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2006 SESSION
SN10228
THE SENATE HAS PASSED WITH AMENDMENTS THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS:
H.B. 511 A BILL to designate the Virginia Route 662 bridge over Burks Fork Creek the "Worrell Family Memorial Bridge."
063305216
Patrons--Armstrong and Carrico
H.B. 512 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-209, 4.1-325, and 4.1-325.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; wine and beer licenses; tastings.
067732216
Patron--Armstrong
H.B. 614 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2503 and 30-58.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to staffing of the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission.
062635440
Patrons--O'Bannon; Senator: Blevins
H.B. 665 A BILL to amend and reenact § 33.1-371.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to permits for selective pruning of certain vegetation; fees.
068284536
Patrons--Wardrup and Welch
H.B. 1000 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 33.1-56.4, 33.1-252, 46.2-208, 46.2-819.1, and 46.2-819.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to use of toll facilities without payment of toll; penalties.
068279492
Patron--Rust
H.B. 1210 A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.1-305 of the Code of Virginia, relating to underage purchasing or possession of alcoholic beverages.
067735304
Patrons--Moran and McQuigg
H.B. 1219 A BILL to designate that portion of Virginia Route 615 the "James B. Tabb Sr. Memorial Highway."
060865224
Patrons--Barlow; Senator: Norment
H.B. 1233 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 30 a chapter numbered 40, consisting of sections numbered 30-266, 30-267, and 30-268, relating to the Manufacturing Development Commission; report.
064444472
Patron--Purkey
H.B. 1347 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-248 and 18.2-248.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to punishment for distributing, manufacturing, etc., drugs; penalty.
061411232
Patrons--Bell, Albo, Athey, Cosgrove, Gilbert, Jones, S.C., Kilgore, Landes, Lingamfelter, Marshall, D.W., O'Bannon, Rapp, Rust, Sherwood, Suit, Welch and Wright
H.B. 1440 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 30 a chapter numbered 40, consisting of sections numbered 30-266 through 30-274, relating to the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission and Fund; report.
062378328
Patron--Howell, W.J.
H.B. 1547 A BILL to designate the Virginia Route 631 bridge at Little Creek Dam Road the "Alma C. White Memorial Bridge."
068267480
Patrons--Rapp, Barlow and Hamilton; Senator: Norment
THE SENATE HAS PASSED WITH SUBSTITUTES THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS:
H.B. 122 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-1401 through 2.2-1404, 2.2-1405, 2.2-4310, 15.2-965.1, and 18.2-213.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Department of Minority Business Enterprise; certification of small, women- or minority-owned businesses.
067729364
Patrons--Marshall, R.G., Hall, Jones, D.C., Landes, McClellan, Reid and Ware, O.
H.B. 339 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 3.1-796.86 through 3.1-796.90, and 3.1-796.97 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 3.1-796.87:1 and 3.1-796.92:1, relating to selling of animal licenses, veterinarian participation; civil penalty.
069022448
Patron--Orrock
H.B. 801 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 33.1 a chapter numbered 17, consisting of a section numbered 33.1-464, relating to the Interstate Public-Private Partnership Compact.
062370302
Patron--Fralin
H.B. 896 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-602, 58.1-3833, and 58.1-3840 of the Code of Virginia, relating to state and local sales and use taxes and local taxes on meals.
065124304
Patrons--Gear and Miller
H.B. 1307 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2269, 2.2-2670 and 2.2-2674.1 of the Code of Virginia, to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 2.2 a chapter numbered 4.2, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-435.6 and 2.2-435.7, and to repeal Chapter 4.1 (§§ 2.2-435.1 through 2.2-435.5) of Title 2.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to workforce development and training programs; Chief Workforce Development Officer.
062749256
Patrons--Byron, Hogan, Hurt, Marshall, D.W., Nutter, Scott, J.M. and Wright; Senators: Reynolds and Ruff
THE SENATE HAS INSISTED ON ITS AMENDMENT AND HAS REQUESTED A COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILL:
H.B. 443 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-581.1, 8.01-581.13, 38.2-602, and 38.2-3412.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to marriage and family therapists and professional counselors.
061197508
Patron--Shuler
THE SENATE HAS INSISTED ON ITS SUBSTITUTE AND HAS REQUESTED A COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILL:
H.B. 901 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-123 and 19.2-303 of the Code of Virginia, relating to prohibition of contact with members of a criminal street gang as a condition of probation or bond; penalty.
067973105
Patrons--Iaquinto, Albo, Athey, Callahan, Cosgrove, Fralin, Gilbert, Hugo, Jones, S.C., Kilgore, Landes, Lingamfelter, McQuigg, Morgan, Nixon, Rapp, Rust, Suit, Welch and Wright
THE SENATE HAS REJECTED THE SUBSTITUTES PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES TO THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS:
S.B. 330 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 3.1-22.8, 15.2-6501, 62.1-67 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the appointment of legislators serving on the Chippokes Plantation Farm Foundation, the Tourist Train Development Authority, and the Potomac River Basin Commission.
064469800
Patrons--Locke; Delegates: Griffith, Joannou and Landes
S.B. 662 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-1403, 2.2-4310, and 15.2-965.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Department of Minority Business Enterprise; certification of small, women- or minority-owned businesses.
065363768
Patron--Miller
THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS AND HAS REJECTED CERTAIN AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES TO THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS:
S.B. 484 A BILL to designate a portion of U.S. Route 60W the "Jimmy Maloney Memorial Highway."
063312480
Patrons--Norment; Delegates: Barlow, Hamilton and Rapp
S.B. 485 A BILL to designate each of the Virginia Route 199 twin bridges over College Creek the "Jack L. Massie Memorial Bridge."
063313480
Patrons--Norment; Delegates: Barlow, Hamilton and Rapp
S.B. 532 A BILL to amend and reenact § 1 of Chapter 453 of the Acts of Assembly of 1990, as amended by Chapter 254 of the Acts of Assembly of 2005, relating to the "Blue Star Memorial Highway."
063789260
Patrons--O'Brien, Cuccinelli, Howell, Ticer and Whipple; Delegates: Albo, Amundson, Callahan, Hugo, Moran, Plum, Rust, Scott, J.M., Sickles and Watts
S.B. 650 A BILL to designate the Interstate 64 bridge over the Cowpasture River in Alleghany County the "Nicely Memorial Bridge."
068239724
Patrons--Deeds; Delegate: Shuler
THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO WITH AMENDMENTS THE FOLLOWING HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS:
H.J.R. 96 Encouraging the Board and Department of Education and the Board and Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services and other relevant entities to take certain actions to improve the education and treatment of individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
062033136
Patrons--Hamilton, Brink and Morgan
H.J.R. 124 Encouraging the Virginia Association of Counties and the Virginia Municipal League to advise and advocate to their respective members to adopt a public nuisance animal ordinance.
060996448
Patrons--Orrock and Eisenberg
H.J.R. 130 Encouraging the Department of Education to collect data and information pertaining to and monitor high school dropout and graduation rates in the Commonwealth. Report.
062381312
Patrons--Hall and Ebbin; Senators: Lambert and Stosch
H.J.R. 144 Establishing a joint subcommittee to study the ways in which telework opportunities for state and private sector employees can be enhanced and increased. Report.
062385332
Patrons--Hugo, Ebbin, Hull and Scott, J.M.
H.J.R. 148 Requesting state agencies within the Commonwealth to implement the use of biodiesel fuels, where feasible, in fleet vehicles owned or operated by the agency. Report.
066599376
Patrons--Landes, Ebbin and Lohr
H.J.R. 158 Directing the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study options for extending health insurance coverage to Virginians who are currently uninsured. Report.
062375440
Patrons--O'Bannon and Ebbin
THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO WITH SUBSTITUTES THE FOLLOWING HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS:
H.J.R. 60 Directing the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to evaluate the administration of the Comprehensive Services Act. Report.
062380432
Patron--Nixon
H.J.R. 100 Directing the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the criteria and policies used by the State Corporation Commission in evaluating the feasibility of undergrounding transmission lines in the Commonwealth. Report.
060153162
Patrons--May; Senator: Mims
H.J.R. 133 Establishing a joint subcommittee to study long-term funding sources for the purchase of development rights to preserve open-space land. Report.
065160378
Patrons--Lewis, Ebbin, Fralin and Hull
H.J.R. 136 Directing the Virginia State Crime Commission to study Virginia's juvenile justice system. Report.
066702424
Patrons--Moran and Ebbin
H.J.R. 183 Continuing the Joint Subcommittee to Study Risk Management Plans for Physicians and Hospitals. Report.
064616220
Patron--Athey
THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO THE FOLLOWING SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION:
S.J.R. 186 Confirming appointments by the Governor of certain agency heads and personnel.
060615760
Patron--Martin
THE SENATE HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS:
H.B. 1 A BILL to repeal Chapter 8 (§§ 33.1-382 through 33.1-385) of Title 33.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to adjustment of claims resulting from contracts entered into prior to July 1, 1976, for construction of state highways.
067644376
Patrons--Landes and Hurt; Senators: Edwards and Mims
H.B. 65 A BILL to repeal § 30-225 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the term of the Commission on Unemployment Compensation.
062623472
Patron--Purkey
H.B. 90 A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-221.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to extension of expiration of driver's licenses issued to persons in armed services or diplomatic service of the United States and their spouses and dependents.
068890248
Patrons--Brink, BaCote, Tyler and Ward
H.B. 557 A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-4321.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Public Procurement Act; prohibited contracts.
067693444
Patron--Oder
H.B. 650 A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-871 of the Code of Virginia, relating to maximum speed limit for school buses.
063674498
Patrons--Scott, E.T.; Senator: Reynolds
H.B. 738 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-3304.1, relating to Little League Baseball Challenger Week in Virginia.
065292342
Patron--Iaquinto
H.B. 788 A BILL to amend and reenact § 30-170 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Joint Commission on Health Care.
062362428
Patrons--Morgan, Landes and Melvin
H.B. 809 A BILL to amend and reenact § 33.1-75.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to primary and secondary highway construction projects carried out by counties.
068917302
Patrons--Fralin; Senator: Bell
H.B. 877 A BILL to amend and reenact § 33.1-190 of the Code of Virginia, relating to construction by state or local employees.
068272303
Patron--Frederick
H.B. 997 A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-720 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Commission.
060924116
Patrons--Poisson and Toscano
H.B. 1163 A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-105.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the unlawful sale of International Driver's License; penalty.
061414301
Patrons--Eisenberg, Abbitt, Armstrong, Bulova, Caputo, Carrico, Englin, Gear, Hull, Johnson, Jones, D.C., Miller, Morgan, Nutter, Oder, Phillips, Plum, Rust, Saxman, Shuler, Valentine, Wardrup and Ware, R.L.; Senator: Ticer
H.B. 1179 A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-881 of the Code of Virginia, relating to special speed limitations on interstates.
063807264
Patron--Carrico
H.B. 1208 A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.1-200 of the Code of Virginia, relating to exemptions from alcohol beverage licensure; home exemption.
064191424
Patrons--Moran, Albo, Brink, Iaquinto, Janis and Watts
H.B. 1602 A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-3311 of the Code of Virginia, relating to day of recognition for early childhood and day-care providers and professionals.
065357444
Patrons--Oder, Rapp and Ward
THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO THE AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES TO THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS:
S.B. 54 A BILL to amend and reenact § 23-231.25 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center.
065683812
Patrons--Ruff; Delegate: Hogan
S.B. 72 A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-1102 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation; Board for Contractors; issuance of license.
063415740
Patron--Houck
S.B. 85 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-602, 58.1-3833, and 58.1-3840 of the Code of Virginia, relating to state and local taxes on meals.
063974712
Patron--Watkins
S.B. 213 A BILL to establish the O. Winston Link Trail.
068719728
Patron--Edwards
S.B. 261 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 30 a chapter numbered 40, consisting of sections numbered 30-266, 30-267, and 30-268, relating to the Manufacturing Development Commission. Report.
064457832
Patrons--Wagner, Watkins and Williams; Delegates: Abbitt, Marshall, D.W., Nixon, Purkey and Saxman
S.B. 271 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-4308.1, relating to the Virginia Public Procurement Act; purchase of certain insurance in construction projects.
065376844
Patron--Whipple
S.B. 412 A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-229 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Intermodal Office of the Secretary of Transportation.
061642712
Patron--Houck
S.B. 461 A BILL to amend and reenact § 42.1-86.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Public Records Act; disposition of public records.
069822726
Patron--Devolites Davis
THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO THE SUBSTITUTES PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES TO THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS:
S.B. 79 A BILL to repeal § 30-225 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the term of the Commission on Unemployment Compensation.
062393840
Patrons--Watkins, Miller and Wagner; Delegates: Kilgore, Nixon, Purkey and Spruill
S.B. 304 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 33.1-1 and 33.1-2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to composition of the Commonwealth Transportation Board; election of certain members by the General Assembly.
068948848
Patron--Williams
S.B. 349 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 3.1-396.1, and to repeal § 18.2-236 of the Code of Virginia, relating to halal and kosher foods; penalty.
069040744
Patrons--Howell and Cuccinelli
S.B. 703 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-3013.1, relating to the Board of Nursing; nursing education programs to include child abuse recognition and intervention.
060506726
Patron--Devolites Davis
THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO THE FOLLOWING HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS:
H.J.R. 7 Designating the Commonwealth Coach and Trolley Museum, Inc., as the Official Transit Museum of the Commonwealth.
068309302
Patrons--Fralin and Armstrong; Senator: Bell
H.J.R. 13 Designating November in 2006 and in each succeeding year, as "Lung Cancer Awareness Month" in Virginia.
063358524
Patron--Tata
H.J.R. 25 Establishing a joint subcommittee to study science, math, and technology education in the Commonwealth at the elementary, secondary, and undergraduate levels. Report.
060154276
Patron--Cosgrove
H.J.R. 32 Encouraging the State Board of Elections to continue its review of the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act.
063246148
Patron--Jones, S.C.
H.J.R. 35 Directing the Virginia State Crime Commission to study the effectiveness of existing punishments and to recommend additional remedies for driving while intoxicated. Report.
061234204
Patron--Albo
H.J.R. 36 Designating the third week of May, in 2006 and in each succeeding year, as "Angelman Syndrome Awareness Week" in Virginia.
068331428
Patron--Morgan
H.J.R. 48 Continuing the Joint Subcommittee to Study Medical, Ethical, and Scientific Issues Relating to Stem Cell Research Conducted in the Commonwealth. Report.
062012396
Patrons--Marshall, R.G. and O'Bannon
H.J.R. 64 Commemorating the 220th Anniversary of the passage of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom by the General Assembly of Virginia.
068349308
Patrons--Griffith and Hull
H.J.R. 67 Designating the week preceding the first Sunday in April, in 2006 and in each succeeding year, as Sleep Awareness Week in Virginia.
067994212
Patron--Amundson
H.J.R. 75 Continuing the U.S. Route 460 Communications Committee. Report.
062382536
Patron--Wardrup
H.J.R. 97 Requesting the Department of Medical Assistance Services and the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to monitor changes in federal restrictions on sheltering assets to qualify for Medicaid long-term care services. Report.
062374376
Patrons--Landes, Athey, Brink, Cline, Cosgrove, Gear, Hamilton, Jones, S.C., Melvin, Morgan, O'Bannon, Rust, Saxman, Scott, E.T. and Welch; Senators: Blevins, Houck, Lambert, Puller, Rerras and Wampler
H.J.R. 115 Directing the Virginia State Crime Commission to study the need for additional institutional programming at the Department of Corrections. Report.
061246134
Patrons--Kilgore, Albo, Bell, Ebbin, Melvin and Moran; Senators: Howell, Norment and Stolle
H.J.R. 116 Directing the Virginia State Crime Commission to study the need for regulation, training, and funding of animal control officers in the Commonwealth. Report.
060999134
Patrons--Kilgore, Albo, Bell, Melvin and Moran; Senators: Howell and Stolle
H.J.R. 119 Designating the Town of Middletown as the "Gateway to the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park."
069001220
Patron--Athey
H.J.R. 184 Designating May 1, in 2006 and in each succeeding year, as Cold War Victory Day in Virginia.
062365500
Patrons--Scott, J.M., Albo, Bulova, Hull and Shannon
H.J.R. 229 Designating the month of January, in 2006 and in each succeeding year, as Mentoring Month in Virginia and January 25th, in 2006 and in each succeeding year, as Thank Your Mentor Day in Virginia.
068388422
Patron--Miller
H.J.R. 336 Commending Bill Cochrane.
063856552
Patrons--Welch, Cosgrove, Iaquinto, Purkey, Suit, Tata and Wardrup; Senators: Blevins, Stolle and Wagner
H.J.R. 350 Commending Ronald Lee Ermey.
068487348
Patrons--Janis, Abbitt, Albo, Alexander, Amundson, Armstrong, Athey, BaCote, Barlow, Bell, Bowling, Brink, Bulova, Byron, Callahan, Caputo, Carrico, Cline, Cole, Cosgrove, Cox, Crockett-Stark, Dance, Dudley, Ebbin, Eisenberg, Englin, Fralin, Frederick, Gear, Gilbert, Griffith, Hall, Hamilton, Hargrove, Hogan, Howell, A.T., Howell, W.J., Hugo, Hull, Hurt, Iaquinto, Ingram, Joannou, Johnson, Jones, D.C., Jones, S.C., Kilgore, Landes, Lewis, Lingamfelter, Lohr, Marsden, Marshall, D.W., Marshall, R.G., May, McClellan, McEachin, McQuigg, Melvin, Miller, Moran, Morgan, Nixon, Nutter, O'Bannon, Oder, Orrock, Parrish, Peace, Phillips, Plum, Poisson, Purkey, Putney, Rapp, Reid, Rust, Saxman, Scott, E.T., Scott, J.M., Shannon, Sherwood, Shuler, Sickles, Spruill, Suit, Tata, Toscano, Tyler, Valentine, Waddell, Ward, Wardrup, Ware, O., Ware, R.L., Watts, Welch, Wittman and Wright
IN WHICH ACTION IT REQUESTS THE CONCURRENCE OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES.