2013 SESSION

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

SPORTING EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS, AND FACILITIES

(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

Concession stands at youth athletic activities; exemption from regulations applicable to restaurants. Amending §§ 35.1-25 and 35.1-26. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 1473 (Chapter 188); Hanger, SB 709 (Chapter 317))

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))

License plates, special; issuance for supporters of Washington Nationals baseball team. (Patron-Webert, HB 1387 (Chapter 177); Barker, SB 837 (Chapter 360))

Movable Soccer Goal Safety Act; created, report. Adding §§ 32.1-370 through 32.1-373. (Patron-Vogel, SB 933 (Chapter 375))

Nonprofit organizations; those that occasionally hold dinners, bazaars, and other fund raisers at which food is prepared, purchased, or donated are exempted from regulations applicable to restaurants, licensed restaurants not required to apply for any additional permits. Amending §§ 35.1-25 and 35.1-26. (Patron-Krupicka, HB 2262 (Chapter 512))

Nonpublic school students; participation in interscholastic programs. Adding § 22.1-7.2. (Patron-Garrett, SB 792 (F))

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))

Student-athletes; non-interscholastic youth sports program utilizing public school property shall establish policies and procedures regarding identification and handling of suspected concussions. Amending § 22.1-271.5. (Patron-Northam, SB 1252 (F))

Students residing on military or naval reservation; participation in interscholastic programs, requirements for eligibility. Amending § 22.1-5. (Patron-Tata, HB 1750 (Chapter 669); Martin, SB 1191 (Chapter 641))

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))