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2005 SESSION
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THE SENATE HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS:
S.B. 695 A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-305.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to when interest is paid on an award of restitution.
051157808
Patron--Reynolds
S.B. 704 A BILL to amend and reenact § 43-3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to mechanics' lien on easement of public service company, etc.
053705808
Patrons--Reynolds; Delegate: Armstrong
S.B. 710 A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-931 of the Code of Virginia, relating to distribution of materials to and solicitation of funds from motorists on secondary highways.
058960726
Patron--Devolites Davis
S.B. 740 An Act to amend Chapter 624 of the Acts of Assembly of 2004 to designate additional portions of certain highways "Virginia's Heritage Music Trail: The Crooked Road."
053533808
Patron--Reynolds
S.B. 742 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 32.1-323.2, relating to medical assistance; employer information.
051549768
Patron--Miller
S.B. 767 A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-32 of the Code of Virginia, relating to school board salaries.
051207700
Patron--Bell
S.B. 778 A BILL to establish the Interstate Route 81 Corridor Multistate Transportation Planning Initiative.
057614788
Patrons--Potts, Bell, Edwards, Hanger, Obenshain, Puckett, Reynolds and Wampler; Delegates: Carrico, Keister, Louderback and Weatherholtz
S.B. 804 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 30-192.9 and 30-192.13 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Living History and Public Policy Center Board of Trustees.
050912756
Patron--Marsh
S.B. 813 A BILL to specify certain duties of the Commonwealth Transportation Board in connection with the Integrated Directional Signing Program.
053577848
Patron--Williams
S.B. 821 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-300 and 46.2-324.1 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal § 46.2-309 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the operation of motor vehicles by non-residents.
057112848
Patron--Williams
S.B. 832 A BILL to amend and reenact § 8.01-249 of the Code of Virginia, relating to accrual of causes of action under the Consumer Protection Act.
056136772
Patrons--Mims; Delegates: Black, Marshall, R.G., May and Rust
S.B. 837 A BILL to designate Bridge Number 264 on the Route 260 Connector as the "King Family Memorial Bridge."
058945800
Patron--Quayle
S.B. 873 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-700 through 9.1-704 of the Code of Virginia, relating to overtime compensation for law-enforcement employees.
052909720
Patron--Cuccinelli
S.B. 884 A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-2666.1 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 46.2-109.1 and 46.2-744.1, and by adding in Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 46.2, sections numbered 46.2-749.118 through 46.2-749.122; and to repeal § 46.2-749.109 of the Code of Virginia, relating to composition of the Virginia Military Advisory Council; special license plates; members of the Virginia State Defense Force; supporters of children with special needs, education and the public schools of Virginia, and the Salem Avalanche; members and supporters of the Junior League, the Virginia Association for Community Conflict Resolution, and the Mustang Club of America; fees.
057606700
Patron--Bell
S.B. 891 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 26-5.2, 26-30, 26-51, 26-66, 37.1-110, 55-7, 55-60, 55-277.4, and 64.1-73 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 55 a chapter numbered 31, consisting of articles numbered 1 through 11, consisting of sections numbered 55-541.01 through 55-551.06; and to repeal §§ 26-5.1, 26-49, 26-53, 26-54, 26-55, 26-64, 26-65, 38.2-3120, 55-7.1, 55-7.2, 55-19, 55-19.3, 55-19.4, 55-27 through 55-34, and 64.1-67.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Uniform Trust Code.
055420772
Patron--Mims (By Request)
S.B. 902 A BILL to amend and reenact § 17.1-279 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Technology Trust Fund Fee.
050437780
Patron--Norment
S.B. 904 A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-2818 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 38.2-3407.13:2, relating to claims paid to insureds for services from non-participating physicians.
054205780
Patrons--Norment, Houck and Potts; Delegates: Bell and O'Bannon
S.B. 905 A BILL to provide for the sale of surplus property from the Virginia Capitol restoration and expansion project and to transfer all net proceeds from the sale to the Virginia Capitol Preservation Foundation.
050410780
Patron--Norment
S.B. 909 A BILL to amend and reenact § 29.1-700 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 29.1-735.01, relating to personal flotation devices; penalty.
056704780
Patron--Norment
S.B. 912 A BILL to amend and reenact § 59.1-204 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.
055533780
Patron--Norment
S.B. 919 A BILL to designate the I-64 High Rise Bridge as the "G.A. Treakle Memorial Bridge" and the Route 168 Great Bridge Bypass as the "T. Ray Hassell, III Memorial Highway."
053415702
Patrons--Blevins, Lucas and Quayle; Delegates: Jones, S.C., Melvin and Spruill
S.B. 929 A BILL to amend and reenact § 1 of Chapter 453 of the Acts of Assembly of 1990, relating to the Blue Star Memorial Highway.
055221260
Patrons--Puller, Howell, O'Brien, Ticer and Whipple; Delegates: Plum, Rust, Sickles and Watts
S.B. 940 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 18.2 a section numbered 18.2-431.1, relating to illegal conveyance or possession of cellular telephone by prisoner; penalty.
057917792
Patron--Puckett
S.B. 944 A BILL to designate the U.S. Route 460 Cedar Bluff bypass bridge over the Clinch River the "H. Paul Buskell Memorial Bridge."
057142792
Patron--Puckett
S.B. 949 A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-298 of the Code of Virginia, relating to teacher licensure by reciprocity.
056881788
Patron--Potts
S.B. 959 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3705.6, 2.2-3711, 15.2-2160, and 56-265.4:4 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1.1 of Chapter 21 of Title 15.2 a section number 15.2-2108.18, relating to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; exemptions for proprietary records of cable television and telecommunication services provided by localities.
054209836
Patron--Wampler
S.B. 978 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3705.6, 2.2-3711, 15.2-2160, and 56-265.4:4 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1.1 of Chapter 21 of Title 15.2 a section number 15.2-2108.18, relating to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; exemptions for proprietary records of cable television and telecommunication services provided by localities.
054209836
Patron--O'Brien
S.B. 981 A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-4.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to emergency contact information for public school pupils.
051282784
Patron--O'Brien
S.B. 1006 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-289 and 63.2-900 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-3.4, relating to school enrollment of children placed in foster care.
051551732
Patrons--Hanger, Howell, Mims, Potts and Quayle; Delegates: Hamilton and Landes
S.B. 1015 A BILL to amend and reenact Chapter 705 of the Acts of Assembly of 2004, relating to authorizing the Governor to convey former Staunton Correctional Center to the Staunton Industrial Authority.
056176732
Patrons--Hanger; Delegates: Landes and Saxman
S.B. 1018 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 8.01-379.3, relating to general verdict accompanied by answer to interrogatories.
055219224
Patron--Mims
S.B. 1033 A BILL to designate the bicycle and pedestrian transportation facilities within the Virginia Route 5 corridor between the City of Richmond and Jamestown the "Virginia Capital Trail."
050713748
Patrons--Lambert; Delegate: Stump
S.B. 1045 A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-253.13:4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to high school diplomas.
050204832
Patrons--Wagner and Reynolds
S.B. 1058 A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-743 of the Code of Virginia, relating to special license plates; fees for issuance of plates to certain veterans.
057608832
Patron--Wagner
S.B. 1061 A BILL to amend and reenact § 29.1-700 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 29.1-735.01, relating to personal flotation devices; penalty.
057131752
Patron--Lucas
S.B. 1070 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-340, 16.1-341, 16.1-342, 16.1-345, and 16.1-346.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to emergency treatment of juveniles prior to trial.
055538720
Patron--Cuccinelli
S.B. 1089 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 10.1-1309, 10.1-1316, 10.1-1455, 62.1-44.14, 62.1-44.15, 62.1-44.32, and 62.1-44.34:20 of the Code of Virginia, relating to environmental enforcement; civil penalties.
052113840
Patrons--Watkins and Whipple
S.B. 1108 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 56-557 through 56-561, 56-563 through 56-572, and 56-573.1 of the Code of Virginia, and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 56-560.1, 56-566.1, 56-566.2, and 56-567.1, relating to the Public Private Transportation Act of 1995.
052748824
Patron--Stosch
S.B. 1115 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-720, 2.2-2452, 2.2-2503, 2.2-2514, 2.2-2621, 2.2-2628, 2.2-2705, 3.1-1108, 10.1-1018, 18.2-271.2, 19.2-163.02, 20-108.2, 22.1-337, 22.1-346.1, 23-287, 23-297, 30-73.2, 30-85 through 30-88, 30-168.1, 30-172, 30-178, 30-208, 30-212, and 53.1-176.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the appointment and organization of certain collegial bodies.
050679780
Patron--Norment
S.B. 1123 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-285, 8.01-296, 8.01-299, 8.01-301 through 8.01-306 and 8.01-320 of the Code of Virginia, and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 8.01-286.1, relating to service of process.
053814772
Patrons--Obenshain and Mims
S.B. 1132 A BILL to amend and reenact § 32.1-46 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 32.1-46.01, relating to immunization; establishment of the Virginia Immunization Information System.
056926744
Patron--Howell
S.B. 1136 A BILL to direct the Board of Education to seek certain actions regarding the Commonwealth's participation in the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
050205732
Patrons--Hanger and Reynolds; Delegates: Cline, Landes and Wright
S.B. 1143 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 32.1-325.03 and 63.2-503.1, relating to the eligibility of certain aliens for state and local public benefits.
053682732
Patron--Hanger
S.B. 1149 A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-285 of the Code of Virginia, relating to hunting while intoxicated.
051630820
Patron--Stolle
S.B. 1150 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 29.1 a section numbered 29.1-530.3, relating to hunting incidents; rendering assistance and reporting; penalty.
053856820
Patron--Stolle
S.B. 1155 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 19.2-306.1, relating to sentencing guidelines for revocation of suspension of sentence or probation in felony cases.
053843820
Patron--Stolle
S.B. 1158 A BILL to amend and reenact § 8.01-367 of the Code of Virginia, relating to indemnity bonds.
055385820
Patron--Stolle
S.B. 1159 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 56-484.12, 56-484.14, 56-484.16, and 56-484.17 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Wireless E-911 Services Board.
057167122
Patron--Stolle
S.B. 1168 A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-316.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to detention center incarceration program.
059882820
Patron--Stolle
S.B. 1177 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-266.2 and 19.2-398 of the Code of Virginia, relating to capital cases.
055539820
Patron--Obenshain
S.B. 1194 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 23 a chapter numbered 22.1, consisting of sections numbered 23-286.1 and 23-286.2, relating to the Christopher Reeve Stem Cell Research Fund.
057163788
Patron--Potts
S.B. 1201 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 60.2-500 and 60.2-622 of the Code of Virginia, and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 18.2-204.3 and 60.2-536.1 through 60.2-536.5, relating to unemployment compensation; state unemployment tax dumping; penalties.
054324108
EMERGENCY
Patrons--Miller, Wagner and Watkins; Delegates: Nixon, Purkey, Spruill and Ware, R.L.
S.B. 1206 A BILL to prohibit further action by localities pertaining to certain affordable housing programs.
052775772
Patron--Mims
S.B. 1251 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 23-7.1:03, relating to the hiring and admission of veterans or members of the armed forces by public institutions of higher education.
055297784
Patron--O'Brien
S.B. 1258 A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-2639 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Human Rights Act causes of action.
055454728
Patron--Edwards
S.B. 1260 A BILL to amend and reenact § 38.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, relating to liability insurance policies; omnibus clause.
056321780
Patron--Norment
S.B. 1262 A BILL to amend and reenact § 23-9.6:1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 23 a chapter numbered 1.1:1, consisting of sections numbered 23-9.14:3 through 23-9.14:7, relating to the Office of Learning Technology within the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
050213788
Patron--Potts
S.B. 1275 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3.1 of Title 62.1 an article numbered 4.02, consisting of sections numbered 62.1-44.19:12 through 62.1-44.19:19, relating to the establishment of a nutrient credit exchange program.
051695840
Patron--Watkins
S.B. 1285 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-289.1 and 22.1-295 of the Code of Virginia, relating to teacher quality.
052992844
Patrons--Whipple, Colgan, Deeds, Edwards, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Locke, Lucas, Miller, Puckett, Puller, Reynolds, Saslaw and Ticer
S.B. 1291 A BILL to amend and reenact § 65.2-402 of the Code of Virginia, relating to workers' compensation; definition of hypertension.
054334728
Patron--Edwards
S.B. 1296 A BILL to amend and reenact § 32.1-134.01 of the Code of Virginia, relating to information to be made available to maternity patients.
051556836
Patron--Wampler
S.B. 1297 A BILL to designate portions of Virginia Route 144, U.S. Route 1, and Virginia Route 150 the "80th U.S. Army Reserve Division Highway."
053434836
Patron--Wampler
S.B. 1307 A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-2318 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Tourism Authority.
055293784
Patron--O'Brien
S.B. 1310 A BILL to amend and reenact § 23-41 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the board of visitors of the College of William and Mary.
059175780
Patron--Norment
S.B. 1320 A BILL to amend and reenact § 16.1-309.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to confidentiality of juvenile records; exception.
053759808
Patron--Reynolds
S.B. 1323 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-5001, 38.2-5004, 38.2-5006, and 38.2-5008 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program.
059159726
Patron--Devolites Davis
S.B. 1326 A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-3307 of the Code of Virginia, relating to wholesale distribution of drugs.
050201812
Patron--Ruff
S.B. 1327 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-1124, 2.2-1132, 2.2-1149, 2.2-1150, 2.2-1153, 2.2-1514, 2.2-2007, 2.2-2901, 2.2-4301, 23-9.6:1, 36-98.1, 51.1-124.3, 51.1-505, and 51.1-506 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-1404.1, by adding in Title 2.2 a chapter numbered 50.1, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-5004 and 2.2-5005, by adding sections numbered 23-9.2:3.02 and 23-9.6:1.01, by adding in Title 23 a chapter numbered 4.10, consisting of Subchapters 1, 2, and 3 and sections numbered 23-38.88 through 23-38.122, and by adding a section numbered 30-133.1; relating to public institutions of higher education.
052981780
Patron--Norment
S.B. 1328 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 21 of Title 38.2 a section numbered 38.2-2129, relating to limitations for fungi coverage applicable to residential dwellings.
054222716
Patron--Colgan
S.B. 1330 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 54.1 a chapter numbered 45 consisting of sections numbered 54.1-4500 through 54.1-4515, relating to the Virginia Board of Court Reporting; penalty.
052781800
Patron--Quayle
S.B. 1333 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 37.1-185 and 37.1-189.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to summary suspension of licenses of children's group homes and residential facilities; penalty.
051533760
Patrons--Martin; Delegate: Nixon
S.B. 1338 A BILL to amend and reenact § 38.2-3525 of the Code of Virginia, relating to group accident and sickness insurance coverage.
054224744
Patrons--Howell, Devolites Davis, Edwards, Potts, Saslaw and Watkins; Delegates: Brink, Callahan and Dillard
S.B. 1342 A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-254.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Drug Treatment Court Act.
057322752
Patrons--Lucas, Blevins, Miller and Quayle; Delegates: Howell, A.T., Melvin and Spruill
THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO THE FOLLOWING SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS:
S.J.R. 259 Proposing an amendment to Section 1 of Article II of the Constitution of Virginia, relating to the qualifications of voters.
050690768
Patron--Miller
S.J.R. 273 Establishing a joint subcommittee to study the Commonwealth's program for prisoner reentry to society. Report.
050429796
Patron--Puller
S.J.R. 275 Proposing an amendment to Section 6 of Article X of the Constitution of Virginia, relating to property exempt from taxation.
050268728
Patron--Edwards
S.J.R. 282 Establishing a joint subcommittee to study issues relating to transportation in the Commonwealth. Report.
052979736
Patrons--Hawkins, Hanger and Potts
S.J.R. 324 Directing the Joint Commission on Health Care, through its Behavioral Health Care Subcommittee, to study the needs of patients found not guilty by reason of insanity. Report.
050431796
Patron--Puller
S.J.R. 325 Establishing a joint subcommittee to study unfunded liabilities of the Commonwealth. Report.
052894824
Patrons--Stosch, Bell, Blevins, Chichester, Devolites Davis, Norment, Quayle, Wampler and Watkins
S.J.R. 330 Establishing a joint subcommittee to study regulation of the vehicle towing and recovery industry by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. Report.
053374784
Patron--O'Brien
S.J.R. 331 Establishing a joint subcommittee to study Virginia's adoption laws and policies. Report.
050432784
Patron--O'Brien
S.J.R. 336 Establishing a joint subcommittee to study the operations of circuit court clerks' offices. Report.
050428772
Patron--Mims
S.J.R. 352 Encouraging Virginia's health care community to increase the education and training of health care professionals in the techniques and benefits of palliative care, and to increase patient awareness regarding palliative care as a treatment component, in order to improve the overall quality of life for those suffering from chronic conditions, and in order to more effectively and efficiently treat the growing population of citizens suffering from chronic illnesses.
056893748
Patrons--Lambert; Delegate: Ware, O.
S.J.R. 360 Directing the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the comparative burden of regulatory compliance on Virginia's manufacturing sector. Report.
054118832
Patrons--Wagner; Delegate: Saxman
S.J.R. 371 Increasing the membership of the Joint Subcommittee to Study the Certification Process for Voting Equipment and Matters Related to the Performance and Proper Deployment of Voting Equipment to include two members with computer security expertise.
056654844
Patron--Whipple
S.J.R. 372 Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Virginians with Disabilities Act.
056062844
Patrons--Whipple, Bell, Blevins, Bolling, Chichester, Colgan, Cuccinelli, Deeds, Devolites Davis, Edwards, Hanger, Hawkins, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Locke, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Miller, Mims, Newman, Norment, Obenshain, O'Brien, Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Ruff, Saslaw, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Wagner, Wampler, Watkins and Williams; Delegates: Brink, Ebbin and Eisenberg
S.J.R. 376 Directing the Virginia Housing Commission to study the feasibility of exempting nonprofit organizations that construct housing for low income persons from zoning provisions that limit how and when property may be subdivided into individual lots. Report.
052692740
Patron--Houck
S.J.R. 382 Requesting the Department of Historic Resources and the Virginia Tourism Corporation to plan and coordinate the 200th anniversary celebration of the birth of Robert E. Lee. Report.
050436732
Patron--Hanger
S.J.R. 391 Memorializing the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services to approve the purchasing of prescription drugs from other countries.
050178102
Patrons--Reynolds; Delegate: Armstrong
S.J.R. 403 Requesting the Board of Education to study the permanent use of industry certifications and state licensure tests for the award of verified units of credit in the public schools. Report.
050211832
Patrons--Wagner and Reynolds
S.J.R. 406 Expressing the General Assembly's support for the Virginia Hydrogen Energy Plan.
058339804
Patrons--Rerras and Bolling
S.J.R. 428 Requesting the Board of Education to include the mathematics specialist endorsement in the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel. Report.
050561840
Patron--Watkins
S.J.R. 440 Supporting the recommendations of the Panel on the Analysis of and Potential for Alternate Dedicated Revenue Sources for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).
050427844
Patrons--Whipple, Colgan, Howell, Puller, Saslaw and Ticer; Delegates: Callahan, Moran, Plum and Sickles
S.J.R. 451 Directing the Virginia State Crime Commission to study the implications of Crawford v. Washington, United States v. Booker, and other related recent United States Supreme Court cases. Report.
055281772
Patron--Mims
IN WHICH ACTION IT REQUESTS THE CONCURRENCE OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES.