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- HB 44 Manufactured Housing Board; grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license.
- HB 134 Bingo; prohibited practices for jackpot games.
- HB 229 Veterans services; Dept. to establish guidelines for eligibility for domiciled veterans, etc.
- HB 234 Technology Research Fund; adds sensor sciences to eligible research programs.
- HB 251 Adult Fatality Review Team; created, report.
- HB 320 Fire Prevention Code; fees for inspection, exceptions.
- HB 324 Accounts, Department of; oversee prompt collection of delinquent accounts receivable.
- HB 388 State agencies; conveyance of easements.
- HB 407 Freedom of Information Act; exemptions for certain records of public institutions of higher ed.
- HB 408 Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices involving residential real property.
- HB 462 Locksmiths; regulatory scheme for licensing by Criminal Justice Services Board.
- HB 475 Veterans; Commissioner et al., to establish comprehensive program to address mental health needs.
- HB 477 Veterans Services Foundation; established as body politic and to fund veteran services and programs.
- HB 505 Interagency Civil Admissions Advisory Council; removes sunset provision.
- HB 516 Common Interest Community Board; established.
- HB 517 Onsite soil evaluators; classes.
- HB 518 Onsite soil evaluators; exemptions from license requirements.
- HB 520 Freedom of Information Act; exemptions for local or regional military organizations.
- HB 563 Criminal Justice Services Board; increases membership.
- HB 575 Consumer Protection Act; prohibited acts by a contractor.
- HB 578 Innovative Technology Authority; powers of board of directors.
- HB 580 Landlords and tenants; mold remediation and process for notice regarding.
- HB 623 Immigration laws; Governor to enter into memorandum of agreement with Immigration and Customs.
- HB 626 Investment of Public Funds Act; investment of funds for volunteer fire & rescue squad pension prog.
- HB 633 Personal Information Privacy Act; prohibits dissemination of another's social security number.
- HB 634 Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act; disclosure of personal information.
- HB 674 Aging, Department for; four-year plan therefor, report.
- HB 677 Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002; public hearing.
- HB 720 Landlord and tenant; definition of application fee, etc. and manner of serving notice to tenants.
- HB 731 Economic Development Partnership Authority; adds Chancellor of Community College System to Board.
- HB 748 Innovative Technology Authority; board of directors.
- HB 768 Freedom of Information Act; active investigations of teacher licensing.
- HB 776 Higher Education Board Appointments, Commission on; removes sunset provision.
- HB 824 Water quality information; Secretary of Natural Resources to be lead Secretary to coordinate.
- HB 827 State Lottery Department; powers of Director and Board.
- HB 838 Criminal Justice Services Board; establishment of Executive Committee.
- HB 839 Interoperability Executive Committee; established, report.
- HB 841 Capitol District; established as geographic seat of government.
- HB 854 Freedom of Information Act; local public bodies may meet by electronic communication.
- HB 858 Freedom of Information Act; exemption for certain publicly owned museum records.
- HB 866 Criminal Justice Services, Department of; limitation on licensure for bail bondsmen.
- HB 867 Public Procurement Act; regional industrial facility authorities to enter into certain contracts.
- HB 900 Value engineering; submission thereof to report to Division of Engineering and Buildings.
- HB 944 Public Procurement Act; procurement of professional services for certain transportation projects.
- HB 951 Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act; created.
- HB 955 Public-Private Education Facilities & Infrastructure Act of 2002; definition of qualifying projects.
- HB 1017 Telework Promotion and Broadband Assistance, Office of; established, report.
- HB 1018 Telecommuting; definition.
- HB 1021 Telecommuting; establishes goal for state agencies.
- HB 1023 Collection of debts; reciprocal agreement with federal government to include nontax payments.
- HB 1066 Public Procurement Act; methods of procurement.
- HB 1073 Housing and Community Development, Department of; administration of the Private Activity Bonds.
- HB 1077 Real Estate Time Share Act; obligation for fees and limitation on actions.
- HB 1114 Real Estate Board; real estate firm licenses.
- HB 1131 Children's Ombudsman, Office of; created, report.
- HB 1167 Administrative Process Act; public participation guidelines for executive branch agencies.
- HB 1240 Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act.; access of tenant to cable, satellite, etc.
- HB 1271 Freedom of Information Act; exemption for local franchises, exception.
- HB 1280 Charitable gaming; regulation under Board and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
- HB 1312 Workforce development; Governor's responsibilities.
- HB 1334 Conflict of Interests Act, State and Local Government; acceptance of awards.
- HB 1358 State agencies; procurement of nonprofessional services by certain.
- HB 1367 Freedom of Information Act; exemption for local government investment pool.
- HB 1386 Service-disabled veteran-owned small business programs; aligns state's requirements with federal.
- HB 1397 Real estate brokers and salespersons; required disclosures.
- HB 1422 Cemeteries; access thereto located on private property.
- HB 1458 Freedom of Information Act; records and meetings of Innovative Technology Authority.
- HB 1470 Homeowner warranty breach; tolling of limitations period.
- HB 1472 Discrimination; employee's failure to speak English shall not constitute cause of action.
- HB 1522 Business Assistance, Department of; abolish & transfer duties to Economic Development Partnership.
- HB 1526 Virginia Career Readiness Certificate Program; created, report.
- HB 1575 Oath of office; person elected to State office to make oath before notary if in military.
- SB 20 Carbon monoxide alarms; locality to require installation in certain buildings.
- SB 94 Covered Bridge Capital; designating Patrick County thereas.
- SB 107 State Law Library; authorized users.
- SB 130 Freedom of Information Act; exemptions for certain records of public institutions of higher ed.
- SB 131 Freedom of Information Act; local public bodies may meet by electronic communication.
- SB 132 Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act; disclosure of personal information.
- SB 133 Personal Information Privacy Act; prohibits dissemination of another's social security number.
- SB 167 Uniform Statewide Building Code; use of noncombustible materials in certain structures construction.
- SB 199 Charitable gaming; regulation under Board and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
- SB 210 Freedom of Information Act; certain audit records of Department of Transportation.
- SB 235 Innovative Technology Authority; powers of board of directors.
- SB 236 Innovative Technology Authority; board of directors.
- SB 252 Workforce development; Governor's responsibilities.
- SB 257 Interoperability Executive Committee; codifies Committee, report.
- SB 301 Common Interest Community Board; established.
- SB 302 Higher Education Board Appointments, Commission on; removes sunset provision.
- SB 314 Veterans Services Foundation; established to provide funding for veteran services and programs.
- SB 315 Children's Ombudsman, Office of; created, report.
- SB 319 Technology Research Fund; adds sensor sciences to eligible research programs.
- SB 342 Toll facilities, state; purchaser thereof that is non-State entity to agree to open meetings.
- SB 346 Accountability, State Office of; established.
- SB 348 Risk management plan; coverage for area agencies on aging.
- SB 352 Public Private Education Facilities & Infrastructure Act of 2002; definition of qualifying projects.
- SB 362 Carbon monoxide detectors; prohibits removal or tampering by tenant installed by landlord.
- SB 363 Automatic sprinkler systems; tax credit for initial installation.
- SB 374 Real Estate Board; extension of deadline for compliance with education requirements.
- SB 390 Emergency medical services; director may serve same function as chief of fire department.
- SB 410 State Police dogs; provision of care.
- SB 418 Real Estate Board; waiver of broker education requirements.
- SB 426 Public Procurement Act; verification of legal presence of contractors for employment.
- SB 433 Immigration laws; Governor to enter into memorandum of agreement w/Immigration and Customs.
- SB 447 Green Buildings Act; Department of General Services determines when project qualifies for exemption.
- SB 456 Uniform Statewide Building Code; grading limitations.
- SB 458 Rental inspection districts; removes certain language that expressly rejects construction thereof.
- SB 461 Credit reports; authorizes armed services members and spouses to freeze.
- SB 474 Sheltered workshop; Department of Minority Business Enterprises to establish certification program.
- SB 478 Conflict of Interests Act, State and Local Government; acceptance of awards.
- SB 492 Vital Records, Office of, et al.; development of alternative verification system.
- SB 500 Infectious disease presumption; emergency declaration by Governor.
- SB 503 Emergency Medical Services, Department of; established.
- SB 520 Interoperability Executive Committee; established, report.
- SB 521 Veterans services; changes references under powers & duties of Commissioner of Veterans Services.
- SB 533 Conflict of Interests Act, State and Local Government; disclosure of real estate interests.
- SB 535 Conflict of Interests Act, State and Local Government; prohibited conduct for certain officers, etc.
- SB 555 Auditor of Public Accounts; auditing services.
- SB 574 Virginia's Future, Council on; extends sunset provision.
- SB 580 War Memorial Foundation; increase in membership.
- SB 585 Planning and Budget, Director of Department; required to have searchable budget database website.
- SB 593 Freedom of Information Act; confidential records discussion to be conducted in non-public meeting.
- SB 597 Simulcast horse racing; Racing Commission authorizes wagering thereon & allocates proceeds.
- SB 604 Secondhand dealers; regulation thereof to current statutes regulating pawnbrokers.
- SB 606 Real Estate Cooperative Act; assessments for certain cooperatives.
- SB 616 Real Estate Cooperative Act; amendment of declaration.
- SB 647 Freedom of Information Act; exemption for certain publicly owned museum records.
- SB 659 Gang-related activities; Office of Commonwealth Preparedness to identify links between terrorism.
- SB 661 Virginia Housing Trust Fund; creates dedicated source of funding via percentage of recordation tax.
- SB 671 Single-family dwellings; extends effective date requiring Surry County to provide for clustering.
- SB 680 Service-disabled veteran-owned small business programs; aligns state's requirements with federal.
- SB 681 Water well systems providers; required to be onsite at all times for drilling, etc.
- SB 696 Charitable gaming; conduct of raffles.
- SB 701 Long-term care services; adds representatives of housing, etc. to coordination committees.
- SB 716 Asbestos, Lead, & Home Inspectors, Board for; home inspection include evaluation of heating systems.
- SB 726 Freedom of Information Act; exempts from public disclosure certain proprietary records.
- SB 734 Administrative Process Act; public participation guidelines for executive branch agencies.
- SB 736 State song; designates 'Cradle of Liberty'.
- SB 741 Human Resources Management; develop expedited processes for procurement of staff augmentation.
- SB 760 Veterans services; Department to establish guidelines for eligibility for domiciled veterans, etc.
- SB 761 Rental assistance pilot project; Department of Housing and Community Development to establish.
- SB 793 Oath of office; person elected to State office make oath before notary if in US Armed Forces.