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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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Abandoned vehicles; public auction when conducted by localities shall include an Internet sale by auction. Amending § 46.2-1203. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 1395 (Chapter 241))
Absentee voting; State Board of Elections to provide instructions and procedures for submission of ballots from military and overseas voters by fax or other electronic means. Amending §§ 24.2-101 and 24.2-706. (Patron-McWaters, SB 82 (CD))
Absentee voting and procedures; State Board of Elections to provide to military overseas, ballots that can be returned securely by electronic format. Amending § 24.2-706. (Patron-Puller, SB 830 (F))
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Department of; listing of licensed providers on website by assumed or fictitious name which they are doing business in State, record shall also include any other Virginia corporate name. (Patron-Cline, HB 2328 (Chapter 451))
Children; taking indecent liberties, use of communications system to propose sex offenses. Amending §§ 18.2-370 and 18.2-374.3. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1745 (Chapter 423); Reeves, SB 1031 (Chapter 470))
Circuit court clerk; submission of trial court record in electronic form to appellate court. Amending § 17.1-258.6. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1654 (F))
Circuit court clerks; electronic filing and records, remote access. Amending §§ 17.1-208, 17.1-258.3 through 17.1-258.4, 17.1-276, 17.1-292, 17.1-293, and 17.1-295. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 1715 (Chapter 77))
Computer crimes; prohibits use of an electronic device to commit. Amending §§ 18.2-152.2, 18.2-152.3, 18.2-152.7, 18.2-152.7:1, and 18.2-152.8. (Patron-Miller, HB 1793 (F); Obenshain, SB 1174 (F))
Computer Crimes Act; civil action for violation of Act, limitations period. Amending § 8.01-40.1. (Patron-Rush, HB 1487 (F))
Computer trespass; Class 1 misdemeanor if done unlawfully and Class 6 felony if done maliciously. Amending § 18.2-152.4. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1173 (F))
Corrections, Department of; notice upon prisoner release by electronic means. Amending § 53.1-160. (Patron-Rush, HB 1772 (Chapter 209); Stanley, SB 1208 (Chapter 162))
DMV; modifies requirements for release of vehicle title information, automated electronic payments, driver’s license with temporary motorcycle classification, issuance of veterans identification cards. Amending §§ 46.2-208, 46.2-328, 46.2-337, 46.2-707, and 46.2-752.1; adding §§ 46.2-212.2, 46.2-345.1, 46.2-646.1, and 46.2-1183.1. (Patron-May, HB 2042 (Chapter 673))
DMV; modifies requirements for release of vehicle title information, automated electronic payments, etc. Amending §§ 46.2-208, 46.2-328, 46.2-337, 46.2-707, and 46.2-752.1; adding §§ 46.2-212.2, 46.2-646.1, and 46.2-1183.1. (Patron-Newman, SB 1218 (Chapter 789))
Electronic filing in civil proceedings; circuit court clerk with an electronic filing system established in accordance with Rules of Supreme Court of Virginia may charge an additional $2 fee, exemption for indigent persons. Amending § 17.1-258.3. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1652 (Chapter 74))
Electronic pollbooks; photograph and identifying information for each voter either received from DMV or taken by an officer of election to be included. Amending §§ 24.2-404, 24.2-611, 24.2-643, 24.2-651, and 46.2-208.1. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1072 (F))
Electronic textbooks; prohibits school board from making available for use by students in their residence or residences. Amending § 22.1-241; adding § 22.1-241.1. (Patron-Surovell, HB 1915 (F))
Electronic textbooks; specifics for use in elementary and secondary schools, report. Amending §§ 22.1-241 and 22.1-243; adding § 22.1-243.1. (Patron-Kory, HB 2286 (F))
Failed electronic payments; civil action, unlawful detainer remedies. Amending §§ 8.01-27.1, 8.01-27.2, 8.01-126, and 8.01-471. (Patron-Habeeb, HB 1509 (Chapter 63))
General Assembly; consideration of conference committee report on biennial budget or general appropriation act, conference committee report to be posted 48 hours on General Assembly website. Adding § 30-19.1:12. (Patron-Smith, SB 1161 (F))
Investments; qualification for tax credits, clarifies meaning of funding portal, Department of Taxation to develop certain guidelines. Adding § 58.1-318. (Patron-McClellan, HB 1872 (Chapter 289))
Land records; requires Supreme Court of Virginia to make available to courts access to databases for use in indigency determinations. (Patron-Garrett, SB 825 (F))
Legal notices; advertisement on websites by Towns of Damascus and Glade Spring. Amending § 15.2-107.1. (Patron-O’Quinn, HB 1426 (F); Carrico, SB 765 (F))
Legal notices; allows localities with population of 50,000 or greater to meet certain notice requirements by utilizing their websites, etc., instead of a newspaper of general circulation. Amending § 15.2-107.1. (Patron-Head, HB 1373 (F))
Legal notices; allows locality to publish on its website instead of advertising in a newspaper having a general circulation. Amending § 15.2-107.1. (Patron-Cole, HB 1378 (I) See HB1373)
Local correctional facilities; electronic visitation and messaging with prisoners. Amending § 53.1-127.2. (Patron-Knight, HB 2308 (Chapter 449))
Local tax bills; permits treasurers to convey, with consent of taxpayer, any bill by permitting access online from database on treasurer’s website. Amending § 58.1-3912. (Patron-May, HB 1982 (Chapter 299))
Medical assistance services; directs Department of Medical Assistance Services to develop and maintain database of all health care providers currently eligible for reimbursement. Amending § 32.1-325. (Patron-Black, SB 973 (F))
Medical data in an electronic or digital format; limitations on use, storage, sharing, and processing, etc. Adding § 32.1-276.4:1. (Patron-Martin, SB 1275 (F))
Nursing homes; Board of Health shall promulgate regulations governing implementation of voluntary electronic monitoring in residents’ rooms. (Patron-Spruill, HB 2130 (Chapter 674); Blevins, SB 974 (Chapter 682))
Permits and other information; Department of Environmental Quality to transmit electronically air pollution control, water quality, and waste management permits or certificates. Amending § 10.1-1183. (Patron-Wilt, HB 2089 (Chapter 348))
Personal property tax, tangible; classification for computer equipment and peripherals used in data centers, definition. Amending § 58.1-3506. (Patron-Comstock, HB 1699 (Chapter 271); McDougle, SB 1133 (Chapter 393))
Personal representatives; access to digital accounts. Adding §§ 64.2-109 and 64.2-110. (Patron-Wright, HB 1752 (Chapter 280); Ruff, SB 913 (Chapter 369))
Property and casualty insurance policies; electronic notices, notification to an insurer of electronic change of address responsibility of named insured. Amending §§ 38.2-231, 38.2-325, 38.2-2113, 38.2-2114, 38.2-2208, and 38.2-2212. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1607 (Chapter 257))
Public procurement; posting by local public bodies of procurement opportunities, exception for posting on website. Amending §§ 2.2-4301, 2.2-4303, 56-573.1:1, and 56-575.17; adding § 2.2-1102.1. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 1823 (F))
Public schools; current copy of all school division policies and regulations approved by local school board must be posted on division’s website and available to employees and to public. Amending § 22.1-253.13:7. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 2019 (Chapter 301))
Search and seizure; search warrant issued for computer, computer network, etc., shall be deemed to include physical components and electronic or digital information. Amending § 19.2-53. (Patron-Webert, HB 2050 (F); Reeves, SB 1030 (F))
Standards of Learning; allows local school division to administer any assessment for elementary school students online or by paper. (Patron-Garrett, SB 665 (CD))
State Police, Department of; certain accident reports may be retained and furnished in either hard copy or electronic form. Amending § 46.2-380. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 1830 (Chapter 80); Carrico, SB 948 (Chapter 104))
Telework expenses tax credit; raises cap on aggregate amount available in calendar years 2012 and 2013. Amending § 58.1-439.12:07. (Patron-Ramadan, HB 1000 (CD))
Telework tax credit; creates income tax credit for certain employees, effective date. Adding § 58.1-339.13. (Patron-Ramadan, HB 999 (CD))
Telework tax credit; creates income tax credit for certain employees, on or after January 1, 2013, an individual shall be eligible for $250 credit, etc. Adding § 58.1-339.13. (Patron-Ramadan, HB 1336 (F))
Telework tax credit; creates income tax credit for certain employees, on or after January 1, 2013, an individual shall be eligible for $500 credit, etc. Adding § 58.1-339.13. (Patron-Stanley, SB 1302 (F))
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); restrictions on use of cash assistance, shall not access cash benefits through an electronic benefit transaction. Adding § 63.2-621. (Patron-Wilt, HB 1577 (Chapter 733))
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); restrictions on use of cash assistance, shall not access cash benefits through use of electronic benefit transaction. Adding § 63.2-621. (Patron-Reeves, SB 1180 (Chapter 160))
Testimony by custodians of records, lab analysts, etc.; use of two-way electronic video and audio communication. Amending §§ 18.2-472.1 and 19.2-187.1. (Patron-Cline, HB 2007 (F))
Unlawful photographs and video; Class 6 felony for a person to publish on Internet, penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-386.1 and 19.2-249.2. (Patron-Edwards, SB 96 (CD); Edwards, SB 763 (F))
Virginia Adoptable and Transferable Companion Animal Registry; State Veterinarian to establish and maintain website. Amending § 3.2-6546; adding § 3.2-6546.1. (Patron-Kory, HB 1893 (F))
Virginia Business One Stop electronic portal program; participation by State Corporation Commission. Amending §§ 2.2-904.1 and 12.1-19. (Patron-Stanley, SB 1276 (F))
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; allows regional public bodies to conduct electronic meetings. Amending §§ 2.2-3708 and 2.2-3708.1. (Patron-May, HB 2032 (F))
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; local school boards to hold electronic communication meetings. Amending § 2.2-3708. (Patron-Black, SB 889 (F))
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; meeting by electronic communication means by certain committees, subcommittees, etc., of state public bodies. Amending §§ 2.2-3708, 2.2-3708.1, and 30-179. (Patron-Stuart, SB 1263 (Chapter 694))
Virginia Longitudinal Data System and Advisory Council; established, report. Adding §§ 22.1-289.01 and 22.1-289.02. (Patron-Watson, HB 2094 (F))
Virginia Longitudinal Data System and Advisory Council; established, report, provision effective if funds are included in general appropriation act. Adding §§ 22.1-289.01 and 22.1-289.02. (Patron-Carrico, SB 1069 (F))
Virginia Open Education Resources Council; established, development of Virginia Digital Open Source Textbook Library. Adding § 23-4.3:01. (Patron-Filler-Corn, HB 1777 (F))
Virginia Public Procurement Act; local public bodies are not required to post on Department of General Services’ central electronic procurement websites for small purchase procurements. Amending § 2.2-4303. (Patron-Byron, HB 2128 (Chapter 502))
Virtual school programs; multidivision online providers, funding. Amending § 22.1-212.24; adding § 22.1-212.25:1. (Patron-Barker, SB 1300 (F))
Voter registration; electronic transmission of information. Amending §§ 24.2-423 and 24.2-424; adding § 24.2-416.7. (Patron-Ramadan, HB 2341 (Chapter 520))
Voter registration; registered voter may change voter address online while changing address on driver’s license through DMV. Amending §§ 24.2-411.1, 24.2-424, and 46.2-208.1. (Patron-Surovell, HB 1910 (F))

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.