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- HB 1 Feticide; penalty.
- HB 20 Marriage rites; persons who may perform.
- HB 34 Public defender's office; establishment in Chesapeake City.
- HB 43 Driver's license; issuance of restricted permit to travel for court appearance.
- HB 44 Civil cases; judgment in settlement and installment orders.
- HB 45 Court-appointed counsel; compensation.
- HB 46 Civil cases; judgment in cases arising out of a trustee's deed following foreclosure.
- HB 47 Civil cases; jurisdiction in actions of unlawful entry or detainer.
- HB 49 Civil case; copies of subpoenaed documents to be provided to other party.
- HB 67 Law-enforcement officer; definition.
- HB 70 Judges & Justices of Supreme Court & Court of Appeals; designation as a senior justice after retire.
- HB 71 Property bail bondsmen; certification.
- HB 79 Firearms; penalty for possession or transportation by certain persons.
- HB 118 Wiretaps; expands crimes for which Attorney General may apply for orders.
- HB 119 Mob crimes; venue for actions and prosecutions.
- HB 120 Misdemeanor cases; attorney to provide discovery.
- HB 127 Driving under influence of alcoh. or drugs; proced. due to ref. to submit to breath or blood test.
- HB 137 Insurance liability limits; disclosure to attorney.
- HB 167 Concealed weapons; includes machete in list of prohibited items.
- HB 184 Malicious bodily injury; penalty by means of an infectious biological subst. or radiological agent.
- HB 214 Amber Alert system; use.
- HB 215 Concealed handguns; reciprocal agreements for permits with other states.
- HB 217 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; mandatory minimum fine for a first offense.
- HB 220 Mechanic's lien; maximum for keeper of garage, hanger or marina.
- HB 238 Concealed weapons; permits by persons out-of-state.
- HB 250 Reckless driving; penalty if convicted while license suspended and death or serious injury involved.
- HB 253 Speeding; prepayable fines.
- HB 275 Unclaimed property; interest paid to owners.
- HB 276 Unclaimed property; electronically filing of reports.
- HB 286 Weapons; possession on school property by off-duty law-enforcement officer.
- HB 291 Sex offenders; registration procedures.
- HB 320 Child support; capias for nonsupport.
- HB 321 Accounts, commissioners of; civil immunity for investigation by Judicial Council.
- HB 324 Drug treatment facility; jurisdiction when person charged with escape.
- HB 332 Power of attorney; removal of social security numbers from instrument.
- HB 344 Child custody and visitation; filing fee for appeals.
- HB 360 Unclaimed property; sale and disposal by State Police.
- HB 375 Firearms; sale and purchase requirements.
- HB 382 Concealed handguns; confidentiality of social security numbers in permit applications.
- HB 402 Concealed handguns; issuance of a de facto permit.
- HB 404 Concealed handguns; allows permit holders to purchase more than one handgun per month.
- HB 414 Explosives; penalty for possession or transportation by convicted felons.
- HB 430 Appeal bonds; ceiling.
- HB 441 Child custody and visitation; court to consider best interest of child.
- HB 444 Concealed weapons; residency requirement for application for permit.
- HB 447 Child custody or visitation; parties may be required to attend parenting classes.
- HB 466 Unclaimed property; notice of public sale through post, print, electronic media, etc.
- HB 471 Nonprofit Credit Counseling Act; created, abolishes Nonprofit Debt Counseling Agencies.
- HB 493 Timber; penalty for theft.
- HB 503 Handguns; purchase by Departments of Conservation and Recreation and of Forestry officers.
- HB 504 Courthouse and courtroom security; assessment fee.
- HB 509 Circuit court clerks; conversion of papers in ended cases.
- HB 510 Circuit court clerks; funding for additional deputies.
- HB 511 Child support; guidelines not to include calc. of income from 2nd job, payment of medical expenses.
- HB 530 Firearms; control by localities.
- HB 534 Roadway litter p/u; civil immunity of officials & vol. who participate in programs for probationers.
- HB 557 Driver's license; driving after forfeit. of licen. for DUI convict., pen., use of restricted permit.
- HB 565 Health care provider professional services; civil recovery of payment.
- HB 569 Gangs; definition, penalty upon conviction of criminal activity, forfeiture of property, etc.
- HB 570 Illegal aliens and unidentified people; procedure for detention and arrest.
- HB 580 Involuntary commitment of minors; jurisdiction hearings.
- HB 583 Public defender's office; establishment in Newport News City.
- HB 592 Motor fuels; penalty for failure to pay retail establishment after dispensing.
- HB 593 Aggressive driving; penalties.
- HB 594 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; arrest may be reported to Centr. Criminal Records Exch.
- HB 600 Juveniles; appointment of counsel for detention hearings.
- HB 605 York County Circuit Court; name changed to York County-Poquoson Circuit Court.
- HB 624 Trials; dismissal of action by nonsuit.
- HB 632 Prescription drugs; unlawful to assist individuals in procuring from a pharmacy or other source.
- HB 638 Felony conviction; compensation for wrongful incarceration.
- HB 640 Malicious bodily injury; applicable to game wardens.
- HB 643 Norfolk Southern Corporation; Dept. of Conserv. & Recreation to accept abandoned railroad prop.
- HB 645 Burglary; applicable to buildings affixed to realty.
- HB 647 Bonds; forfeiture for failure to appear and to meet conditions of recognizance.
- HB 650 Wire, electronic or oral communications; penalty for illegal interception.
- HB 653 Juveniles; juvenile intake officers and magistrates to order confinement.
- HB 654 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; qualifications of persons auth. to take blood samples.
- HB 656 Assault and battery; penalty when committed against a family or household member.
- HB 658 Street address signs; penalty for damaging.
- HB 660 Aggravated sexual battery; applic. of ment. incapacity or phys. helplessness of complaining wit.
- HB 663 Filming, videotaping or photographing of another; penalty when permission not given.
- HB 664 Arrest without warrant; applicable in drunk driving cases.
- HB 667 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; reduces alcohol levels for mandatory confinement.
- HB 676 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; revocation of license for multiple convictions.
- HB 705 Pleadings; notice to agent on amendment.
- HB 717 Missing children; info. to be entered into Crim. Info. Net. & Natl. Crime Info. Center Systems.
- HB 718 Sexual abuse; definition.
- HB 733 Health records; patient's executor or administrator may obtain copies.
- HB 734 Jury panel; employee not to be penalized for service.
- HB 751 Marriage; affirmation.
- HB 755 Death penalty; content of sentencing order when sentence of imprisonment for life imposed.
- HB 759 Child pornography; penalty for solicitation, registration as a sex offender.
- HB 760 Gangs; penalty for third or subsequent conviction for criminal street activity.
- HB 771 Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; jurisdiction to include certain judges.
- HB 774 Driving while license suspended or revoked; mand. punishment upon 3rd or subsequent offense, except.
- HB 776 Felonies; DNA sampling of arrestees for attempted crime.
- HB 786 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; procedure for taking blood samples.
- HB 787 Juvenile records; may be obtained for use in pending criminal prosecution.
- HB 801 Hazing; penalty when committed on a youth gang or criminal street gang member.
- HB 812 Military grave markers; prohibits sale or offers for sale.
- HB 820 Eminent domain; condemnation of lands within adopted conservation or redevelopment plans.
- HB 863 Assault and battery; penalty when committed against a family or household member.
- HB 871 Infected sexual battery; penalty.
- HB 872 Identity theft; identification, issuance of an Identity Theft Passport.
- HB 889 Bail; denied due to multiple DUI offenses.
- HB 916 Criminal history records check; applicable to justices, judges and substitute judges & magistrates.
- HB 942 Grand jurors; procedure for selection.
- HB 948 Court documents; abbreviated social security number of judgment debtor.
- HB 949 Elizabeth River; Governor to convey certain subaqueous lands to Norfolk City.
- HB 950 Public defender's office; establishment in Arlington County and Falls Church City.
- HB 976 Pleadings and other actions by parties not represented by attorneys; provisions.
- HB 977 Circuit court records; fees allowed for remote access.
- HB 979 Garnishment; service on a corporation through a managing employee.
- HB 980 Service of process; failure to return shall not invalidate service.
- HB 982 Process; fees for services in circuit court.
- HB 983 Fiduciaries; mailing of notice by clerk of court.
- HB 993 Racing; conduct punishable as invol. manslaughter due to death of another, punishment for injury.
- HB 1012 Gangs; presumption against bail, presentence report due to criminal participation.
- HB 1041 Child abuse or neglect; definition.
- HB 1055 Crimes and Offenses Generally (Title 18.2); revising and amending various statutes.
- HB 1056 Public Defender Commission; name changed to Indigent Defense Commission.
- HB 1057 Bail bondsmen; regulation and licensure.
- HB 1058 Forfeiture statutes; transfer to criminal procedure code.
- HB 1059 Mandatory minimum punishment; definition.
- HB 1060 Crimes and Offenses Generally (Title 18.2); revising, rearranging and amending various statutes.
- HB 1062 Juveniles; intake officer may proceed if petition alleges an adult offense.
- HB 1063 Estates; damages resulting from legal malpractice concerning irrecovable trusts.
- HB 1080 Gangs; notice to school super. of prohibited partic. or recruit. of juvn. for crim. street activity.
- HB 1083 Victim impact testimony; admission in proceedings.
- HB 1093 Abuse and neglect of incapacitated adult; includes financial exploitation.
- HB 1095 Trials; exclusion of witnesses.
- HB 1096 Juveniles; fingerprints and photographs required if charged with certain delinquent acts.
- HB 1107 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; penalty for third conviction.
- HB 1111 Divorce; property distribution.
- HB 1123 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) Act; created.
- HB 1125 Computer crimes; penalty when committed by adults.
- HB 1127 Venue; applicable to defendant who conducts substantial business activity.
- HB 1129 Motion pictures; penalty for audiovisual recording.
- HB 1130 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; forfeiture of vehicle for third offense.
- HB 1132 Bail; denied due to multiple DUI offenses.
- HB 1136 Driver's license; administrative suspension for persons charged with DUI.
- HB 1137 Driver's license; suspension for nonpayment of certain judgments.
- HB 1138 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; mandatory ignition interlock upon conviction.
- HB 1139 Magistrates; appointment.
- HB 1141 Misdemeanors, traffic infractions, etc.; fixed fee in district court.
- HB 1143 Trauma Center Fund; established to accept funds paid for DUI convictions.
- HB 1144 Firearms; regulations governing purchase in or outside State.
- HB 1146 Juvenile court cases; appeals.
- HB 1147 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; mandatory minimum sentence for a 2nd or 3rd offense.
- HB 1148 Sentencing guidelines; felony offenses include solic. to commit murder and terrorist activities.
- HB 1149 Gangs; expands list of predicate criminal acts that define a pattern of criminal activity.
- HB 1172 Legal aid societies; funding.
- HB 1205 Concealed weapons; carrying by certain law-enforcement officers.
- HB 1209 Juveniles; criteria for detention or shelter care.
- HB 1233 Dom. violence, sexual assault, stalking & violation of protect. order; training of persn. to handle.
- HB 1234 Domestic Violence Victim Fund; created.
- HB 1237 Sexually violent predators; civil commitment.
- HB 1261 Employment Commission; conveying certain real property located in Petersburg City.
- HB 1264 Deeds of trust; notice of sale shall include instrument number or deed book and page numbers.
- HB 1265 Process; fees of sheriffs for service on repossessions, evictions, etc.
- HB 1274 Juveniles; temporary custody if found delinquent.
- HB 1293 Sexual assault; venue for criminal prosecutions.
- HB 1302 Firearms; abolishes provisions regulating sales and purchases in contiguous states.
- HB 1303 Pneumatic guns; regulation and use.
- HB 1307 Assault & battery; penalty for first offense when committed against a family or household member.
- HB 1308 Pretrial services; applicable for adults and juveniles transferred for trial as adults.
- HB 1337 Power of attorney; revocation of authority for an incapacitated person.
- HB 1355 Juveniles; disposition for those who are delinquent.
- HB 1379 Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; created.
- HB 1388 Trusts; provisions for total return investing.
- HB 1410 Mechanic's lien; extent where owner has less than fee in land.
- HB 1430 Drug Treatment Court Act; created, report.
- HB 1436 Elizabeth River; Marine Resources Commission to grant easement to VEPCO for electr. transm. lines.
- HB 1454 Public defender's office; establishment in Hampton City.
- HB 1460 Judgment and legal rate of interest; lowered.
- HB 1463 Retail Sales and Use Tax; constitutional nexus for imposition.
- SB 15 Marriage rites; persons who may perform.
- SB 19 Guardians of incapacitated persons; prohibits change in marital status without prior court approval.
- SB 23 Traffic infractions; prepayment.
- SB 24 Interpreters for non-English speaking persons in mental commitment proceedings; provisions.
- SB 25 Detention orders, temporary; technical correction to cross reference.
- SB 26 Littering; offense for which use of summons may be issued in juvenile court.
- SB 38 Jury service; exempts certain legislative employees.
- SB 46 Line of Duty Act; coverage for booking technicians.
- SB 48 Firearms; criminal history records check required to obtain from firearms show vendor.
- SB 51 Divorce; property distribution.
- SB 72 Roadway litter pick-up; civil immunity of officials who participate in programs for probationers.
- SB 73 Churches; those incorporated exempt from recordation and property taxes.
- SB 82 Felons; restoration of civil rights to be eligible to register to vote.
- SB 99 Concealed weapons; exempts certain retired law-enforcement officers from permit fees.
- SB 103 Child custody and visitation; filing fee for appeals.
- SB 114 Abandoned children; protection, affirmative defense to prosecution of parent.
- SB 118 Pleadings; notice to agent on amendment.
- SB 162 Magistrates; abolishes training requirements by attorneys for the Commonwealth.
- SB 168 Judges; increases number in 1st, 14th, 15th, 22nd and 29th circuit court.
- SB 169 Judges; increases number in 15th and 27th juvenile and domestic relations district court.
- SB 172 Appeal bonds; ceiling.
- SB 174 Judicial Retirement System; maximum credit a former judge may transfer.
- SB 177 Capital cases; appointment of counsel.
- SB 192 Embezzlement by public official of public funds; penalty.
- SB 202 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; proced. due to refusal to submit to breath or bld. tst.
- SB 208 Child support; guidelines not to include calc. of income from 2nd job, payment of medical expenses.
- SB 214 Courthouse and courtroom security; assessment fee.
- SB 236 Dom. violence, sexual assault, stalking & violation of protect. order; training of persn. to handle.
- SB 237 Domestic Violence Victim Fund; created.
- SB 241 Land records; use of secure remote access, increases Technology Trust Fund Fee.
- SB 271 Felony conviction; compensation for wrongful incarceration.
- SB 274 Marriage rites; persons who may perform.
- SB 275 Computer trespass; applicable by means of a computer virus.
- SB 276 Assault and battery; reporting of spousal abuse by active members of Armed Forces.
- SB 296 Towing of vehicles; changes in provisions, lien.
- SB 298 Conservators of the peace; includes special agents of Department of Homeland Security.
- SB 301 Eminent domain; condemned property be put to use within 10 years, exception.
- SB 317 Missing children; increases age allowed for reporting, information entered into Criminal Infor. Net.
- SB 319 Feticide; penalty.
- SB 320 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) Act; created.
- SB 321 Gangs; definition, penalty upon conviction of criminal activity, forfeiture of property, etc.
- SB 325 Counterfeit controlled substance; definition.
- SB 326 Concealed weapons; applicability while engaged in hunting.
- SB 327 District Courts, Committee on; Chief Justice a member and chairman.
- SB 328 Judges; notice of retirement.
- SB 329 Driver's license; driving after forfeiture for DUI conviction, penalty.
- SB 330 Public Defender Commission; name changed to Indigent Defense Commission.
- SB 333 Felony convictions; issuance of writ of actual innocence for nonbiological evidence.
- SB 334 Bail enforcement agents; regulation and licensure.
- SB 335 Child custody or visitation; service of summons on teacher, etc., for attendance and testimony.
- SB 336 Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; removes confidentiality of evidence concerning a judge.
- SB 339 Juveniles; disposition for those who are delinquent.
- SB 341 Concealed weapons; reciprocity agreements for law-enforcement officers.
- SB 343 Fraud Against Taxpayers Act; not applic. to claims, records or statements relating to st/loc. taxes.
- SB 379 Marriage license; waiver of tax if parties have received counseling.
- SB 380 Driver's license; increases reinstatement fee due to suspension or revocation.
- SB 384 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; mandatory minimum sentence of 3rd offense, joint pros.
- SB 385 Medical malpractice; privileged communications of peer review entities.
- SB 390 Conservators of the peace; registration.
- SB 420 Newport News reservoir project; Marine Resources Comm. to convey easement therefor.
- SB 435 Child support; guidelines for variable and fixed costs.
- SB 442 Bail; denied due to multiple DUI offenses.
- SB 450 Public defender's office; establishment in Arlington County and Falls Church City.
- SB 469 Juveniles; may file own petition.
- SB 477 Crimes against nature; certain provisions not considered a crime.
- SB 484 Sentencing guidelines; modification for use of methamphetamine.
- SB 486 Child abuse or neglect; definition.
- SB 492 Gangs; presumption against bail, presentence report due to criminal participation.
- SB 493 Illegal aliens and unidentified people; procedure for detention and arrest.
- SB 494 Cemeteries; penalty for damage to property.
- SB 495 Subpoenas; time frame for those issued by attorneys.
- SB 497 Child support; may be modified retroactively only to date that petition for modification was filed.
- SB 504 Deeds of trust; those that secure a loan deemed purchase money trusts.
- SB 505 Deed of trust or other lien; lien creditor to directly file a certificate of satisfaction.
- SB 507 Detention of a mentally incapacitated person; judicial authorization.
- SB 509 Consumer Real Estate Settlement Protection Act; issuance of summonses and subpoenas.
- SB 513 Jurors; fine for failure to appear.
- SB 516 Staunton Correctional Center; Governor to sell and convey.
- SB 542 Subsidiary trust companies and trust company holding companies; ownership.
- SB 548 Timber; penalty for theft.
- SB 550 Family abuse; determination of predominant physical aggressor.
- SB 551 Protective orders; distribution of information by intake officer.
- SB 575 Child pornography; penalty for solicitation, registration as a sex offender.
- SB 577 Juveniles; juvenile intake officers and magistrates to order confinement.
- SB 587 Title insurance; filing of documents with circuit court clerks.
- SB 593 Gangs; notice to school superintendent of prohibited participation by members.
- SB 601 Risk management plans; incl. med. malpractice liability insur. for phys. & sole community hospitals.
- SB 602 Chamberlin Hotel at Fort Monroe; extends lease for operation.
- SB 609 Final judgments in circuit court; when modifiable and appealable.
- SB 614 Occoneechee State Park; Dept. of Conserv. & Rec. to amend lease w/Sec. of Army in Mecklenburg.
- SB 617 Gang-related crimes; qualification for comprehensive action pro. upon convic. for felony violation.
- SB 619 Sheriffs' fees; clarified for service, execution of writ, etc.
- SB 620 Process; fees of sheriffs for service on repossessions, evictions, etc.
- SB 623 Campbell, Anthony Daryl; widow awarded serv. hdgn. which he used as member of St. Police.
- SB 630 Pleadings and other actions by parties not represented by attorneys; provisions.
- SB 633 School students; report of arrest for certain criminal offenses.
- SB 634 Applicant Fingerprint Database; created for State Police to use in criminal background checks.
- SB 636 Drug Treatment Court Act; created, report.
- SB 648 Law-enforcement officers; issuance of photo identification cards for those retired.
- SB 653 William and Mary, College of; provisions for certain construction easements.
- SB 659 Sunday closing laws; abolishes "Blue laws."
- SB 660 Weapons; prohibits carrying in an air carrier airport terminal.
- SB 665 Domestic violence or sexual assault; privileged communications between victims and advocates.
- SB 668 Retail Sales and Use Tax; constitutional nexus for imposition.
- SB 669 Magistrates; appointment.
- SB 677 Assault and battery; penalty when committed against a volunteer firefighter or rescue squad member.
- SB 686 Sailing vessel Virginia; authorizing Governor to enter into agreement w/Maritime Her. Fdt.