2013 SESSION

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

COUNTIES, CITIES, AND TOWNS

(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

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))

Admissions tax; adds Loudoun County to list of counties that are authorized to levy. Amending § 58.1-3818. (Patron-Greason, HB 1330 (F))

Admissions tax; adds Stafford County to list of counties authorized to impose on admissions to an entertainment venue. Adding § 58.1-3818.02. (Patron-Stuart, SB 1262 (Chapter 654))

Advertising; penalties and costs collected as result of an agreement between Commissioner of Highways and locality to enforce prohibition within highway rights-of-way shall be paid as agreed. Amending § 33.1-373. (Patron-Deeds, SB 888 (Chapter 457))

Affordable housing dwelling unit program; allows governing body of any locality to amend its zoning ordinances. Amending § 15.2-2304. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1565 (F))

Agency, political subdivision, or employee of Virginia; prevents assistance to federal government in any investigation, etc., that would infringe individual Right to Keep and Bear Arms. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 2340 (F))

Alcoholic beverage control; mixed beverage licenses for certain properties in Montgomery County. Amending § 4.1-126. (Patron-Yost, HB 1449 (Chapter 186); Edwards, SB 849 (Chapter 35))

Alcoholic beverage control; mixed beverage licenses for certain properties in Town of Glade Spring. Amending § 4.1-126. (Patron-Stanley, SB 1070 (Chapter 633))

Arts and cultural districts, local; permits locality to include rebate of real estate property taxes among tax incentives. Amending § 15.2-1129.1. (Patron-Minchew, HB 1586 (Chapter 254); Herring, SB 1065 (Chapter 386))

Attorneys; court may award reasonable fees, expenses, and court costs to any person, group, or entity. Adding § 15.2-2208.1. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1073 (F))

Beautification projects, local; localities that intend to install plant materials within right-of-way of Virginia Department of Transportation maintained highway to provide a 30-day written notice to Commissioner. Amending § 33.1-371.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1633 (Chapter 737))

Bedford, City of, reversion; property owners to apply for taxation on basis of use assessment, taxation on real property located in part of Bedford County. Emergency. (Patron-Knight, HB 1756 (Chapter 342))

Bedford, City of, reversion; special election for certain council members. (Patron-Joannou, HB 1813 (Chapter 427))

Bedford, City of, reversion; special election for certain council members, by July 31, 2013, any such town shall complete census of inhabitants of territory incorporated into town as of July 1, 2013. (Patron-Newman, SB 1042 (Chapter 471))

Bedford, City of, reversion; taxation of real property in Town of Bedford and City of Bedford. Emergency. (Patron-Newman, SB 1041 (Chapter 384))

Billboards; establishes conditions under which certain signs may be adjusted or relocated, relocated sign may increase in size if becomes conforming in new location under local ordinance. Adding § 33.1-95.2. (Patron-Anderson, HB 2298 (Chapter 603); Puckett, SB 820 (Chapter 611))

Boundary adjustments; notice to affected landowners. Amending §§ 15.2-3107 and 15.2-3108. (Patron-Black, SB 1336 (F))

Bristol Virginia Utilities Authority; grants Authority “quick take” condemnation powers. Amending § 15.2-7207. (Patron-O’Quinn, HB 1427 (F); Puckett, SB 821 (F))

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))

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 (CD))

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 (CD))

Cash proffers; extends from 7 to 12 years time by which locality must begin utilization. Amending § 15.2-2303.2. (Patron-Stuart, SB 1226 (Chapter 541))

Cash proffers; locality may waive certain written notice requirements in order to reduce, etc., outstanding payments for residential construction. Amending § 15.2-2302. (Patron-Knight, HB 2265 (Chapter 513))

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 (CD))

Cash proffers; shall not be used for any capital improvement to an existing facility. Amending § 15.2-2303.2. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 2239 (Chapter 510))

Cemeteries; minimum tree canopy during development process shall be 10 percent. Amending § 15.2-961. (Patron-Knight, HB 1547 (Chapter 248))

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))

Child care services and facilities; regulation in certain counties and cities. Amending §§ 15.2-741 and 15.2-914. (Patron-Webert, HB 1575 (F))

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

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 (CD))

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

Coal and Gas Road Improvement Fund; localities in Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority may apply portion of tax revenue, not to exceed one-fourth of revenue paid to Fund, to construct, repair, or enhance natural gas service lines or systems only upon passage of local ordinance or resolution of applicable local government. Amending § 58.1-3713. (Patron-Morefield, HB 2110 (Chapter 306))

Coal severance taxes, local; establishes gross income for certain purposes, any locality that imposed tax for coal, gas, or oil severed from earth prior to July 1, 2013, shall amend its local ordinance with regard to such taxes. Amending §§ 15.2-6009, 45.1-161.62, 45.1-361.5, 45.1-361.38, 46.2-1143, 58.1-3343, 58.1-3712, 58.1-3713, 58.1-3713.01, 58.1-3713.3, 58.1-3930, 58.1-3932, and 58.1-3959; adding §§ 58.1-3740 through 58.1-3745; repealing §§ 58.1-3713.1, 58.1-3713.2, and 58.1-3713.5. Emergency. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 2100 (Chapter 305); Puckett, SB 918 (Chapter 618))

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 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 (CD))

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))

Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Services Council; powers and duties. Amending § 2.2-2618. (Patron-Ware, O., HB 1818 (Chapter 79))

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))

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 (CD))

Condemnation; local application process. Amending § 15.2-1901. (Patron-Peace, HB 2072 (Chapter 581))

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

Consumer Counsel of Department of Law, Division of; replaces references to Office of Consumer Affairs. Amending §§ 15.2-963, 57-48, 57-55.2, 57-55.3, 59.1-298, 59.1-326, and 59.1-328; repealing §§ 3.2-113, 3.2-114, and 3.2-115. (Patron-Fariss, HB 2085 (Chapter 24))

County government; adoption of optional forms. Amending §§ 15.2-300 through 15.2-303. (Patron-Farrell, HB 1620 (F))

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

Courthouse repair; counties with population of less than 75,000 may by ordinance appoint committee to examine court facilities. Amending § 15.2-1643. (Patron-Carrico, SB 844 (F))

Criminal history background record checks; clarifies list of barrier crimes for individuals seeking employment or seeking to provide contract services at nursing homes, home care organizations, etc. Amending §§ 15.2-914, 19.2-389, 19.2-392.02, 22.1-296.3, 32.1-162.9:1, 63.2-1702, 63.2-1704, 63.2-1717, 63.2-1720, 63.2-1721, and 63.2-1722 through 63.2-1726; adding §§ 32.1-162.15:1, 37.2-441, 37.2-442, 37.2-443, 63.2-1720.1, and 63.2-1721.1 through 63.2-1721.4; repealing §§ 32.1-126.01, 37.2-314, 37.2-408.1, 37.2-416, 37.2-506, 37.2-607, 63.2-901.1, 63.2-1601.1, and 63.2-1719. (Patron-Edwards, SB 868 (F))

Criminal justice training academies; sovereign immunity of trainers certified by Department of Criminal Justice Services or an approved instructor. Amending § 15.2-1752. (Patron-Garrett, HB 1569 (Chapter 66); Newman, SB 1045 (Chapter 99))

Dangerous or vicious dogs; adoption of ordinances for control. Amending § 3.2-6543. (Patron-Robinson, HB 1863 (F))

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

Deer; when creating traffic hazard in jurisdiction, chief law-enforcement officer to report to Director of Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Amending § 29.1-529. (Patron-Morris, HB 1929 (Chapter 346))

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

Derelict nonresidential building or structure; locality through its agents or employees may demolish or remove with written consent of property owner, structure cannot be located within or determined to be property within state or local historic district, written consent shall identify whether property is subject to first lien by recorded deed of trust or mortgage, consent of first lienholder. Amending § 15.2-906. (Patron-Minchew, HB 1589 (Chapter 734); Black, SB 744 (Chapter 770))

Detention and removal of citizen from State; Secretary of Public Safety shall request U.S. Secretary of Defense to provide notification within 24 hours to both Secretary and local chief law-enforcement officer. (Patron-Cline, HB 2229 (F))

Driver training schools; no DMV regulation shall specify any minimum distance of separation between facilities in certain cities or towns. Adding § 46.2-1701.2:1. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1628 (F))

Drones; moratorium on use of unmanned aircraft systems by state or local government department, agency, or instrumentality having jurisdiction over criminal law enforcement before July 1, 2015, provision for Amber Alert, etc., shall not apply to Virginia National Guard when performing certain duties, etc., report. (Patron-Cline, HB 2012 (Chapter 755); McEachin, SB 1331 (Chapter 796))

Efficiency Evaluation Fund; established, grants to localities. Adding §§ 15.2-2441, 15.2-2442, and 15.2-2443. (Patron-Morris, HB 1324 (F))

Election districts and redistricting; local government permitted to exclude from census adult inmate populations of federal, state, or regional adult correctional facilities. Amending § 24.2-304.1. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 1339 (Chapter 483))

Electoral boards and general registrars; reimbursement of costs of compensation and expenses to localities. Amending §§ 24.2-108 and 24.2-111. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 1340 (F); Garrett, SB 813 (F))

Enterprise Zone Grant Program; when county or city was previously added to an existing zone to create joint enterprise zone, Department shall redesignate enterprise zone when term of joint zone expires. Amending § 59.1-544. (Patron-McClellan, HB 2273 (Chapter 514))

Enterprise zones; expiration dates and renewal periods extended in certain counties and cities. Amending § 59.1-542. (Patron-Poindexter, HB 2233 (F))

Enterprise zones; permits locality to apply for status based on distress factors in area. Amending § 59.1-545. (Patron-James, HB 1966 (F); Blevins, SB 1295 (F))

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

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))

Family health care structures, temporary; zoning provisions, extends time structure from 30 to 60 days from date which structure was last occupied by mentally or physically impaired person. Amending § 15.2-2292.1. (Patron-Pogge, HB 1419 (Chapter 178))

Farm wineries; locality may not regulate number or frequency of usual and customary activities and events. Amending § 15.2-2288.3. (Patron-Keam, HB 2142 (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))

Fines under certain local ordinances; paid to local school division and Literary Fund. Amending §§ 16.1-69.48 and 46.2-1308. (Patron-Carr, HB 1901 (F))

Firearms; property or facilities owned or leased by localities. Amending § 15.2-915. (Patron-Saslaw, SB 1228 (F))

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))

Gas severance taxes, local; establishes fair market value. Amending §§ 15.2-6009, 15.2-6010, 45.1-361.5, 46.2-1143, 58.1-3343, 58.1-3712, 58.1-3713, 58.1-3713.01, 58.1-3713.4, and 58.1-3959; adding §§ 58.1-3740 and 58.1-3741. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1846 (F))

Gas severance taxes, local; validation of coal and gas severance tax and road improvement tax ordinances. Amending § 58.1-3713.3. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1771 (Chapter 208); McDougle, SB 1111 (Chapter 391))

General Services, Department of; authorized to convey by quitclaim deed, without warranty of any kind, to P&J Properties, Inc., certain property in City of Richmond. (Patron-McQuinn, HB 1685 (Chapter 421))

Golf carts and utility vehicles; adds Town of Wachapreague to list that may authorize over-the-road operation. Amending § 46.2-916.2. (Patron-Lewis, HB 1514 (Chapter 64))

Grass and weeds; adds Dinwiddie County to list of localities authorized to require cutting on occupied property. Amending § 15.2-901. (Patron-Dance, HB 1536 (F))

Grass and weeds; adds Town of Cedar Bluff to list of localities authorized to require cutting on occupied property. Amending § 15.2-901. (Patron-Morefield, HB 2226 (Chapter 508))

Grass and weeds; adds Town of Orange to list of localities authorized to require cutting on occupied property. Amending § 15.2-901. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 1474 (Chapter 189))

Grass and weeds; written notice to property owners in Dinwiddie County and City of Hampton, required cutting on vacant developed or undeveloped property. Amending § 15.2-901. (Patron-BaCote, HB 1744 (Chapter 490))

Grievance procedure, local; removes requirement that both parties must approve locality’s use of an administrative hearing officer in lieu of three-person panel. Amending § 15.2-1507. (Patron-Cole, HB 2169 (F))

Hampton Roads Planning District; additional one percent sales and use tax in counties and cities located in District. Amending §§ 33.1-269, 58.1-602, and 58.1-611.1; adding §§ 33.1-23.5:3 and 58.1-604.7. (Patron-Stolle, HB 1450 (F); McWaters, SB 824 (F))

Hampton Roads Sports Facility Authority; name changed to Hampton Roads Sports and Entertainment Facility Authority, numerous changes intended to facilitate attraction and operation of National Hockey League or National Basketball Association franchise. Amending §§ 15.2-5900, 15.2-5902, 15.2-5904 through 15.2-5908, 15.2-5911, 15.2-5914, and 15.2-5915; adding §§ 15.2-5916.1 through 15.2-5916.4; repealing § 15.2-5913. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 2319 (F))

Health insurance; gives local governments option of having all of their employees and retirees eligible to participate in state employee health insurance plan. Amending § 2.2-1204. (Patron-Yost, HB 1356 (F); Barker, SB 1367 (F))

Health insurance; program for local government employees and other political subdivisions of State. Amending §§ 2.2-1204, 15.2-1512.1, and 23-284. (Patron-Watkins, SB 1089 (Chapter 687))

Henrico County General District Court; increases number of judges. Amending § 16.1-69.6:1. (Patron-McEachin, SB 784 (F))

High-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes; allows state or local law-enforcement vehicles, firefighting trucks, ambulances, and rescue squad vehicles to enter by crossing barrier or buffer if performing official duties. Amending § 33.1-56.3. Emergency. (Patron-Rust, HB 2052 (Chapter 85); McDougle, SB 1204 (Chapter 101))

Highway maintenance payments; increased by Commissioner where traffic volumes exceed statewide average more than 20 percent. Amending § 33.1-41.1. (Patron-Keam, HB 2141 (F))

Highways, Commissioner of; adds Prince William County to existing provisions for entering into agreements. Amending § 33.1-375.1. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1328 (F))

House of Delegates Districts; technical adjustments in Clarke County. Adding § 24.2-304.04. (Patron-Minchew, HB 1688 (F))

House of Delegates Districts; technical adjustments in Fairfax County. Adding § 24.2-304.04. (Patron-Watts, HB 1456 (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; allows any person to hunt or kill wild animals on Sunday, on private lands in Counties of Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince William. Amending § 29.1-521. (Patron-Ramadan, HB 1762 (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 (CD))

Income tax, local; adds City of Portsmouth to list of localities authorized to levy to generate revenue to be used for transportation purposes. Amending § 58.1-540; repealing § 58.1-549. (Patron-Stosch, SB 1313 (F))

Income tax, state; deduction for payment of tolls in qualified locality. Amending § 58.1-322. (Patron-James, HB 1963 (F); Blevins, SB 859 (F))

Inoperable motor vehicles; adds Albemarle County to those localities that may prohibit any person from keeping, exception. Amending § 15.2-905. (Patron-Deeds, SB 885 (Chapter 364))

Jail facilities, temporary; City of Chesapeake allowed certain waivers for current temporary structures for housing inmates. Emergency. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1635 (Chapter 418); Blevins, SB 729 (Chapter 453))

Jails; court can adopt regional jail until it can obtain adequate facility. Amending § 53.1-74. (Patron-Ward, HB 1424 (F); James, HB 1962 (F); Blevins, SB 728 (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))

Law-enforcement officer; impersonating any local, city, county, state, or federal law-enforcement officer is Class 1 misdemeanor. Amending § 18.2-174. (Patron-Cox, J.A., HB 1358 (Chapter 410))

Law-enforcement officer or other public safety personnel; impersonating, penalty. Amending §§ 15.2-1612, 18.2-174, and 18.2-174.1. (Patron-Landes, HB 1955 (Chapter 431))

Law-enforcement officers; exceptions to territorial limits. Amending § 15.2-1724. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 1826 (Chapter 428))

Law-enforcement officers; grounds for decertification, Department of Criminal Justice Services authorized to waive requirements. Amending §§ 15.2-1705 and 15.2-1707. (Patron-Herring, HB 2121 (Chapter 307); Howell, SB 1026 (Chapter 468))

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)

Legislation; prohibits any committee of General Assembly from reporting any bill impacting localities. Adding § 30-19.1:12. (Patron-Garrett, SB 810 (F))

Libraries; locality to adopt an ordinance that prohibits firearms, ammunition, etc., in those owned or operated by locality. Amending § 15.2-915. (Patron-BaCote, HB 1662 (F))

Libraries; removes 15-year time limit during which State shall continue aid to system that existed prior to city reversion. Amending § 15.2-4116. (Patron-Deeds, SB 882 (Chapter 363))

Libraries; Town of Leesburg may by ordinance establish an endowment fund for purpose of supporting those owned or operated by town. (Patron-Minchew, HB 1558 (Chapter 556); Black, SB 890 (Chapter 528))

License taxes; allows localities to impose on certain motor vehicles, temporary exemption for new residents operating vehicles registered in another state or country. Amending §§ 15.2-973 and 46.2-662. (Patron-Sickles, HB 1990 (Chapter 347))

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))

Local and state government; joint subcommittee to study service responsibility and taxing authority. (Patron-Hanger, SJR 318 (F))

Local boundaries for law-enforcement; agreements may include designation of mutually agreed-upon boundary lines between contiguous localities for purposes of organizing 911 dispatch and response and clarifying issues related to coverage under workers’ compensation and risk management laws. Amending § 15.2-1726. (Patron-Yost, HB 2216 (Chapter 594); Carrico, SB 839 (Chapter 775))

Local boundaries for law-enforcement; localities may designate mutually agreed-upon boundary lines between contiguous localities for purposes of organizing 911 dispatch and response. Amending § 15.2-1726. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1314 (I) See SB839)

Local budgets; itemized expenditures shall include any discretionary funds to be designated, amendment to budget. Amending § 15.2-2503. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1836 (Chapter 747))

Local correctional facilities; proceeds from commissary may be used for general operation of sheriff’s office. Amending § 53.1-127.1. (Patron-Stolle, HB 2291 (Chapter 91))

Local employees; retirement benefits. Amending §§ 51.1-800, 51.1-801, and 51.1-1003. (Patron-Farrell, HB 1331 (F))

Local government; allowed to request an audit from Auditor of Public Accounts at any time upon majority vote. Amending § 15.2-2511. (Patron-Farrell, HB 1332 (Chapter 239))

Local government records; clarifies authority of Auditor of Public Accounts, annual audit to include clerk of circuit court. Amending § 15.2-2511. (Patron-Ruff, SB 1124 (Chapter 392))

Local governments; environmental impact reports, prohibits purchase of certain deicing agents, exception. Amending §§ 3.2-3607.2, 10.1-1188, and 15.2-1123. (Patron-Byron, HB 2137 (Chapter 758))

Local officers; localities to temporarily designate someone to fill position of an appointed officer in case of an absence or disability. Amending § 15.2-1503. (Patron-Landes, HB 1939 (F))

Local officers; senior judge may appoint temporary member to electoral board in case of an absence or disability. Amending § 24.2-106. (Patron-Bell, Richard P., HB 1335 (Chapter 409))

Local police departments; cooperation agreements with any private police department certified by Department of Criminal Justice Services. Amending § 15.2-1726. (Patron-Garrett, HB 1561 (Chapter 250); Newman, SB 1047 (Chapter 472))

Local taxes; authorizes localities to not pay interest on refund of local taxes when refund is due to errors made by taxpayer, etc. Amending §§ 58.1-3916 and 58.1-3918. (Patron-Dance, HB 1534 (F); Wilt, HB 1578 (F))

Local taxes; interest on refunds and delinquent taxes. Amending §§ 58.1-3916 and 58.1-3918. (Patron-Head, HB 1329 (F); Smith, SB 937 (I) See SB710)

Local taxes; interest on refunds and delinquent taxes, report. Amending §§ 58.1-3916 and 58.1-3918. (Patron-Hanger, SB 710 (F))

Localities; assistance and documentation to person seeking business license, etc. Adding § 15.2-110. (Patron-Head, HB 1722 (F))

Localities; authority to require safety equipment on mobility aids. Amending §§ 15.2-1719 and 15.2-1720. (Patron-BaCote, HB 1661 (F))

Loudoun County; Department of General Services with approval of Governor to convey by quitclaim deed, certain real property of former Town of Waterford. (Patron-May, HB 1983 (Chapter 753))

Loudoun County; governing body to appoint members of its board of equalization. Amending § 58.1-3373. (Patron-Vogel, SB 1356 (Chapter 548))

Low-income and disabled customers; locality that owns water and sewer system and has population density of 200 persons per square mile or less by ordinance may develop criteria for providing discounted fees and charges. Adding § 15.2-2119.2. (Patron-Ransone, HB 1648 (Chapter 487); Stuart, SB 850 (Chapter 361))

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 (CD))

Motor fuels tax; authorizes any county or city to impose at rate not to exceed $0.10 per gallon. Adding §§ 58.1-3735.1 through 58.1-3735.27. (Patron-Minchew, HB 1663 (I) See HB2313)

Motor vehicles; locality may by ordinance reasonably limit number of title loan businesses, payday lenders, etc. Adding § 15.2-912.4. (Patron-Surovell, HB 2323 (F))

Mount Airy Elementary School; commemorating its 100th anniversary. (Patron-Merricks, HJR 572 (P))

Mountain ridge construction; localities have greater flexibility to define height of tall buildings and structures for purposes of regulation. Amending § 15.2-2295.1. (Patron-Rush, HB 2310 (Chapter 516))

Municipal deed; restrictions on certain property in Virginia Beach. Amending Chapter 152, 2002 Acts. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 1703 (Chapter 488))

Northampton County School Board; terms of members. Emergency. (Patron-Lewis, HB 2176 (Chapter 718))

Old Flat State Forest; authorizes Department Of Forestry to convey and accept lands in Grayson County. (Patron-O’Quinn, HB 2035 (Chapter 220))

Onsite sewage systems; inspections shall be required only once every two years rather than annually. Amending § 15.2-2157. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1611 (F))

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))

Overweight vehicle permits; allows court to invalidate standard permit in circumstances where super load permit was required. Amending § 46.2-1139. (Patron-Tata, HB 1386 (F))

Pedestrians and other shared-path users; local government may adopt ordinances requiring to stop before crossing highways at marked crosswalks and there are no traffic control signals at such crossing. Amending § 46.2-924. (Patron-Greason, HB 2217 (Chapter 507); Favola, SB 959 (Chapter 681))

Personal property tax; classification of motor vehicles leased by locality or constitutional officer. Amending § 58.1-3506. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 1522 (Chapter 39))

Personal property tax; specifies that outdoor advertising signs are included in class of tangible personal property used in trade or business, and requires localities to tax such signs as personal property. Amending §§ 58.1-3503 and 58.1-3506. Emergency. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1860 (Chapter 287); Watkins, SB 1236 (Chapter 652))

Photo-monitoring systems; length of all-red clearance interval shall be established based on recommended methodology of Institute of Transportation Engineers. Amending § 15.2-968.1. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 1879 (F))

Planning commissioners, local; removes requirement that members own real property. Amending § 15.2-2212. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 1408 (F))

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

Planning, zoning, and development procedures; local planning commission shall consult with installation commander of any military installation that will be affected by potential development. Amending §§ 15.2-2200, 15.2-2201, 15.2-2204, and 15.2-2211. (Patron-Knight, HB 1853 (Chapter 213); Reeves, SB 1029 (Chapter 149))

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))

Presidential primaries; localities shall be reimbursed by State for all costs incurred. Amending § 24.2-545. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 1341 (F); Garrett, SB 806 (F))

Primaries; State will reimburse localities for costs of elections as funded by general appropriation act. Amending § 24.2-518. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 1342 (F); Garrett, SB 805 (F))

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

Prince William County Metrorail Improvement District; created, effective if County passes resolution by December 1, 2013. Adding §§ 33.1-466 through 33.1-482. (Patron-Torian, HB 407 (CD))

Prince William County Metrorail Improvement District; created, effective if County passes resolution by December 1, 2014. Adding §§ 33.1-466 through 33.1-482. (Patron-Torian, HB 2172 (F))

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

Private property rights; precludes State and its political subdivisions from adopting or implementing policy recommendations as may be required by United Nations Agenda 21. (Patron-Cline, HB 2223 (F))

Property Owners’ Association Act; lot owner permitted to operate home-based business within his personal residence, compliance with local ordinances. Adding § 55-513.2. (Patron-Webert, HB 2200 (Chapter 310))

Protective helmets; any locality may by ordinance require that every person shall wear whenever riding or being carried on bicycle, etc. Adding § 15.2-1806.1. (Patron-Vogel, SB 1352 (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 2021 (F))

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; adding § 2.2-1102.1. (Patron-Cole, HB 2170 (I) See HB1823)

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; possession and administration of epinephrine by employees of local governing bodies and employees of local health departments. Amending §§ 8.01-225, 22.1-274.2, and 54.1-3408. Emergency. (Patron-Greason, HB 1468 (Chapter 336); Howell, SB 893 (Chapter 617))

Public-Private Transportation Act of 1995 and Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002; additional requirements for comprehensive agreements. Adding §§ 56-560.1 and 56-575.4:1. (Patron-Miller, SB 1081 (F))

Public-Private Transportation Act of 1995 and Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002; review of proposals, comprehensive agreements. Amending §§ 56-560, 56-563, 56-566, and 56-575.6. (Patron-James, HB 2258 (F))

Rabies; local governing body to hold clinic at least once every two years. Amending § 3.2-6521. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1859 (Chapter 286))

Real property; authorizes VDOT to convey a parcel of property owned by Department in Fauquier County in exchange for other property to be used for park-and-ride. (Patron-Webert, HB 1627 (Chapter 736))

Real property; authorizes VDOT to convey certain property controlled by Department in Albemarle County in exchange for land adjoining Keene Area Headquarters. (Patron-Dudenhefer, HB 2186 (Chapter 238))

Real property; Department of General Services authorized to convey property to Mennel Milling Company located in Roanoke County. Amending Chapters 256 and 309, 2011 Acts; repealing second enactment of Chapters 256 and 309, 2011 Acts. (Patron-Smith, SB 1317 (Chapter 795))

Real property tax; collection of delinquent taxes, notice to taxpayer advising that they may enter into payment agreement. Amending § 58.1-3965. (Patron-Cole, HB 1401 (Chapter 334))

Real property tax; localities to tax campers and other recreational vehicles if they are used as primary residence and do not travel more than 250 miles per year, refunds for personal property taxes paid in 2012. Amending § 58.1-3506. (Patron-Edwards, SB 1308 (F))

Real property tax; locality may enact an ordinance provided that roll-back taxes shall not become due solely because change in zoning is for specific more intensive uses set forth, etc. Amending § 58.1-3237. (Patron-Minchew, HB 1697 (Chapter 269))

Real property tax; modifies and clarifies special taxes that Fairfax County may impose in service district. Amending § 15.2-2403. (Patron-Keam, HB 2131 (F))

Recordation tax; authorizes localities to impose an additional tax at rate equal to one-tenth of state rate, if approved by referendum. Amending §§ 58.1-814 and 58.1-3800. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1566 (F))

Recorded plats and final site plans; plan shall be deemed final once it has been reviewed and approved by locality, fees customarily due and owing at time of agency review of plan shall be paid in timely manner. Amending § 15.2-2261 and Chapter 508, 2012 Acts. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 2238 (Chapter 509))

Regional strategic plans; preparation and adoption by planning district commission. Amending § 15.2-4209. (Patron-Bulova, HB 2326 (Chapter 607))

Renewable energy facilities, certain; exemption from local zoning and land use regulations. Amending §§ 15.2-2232, 15.2-2280, and 15.2-2281; adding § 15.2-2280.1. (Patron-Saslaw, SB 1341 (F))

Residential development; impact fees to defray costs of public facilities. Amending § 15.2-2328. (Patron-Cole, HB 1404 (F))

Residential property; amends current provisions that require localities in Northern Virginia to be given notice when property is subject to sale under deed of trust. Amending § 15.2-979. (Patron-Rust, HB 1861 (Chapter 749))

Retail Sales and Use Tax; adds County of Washington as locality entitled to retain certain revenues generated on premises of development of regional impact. Amending § 58.1-608.3. (Patron-Johnson, HB 2259 (F); Carrico, SB 1289 (F))

Retail Sales and Use Tax; adds Town of Wise to list of localities in which public facility may be constructed with use tax revenue. Amending § 58.1-608.3. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1785 (Chapter 568))

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

Retail Sales and Use Tax; entitlement of certain public facilities in City of Winchester to tax revenues. Amending § 58.1-608.3. Emergency. (Patron-Vogel, SB 1370 (F))

Retail Sales and Use Tax; entitlement of City of Bristol to certain revenues. Amending § 58.1-608.3. (Patron-O’Quinn, HB 1798 (F); Carrico, SB 861 (F))

Retail Sales and Use Tax; revenue distributed to certain localities that have heavy rail commuter mass transportation infill station constructed in service district. Adding § 58.1-608.3:1. (Patron-Krupicka, HB 1650 (F))

Revenues and appropriations of State; changes to revenues collected and distribution of such revenues, report. Amending §§ 15.2-4838.1, 33.1-23.03:8, 33.1-23.5:1, 33.1-221.1:1.3, 58.1-300, 58.1-520, 58.1-601, 58.1-602, 58.1-603, 58.1-604, 58.1-604.1, 58.1-605, 58.1-606, 58.1-608.3, 58.1-612, 58.1-614, 58.1-615, 58.1-625, 58.1-635, 58.1-638, 58.1-639, 58.1-811, 58.1-2201, 58.1-2217, 58.1-2249, 58.1-2251, 58.1-2259, 58.1-2289, 58.1-2295, 58.1-2299.20, 58.1-2401, 58.1-2402, 58.1-2425, 58.1-2701, 58.1-2706, and Chapter 896, 2007 Acts; adding §§ 15.2-4838.01, 33.1-23.5:3, 58.1-603.1, 58.1-604.01, 58.1-638.2, 58.1-638.3, 58.1-802.2, 58.1-1742, and 58.1-2290.1; repealing §§ 58.1-540 through 58.1-549, 58.1-609.13, 58.1-2289, 58.1-2290, 58.1-2701, and second enactment of Chapter 822, 2009 Acts. (Patron-Howell, W.J., HB 2313 (Chapter 766))

Richmond Metropolitan Authority; equalizes board representation among City of Richmond, Chesterfield County, and Henrico County, terms of certain additional members shall commence on July 1, 2012. Amending §§ 15.2-7001 and 15.2-7002. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 107 (CD))

Richmond Metropolitan Authority; equalizes board representation among City of Richmond, Chesterfield County, and Henrico County, terms of certain additional members shall commence on July 1, 2013. Amending §§ 15.2-7001 and 15.2-7002. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 1732 (F))

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 (CD))

Risk management plan; local participation. Amending § 2.2-1839. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1091 (F))

School boards, local; salary increases for members. Amending § 22.1-32. (Patron-Toscano, HB 1735 (Chapter 278))

School calendar; school boards of City of Danville, 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 1319 (F))

Septic systems, failed; locality may, by ordinance, authorize contracts with property owners to provide loans for repairs. Adding § 15.2-958.6. (Patron-Hodges, HB 1448 (Chapter 185))

Service district boundaries; allows localities to amend after notice and public hearing. Adding § 15.2-2402.1. (Patron-Farrell, HB 1333 (Chapter 172); Ware, R.L., HB 1343 (I) See HB1333)

Service districts; any locality may amend boundaries of an established district, if more than one locality is involved, majority vote from each local government is required. Adding § 15.2-2402.1. (Patron-Garrett, SB 798 (Chapter 524))

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

Sheriffs; expands authority to deputize persons to direct traffic, training required to acquaint persons with techniques, etc. Amending § 46.2-1310. (Patron-Dance, HB 1494 (F))

Small Business and Supplier Diversity, Department of; created, report. Amending §§ 2.2-204, 2.2-205.1, 2.2-435.8, 2.2-2238.1, 2.2-2282, 2.2-2284, 2.2-2311, 2.2-3705.6, 2.2-4301, 2.2-4310, 3.2-201, 10.1-1425.7, 11-7.1, 15.2-965.1, 15.2-4904, 18.2-213.1, 23-9.6:1.01, 23-38.88, 23-135.7:7, 33.1-221, 36-139.6, 46.2-749.69:1, 58.1-439.6, 59.1-284.22, 63.2-601, and 63.2-610; adding §§ 2.2-1603 through 2.2-1617; repealing §§ 2.2-900 through 2.2-904.1 and 2.2-1400 through 2.2-1405. (Patron-McWaters, SB 1350 (Chapter 482))

Smoking; localities to ban in designated public parks, public beaches, and similar outdoor public areas. Amending § 15.2-2830. (Patron-Northam, SB 1253 (F))

Smyth County; added to list of localities permitted to provide by ordinance that charges for water and sewer shall be a lien on real estate. Amending § 15.2-2118. (Patron-Carrico, SB 764 (F))

Social services, district board of; establishes process for withdrawal by local governing body of county or city, petition to circuit court for approval of transition plan. Adding § 63.2-306.1. (Patron-Tyler, HB 2270 (Chapter 315))

Solid waste disposal fee; Pittsylvania County may by ordinance provide an exemption to any veteran who has service-connected, permanent, and total disability. Amending § 15.2-2159. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 2203 (Chapter 699))

Sources of revenue; establishing and adjusting for appropriations of State and its localities. Amending §§ 33.1-23.03:1, 33.1-221.1:1.3, 58.1-320, 58.1-602, 58.1-603, 58.1-2201, 58.1-2249, 58.1-2261, and 58.1-2289; adding §§ 58.1-2259.1 and 58.1-2288.1; repealing §§ 58.1-438.1, 58.1-439.1, and 58.1-439.12:02. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 1878 (F))

Sources of revenue; establishing and adjusting for appropriations of State and its localities. Amending §§ 33.1-23.03:1, 33.1-221.1:1.3, 58.1-540, 58.1-602, 58.1-608.3, 58.1-2201, 58.1-2249, 58.1-2261, 58.1-2289, 58.1-2701, and 58.1-2706; adding §§ 15.2-4217.2, 58.1-604.7, 58.1-818, 58.1-2259.1, and 58.1-2288.1; repealing § 58.1-438.1. (Patron-Rust, HB 2063 (F))

Sources of revenue; establishing and adjusting for appropriations of State and its localities. Amending §§ 33.1-23.03:1, 33.1-23.03:10, 33.1-221.1:1.3, 58.1-320, 58.1-602, 58.1-603, 58.1-2201, 58.1-2249, 58.1-2261, and 58.1-2289; adding §§ 58.1-2259.1 and 58.1-2288.1; repealing §§ 58.1-438.1, 58.1-439.1, and 58.1-439.12:02. (Patron-Rust, HB 2179 (F); Watkins, SB 717 (F))

Southwest Virginia Health Authority; clarifies definition of hospital or health center, powers of Authority, report. Amending §§ 15.2-5369, 15.2-5374, and 15.2-5376. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1347 (Chapter 660))

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))

Speed limits; local government of any town located entirely within confines of United States military base may by ordinance reduce speed limit to less than 25 mph provided indicated by lawfully placed signs. Amending § 46.2-878. (Patron-Dudenhefer, HB 2029 (Chapter 303))

Sports or entertainment arena; City of Virginia Beach may construct arena for professional sports teams or for conferences and entertainment events, City shall be entitled to sales and use tax revenues as defined, report. Adding §§ 15.2-5921 through 15.2-5927. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 2320 (Chapter 767))

Spotsylvania Confederate Cemetery; increases number of Confederate graves maintained by Ladies Confederate Memorial Association in Spotsylvania County. Amending § 10.1-2211. (Patron-Reeves, SB 897 (Chapter 42))

State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act; definition of personal interest in a transaction. Amending § 2.2-3101. (Patron-Deeds, SB 1119 (Chapter 475))

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

State or local employees; filing fraudulent liens or encumbrances against, penalty. Adding § 18.2-213.2. (Patron-McDougle, SB 1113 (I) See SB811)

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))

Stormwater management program; delays date that local governments will have to assume responsibility for administering. Amending §§ 10.1-561, 10.1-563, 10.1-565, 10.1-603.3, 10.1-603.4, 10.1-603.4:2, 10.1-603.8, 10.1-603.8:1, and 10.1-2107. (Patron-Rush, HB 1488 (F))

Street signs; joint subcommittee to study desirability and feasibility of installing to alert motorists to persons with disabilities in area. (Patron-Ward, HJR 576 (F))

Subdivision ordinances; City of Charlottesville may include provisions allowing subdivider or developer to construct sidewalks on residential lot. (Patron-Toscano, HB 1724 (Chapter 277))

Tourist Train Development Authority; created. Adding §§ 15.2-6550 through 15.2-6554. (Patron-Puckett, SB 819 (V))

Town and county; joint powers. Adding § 15.2-110. (Patron-Rust, HB 1535 (F); Minchew, HB 1585 (F))

Transient occupancy tax; adds Dickenson County to list of counties authorized to levy. Amending § 58.1-3819. (Patron-Johnson, HB 1670 (Chapter 200); Puckett, SB 980 (Chapter 378))

Transient occupancy tax; adds Grayson County to list of counties authorized to levy. Amending § 58.1-3819. (Patron-Carrico, SB 720 (Chapter 319))

Transient occupancy tax; adds Greensville County to list of counties authorized to levy. Amending § 58.1-3819. (Patron-Tyler, HB 1797 (Chapter 19))

Transportation; funding and administration. Amending §§ 15.2-4838.1, 33.1-23.03:10, 33.1-23.1, 33.1-221.1:1.3, 58.1-300, 58.1-520, 58.1-604.1, 58.1-608.3, 58.1-611.1, 58.1-614, 58.1-811, 58.1-2201, 58.1-2217, 58.1-2249, 58.1-2261, 58.1-2289, 58.1-2701, and 58.1-2706; adding §§ 15.2-4217.2, 15.2-4838.01, 58.1-604.7, 58.1-818, 58.1-2259.1, and 58.1-2299.21 through 58.1-2299.27; repealing §§ 58.1-540 through 58.1-549 and second enactment of Chapter 822, 2009 Acts. (Patron-Watts, HB 2333 (F))

Transportation; funding and administration. Amending §§ 15.2-4838.1, 33.1-23.03:10, 58.1-300, 58.1-520, 58.1-604.1, 58.1-608.3, 58.1-611.1, 58.1-614, 58.1-811, 58.1-2217, 58.1-2249, 58.1-2289, 58.1-2701, 58.1-2706, and 58.1-3221.3; adding §§ 15.2-4838.01, 58.1-603.1, 58.1-604.01, 58.1-802.2, and 58.1-2299.21 through 58.1-2299.26; repealing §§ 58.1-540 through 58.1-549 and second enactment of Chapter 822, 2009 Acts. (Patron-Watts, HB 1472 (F))

Transportation; makes several changes to state and local taxes and fees to account for and provide funding. Amending §§ 15.2-1104.1, 33.1-23.03:1, 58.1-3, 58.1-320, 58.1-416, 58.1-439, 58.1-540, 58.1-603, 58.1-604, 58.1-605, 58.1-606, 58.1-609.1, 58.1-609.10, 58.1-609.12, 58.1-623, 58.1-638, 58.1-811, 58.1-2201, 58.1-2249, 58.1-2261, 58.1-2289, 58.1-3510.7, 58.1-3818, and 58.1-3833; adding §§ 46.2-755.3, 58.1-802.2, 58.1-1742, and 58.1-2288.1; repealing §§ 58.1-339.11, 58.1-439.2, 58.1-510 through 58.1-513, 58.1-608.1, 58.1-609.11, and 58.1-611.1. (Patron-Albo, HB 2253 (I) See HB2313)

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 projects and planning; reimbursement of VDOT by localities and metropolitan planning organizations when certain projects are terminated or altered, design approval by Chief Engineer. Amending § 33.1-12. (Patron-Anderson, HB 1718 (Chapter 741); Barker, SB 1075 (Chapter 388))

Unconventional vehicles; titling and registration of mopeds and distinctive license plates for low-speed vehicles, etc., clarification of definition of motor vehicle. Amending §§ 15.2-919, 15.2-1720, 46.2-100, 46.2-328, 46.2-337, 46.2-600, 46.2-613, 46.2-629, 46.2-662, 46.2-694, 46.2-705, 46.2-711, 46.2-714, 46.2-715, 46.2-720, 46.2-721, 46.2-904, 46.2-905, 46.2-907, 46.2-908.1, 46.2-908.3, 46.2-914, 46.2-915, 46.2-915.2, 46.2-1047, 58.1-602, 58.1-2403, 58.1-3503, 58.1-3504, and 58.1-3523. (Patron-May, HB 1984 (F); Newman, SB 1038 (Chapter 783))

Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act; exempts employees of sanitary district that maintains 20 miles of its own streets and roads from certain provisions. Amending § 56-265.23. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 2250 (F))

Uniform Statewide Building Code; enforcement by towns. Amending § 36-105. (Patron-Herring, SB 1239 (F))

Uniform Statewide Building Code; enforcement of provisions by towns for construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance if adopted, etc. Amending § 36-105. (Patron-Minchew, HB 1574 (F))

United Nations; prohibits State and its political subdivisions from adopting or implementing sustainable development policy recommendations, etc. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 2081 (F))

Urban county executive form of government; ordinance concerning abandoned personal property. Adding § 15.2-815.1. (Patron-Surovell, HB 2011 (F))

Vacant building; adds Town of Clifton Forge to those localities with authority to require owner or owners of buildings to register. Amending § 15.2-1127. (Patron-Putney, HB 2241 (Chapter 355); Deeds, SB 1282 (Chapter 405))

Vacant building registration; increases maximum annual fee that local ordinance may impose on owner from $25 to $100, increases civil penalty for failing to register. Amending § 15.2-1127. (Patron-Dance, HB 1583 (Chapter 253))

Vacant building registration; increases maximum registration fee required of owner of building from $25 to $250. Amending § 15.2-1127. (Patron-Ware, O., HB 1621 (I) See HB1583)

Veteran population; Department of Veterans Services to study unmet needs and assess level of preparedness of state and local governments and other service providers to meet those needs. (Patron-Krupicka, HJR 657 (F))

Virginia Freedom of Information Act; access to criminal and other records held by public bodies engaged in criminal law-enforcement activities. Amending §§ 2.2-3706, 2.2-3711, and 15.2-1713.1. (Patron-Stuart, SB 1264 (Chapter 695))

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; records exemption for Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Services Council. Amending § 2.2-3705.7. (Patron-Norment, SB 1334 (Chapter 481))

Virginia Freedom of Information Act; remote participation in meeting by member of public body. Amending § 2.2-3708.1. (Patron-Dudenhefer, HB 2026 (Chapter 119))

Virginia Indoor Clean Air Act; prohibits smoking in health care facilities. Amending § 15.2-2824. (Patron-Howell, A.T., HB 2309 (F))

Virginia Public Procurement Act; contracts for architectural or professional engineering services for any city within Planning District 8. Amending § 2.2-4301. (Patron-Saslaw, SB 1197 (Chapter 540))

Virginia Public Procurement Act; procurement of professional services. Amending § 2.2-4301. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 2210 (F))

Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act; designation of tourism activity zones, permissive disclosure. Adding §§ 15.2-982 and 55-519.3. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 1521 (Chapter 246))

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

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))

Voluntary boundary agreement between localities; attachment of a voluntary Geographic Information System (GIS) map to petitions regarding boundary between Counties of Louisa and Goochland that includes Virginia State Plane, South Zone coordinates. Amending § 15.2-3108. (Patron-Garrett, SB 804 (Chapter 773))

Volunteer fire/EMS departments; localities may have ordinances that include billing property owners on department’s behalf. Amending § 27-14. (Patron-Cline, HB 2301 (Chapter 356); Deeds, SB 881 (Chapter 616))

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 registration cards; general registrar shall issue and mail new card to all registered voters in his county or city each year. Amending § 24.2-417. (Patron-Deeds, SB 883 (F))

Water and sewer system; adds Gloucester County to those counties that may require connection by owners of property. Amending § 15.2-2110. (Patron-Norment, SB 1358 (F))

Water and waste authorities; rates and charges. Amending § 15.2-5136. (Patron-Toscano, HB 1727 (F); Ruff, SB 1121 (Chapter 51))

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))

Water supply impoundment facilities; creates an exemption to existing provision that prohibits locality from constructing. Amending § 15.2-5122. (Patron-Edmunds, HB 2185 (F))

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))

Workers’ compensation; public safety officer who is injured in course of his employment while on duty on public or private street or highway in Commonwealth. Adding § 65.2-301.1. (Patron-Saslaw, SB 1199 (I) See SB896)

Writ of actual innocence; joint petition by convicted felon and attorney for State. Adding §§ 19.2-327.2:1 and 19.2-327.10:1. (Patron-Herring, HB 1919 (F))

Zoning ordinance; court may award reasonable attorney fees, expenses, etc., to persons that prevail in action brought against it. Amending § 15.2-2286. (Patron-Morris, HB 1429 (F))