2013 SESSION

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

COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND INSTITUTIONS GENERALLY

(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

Abortion; repeals section authorizing Board of Health to fund for women who meet financial eligibility criteria of State Plan for Medical Assistance. Repealing § 32.1-92.2. (Patron-Garrett, SB 826 (F))

Absentee voting; State Board of Elections shall implement system to accept absentee ballot applications electronically. Amending §§ 24.2-701 and 24.2-706. (Patron-Miller, SB 743 (F))

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))

Access roads and bikeways; authorizes Transportation Board to establish guidelines for use of recreational access funds. Amending § 33.1-223. (Patron-Filler-Corn, HB 2041 (Chapter 222))

Administrative Process Act; exemption for Department of Criminal Justice Services when developing, etc., standards established by Board, provided such actions are authorized by Governor. Amending § 2.2-4002. (Patron-Howell, SB 1024 (Chapter 780))

Administrative Rules, Joint Commission on; powers and duties. Amending § 30-73.3. (Patron-Stuart, SB 891 (Chapter 140))

Agriculture and Consumer Services, Board of; Commissioner may establish schedules for verification of weights or measures standards, etc. Amending § 3.2-5701; adding § 3.2-5701.1. (Patron-Fariss, HB 2086 (Chapter 125))

Alcoholic beverage control; government stores required to sell beverages in closed containers, sealed, and affixed with labels prescribed by Board, exception, distiller licensee may charge consumers to participate in an organized tasting event. Amending §§ 4.1-119 and 4.1-206. (Patron-Black, SB 1235 (Chapter 476))

Algebra readiness assessment; Board of Education to develop or approve for students to take prior to enrolling in non-remedial algebra. (Patron-Albo, HB 469 (CD))

Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors, Virginia Board for; notice to asbestos workers, grounds for disciplinary action. Amending § 54.1-516.1; adding §§ 54.1-515.1 and 54.1-516.2. (Patron-Ebbin, SB 871 (F))

Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors, Virginia Board for; renewal of asbestos contractors licenses. Amending § 54.1-516.1; adding §§ 54.1-515.1 and 54.1-516.2. (Patron-Ramadan, HB 1851 (F))

Autism and autism spectrum disorders; Joint Commission on Health Care to study service needs for individuals transitioning from secondary schools. (Patron-Northam, SJR 330 (P))

Burial services; Cemetery Board to develop process to ensure consumers receive accurate cost estimates. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1563 (Chapter 251))

Business, professional, and occupational license (BPOL), Machinery and Tool, and Merchants’ Capital Taxes; Virginia Municipal League, Virginia Association of Counties, Virginia Small Business Commission, and Virginia Manufacturing Development Commission to evaluate and develop a plan for major tax restructuring that will eliminate, report. (Patron-Howell, W.J., HJR 755 (F))

Cemetery Board; resale of interment rights by churches or religious organizations. Amending § 54.1-2312.1; adding § 54.1-2312.2. (Patron-Alexander, SB 1147 (Chapter 395))

Certified public accountants; time for filing complaints with Board of Accountancy, right of any party to bring civil cause of action in court. Adding § 54.1-4425. (Patron-Miller, HB 1959 (Chapter 297))

Charter schools, public; applications that are initiated by one or more local school boards are not subject to review by Board of Education. Amending § 22.1-212.9. (Patron-Stolle, HB 2076 (Chapter 225); McWaters, SB 1131 (Chapter 52))

Child sexual abuse; Virginia State Crime Commission to study laws and policies governing investigation. (Patron-Albo, HJR 730 (F))

Child sexual abuse, alleged; Virginia State Crime Commission to study laws and policies governing investigation. (Patron-Loupassi, HJR 595 (P))

Civics Education, Commission on; extends sunset provision. Amending § 30-318; repealing second enactment of Chapter 859, 2009 Acts. (Patron-Anderson, HB 1601 (Chapter 667))

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))

Commonwealth Mass Transit Fund; implements performance-based funding for mass transit for revenues generated above $160 million in 2014 and thereafter. Amending §§ 33.1-23.4:01, 33.1-269, 58.1-638, and 58.1-815.4. (Patron-Petersen, SB 1140 (Chapter 639))

Commonwealth Mass Transit Fund; removes all current allocations made by Commonwealth Transportation Board and implements performance-based funding. Amending §§ 33.1-23.4:01, 33.1-269, 58.1-638, and 58.1-815.4. (Patron-Comstock, HB 2070 (F))

Commonwealth Transportation Board; changes composition so that one member will be appointed from each of State’s congressional districts and three will be at-large appointees. Amending §§ 33.1-1 and 33.1-2. (Patron-Surovell, HB 1908 (F))

Commonwealth Transportation Board; circumstances for removal of any citizen member from office by Governor. Amending §§ 2.2-108 and 33.1-1. (Patron-Lucas, SB 976 (F))

Commonwealth Transportation Board; increases number of membership, changes areas of representation from construction districts to congressional districts. Amending §§ 33.1-1 and 33.1-2. (Patron-Petersen, SB 732 (F))

Commonwealth Transportation Board; increases total membership from 17 to 21 members. Amending §§ 33.1-1 and 33.1-2. (Patron-Rust, HB 2049 (F))

Commonwealth Transportation Board; powers and duties. Amending § 33.1-12. (Patron-McQuinn, HB 1809 (Chapter 569))

Commonwealth Transportation Board, Commissioner of Highways, etc.; powers and duties, report. Amending §§ 2.2-507, 5.1-49, 15.2-2223, 22.1-205, 28.2-555, 33.1-7, 33.1-11, 33.1-12, 33.1-23.03:7, 33.1-61, 33.1-183.1, 33.1-195, 33.1-196, 33.1-201, 33.1-207, 33.1-208, 33.1-229, 33.1-293, 33.1-342, 33.1-343, 33.1-370, 36-98.1, 46.2-804, 46.2-806, 46.2-830, 46.2-831, 46.2-847, 46.2-878.2, 46.2-889, 46.2-924, 46.2-1041, 46.2-1046, 46.2-1107, 46.2-1108, 46.2-1109, 46.2-1112, 46.2-1114, 46.2-1116, 46.2-1117, 53.1-56, 53.1-57, 56-258, 56-462, 67-1101, and 67-1103; adding §§ 33.1-13.05, 33.1-23.5:3, 33.1-89.3, and 33.1-190.4. (Patron-Garrett, HB 2116 (Chapter 585); Stuart, SB 1209 (Chapter 646))

Community colleges; certain colleges shall develop policies to increase dual enrollment in career and technical education courses that are not in full capacity. (Patron-Stanley, SB 846 (Chapter 455))

Community Colleges, State Board for; Board shall develop mental health referral policies directing community colleges to designate individual as point of contact with an emergency services system clinician. Adding § 23-219.1. (Patron-Surovell, HB 2322 (Chapter 606); Barker, SB 1078 (Chapter 49))

Community Colleges, State Board for; development of standards and policies for mental health services. Adding § 23-218.1. (Patron-Barker, SB 372 (CD))

Community Colleges, State Board for; faculty member added to board of visitors and State Board. Amending §§ 23-9.2:4.1, 23-41, 23-49.14, 23-49.25, 23-50.6, 23-70, 23-91.26, 23-91.36, 23-93, 23-115, 23-155.4, 23-164.3, 23-165.4, 23-174.4, 23-185, and 23-216. (Patron-McClellan, HB 1875 (F))

Community Colleges, State Board for, et al.; faculty representatives and student representatives appointment to respective boards. Amending §§ 23-9.2:4.1 and 23-9.2:5. (Patron-Landes, HB 1940 (F))

Community Integration Advisory Commission; extends sunset provision to July 1, 2016. Amending § 2.2-2529. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 1519 (Chapter 245); Carrico, SB 1071 (Chapter 152))

Composite Index of Local Ability to Pay; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study efficiency and effectiveness thereof. (Patron-Marsh, SJR 14 (CD))

Comprehensive plan; transportation component shall be consistent with Commonwealth Transportation Board’s Statewide Transportation Plan, Department shall provide written comments to locality within 90 days of receipt of plan or such other shorter period of time as may be otherwise agreed upon. Amending § 15.2-2223. (Patron-Anderson, HB 1717 (Chapter 561); Barker, SB 1293 (Chapter 656))

Concussion education, awareness, and management; replaces current requirements of Board of Education regarding policies, development of plan for local school division and local youth sports organization. Adding § 22.1-271.6; repealing § 22.1-271.5. (Patron-Anderson, HB 1719 (F))

Concussions in student-athletes; local school divisions shall provide Board of Education’s guidelines on policies to organizations sponsoring athletic activity on school property. Amending § 22.1-271.5. (Patron-Filler-Corn, HB 1782 (F))

Constitutional amendment; grants Board of Education authority to establish charter schools within school divisions of State (first reference). Amending Section 5 of Article VIII. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HJR 684 (F); Obenshain, SJR 17 (CD); Obenshain, SJR 302 (F))

Constitutional amendment; Nonpartisan Redistricting Commission created (first reference). Amending Section 6 of Article II; adding Section 6-A in Article II. (Patron-Carr, HJR 663 (F))

Constitutional amendment; Virginia Redistricting Commission established (first reference). Amending Section 6 of Article II. (Patron-Deeds, SJR 70 (CD); Deeds, SJR 303 (F))

Constitutional officers; evidence of payment submitted by locality, verification of information to Compensation Board. Amending § 15.2-1636.13. (Patron-Newman, SB 1044 (F))

Contractors, Board for; creation of residential and commercial contractor license categories. Amending §§ 54.1-1106, 54.1-1108, and 54.1-1108.2. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 1802 (Chapter 116))

Contractors, Board for; licensure of tree care service providers, penalties. Adding §§ 54.1-1147 through 54.1-1155. (Patron-Ruff, SB 1267 (F))

Contractors, Board for; necessity for license, commissioning of public works of art. Amending § 54.1-1103. (Patron-James, HB 1969 (F))

Contractors, Board for; necessity for license, commissioning of public works of art, installation of artwork and related construction services. Amending § 54.1-1103. (Patron-James, HB 1960 (Chapter 298))

Correctional officers; Workers’ Compensation Commission to study impact of expanding occupational disease presumptions. (Patron-Morefield, HJR 683 (F))

Counseling, Board of; confirmation of appointments by General Assembly. Amending § 54.1-3503. (Patron-Carr, HB 1702 (Chapter 201))

Counseling, Board of; qualification of members, three members shall be clinical fellows of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Amending § 54.1-3503. (Patron-Carr, HB 2177 (Chapter 590))

Criminal history record information; State Board of Health to require checks on emergency medical services providers. Amending §§ 19.2-389 and 32.1-111.5. (Patron-Pogge, HB 1383 (Chapter 176); Carrico, SB 1288 (Chapter 407))

Criminal Justice Services, Department of; electronic security businesses, electronic security personnel. Amending §§ 9.1-138, 9.1-139, and 9.1-149. (Patron-Martin, SB 1190 (F))

Criminal justice training schools; adds to powers and duties of Department of Criminal Justice Services regarding oversight and evaluation of schools, report. Amending § 9.1-102. (Patron-Ware, O., HB 1819 (F))

Death penalty; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study direct and indirect monetary costs. (Patron-Howell, SJR 316 (F))

Deer or turkey; authorizes Board of Game and Inland Fisheries to create separate special licenses for hunting. Amending § 29.1-305. (Patron-Wilt, HB 1947 (F))

Dental laboratories; entity engaged in manufacture or repair of dental prosthetic appliances to register with Board of Dentistry. Amending §§ 54.1-2700, 54.1-2712, and 54.1-2719; adding § 54.1-2708.4. (Patron-Peace, HB 267 (CD); Newman, SB 342 (CD))

Dietitians; requires Board of Medicine to promulgate regulations for licensure. Amending § 54.1-2731; adding §§ 54.1-2956.12 through 54.1-2956.18. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 345 (CD))

Dulles Greenway; authorizes Commonwealth Transportation Board to issue bonds to acquire. Amending §§ 33.1-23.03:1, 33.1-268, 33.1-269, and 33.1-277; adding § 33.1-23.03:11. (Patron-May, HB 1979 (F))

Early childhood programs, state-supported; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study. (Patron-Jones, HJR 619 (F))

Education, Board of; required to grant public elementary or secondary school release from State regulations. Amending § 22.1-212.7. (Patron-Bulova, HB 1674 (F))

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))

Elections, State Board of; provides for Department of Elections and Commissioner of Elections, effective date. Amending §§ 24.2-101, 24.2-102, 24.2-103, 24.2-404.1, 24.2-411.2, 24.2-455, 24.2-464, 24.2-502, 24.2-644, 24.2-713, 24.2-946.4, 24.2-953.3, 24.2-953.4, and 64.2-2014. (Patron-Vogel, SB 1229 (Chapter 542))

Electronic security sales representatives; representative shall possess valid registration issued by Department of Criminal Justice Services. Amending § 9.1-139. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 2302 (F))

Elementary and secondary schools; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study efficiency and effectiveness of school’s spending in State. (Patron-Saslaw, SJR 328 (P))

Emergency medical services; Board of Health to develop certain policies related to statewide providers, report. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1856 (Chapter 429))

Emergency medical services providers; Board of Health shall prescribe regulation procedures and qualifications required for certification and recertification. Amending §§ 32.1-111.5, 63.2-1509, and 63.2-1606. (Patron-Pogge, HB 1622 (Chapter 72); Stuart, SB 790 (Chapter 331))

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

Federal Oversight, Commission on; established, report. Adding §§ 30-339 through 30-345. (Patron-Landes, HB 1306 (F))

Federal revenue; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study amount Virginia receives at state and local level annually by functional area, and determine its importance and impact. (Patron-Gilbert, HJR 635 (P))

Fishing licenses; Virginia Marine Resources Commission may revoke privileges to fish within State’s tidal waters and revoke, prohibit issuance, etc., any licenses if violation of provision. Amending § 28.2-232. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1106 (Chapter 50))

Food stamps; updates obsolete references to program and requires State Board of Social Services to establish broad-based categorical eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance. Amending §§ 2.2-2670, 2.2-4025, 24.2-411.2, 30-133, 51.5-134, 58.1-609.10, 58.1-611.1, 58.1-3833, 58.1-3840, 60.2-608.2, 63.2-100, 63.2-505, 63.2-505.1, 63.2-505.2, 63.2-517, 63.2-523, 63.2-524, 63.2-526, 63.2-527, 63.2-608, 63.2-616, 63.2-801, 65.2-101, 65.2-500, 65.2-502, and 65.2-512. (Patron-Sickles, HB 1998 (F))

Foreclosure procedures; Virginia Housing Commission to study. (Patron-Deeds, SJR 71 (CD))

Forensic Toxicology Fund; created. Amending § 19.2-187.1; adding § 9.1-1108.1. (Patron-Garrett, SB 795 (F))

Funeral Directors and Embalmers, Board of; licensure of funeral establishments, hardship waivers. Amending § 54.1-2810. (Patron-McEachin, SB 1142 (Chapter 108))

G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area; Board of Game and Inland Fisheries authorized, at no cost to State, to convey certain parcels of land to Warren County. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 985 (Chapter 46))

Geriatric prisoners; removes petition requirement for Parole Board to consider conditional release, report. Amending § 53.1-40.01. (Patron-Lucas, SB 290 (CD))

Health care; Joint Commission on Health Care to study factors affecting costs. (Patron-O’Bannon, HJR 687 (P))

Health insurance; authorizes State Corporation Commission to establish state plan management partnership exchange. Amending §§ 32.1-16, 32.1-137.2, 32.1-321.1, 38.2-4214, 38.2-4319, 38.2-4509, and 63.2-206; adding §§ 38.2-316.1 and 38.2-326. Emergency. (Patron-Herring, SB 1084 (I) See SB922)

Health insurance; State Corporation Commission, et al., to perform plan management functions for participation in federal health benefit exchange established by Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, review and approval of premium rates. Amending §§ 32.1-16, 32.1-137.2, 38.2-4214, 38.2-4319, and 38.2-4509; adding §§ 38.2-316.1 and 38.2-326. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1769 (Chapter 670); Watkins, SB 922 (Chapter 679))

Health Insurance Reform Commission; established, sunset provision, report. Amending §§ 2.2-2818, 30-58.1, and 38.2-3431; adding §§ 30-339 through 30-346; repealing §§ 2.2-2503, 2.2-2504, and 2.2-2505. (Patron-Byron, HB 2138 (Chapter 709))

High School to Work Partnerships; Board of Education shall develop guidelines for establishment. Amending § 22.1-227.1. (Patron-Ramadan, HB 2101 (Chapter 500); Black, SB 1248 (Chapter 56))

Higher Education, Virginia Commission on; Board appointments. Amending § 2.2-2521. (Patron-Toscano, HB 1976 (F); Deeds, SB 1085 (F))

Higher Education, Virginia Commission on; composition of Board members. Amending § 2.2-2519. (Patron-Bulova, HB 2230 (F))

Highway maintenance; allocation of funds by Transportation Board for maintenance of assets within Interstate System of Highways, etc. Amending § 33.1-23.1. (Patron-Barker, SB 213 (CD))

Home-produced operations; exempts food products processed or prepared in private homes or farms from Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services regulations. Amending §§ 3.2-5101 and 28.2-803. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1839 (F))

Human rights; any locality that has established a local commission may include discrimination based on sexual orientation among those areas commission may investigate. Amending § 15.2-965. (Patron-Plum, HB 1712 (F))

Hunting and fishing; authorizes Board of Game and Inland Fisheries to issue trip licenses for time periods and costs determined by Board. Amending §§ 29.1-303.1 and 29.1-311. (Patron-Edmunds, HB 2184 (Chapter 351))

Income tax, corporate; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study impact of eliminating in State. (Patron-Black, SJR 255 (F))

Income tax, corporate; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study phase-out of tax. (Patron-McWaters, SJR 85 (CD))

Indigent defense; creates an appellate defender office under Virginia Indigent Defense Commission. Amending § 19.2-163.01. (Patron-Petersen, SB 738 (F))

Individual school performance; Board of Education shall approve student growth indicators by July 31, 2013, shall report on individual school performance using grading system that includes standards of accreditation, etc. (Patron-Greason, HB 1999 (Chapter 672); Stanley, SB 1207 (Chapter 692))

Intervener; purposes of regulations promulgated by Board of Education. (Patron-Pogge, HB 1420 (Chapter 729))

Invasive plants; Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to adopt regulations to control. Amending §§ 3.2-800, 3.2-802, 3.2-804, and 3.2-805. (Patron-Hope, HB 396 (CD))

Judges; Virginia State Crime Commission to study mandatory retirement age. (Patron-McWaters, SJR 69 (CD))

Juvenile facilities, secure; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study excess capacity. (Patron-Marsden, SJR 90 (CD))

Juvenile Justice, Board of; increases membership. Amending § 66-4. (Patron-Morefield, HB 2123 (Chapter 232); Vogel, SB 1187 (Chapter 37))

Law-Enforcement Assistance Program; Department of Criminal Justice Services to develop a peer-counseling program to provide certain services. Amending § 9.1-102. (Patron-Yost, HB 1379 (F))

Law-Enforcement Officers Procedural Guarantee Act; adds certain employees of Department of Corrections to definition of law-enforcement officer. Amending § 9.1-500. (Patron-Tyler, HB 1459 (F))

Lethality assessment program; Department of Criminal Justice Services to establish for first responders. Amending §§ 9.1-102 and 9.1-116.1. (Patron-Herring, SB 1061 (F))

Line of Duty Act; political subdivision with employees eligible for coverage to make an irrevocable election to self-fund benefits. Amending §§ 9.1-400, 9.1-403, 9.1-404, and 9.1-405. (Patron-Jones, HB 2188 (F))

Medical doctors; Joint Commission on Health Care to study current and impending severe shortage in State. (Patron-Purkey, HJR 689 (P))

Medical Fraud Control Unit; Attorney General to appoint investigators. Amending §§ 9.1-101 and 18.2-308; adding § 32.1-320.1. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 439 (CD))

Medical waste; repeals certain provisions regarding permitting of infectious waste incinerators by State Air Pollution Control Board and Waste Management Board. Repealing §§ 3 and 4 of Chapters 751, 773, and 774, 1992 Acts. (Patron-Black, SB 1055 (Chapter 632))

Menhaden management; authorizes Virginia Marine Resources Commission to adopt regulations necessary to comply with Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden. Amending § 28.2-201. (Patron-Northam, SB 466 (CD))

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))

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))

Onsite sewage systems; Board of Health to promulgate regulations for chamber and bundled expanded polystyrene effluent distribution systems. Emergency. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 1726 (Chapter 202))

Open burning; Board of Housing and Community Development to promulgate regulations to allow annual operational permits for certain food vendors. (Patron-Ebbin, SB 961 (F))

Open Education Curriculum Board; repeals Board. Amending § 2.2-2101; repealing §§ 2.2-2462, 2.2-2463, and 2.2-2464. (Patron-Watkins, SB 923 (Chapter 372))

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))

Parental rights; creates procedure for restoring to parent whose rights to his child have previously been terminated, following placement of child, local department of social services shall make written report to court. Amending § 9.1-151; adding § 16.1-283.2. (Patron-BaCote, HB 1637 (Chapter 338); Barker, SB 1076 (Chapter 685))

Parole Board; parole review and denial. Amending § 53.1-136. (Patron-Sickles, HB 2103 (Chapter 708))

Pharmacies; clarifies definition of compounding, pharmacist-in-charge, owner of permitted pharmacy or registered nonresident pharmacy engaging in sterile compounding shall notify Board of its intention to dispense, etc., requirement for current inspection report for registration or renewal for a nonresident pharmacy. Amending §§ 54.1-2408.1, 54.1-3401, 54.1-3410.2, 54.1-3434.1, and 54.1-3434.2. (Patron-Jones, HB 2312 (Chapter 765))

Port of Virginia; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study competitiveness, efficiency, and governance structure. (Patron-Jones, HJR 621 (P))

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))

Practitioners; Board of Medicine shall not consider an application for reinstatement until five years has passed, if license has been revoked pursuant to subdivision A 19 of § 54.1-2915 (Twomey bill). Amending § 54.1-2408.2. (Patron-Reeves, SB 898 (Chapter 365))

Practitioners of medicine and other healing arts; updates terminology in sections governing licensure, provides for use of electronic communication, surgery by podiatrists, and eliminates Psychiatric Advisory Board. Amending §§ 38.2-5004, 54.1-2409.3, 54.1-2904, 54.1-2913.1, 54.1-2915, 54.1-2930 through 54.1-2933, 54.1-2935, 54.1-2939, 54.1-2949, 54.1-2950, 54.1-2951.1, 54.1-2953, and 54.1-2957.4; repealing §§ 54.1-2905, 54.1-2913, 54.1-2917, 54.1-2924, and 54.1-2928. (Patron-Garrett, SB 950 (Chapter 144))

Prescription Monitoring Program; Board of Pharmacy to identify “drugs of concern”. Amending §§ 54.1-2519 and 54.1-2520; adding § 54.1-3456.1. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1250 (F))

Presidential electors; candidate petitions, required signatures, notice of substitution and name of substitute elector shall be submitted on form prepared by State Board. Amending §§ 24.2-543 and 24.2-545. (Patron-Cole, HB 1346 (Chapter 550))

Primary health care personnel; Joint Commission on Health Care to study feasibility of developing program for training and utilization to extend reach of primary care services and reduce health care costs in State. (Patron-Hope, HJR 571 (F))

Private security services businesses; allows those out-of-state to contract with those licensed in State. Amending § 9.1-139. (Patron-Howell, SB 90 (CD))

Private security services businesses; exceptions for certain out-of-state businesses. Amending § 9.1-140. (Patron-Farrell, HB 1659 (F))

Private security services businesses; exempts certain employees and sales representatives from training requirements. Amending § 9.1-140. (Patron-Fariss, HB 1363 (Chapter 411))

Private security services businesses; prohibits Criminal Justice Services Board from adopting any regulation that would prevent an employee, other than an alarm respondent, or locksmith, from carrying a firearm in course of that person’s duties. Amending § 9.1-141. (Patron-Farrell, HB 1604 (Chapter 69))

Professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, etc.; Board of Counseling to establish specified fees for licensure and certification. Emergency. (Patron-Barker, SB 1325 (V))

Property owners, low-income; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study real property tax relief, Chairman shall submit an executive summary no later than first day of 2013 Regular Session. (Patron-Miller, SJR 45 (CD); Locke, SJR 57 (CD))

Property owners, low-income; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study real property tax relief, Chairman shall submit an executive summary no later than first day of 2014 Regular Session. (Patron-Locke, SJR 278 (F))

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 school buildings; Board of Education to require that all new construction, additions, and alterations include installation of at least one carbon monoxide detector. Amending § 22.1-138. (Patron-Filler-Corn, HB 2201 (F))

Public schools; any school board may require proof of current certification or training in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and use of an automated external defibrillator, Board of Education to include in Standards of Learning for health instruction. Amending §§ 22.1-178, 22.1-253.13:1, 22.1-253.13:4, 22.1-274, 22.1-298.1, and 22.1-299.3; adding § 22.1-274.4. (Patron-Dudenhefer, HB 2028 (Chapter 498); Stuart, SB 986 (Chapter 530))

Public schools; Board of Education to develop and distribute to local school divisions policies on concussion prevention. Amending § 22.1-271.5. (Patron-Marsden, SB 1326 (F))

Public secondary school students; Board of Education shall develop a model waiver form for use by any entity providing career and technical occupational experience. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1858 (Chapter 697))

Public-Private Partnership Advisory Commission; powers. Amending §§ 30-278, 30-279, and 56-573.1:1; adding § 30-280.1. (Patron-Jones, HB 741 (CD))

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))

Real Estate Board; authority to hear fair housing violations by real estate licensees. Amending § 54.1-2344. (Patron-Farrell, HB 1480 (Chapter 190))

Real Estate Board; death or disability of a broker. Amending §§ 54.1-2105.1 and 54.1-2109. (Patron-Surovell, HB 1973 (F))

Real Estate Board; protection of escrow funds by real estate licensee, required deposits. Amending § 54.1-2108.1. (Patron-Farrell, HB 1736 (Chapter 489))

Registered voters; State Board of Elections shall apply to participate in Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program (SAVE Program), DMV shall record and provide to Board monthly applicant’s document number proving legal presence. Amending §§ 24.2-404, 24.2-427, and 46.2-328.1. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1077 (Chapter 686))

Renewable energy; Commission on Electric Utility Regulation to study establishment of mandatory portfolio standard program for State. (Patron-Herring, HJR 669 (F); Northam, SJR 331 (F))

School boards; training for persons designated to carry concealed handguns on school property. Amending §§ 9.1-102, 9.1-184, 18.2-282, 18.2-308, and 18.2-308.1; adding § 22.1-279.10. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1557 (F))

School choice; Board of Education to include information regarding parent and student choice within each school division, etc. Amending § 22.1-18. (Patron-Locke, SB 1196 (Chapter 643))

School divisions; regulations concerning Board of Education’s process for submitting proposals to consolidate, temporarily employed teachers, and division level academic reviews. Amending §§ 22.1-25 and 22.1-302; repealing second enactment of Chapter 965, 2004 Acts. (Patron-McDougle, SB 1201 (Chapter 644))

School Resource Officer Grants Program and Fund; proceeds may be disbursed to award matching grants to law-enforcement agencies and local school boards. Amending § 9.1-110. (Patron-Spruill, HB 2244 (F))

School safety; local school boards to establish policies for establishment of threat assessment teams in each school, Virginia Center for School Safety, in conjunction with Department of State Police, et al., shall develop model critical incident response training program for public school personnel, including procedures for assessment of and intervention with students whose behavior poses a threat to safety of school staff or students. Amending §§ 9.1-184 and 23-9.2:10; adding § 22.1-79.4. (Patron-Cole, HB 2344 (Chapter 710))

School Safety, Virginia Center for, et al.; development of model critical incident response training program for public school personnel and those providing services to schools, program shall also be made available to private schools. Amending § 9.1-184. (Patron-Yost, HB 2345 (Chapter 676))

School security officers; officers shall be retired law-enforcement officers or persons who have been certified as an officer within previous five years of employment. Amending §§ 9.1-101, 9.1-102, 9.1-110, 9.1-184, 18.2-57, 18.2-308.1, and 51.1-155. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 2277 (F))

Schools; when Board of Education determines that school that has been denied accreditation has failed to demonstrate progress, local school board shall implement interventions designed to improve academic achievement of students. Amending § 22.1-253.13:3. (Patron-Alexander, SB 1374 (F))

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; registration verification, Department of Corrections or Community Supervision shall accept verification performed by State Police. Amending § 9.1-907. (Patron-Ingram, HB 1653 (F))

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry Act; adds to list of offenses requiring registration. Amending § 9.1-902. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 1862 (Chapter 750); Reeves, SB 1032 (Chapter 781))

Sex offender registry; prior convictions of person. Amending § 9.1-913. (Patron-Newman, SB 1037 (F))

Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute; Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services authorized to convey portion of real property in Smyth County to Mount Rogers Community Services Board. (Patron-Crockett-Stark, HB 1668 (Chapter 265))

Standards of Learning; Board of Education to adopt regulations establishing an additional testing period for assessments. (Patron-Habeeb, HB 1317 (F))

Standards of Learning; Board of Education to adopt regulations establishing an additional testing period for assessments, retake of test permitted during subsequent testing period. (Patron-Habeeb, HB 1312 (F))

Standards of Learning; Board of Education to grant two-year waivers from third grade assessments to certain schools, report. (Patron-Miller, SB 1364 (F))

Standards of Learning; Board of Education to promulgate regulations authorizing local school divisions to determine date for administering assessments. Amending § 22.1-253.13:3. (Patron-Barker, SB 1158 (F))

Standards of Learning; Board of Education to promulgate regulations to increase number of students and number of grade levels that are eligible for an expedited retake of an end-of-course test. (Patron-Filler-Corn, HB 2199 (F))

Standards of Learning; Board of Education to promulgate regulations to provide same criteria for eligibility for an expedited retake of any test. (Patron-Barker, SB 1162 (F))

Standards of Learning; Board of Education to study alternatives to assessments. (Patron-Toscano, HJR 676 (F))

Standards of Learning; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study effects on third grade achievement levels of increasing classroom instruction time in reading and mathematics. (Patron-Miller, SJR 306 (F))

Standards of Quality; Board of Education to grant two-year waiver from science or history and social science Standards of Learning assessment requirement for third grade students to certain public elementary schools. (Patron-Landes, HB 2144 (Chapter 587))

Standards of Quality; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study funding and teacher-student ratios. (Patron-Keam, HJR 685 (F))

State Corporation Commission; integration of processes and forms by June 30, 2018, into Business Permitting Center, report. Amending § 2.2-904.1. (Patron-Ramadan, HB 1760 (Chapter 206); McWaters, SB 1137 (Chapter 155))

State law-enforcement agencies; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study reorganizing under Virginia State Police. (Patron-Deeds, SJR 290 (F))

Statewide Fire Prevention Code; changes approval authority over fees that may be charged by State Fire Marshal to Virginia Fire Services Board. Amending § 27-98. (Patron-Morefield, HB 2140 (F); Puckett, SB 822 (F))

Statewide uniform grading policy; requires Board of Education to establish. Adding § 22.1-20.1. (Patron-Dudenhefer, HB 727 (CD))

Stormwater management ordinances; requires localities to adopt more stringent requirements, Department shall issue written determination, such a determination, or failure by Department to make determination within 90-day period, may be appealed to Board. Amending § 10.1-603.7. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 2190 (Chapter 591))

Student growth indicators; Board of Education shall develop by October 1, 2014, report. (Patron-Barker, SB 1167 (Chapter 640))

Surgical assistants and surgical technologists; licensure and certification, Advisory Board on Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting created. Amending § 54.1-2900; adding §§ 54.1-2956.12, 54.1-2956.13, and 54.1-2956.14. (Patron-Blevins, SB 858 (F))

Surgical assistants and surgical technologists; licensure and certification by Board of Medicine. Amending § 54.1-2900; adding §§ 54.1-2956.12 through 54.1-2956.15. (Patron-Blevins, SB 313 (CD))

Teacher licensure; renewal requirements by Board of Education. (Patron-Petersen, SB 1345 (Chapter 726))

Teachers; directs Board of Education to establish criteria in its regulations governing licensure that exempts certain persons. Amending § 22.1-298.1. (Patron-Ruff, SB 955 (F))

Tradesmen; Board for Contractors shall evaluate continuing education requirements, report. (Patron-Tata, HB 1645 (Chapter 738))

Transportation Accountability, Joint Commission on; removes obsolete provision requiring State to provide adequate office space. Amending § 30-282. (Patron-May, HB 1384 (Chapter 332))

Transportation Board; changes composition, if congressional districts are modified through redistricting, Governor shall appoint or remove members accordingly. Amending §§ 33.1-1 and 33.1-2. (Patron-Rust, HB 864 (CD))

Transportation Board; increases number of membership. Amending §§ 33.1-1 and 33.1-2. (Patron-Petersen, SB 161 (CD))

Transportation Board; increases number of membership, residence requirement for congressional redistricting. Amending §§ 33.1-1 and 33.1-2. (Patron-Marsden, SB 392 (CD))

Transportation commissions; Chairman of Commonwealth Transportation Board or his designee have equal voting weight on Virginia Railway Express oversight board. Amending §§ 15.2-4507 and 15.2-4512. (Patron-Stuart, SB 1210 (F))

Transportation commissions; Chairman of Commonwealth Transportation Board or his designee have equal voting weight on Virginia Railway Express oversight board, effective date. Amending §§ 15.2-4507 and 15.2-4512. (Patron-Anderson, HB 2152 (Chapter 589))

Transportation programs; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study efficiency and sufficiency of funding in State. (Patron-Jones, HJR 620 (F))

Transportation, Virginia Department of; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study efficiency of Department. (Patron-Vogel, SJR 299 (F))

Transportation-related facilities; Joint Commission on Transportation Accountability to study efficient use in State. (Patron-LeMunyon, HJR 753 (F))

Unemployment benefits; volunteer service requirement, report. Amending § 60.2-612. (Patron-Head, HB 219 (CD))

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 Casino Gaming Commission; created, penalties, report. Amending §§ 2.2-204, 2.2-3705.3, 2.2-3711, 4.1-100, 4.1-210, 4.1-231, and 4.1-233; adding §§ 11-16.1, 18.2-334.5, and 59.1-550 through 59.1-583. (Patron-Lucas, SB 689 (F))

Virginia Casino Gaming Commission; created, penalties, report. Amending §§ 4.1-100, 4.1-210, 4.1-231, and 4.1-233; adding §§ 11-16.1, 18.2-334.5, and 59.1-550 through 59.1-583. (Patron-Lucas, SB 687 (F))

Virginia Children’s Mental Health Commission; established, report. Adding §§ 30-339, 30-340, and 30-341. (Patron-Lopez, HB 2252 (F))

Virginia Code Commission; periodic review of Code of Virginia. Amending § 30-151. (Patron-Yost, HB 1538 (F))

Virginia College Savings Plan, Board of; elected positions, technical amendments. Amending § 23-38.76. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2127 (Chapter 586); Norment, SB 1221 (Chapter 649))

Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission; confirming appointment of Chairman. (Patron-Norment, SJR 363 (P))

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 Racing Commission; authorizes wagering on historical horse racing and allocation of proceeds. Amending §§ 59.1-365, 59.1-369, and 59.1-392. (Patron-Norment, SB 268 (CD))

Virginia Redistricting Commission; established. Adding §§ 24.2-301.2, 24.2-301.3, and 24.2-301.4. (Patron-Miller, SB 742 (F))

Virginia Riverboat Gaming Commission; created, penalties. Amending §§ 2.2-204, 2.2-3705.3, 2.2-3711, 4.1-100, 4.1-128, 4.1-210, 4.1-231, 4.1-233, 33.1-23.03:1, and 33.1-23.03:2; adding §§ 11-16.1, 18.2-334.5, and 59.1-550 through 59.1-587. (Patron-Lucas, SB 1369 (F))

Virginia Sickness and Disability Program; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study system for determining eligibility for disability claims under Program administered by Virginia Retirement System. (Patron-Barker, SJR 48 (CD))

Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board; powers and duties. Amending §§ 10.1-104.2, 10.1-104.2:1, 10.1-505, and 10.1-546.1. (Patron-Knight, HB 2209 (Chapter 593); Hanger, SB 1309 (Chapter 658))

Virginia Toll Abatement Act and Virginia Casino Gaming Commission; Commission created, penalties, report. Amending §§ 2.2-204, 2.2-3705.3, 2.2-3711, 4.1-100, 4.1-210, 4.1-231, 4.1-233, 33.1-23.03:1, and 33.1-23.03:2; adding §§ 11-16.1, 18.2-334.5, and 59.1-550 through 59.1-587. (Patron-Lucas, SB 696 (F))

Virginia Toll Relief Act and Virginia Casino Gaming Commission; Commission created, penalties, report. Amending §§ 2.2-204, 2.2-3705.3, 2.2-3711, 4.1-100, 4.1-210, 4.1-231, 4.1-233, 33.1-23.03:1, and 33.1-23.03:2; adding §§ 11-16.1, 18.2-334.5, and 59.1-550 through 59.1-587. (Patron-Lucas, SB 695 (F))

Virginia Transportation Enhancement and Toll Abatement Act and Virginia Casino Gaming Commission; Commission created, penalties, report. Amending §§ 2.2-204, 2.2-3705.3, 2.2-3711, 4.1-100, 4.1-210, 4.1-231, 4.1-233, 33.1-23.03:1, and 33.1-23.03:2; adding §§ 11-16.1, 18.2-334.5, and 59.1-550 through 59.1-587. (Patron-Lucas, SB 697 (F))

Virginia Voter Registration System; State Board of Elections to cooperate with other states to develop systems to compare voters and registration lists. Amending § 24.2-404. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 1764 (Chapter 425))

Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission; election of member. (Patron-Kilgore, HJR 971 (P))

Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission; eliminates requirement that offices be located in a building in City of Richmond. Amending § 65.2-204. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1656 (Chapter 14))

Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission; nomination for election of member. (Patron-Kilgore, HR 220 (P); Watkins, SR 47 (P))

Virtual school programs; regulations requirement by Board of Education. (Patron-Ebbin, SB 1354 (F))

Volunteer Rescue Squads, Virginia Association of; required to submit an annual financial report on use of funds received from special emergency medical services fund to State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board Executive Committee. Amending § 32.1-111.13. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2315 (Chapter 517))

Vote centers; authorizes State Board of Elections to provide for pilot program in no more than 10 localities in which localities may establish, report. Amending § 24.2-101; adding § 24.2-307.1. (Patron-Miller, SB 989 (F))

Vote centers; authorizes State Board of Elections to provide for pilot program in which localities may establish for use in primary elections, locality plan shall include locations of each center. Amending § 24.2-101; adding § 24.2-307.1. (Patron-Anderson, HB 1599 (F))

Vote centers; authorizes State Board of Elections to provide for pilot program in which localities may establish for use in primary elections, report. Amending § 24.2-101; adding § 24.2-307.1. (Patron-Landes, HB 1942 (I) See HB1599; Deeds, SB 906 (F))

Voter lists; State Board of Elections to update and make available list of persons who voted at elections, unless lists aren’t available due to pending recount or election contest, lists to be made available no later than seven days after receiving from electoral board. Amending § 24.2-406. (Patron-Comstock, HB 2255 (Chapter 446))

Voter registration list exchange; State Board of Elections shall request information of persons voting at primaries and elections from states bordering State to identify duplicate registrations, etc., report. Adding § 24.2-404.4. (Patron-Rush, HB 2022 (Chapter 435))

Voters; Central Criminal Records Exchange to submit monthly list to State Board of all registered voters, notification to general registrar of any felony conviction. Amending §§ 19.2-389, 24.2-114, and 24.2-409. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 1765 (Chapter 491))

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))

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))

Wildlife exhibitor permit; Board of Game and Inland Fisheries to establish standards for possession and display of wildlife by elementary or secondary school teachers for educational purposes. Amending § 29.1-417. (Patron-Stuart, SB 1277 (Chapter 792))

Workers’ compensation; Commission may review any award of compensation, compensation benefits. Amending § 65.2-708. (Patron-Lewis, HB 2174 (Chapter 445))

Workforce Investment Act; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to update its 2003 report on State’s implementation. (Patron-Byron, HJR 688 (P))