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2013 SESSION

Convened January 9, 2013
Adjourned sine die February 23, 2013
Reconvened April 3, 2013
Adjourned sine die April 3, 2013


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(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation
(C) Carried over from 2012 Session (CD) Carried over but died in committee on or before 11/29/2012
Banister River; designates Route 640 bridge in Pittsylvania County to confluence with Dan River in Halifax County as component of Virginia Scenic Rivers System. Adding § 10.1-411.3. (Patron-Edmunds, HB 2220 (Chapter 352))
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act; Department of Conservation and Recreation to study feasibility of applying provisions to all localities within Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay watershed. (Patron-Krupicka, HJR 615 (F))
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan; added to list of organizations that may receive voluntary contributions of taxpayer refunds. Amending § 58.1-344.3. (Patron-Webert, HB 2039 (Chapter 22); Black, SB 1054 (Chapter 631))
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan; directs state agencies to remove Lynnhaven River watershed from inclusion in James River Basin. (Patron-Wagner, SB 768 (Chapter 41))
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 (CD))
Dan River; designates 15-mile segment as component of Virginia Scenic Rivers System. Adding § 10.1-413.3. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 1397 (Chapter 705))
Eel pots; authorizes Board of Game and Inland Fisheries to issue an annual permit to use pots in waters of Back Bay and North Landing River and their tributaries. Adding § 29.1-416.1. (Patron-Knight, HB 1629 (Chapter 706))
Impoundment structures; notice of increase in the flow of water, civil penalties. Amending § 10.1-613.5; adding § 10.1-609.3. (Patron-Deeds, SB 884 (F))
James River, Historic Lower; allows consideration of construction of new utility infrastructure as an alternative solution in planning for use and development of water and related land resources. Amending § 10.1-419. (Patron-Watson, HB 1579 (F); Miller, SB 1271 (F))
Lake level contingency plans; wastewater releases from power generating facilities during drought conditions will not be considered in determining discharge limits. Amending § 62.1-44.15:1.2. (Patron-McDougle, SB 1107 (F))
Lake level contingency plans; wastewater releases from power generating facilities during drought conditions will not be considered in determining discharge or withdrawal limits. Amending § 62.1-44.15:1.2. (Patron-McEachin, SB 1268 (F))
Meherrin River; designates 17.8-mile segment as component of Virginia Scenic Rivers System. Amending § 10.1-418.3. (Patron-Wright, HB 1753 (Chapter 341))
Nontidal waters; Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and Virginia Marine Resources Commission to cooperatively inventory those that flow above state-owned bottomlands and that may be used by public for recreation. (Patron-Deeds, SB 880 (F))
Oyster inspection tax; authorizes Potomac River Fisheries Commission to impose, proceeds solely for planting seed or shell oyster on working bottom. Amending § 28.2-1001. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1110 (Chapter 688))
Port of Virginia; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study competitiveness, efficiency, and governance structure. (Patron-Jones, HJR 621 (P))
Port of Virginia Economic and Infrastructure Develop Zone; allows localities located within Zone to enter into voluntary economic growth-sharing agreements. Amending § 15.2-1301. (Patron-James, HB 1964 (Chapter 578); Lucas, SB 833 (Chapter 612))
Port of Virginia Economic and Infrastructure Development Zone Grant Fund; adds Page and Shenandoah Counties and City of Franklin to list of localities in which certain businesses may be eligible to apply for grants. Amending § 62.1-132.3:2. (Patron-Morris, HB 1327 (Chapter 549))
Portsmouth Port and Industrial Commission; annual report of financial performance. Amending Chapter 157, 1954 Acts. (Patron-James, HB 1965 (F); Lucas, SB 834 (F))
Potomac River Basin, Interstate Commission on; joint subcommittee to study State’s withdrawal and its effects upon viability of Potomac as source of drinking water, etc. (Patron-Marsden, SJR 96 (CD))
Potomac River Compact; changes penalty for illegal fishing in Potomac River, jurisdiction of court. Amending § 28.2-1001. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1108 (Chapter 635))
Public beaches; sand replenishment projects abutting waters of Chesapeake Bay that involve dredging and that require permit from Marine Resources Commission or Department of Environmental Quality, decision on issuance of permit shall be made within 90 days. Adding § 28.2-1205.2. (Patron-Stolle, HB 1531 (Chapter 196); Wagner, SB 946 (Chapter 45))
Public-Private Transportation Act of 1995; approval required for comprehensive agreements involving sale or long-term lease of port facilities. Adding § 56-560.1. (Patron-Jones, HB 1689 (F))
Rappahannock River Basin Commission; reduces number of members. Amending §§ 62.1-69.25, 62.1-69.29, and 62.1-69.30. (Patron-Cole, HB 1345 (Chapter 173))
Sewage sludge; authorizes a locality to prohibit land application. Amending § 62.1-44.19:3. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 186 (CD))
Virginia Port Authority; acquisition and lease of property, limitations. Amending § 62.1-132.19. (Patron-Jones, HB 1691 (F))
Virginia Port Authority; implements reforms by adding Chief Executive Officer of Virginia Economic Development Partnership to Board of Commissioners. Amending §§ 2.2-4343, 33.1-1, 62.1-129, 62.1-132.1, 62.1-132.3, 62.1-132.4, 62.1-132.6, 62.1-132.20, and 62.1-139. (Patron-McWaters, SB 1351 (I) See SB1305)
Virginia Port Authority; implements reforms by adding Chief Executive Officer of Virginia Economic Development Partnership to Board of Commissioners, powers and duties, report. Amending §§ 2.2-4343, 33.1-1, 62.1-129, 62.1-132.1, 62.1-132.3, 62.1-132.4, 62.1-132.6, 62.1-132.19, 62.1-132.20, and 62.1-139; adding § 62.1-147.1:1. (Patron-Jones, HB 2276 (Chapter 762); Wagner, SB 1305 (Chapter 794))
Virginia ports; requires approval of both Governor and General Assembly before any change in operation or ownership is permitted. Amending § 62.1-132.19. (Patron-Sickles, HB 2000 (I) See HB1691)
Virginia ports; requires approval of both Governor and General Assembly before any change in ownership is permitted. Amending § 62.1-132.19. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1334 (I) See HB1691; Black, SB 716 (I) See SB1305)
Virginia ports; requires approval of both Governor and General Assembly before any change in ownership or concession affecting any port is permitted. Amending § 62.1-132.19. (Patron-Carr, HB 1896 (I) See HB1691)
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 (CD))
Wastewater treatment facilities; grants to Cities of Lynchburg and Richmond to pay portion of capital costs of their CSO control projects. Amending §§ 10.1-1186.01, 62.1-241.12, and third enactment of Chapters 851 and 900, 2007 Acts. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1095 (F))
Water quality; transfer of responsibility for administration of programs. Amending §§ 2.2-4006, 3.2-409, 3.2-410, 3.2-3602, 10.1-104.1, 10.1-502, 10.1-504, 10.1-659, 10.1-2123, 15.2-1129.2, 15.2-2114, 15.2-2295.1, 15.2-2403.3, 33.1-70.1, 36-55.64, 58.1-3660.1, 58.1-3851, 62.1-44.5, 62.1-44.9, 62.1-44.14, 62.1-44.15, 62.1-44.19:13, 62.1-44.19:15, 62.1-44.19:20, 62.1-44.23, 62.1-44.32, 62.1-44.44, 62.1-73, 62.1-195.1, and 62.1-229.4; adding §§ 62.1-44.15:24 through 62.1-44.15:79, 62.1-44.19:21, 62.1-44.19:22, and 62.1-44.19:23; repealing §§ 10.1-560 through 10.1-571, 10.1-603.1 through 10.1-603.15:5, and 10.1-2100 through 10.1-2115. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 2048 (Chapter 756); Hanger, SB 1279 (Chapter 793))
Wetland and Stream Replacement Fund; established. Amending § 62.1-44.15:21; adding § 62.1-44.15:24. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 1757 (Chapter 742))
Wetland delineator; requirements for certification. Amending § 54.1-2206.2. (Patron-Blevins, SB 1316 (Chapter 546))
Wetlands; removes from Virginia’s standard zoning ordinance condition that be owned or leased by State if governmental activity occurring there is to be authorized. Amending § 28.2-1302. (Patron-McWaters, SB 926 (F))
Wetlands and streams; water protection permits, conditions for contribution to a Board-approved fund. Amending § 62.1-44.15:21. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 799 (CD); Hanger, SB 410 (CD))

2013 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.