public transportation companies operated by locality. Amending § 58.1-609.1. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 959 (Chapter 95); Reeves, SB 40 (Chapter 276))

Revenue sharing funds for highways; funds provided to localities are a grant and Department of Transportation shall not have administrative oversight on local projects. Amending § 33.1-23.05. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 155 (F))

Richmond Metropolitan Authority; equalizes board representation among City of Richmond, Chesterfield County, and Henrico County, etc. Amending §§ 15.2-7001 and 15.2-7002. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 107 (C))

Richmond Metropolitan Authority; may exercise full law-enforcement powers upon all property owned, operated, etc., and establish and maintain police department, etc. Amending § 15.2-7017. (Patron-McClellan, HB 1165 (C))

Rural Retreat Lake Park in Wythe County; Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to waive facility use permit fee. (Patron-Crockett-Stark, HB 307 (Chapter 231))

Sale of property; City of Newport News to sell certain property for nominal amount. (Patron-Yancey, HB 726 (Chapter 439); Locke, SB 286 (Chapter 567))

School calendar; school boards of City of Martinsville, Henry County, and Pittsylvania County school divisions to set opening of school year so that first day students are required to attend school is prior to Labor Day. (Patron-Merricks, HB 591 (F))

Sergeant Brandon Asbury Highway; designating portion of Route 19 between Tazewell and Claypool Hill. (Patron-Morefield, HB 1217 (Chapter 310))

Sergeant David Lambert Highway; designating entire length of Route 609 in Tazewell County. (Patron-Morefield, HB 1217 (Chapter 310))

Sewage sludge; authorizes a locality to prohibit land application. Amending § 62.1-44.19:3. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 186 (C))

Sexual assault response teams; State attorney to invite chiefs of campus police to annual meeting. Amending § 15.2-1627.4. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 969 (Chapter 625); Howell, SB 301 (Chapter 343))

Signs or advertising, unlawful; Commissioner of Highways may enter into agreements with any local governing body authorizing local law-enforcement agencies, etc., to act as agents for purpose of collecting penalties and costs. Amending §§ 33.1-373 and 33.1-375.1. (Patron-Albo, HB 34 (Chapter 739))

Small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses; enhancement or remedial measures. Amending §§ 2.2-1402, 2.2-1403, 2.2-4310, and 15.2-965.1; adding § 2.2-1403.1. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 250 (F))

Smoking; allows localities to ban in designated public parks. Amending § 15.2-2830. (Patron-Englin, HB 142 (F))

Smoking; prohibition on grounds of public schools and in any building where school-sponsored event is being held off site. Amending § 15.2-2824. (Patron-Kory, HB 654 (F))

Smoking; prohibition on public school grounds and public school administration building. Amending § 15.2-2824. (Patron-Northam, SB 467 (F))

Solid waste disposal fee; adds Pittsylvania County to list of counties authorized to levy fee by ordinance and after a public hearing. Amending § 15.2-2159. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 561 (Chapter 765))

Solid waste landfill; allows Rockbridge County to operate for an additional two years or until it reaches maximum capacity, whichever occurs sooner. (Patron-Cline, HB 241 (F); Deeds, SB 361 (F))

Special use permit; locality may require permit for storage or disposal of certain non-agricultural waste. Amending § 15.2-2288. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1076 (Chapter 455))

Speed limits; shall be 35 miles per hour on nonsurface treated highways in certain counties. Amending § 46.2-873.1. (Patron-Webert, HB 800 (Chapter 207))

Sport shooting ranges, certain; applicability of local ordinances. Adding § 15.2-917.1. (Patron-Morris, HB 1114 (F))

St. Paul, Town of; authority to prohibit use of compression release engine brakes. Adding § 15.2-1113.2. (Patron-Puckett, SB 141 (F))

Standards of Quality; apportionment of state and local share of costs of providing certain educational programs. Adding § 22.1-253.13:10. (Patron-Watts, HB 421 (F))

State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act; removes signature notarization requirement from disclosure forms, person shall not be mandated to file disclosure form if not required. Amending §§ 2.2-3112, 2.2-3115, 2.2-3117, and 2.2-3120. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 481 (Chapter 429))

State Compensation Board; abolishes Board and assigns its duties. Amending §§ 2.2-203, 2.2-612, 2.2-1839, 2.2-1840, 9.1-102, 9.1-115, 9.1-165, 9.1-921, 9.1-922, 15.2-540, 15.2-639, 15.2-848, 15.2-1508.2, 15.2-1534, 15.2-1603, 15.2-1605.2, 15.2-1606, 15.2-1608.1, 15.2-1608.2, 15.2-1609.1, 15.2-1609.2, 15.2-1609.5, 15.2-1609.6, 15.2-1609.8, 15.2-1609.9, 15.2-1615.1, 15.2-1626, 15.2-1627.1, 15.2-1629 through 15.2-1633, 15.2-1711, 15.2-2502, 15.2-2507, 17.1-279, 17.1-283, 17.1-285, 17.1-288, 17.1-290, 17.1-294, 17.1-502, 17.1-507, 19.2-83.2, 19.2-155, 19.2-156, 19.2-328, 19.2-349, 19.2-390.01, 22.1-117, 22.1-118, 30-34.5, 44-123.3, 46.2-416, 51.1-138, 51.1-806, 53.1-83.1, 53.1-84, 53.1-85, 53.1-94, 53.1-95.8:1, 53.1-95.19, 53.1-109.1, 53.1-115.1, 53.1-120, 53.1-121, 53.1-125, 53.1-131.1, 53.1-218, 58.1-3106, 63.2-311, 63.2-525, and 63.2-1948; adding §§ 2.2-817 through 2.2-832, 9.1-137.1 through 9.1-137.10, 17.1-332, 17.1-333, and 17.1-334; repealing §§ 15.2-1636.1 through 15.2-1636.20. (Patron-Landes, HB 1259 (F))

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 mandates; eliminates on local and regional government entities relating to procurement procedures, education, and land use. Amending §§ 2.2-1124, 2.2-4303, 2.2-4343, 5.1-40, 15.2-968.1, 15.2-1643, 15.2-2223.1, 22.1-18.1, 22.1-92, 22.1-129, 22.1-275.1, 37.2-504, 37.2-508, 42.1-36.1, and 51.5-89; repealing first enactment of Chapter 814, 2010 Acts. (Patron-Byron, HB 1295 (Chapter 805); Newman, SB 679 (Chapter 836))

State mandates on localities; Governor to temporarily suspend certain unfunded. Amending § 2.2-113. (Patron-Stanley, SB 129 (C))

State secondary highway system; makes road and bridge providing access from Route 865 to Black Bear Crossing Community in Shenandoah County part of system. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 188 (F))

Statewide Fire Prevention Code; local inspection fee in City of Chesapeake shall not exceed $50 for any religious institution. Amending § 27-98. (Patron-Spruill, HB 1293 (Chapter 635))

Stormwater service district; allocation of revenues. Adding § 15.2-2403.3. (Patron-Herring, SB 227 (Chapter 814))

Tangible personal property; beginning with tax year 2013 reimbursement paid by State to localities for providing tax relief would be apportioned approximately in an equal dollar amount for qualifying vehicles. Amending §§ 58.1-3524 and 58.1-3912. (Patron-Albo, HB 53 (F))

Tappahannock-Essex County Airport Authority; removes Tappahannock’s name from name of Authority, certain obligations required by Essex County and Town of Tappahannock. Amending Chapter 871, 1988 Acts. (Patron-Hodges, HB 120 (Chapter 745))

Tax amnesty program; expands scope of City of Richmond to include all local taxes and accrued interest. Amending Chapter 200, 2010 Acts. (Patron-McClellan, HB 358 (Chapter 496); Marsh, SB 42 (Chapter 254))

Taxes, local; authorizes localities not to pay interest on refund when refund is due to errors made by taxpayer. Amending §§ 58.1-3916 and 58.1-3918. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 290 (F))

Taxes, local; authorizes localities not to pay interest on refund when refund is due to errors made by taxpayer, exception. Amending §§ 58.1-3916 and 58.1-3918. (Patron-Hanger, SB 401 (F))

Taxes, local; interest on refunds and delinquent taxes. Amending §§ 58.1-3916 and 58.1-3918. (Patron-Wilt, HB 117 (F))

Taxicabs; disallows counties, cities, and towns from reducing number that are permitted or authorized under local ordinance. Amending § 46.2-2067. (Patron-Rust, HB 865 (Chapter 35); Herring, SB 231 (Chapter 105))

Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission; adds City of Petersburg as member. Amending § 3.2-3102. (Patron-Dance, HB 495 (F))

Towing; allows police-requested towing to be initiated by employees authorized by local law-enforcement agency. Amending §§ 46.2-1209, 46.2-1211, 46.2-1212, 46.2-1213, and 46.2-1215. (Patron-Deeds, SB 364 (Chapter 474))

Towing ordinances, local; localities in Northern Virginia to require certain towing companies to submit to inspection of their facilities when stored or released location is within State and within 10 miles of actual towing. Amending § 46.2-1232. (Patron-Rust, HB 860 (Chapter 149); Marsden, SB 195 (Chapter 812))

Transfer of development rights; ordinance may permit a sending property to be used for parks and campgrounds. Amending § 15.2-2316.2. (Patron-Dudenhefer, HB 732 (Chapter 512))

Transportation; additional funding by imposing and increasing certain taxes. 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, and 58.1-3221.3; 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 422 (F))

Transportation; provides revenues for construction, maintenance, and funding. Amending §§ 2.2-1514, 15.2-2223, 33.1-12, 33.1-23.05, 33.1-23.1, 33.1-49.1, 58.1-2201, and 58.1-2249. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1248 (Chapter 729); Wagner, SB 639 (Chapter 733))

Transportation Bond Act of 2012; Transportation Board to issue bonds to finance cost of adding an additional lane on both northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 95 from Dumfries to Massaponax in Spotsylvania County. (Patron-Cole, HB 11 (F))

Transportation impact fees; when amount assessed and imposed. Amending § 15.2-2323. (Patron-Dudenhefer, HB 728 (F))

Transportation planning; proposed comprehensive plans in Northern Virginia. Amending § 15.2-2222.1. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 625 (Chapter 770))

Trucks; extends temporary increased weight limit for those hauling sand, etc., in coal counties to January 1, 2013. Amending § 46.2-1143. (Patron-Carrico, SB 335 (Chapter 569))

Unfunded mandates; General Assembly to recognize difficulties caused upon State localities. (Patron-Dudenhefer, HJR 117 (F))

Urban county executive form; provides that special election to fill a vacancy on board of supervisors shall be called no fewer than 45 days after vacancy occurs. Amending § 15.2-802. (Patron-Cole, HB 58 (Chapter 396))

Urban development areas; incorporation of areas optional rather than mandatory, etc. Amending § 15.2-2223.1. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 92 (F); Rush, HB 794 (F))

Urban development areas; increases population thresholds for determining applicability of requirements. Amending § 15.2-2223.1. (Patron-Dudenhefer, HB 729 (F))

Urban development areas; makes designation optional rather than mandatory for all localities. Amending § 15.2-2223.1. (Patron-Rust, HB 869 (Chapter 518); Smith, SB 274 (Chapter 192))

Urban development areas; makes incorporation optional rather than mandatory for all localities. Amending § 15.2-2223.1. (Patron-Lucas, SB 291 (I) See SB274)

Vacant building registration; increases annual fee. Amending § 15.2-1127. (Patron-Dance, HB 499 (F))

Virginia Beach, City of; extends territorial limits three miles into Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay waters for purposes of local public safety regulatory authority and enforcement. Adding § 15.2-1725.1. (Patron-McWaters, SB 80 (Chapter 809))

Virginia Consumer Protection Act; local towing ordinances. Amending § 59.1-200. (Patron-Surovell, HB 678 (F))

Virginia Gas and Oil Act; production of plats or maps, surveyor or engineer to certify. Adding § 45.1-361.10:1. (Patron-Puckett, SB 144 (F))

Virginia Housing Development Authority; mortgage credit certificates. Amending § 15.2-5003. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 558 (Chapter 239))

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 Public Procurement Act; contract provisions for localities requiring resident employment. Adding § 2.2-4311.3. (Patron-McQuinn, HB 530 (F); Marsh, SB 526 (F))

Virginia Public Procurement Act; preference for local products and firms. Amending § 2.2-4328. (Patron-McQuinn, HB 529 (F); Marsh, SB 525 (F))

Virginia Public Procurement Act; preferences by localities, higher educational institutions, and regional public bodies. Amending § 2.2-4328. (Patron-Toscano, HB 449 (F))

Virginia Public Procurement Act; use of best value procurement by certain localities. Amending §§ 2.2-4303, 2.2-4304, 2.2-4343, 2.2-5005, 15.2-5102.1, and 15.2-6314.1. (Patron-Ebbin, SB 260 (F))

Virginia Retirement System; benefits for certain local law-enforcement employees. Amending § 51.1-138. (Patron-Tata, HB 438 (Chapter 423))

Virginia Retirement System; benefits for firefighter, emergency medical technician, or law-enforcement officer in certain localities. Amending §§ 51.1-153 and 51.1-155. (Patron-Petersen, SB 171 (Chapter 811))

Virginia Retirement System; benefits for local law-enforcement, correctional, and emergency response employees in certain localities. Amending § 51.1-138. (Patron-Bulova, HB 428 (C))

Virginia Retirement System; local government and school board employees contributions. Amending § 51.1-144. (Patron-Watkins, SB 497 (Chapter 822))

Virginia Retirement System; retirees hired as police chief in certain towns. Amending § 51.1-155. (Patron-Puller, SB 136 (F))

Washington County; commending agencies, organizations, individuals, and governments that assisted in the aftermath of four tornadoes on April 27 and 28, 2011. (Patron-Johnson, HJR 323 (P))

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; board membership. Amending § 15.2-4507. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 601 (Chapter 377))

Water and sewer authorities; may put a lien on property for delinquent rates or charges on real estate if owner is advised in a written agreement signed by authority and owner. Amending §§ 15.2-2119 and 15.2-5139. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 567 (Chapter 766))

Water and sewer charges and taxes; adds Town of Onancock to list of localities permitted to provide by ordinance that those incurred shall be a lien on real estate. Amending § 15.2-2118. (Patron-Lewis, HB 199 (Chapter 620); Northam, SB 588 (Chapter 354))

Water and sewer charges and taxes; adds Town of Urbanna to list of localities permitted to provide by ordinance that those incurred shall be a lien on real estate. Amending § 15.2-2118. (Patron-Hodges, HB 757 (Chapter 441))

Water and sewer system connections; adds Gloucester County to those counties that may require. Amending § 15.2-2110. (Patron-Hodges, HB 760 (F))

Water and waste authorities; property owner to be informed in advance by written notice that liens may be placed on his property. Amending § 15.2-5139. (Patron-Edwards, SB 102 (F))

Williamsburg Session; invitation of Colonial Williamsburg to use Colonial Capitol in City of Williamsburg on January 28, 2012, be accepted. (Patron-Cox, M.K., HJR 184 (P))

Wilson, Edith Bolling; General Assembly to recognize Town of Wytheville and Wythe County as Birthplace and Childhood Home of First Lady. (Patron-Crockett-Stark, HJR 230 (P))

Workers’ compensation; benefits shall not be reduced for disabled employee who refuses employment, if he is receiving benefits under Line of Duty Act, etc. Amending § 65.2-510. (Patron-Surovell, HB 661 (F))

Zoning; civil penalties constitute liens on real property. Amending § 15.2-2209. (Patron-Rust, HB 863 (F); Herring, SB 229 (F))

Zoning; clarifies that localities may approve by special exception all modifications to property. Amending § 15.2-2201. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 615 (F))

Zoning administrator; decisions reviewed by governing body shall be appealable to circuit court. Amending § 15.2-2301. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 170 (Chapter 401))

Zoning administrator; narrows instances in which administrator may modify certain previously issued written orders. Amending § 15.2-2311. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 166 (Chapter 400))

Zoning amendments; notice of proposed changes to zoning ordinance that involves tract of land not less than 500 acres owned by State or federal government. Amending § 15.2-2204. (Patron-Bell, Richard P., HB 1216 (Chapter 548))

Zoning appeals, board of; if appeals result in tie vote, matter may be carried over until next meeting. Amending § 15.2-2311. (Patron-Fariss, HB 1269 (Chapter 550))

Zoning appeals, board of; jurisdictions imposing civil penalties for violations of zoning ordinance shall not be assessed by a court during pendency of 30-day appeal period. Amending § 15.2-2311. (Patron-Anderson, HB 1059 (Chapter 606))

Zoning ordinances; court may award reasonable attorney fees, expenses, etc., to persons that prevail in action brought against them. Amending § 15.2-2286. (Patron-Pogge, HB 383 (F))

Zoning provisions; private schools and child day centers operated by religious institutions. Adding § 15.2-2292.2. (Patron-Cole, HB 1196 (F))