2014 SESSION

Convened January 8, 2014
Adjourned sine die March 8, 2014
Reconvened April 23, 2014
Adjourned sine die April 23, 2014

SENIOR CITIZENS

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation

(C) Carried over to 2015 Session

Absentee voting; persons 65 years of age or older added to list of persons entitled to vote by absentee ballot, application to include proof of age in form specified by State Board of Elections. Amending §§ 24.2-700 and 24.2-701. (Patron-Kory, HB 37 (F); Barker, SB 140 (I) See SB16)

Absentee voting; persons age 65 or older on day of an election are entitled to vote absentee ballot. Amending §§ 24.2-700 and 24.2-701. (Patron-Lopez, HB 802 (F); Favola, SB 129 (I) See SB16; McWaters, SB 182 (I) See SB16)

Absentee voting; persons age 65 or older on day of an election are entitled to vote absentee ballot, ballot shall contain person’s date of birth. Amending §§ 24.2-700 and 24.2-701. (Patron-Miller, SB 16 (F))

Computer fraud; increases penalty when value of property or services obtained is $200 or more where victim is age 65 or older. Amending § 18.2-152.3. (Patron-Mason, HB 619 (F))

Discounted fees and charges; City of Richmond may by ordinance develop criteria for providing for low-income, elderly, or disabled customers, financial assistance for plumbing repairs, etc. Amending § 15.2-2119.2; adding § 15.2-2119.3. (Patron-McQuinn, HB 473 (Chapter 387))

Discounted water and sewer fees and charges; City of Richmond may develop criteria for providing for low-income, elderly, or disabled customers. Amending § 15.2-2119.2. (Patron-Marsh, SB 67 (Chapter 796))

Long-term care insurance; notice of lapse or termination of policy, reinstatement. Adding § 38.2-5202.2. (Patron-McClellan, HB 719 (F))

Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Office of State; access to clients, patients, individuals, licensed adult day care centers and assisted living facilities, etc., and records. Amending § 51.5-140. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 240 (Chapter 120); Barker, SB 572 (Chapter 98))

Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE); Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to expand. Amending § 32.1-330.3. (Patron-Head, HB 454 (F))

Real property tax; exemption for certain elderly and disabled persons. Amending §§ 58.1-3210, 58.1-3211.1, and 58.1-3212. (Patron-Minchew, HB 1000 (Chapter 767))

Uniform assessments; Department of Health shall contract with other public or private entities to conduct community-based and institutional screenings, enrollment in Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) plan. Amending § 32.1-330; adding § 32.1-330.4. (Patron-Head, HB 702 (Chapter 413))