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2013 SESSION

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


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(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation
(C) Carried over from 2012 Session (CD) Carried over but died in committee on or before 11/29/2012
Cigarette and other tobacco products taxes; authorizes Attorney General and Department of Taxation to accept electronic filing of reports by stamping agents and manufactures, etc. Amending §§ 3.2-4209, 58.1-1003, 58.1-1008, 58.1-1008.1, 58.1-1009, and 58.1-1021.02:1. (Patron-Howell, SB 1021 (Chapter 381))
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))
Cigarette taxes; certain bond or irrevocable letter of credit requirements. Amending § 58.1-1009. (Patron-Peace, HB 2219 (Chapter 311); Hanger, SB 1092 (Chapter 389))
Cigarettes; included specifically in category of things deemed litter for purposes of criminal punishment for improper disposal of trash. Amending § 33.1-346. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 1367 (F))
Cigarettes; repeals statute authorizing localities in administering and enforcing local taxes. Repealing § 58.1-3832. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1081 (CD))
Cigarettes; sale, purchase, possession, etc., for purpose of evading taxes, penalties. Amending § 58.1-1017. (Patron-Ware, O., HB 1820 (Chapter 570))
Contraband cigarettes; allows forfeiture if possessed in violation of laws regarding sale, purchase, etc. Amending § 19.2-386.21. (Patron-Howell, SB 1022 (Chapter 627))
Contraband cigarettes, tax-paid; increases penalty for possession with intent to distribute. Amending § 58.1-1017.1. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1783 (Chapter 567); Howell, SB 1017 (Chapter 623))
Counterfeit cigarettes; any person, who knowingly distributes or possesses with intent to distribute amount fewer than 10 cartons, guilty of Class 1 misdemeanor. Amending §§ 18.2-246.13, 18.2-246.14, 18.2-246.15, and 19.2-245.01. (Patron-Herring, HB 2056 (F); Howell, SB 1019 (Chapter 625))
Smoking; localities to ban in designated public parks, public beaches, and similar outdoor public areas. Amending § 15.2-2830. (Patron-Northam, SB 1253 (F))
Smoking; state plan for medical assistance shall include provision for payment for counseling and pharmacotherapy for cessation of tobacco use. Amending § 32.1-325. (Patron-Krupicka, HB 1513 (F))
Smoking; unlawful for person 18 years of age or older to smoke in motor vehicle in presence of child younger than 15 years of age, civil penalty. Adding § 46.2-112.1. (Patron-Northam, SB 975 (F))
Smoking; unlawful for person to smoke in motor vehicle in presence of child younger than 13 years of age, civil penalty. Adding § 46.2-112.1. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 1366 (F))
Tobacco products; abolishes 10% tax on distributor and method of calculating tax on loose-leaf tobacco based on its net weight, licensure of retailers. Amending §§ 58.1-1021.02, 58.1-1021.03, and 58.1-1021.04; adding §§ 58.1-1021.04:6 and 58.1-1021.04:7. (Patron-Keam, HB 2332 (F))
Unstamped cigarettes; increases penalties for sale, purchase, transport, receipt or possession. Amending § 58.1-1017. (Patron-Ware, O., HB 1822 (F))
Unstamped cigarettes; sale, purchase, possession, etc., for purpose of evading taxes, penalties. Amending § 58.1-1017. (Patron-Howell, SB 1018 (Chapter 624))
Virginia Indoor Clean Air Act; prohibits smoking in health care facilities. Amending § 15.2-2824. (Patron-Howell, A.T., HB 2309 (F))
Virginia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act; adds possession with intent to distribute tax-paid contraband cigarettes as qualifying offense. Amending § 18.2-513. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1780 (F); Howell, SB 1020 (Chapter 626))

2013 Cumulative Index of Bills, Joint Resolutions, and Resolutions - For additional information, please contact the House of Delegates Information and Public Relations Office, P. O. Box 406, State Capitol, Richmond, Virginia 23218, telephone (804) 698-1500.