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2005 SESSION

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Senate Committee on Rules
Subcommittee New Executive/Legislative Studies

Mims (Chairman), Houck, Martin

Clerk: Susan Clarke Schaar
Staff: Virginia Edwards
Date of Meeting: February 1, 2005
Time and Place: 8:00 a.m.; 3East GAB

S.J.R. 273

Patron: Puller

Study; prisoner reentry; report.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the Commonwealth's program for prisoner reentry to society. In conducting its study, the joint subcommittee shall continue the work of the Prisoner Reentry State Policy Academy established by the National Governors Association in identifying and developing strategies to address key needs and overcome barriers for offenders, prior to and upon leaving prison, to reduce the incidence of reincarceration and increase their successful social adaptation and integration into their communities.

Establishing a joint subcommittee to study the Commonwealth's program for prisoner reentry to society. Report.

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S.J.R. 281

Patron: Hawkins

Study; insurance costs relating to the practice of medicine and the costs of prescription medicines and health insurance premiums; report.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to examine (i) the costs of medical malpractice insurance in the Commonwealth, particularly insurance premiums or rates for obstetricians/gynecologists; (ii) the costs of health insurance and prescription drugs; and (iii) causes for the increase in such insurance and medical costs, including studying whether any person, entity, or business is earning an excessive profit in regard to such insurance and medical costs. The joint subcommittee shall develop recommendations for controlling the costs of medical malpractice insurance, health insurance, and prescription drugs, including recommendations for corrective measures in any case where the joint subcommittee determines that excessive profit is directly related to such costs.

Establishing a joint subcommittee to study insurance costs relating to the practice of medicine and the costs of prescription medicines and health insurance premiums. Report.

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S.J.R. 282

Patron: Hawkins

Study; issues relating to transportation in the Commonwealth; report.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to examine (i) whether the Commonwealth's current classification of roads into primary, secondary, and urban systems is the most suitable for addressing future transportation issues or should be replaced with a functional system that is based upon the usage of roads; (ii) whether the current statutory formula for allocating highway construction funds should be changed to better reflect transportation needs; (iii) the appropriate state and local roles in highway construction and maintenance and the revenue resources that are available to perform such roles; (iv) whether the scope of projects eligible to be built under the Public-Private Transportation Act of 1995 should be more targeted in scope than is currently provided for under the Act and whether the Act should be amended to include private funding requirements from private entities contracting with the government; (v) whether land use and transportation planning decisions should be more integrated and coordinated than is presently provided for under law; (vi) the composition of the Commonwealth Transportation Board; and (vii) such other transportation-related matters as the joint subcommittee deems appropriate. The joint subcommittee shall develop recommendations directed at placing the Commonwealth in the best position for addressing future transportation issues and challenges.

Establishing a joint subcommittee to study issues relating to transportation in the Commonwealth. Report.

052895736

S.J.R. 287

Patron: Miller

Study; at-risk youth served in out-of-state-facilities.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the feasibility, advisability, and cost effectiveness of providing in-state residential treatment for troubled and at-risk youth now served in out-of-state-facilities.

Establishing a joint subcommittee to study the feasibility, advisability, and cost effectiveness of providing in-state residential treatment for troubled and at-risk youth now served in out-of-state-facilities. Report.

056620768

S.J.R. 302

Patron: Miller


Study; effect of detention on truancy.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the effect of detention on truancy. In conducting its study, the joint subcommittee shall (i) review the statutory provisions pertaining to truancy and the disposition of truants in the Commonwealth; (ii) review the findings and recommendations of previous legislative and current national reports concerning the etiology and prevention of truancy; (iii) determine the number of truants and identify the prevailing reasons for chronic absenteeism among truants in Virginia; (iv) examine the various truancy interventions used in the Commonwealth and other states; (v) evaluate the effectiveness of detention programs on truancy prevention and in redirecting truants to more productive lifestyles; (vi) recommend feasible and appropriate alternatives for truancy prevention; and (vii) consider such related matters as may be necessary to satisfy the objectives of this resolution.

The joint subcommittee shall submit an executive summary of its findings and recommendations to the 2006 Regular Session of the General Assembly.

Establishing a joint subcommittee to study the effect of detention on truancy. Report.

056621768

S.J.R. 317

Patron: Marsh

Study; mechanisms to promote collaborative arrangements between primary care physicians and oral health professionals to ensure holistic health care; report.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to study mechanisms to promote collaborative arrangements between primary care physicians and oral health professionals to ensure holistic health care. In conducting its study, the joint subcommittee shall (i) identify and review collaborative arrangements between primary care physicians and oral health professionals, in and out of state; (ii) determine the types of health care services rendered through these collaborative arrangements; (iii) evaluate the need for dental insurance in Virginia, especially such insurance for the working poor and middle-income persons; (iv) identify, to the extent possible, the health problems of Virginians resulting from or related to untreated oral disease; (v) determine which health insurance providers in the Commonwealth offer plans that integrate traditional health insurance and dental insurance plans, and provide coverage for services rendered through collaborative arrangements between primary care physicians and oral health professionals; and (vi) recommend mechanisms to promote collaborative arrangements between primary care physicians and oral health professionals to ensure holistic health care and adequate insurance coverage. The joint subcommittee must submit an executive summary of its findings and recommendations to the 2006 Session of the General Assembly.

This resolution was considered by the Joint Subcommittee Studying Access to and Costs of Oral Health Care.

Establishing a joint subcommittee to study mechanisms to promote collaborative arrangements between primary care physicians and oral health professionals to ensure holistic health care. Report.

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S.J.R. 318

Patron: Marsh

Study; moratorium on the death penalty; report.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to study establishing a moratorium on the death penalty. The joint subcommittee shall examine, among other issues it deems appropriate, (i) the administration of criminal justice in Virginia to determine the extent to which the process has failed resulting in wrongful executions of innocent persons; (ii) issues concerning the death penalty including disparity, fairness, equity, due process, competence of counsel for capital defendants, and limitations on the introduction of newly discovered and possibly exculpatory evidence;  (iii) the execution of individuals who were juveniles at the time of their offense, and (iv) issues involved in imposing a moratorium. The joint subcommittee shall submit its findings and recommendations to the 2006 Session of the General Assembly.

Establishing a joint subcommittee to study whether a moratorium on the death penalty is warranted. Report.

053820756

S.J.R. 324

Patron: Puller

Study; patients found not guilty of a misdemeanor by reason of insanity; report.  Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the needs of patients found not guilty of a misdemeanor by reason of insanity. The objectives of the study include (i) determining the appropriate treatment of acquittees; (ii) reviewing and revising diagnostic categories that are amenable to treatment and therefore eligible for inclusion as a possible NGRI defense; (iii) examining discharge alternatives that will expedite return to the community as well as free up acute care psychiatric beds; and (iv) exploring the advisability and feasibility of coordination between the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services, local community services boards and the criminal justice system when an acquittee violates conditions of release that are not related to a psychiatric illness and therefore not appropriate for rehospitalization.

Directing the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the needs of patients found not guilty of a misdemeanor by reason of insanity. Report.

050423796

S.J.R. 325

Patron: Stosch

Study; unfunded liabilities of the Commonwealth; report.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the unfunded liabilities of the Commonwealth and their effect on the Commonwealth's budget, and to make recommendations as to future funding.

Establishing a joint subcommittee to study unfunded liabilities of the Commonwealth. Report.

052894824

S.J.R. 330

Patron: O'Brien

Study; Regulation of the towing and recovery industry.  Establishes an eight-member joint subcommittee to study regulation of the vehicle towing and recovery industry by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.

Establishing a joint subcommittee to study regulation of the vehicle towing and recovery industry by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. Report.

053374784

S.J.R. 331

Patron: O'Brien

Study; Virginia's adoption laws and policies.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to study Virginia's adoption laws and policies. In conducting its study, the joint subcommittee shall do a comprehensive review of Virginia's adoption laws, with special emphasis paid to the recognition and effect given to foreign adoption decrees, and determine whether such laws can be rewritten and reorganized to give clear and consistent guidance to persons using the laws.

Establishing a joint subcommittee to study Virginia's adoption laws and policies. Report.

051281784

S.J.R. 334

Patron: Hanger

Study; wind energy development; report.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to study wind energy development in the Commonwealth.

Establishing a joint subcommittee to study wind energy development in Virginia. Report.

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S.J.R. 336

Patron: Mims

Study; clerks' offices; report.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the operations of circuit court clerks' offices.

Establishing a joint subcommittee to study the operations of circuit court clerks' offices. Report.

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S.J.R. 360

Patron: Wagner

Study; regulatory burden on Virginia manufacturers; report.  Directs the Joint Legislative and Review Commission to study the comparative burden of regulatory compliance on Virginia's manufacturing sector. The Commission shall evaluate the total costs on Virginia manufacturers of complying with state and federal regulations; the burden imposed on Virginia manufacturers compared to the burden imposed on other sectors of Virginia's economy; and the burden imposed on Virginia manufacturers compared to the regulatory compliance burdens on manufacturers in other mid-Atlantic and Southern states.

Directing the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the comparative burden of regulatory compliance on Virginia's manufacturing sector. Report.

054118832

S.J.R. 365

Patron: Cuccinelli

Study; direct contribution retirement alternative; report.  Creates a joint subcommittee to study the costs and benefits to the Commonwealth and eligible employees in establishing a direct contribution retirement alternative to the existing Virginia Retirement System.

Establishing a joint subcommittee to study a direct contribution retirement alternative to the existing Virginia Retirement System. Report.

052949720

S.J.R. 366

Patron: Ticer

Study of the funding and promotion of children's hearing aids; report.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the funding and promotion of children's hearing aids. In conducting its study, the joint subcommittee shall assess current efforts and recommend new methods to promote and publicize the Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority (ATLFA) and the Consumer Services Fund (CSF) to parents of children determined to be born with a hearing deficiency discovered under the early identification and intervention program.

The subcommittee shall determine the costs to insurance companies that would result from a mandate to supply hearing aids to children up to age six. Further, the subcommittee shall assess whether individual case management services should be added to the early identification program in order to ensure that each child actually receives appropriate hearing aids. Case management services to be considered shall include, but not be limited to, the identification of available public and private resources or benefits, and an opt-out provision for parents who do not wish for their children to receive such services.

The joint subcommittee shall complete its meetings by November 30, 2005, and submit an executive summary of its findings and recommendations no later than the first day of the 2006 Regular Session of the General Assembly.

Establishing a joint subcommittee to study the funding and promotion of children's hearing aids. Report.

059171828

S.J.R. 370

Patron: Whipple

Study; Virginia Housing Commission; notification and right of first refusal to local housing authorities and nonprofit housing organizations upon intended sale of multifamily properties; report.  Directs the Virginia Housing Commission to study the feasibility of requiring the owner of an existing multifamily housing property to notify the housing authority and nonprofit housing organization, if any, in the locality in which the property is located of the intended sale and to provide the authority or nonprofit housing organization with a right of first refusal for the purchase of the property.

Directing the Virginia Housing Commission to study the feasibility of requiring the owner of an existing multifamily housing property to notify the housing authority and nonprofit housing organization, if any, in the locality in which the property is located of the intended sale and to provide the authority or nonprofit housing organization with a right of first refusal for the purchase of the property. Report.

052708844

S.J.R. 376

Patron: Houck

Study; Virginia Housing Commission; exempting nonprofit organizations that construct housing for low-income persons from certain zoning provisions; report.  Directs 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.

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

S.J.R. 382

Patron: Hanger

Study; 200th anniversary celebration of the birth of Robert E. Lee; report.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to plan and coordinate the 200th anniversary celebration of the birth of Robert E. Lee.

Establishing a joint subcommittee to plan and coordinate the 200th anniversary celebration of the birth of Robert E. Lee. Report.

058974732

S.J.R. 383

Patron: Hanger

Study; elimination of the tangible personal property tax on personal-use passenger cars, motorcycles, and pickup or panel trucks; report.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to examine the most efficient and equitable way to eliminate the tangible personal property tax on the first $20,000 of value of personal-use passenger cars, motorcycles, and pickup or panel trucks. The joint subcommittee shall develop recommendations for eliminating the tax that will provide a replacement for the revenues estimated to be received by local governments.

Establishing a joint subcommittee to study elimination of the tangible personal property tax on personal-use passenger cars, motorcycles, and pickup or panel trucks. Report.

056179732

S.J.R. 387

Patron: Lucas

Study; single family group homes; report.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the effects of excessive concentration of single family group homes, and to determine alternatives which would result in greater dispersion and integration of such facilities into society. In conducting its study, the joint subcommittee shall study the excessive concentration of single family group homes in certain neighborhoods, the adverse effects of this concentration on the residents of single family group homes, the adverse effects of this concentration on those neighborhoods, and workable regulatory alternatives that would result in more appropriate locations of single family group homes for the mutual benefit of the residents thereof and the affected neighborhoods.

Establishing a joint subcommittee to study the effects of excessive concentration of single family group homes, and to determine alternatives that would result in greater dispersion and integration of such facilities into society. Report.

059090752

S.J.R. 392

Patron: Reynolds

Study; Virginia's adoption laws and policies.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to study Virginia's adoption laws and policies. In conducting its study, the joint subcommittee shall do a comprehensive review of Virginia's adoption laws, with special emphasis paid to the recognition and effect given to foreign adoption decrees, and determine whether such laws can be rewritten and reorganized to give clear and consistent guidance to persons using the laws.

 

Establishing a joint subcommittee to study Virginia's adoption laws and policies. Report.

051966808

S.J.R. 397

Patron: Miller

Study; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission; Virginia Department of Transportation; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the impact of the Virginia Department of Transportation's privatization efforts on female and minority employees of the agency and small, women- and minority-owned businesses.

Directing the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the impact of the Virginia Department of Transportation's privatization efforts on female and minority employees of the agency and small, women- and minority-owned business. Report.

056622768

S.J.R. 403

Patron: Wagner

Study; industry certifications and state licensure tests; report.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the permanent use of industry certifications and state licensure tests for the award of verified units of credit to be applied toward the requirements for a high school diploma.

Establishing a joint subcommittee 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.

059204832

S.J.R. 451

Patron: Mims

Study; Constitutional criminal issues; report.  Directs the Virginia State Crime Commission to study the implications for Virginia of recent United States Supreme Court cases which raise issues on the constitutionality of crime lab certificates and uncontested affidavits used at trial and opinions that call into question the enhancement of sentences on the basis of facts that have not been found by a jury.

Directing the Virginia State Crime Commission to study the implications of recent United States Supreme Court cases. Report.

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