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2008 SESSION
Edwards (Chairman), Puckett, Quayle
Clerk: Susan Clarke Schaar/Patty Lung
Staff: Cheryl Jackson, Brenda Edwards
Date of Meeting: February 5, 2008
Time and Place: 10:00 a.m., 4th Floor East
Patron: Reynolds
Commission on Civics Education. Extends the sunset provision applicable to the Commission from July 1, 2008, to July 1, 2010.
Patron: Wagner
Uranium mining. Establishes a 15-member executive branch commission to assess the risks and benefits of developing uranium resources in Virginia.
Patron: Ruff
Dyslexia Awareness Month. Designates October, in 2008 and in each succeeding year, as Dyslexia Awareness Month in Virginia.
Patron: Miller, Y.B.
Resolution; "65 percent Solution." Recognizes the problems with and implications of the "65 Percent Solution," a proposal to urge states to amend their laws to require that at least 65 percent of the operating budget for public schools must be spent on classroom expenses or to enact legislation that supports this goal. This resolution also expresses opposition to the implementation of the "65 Percent Solution" and cautions that the plan should be carefully considered.
Patron: Colgan
Attorney General of Virginia; illegal immigration; report. Requests the Attorney General to pursue all remedies through litigation to recover moneys owing from the United States government to the Commonwealth for reimbursement of costs incurred by the State in dealing with illegal immigration.
Patron: McEachin
Virginia Commonwealth University Day in Virginia. Designates July 1, in 2008 and in each succeeding year, as Virginia Commonwealth University Day in Virginia, commemorating the anniversary of the establishment of the university.
Patron: Stuart
Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Designates April, in 2008 and in each succeeding year, as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month in Virginia to coincide with the national week.
Patron: Deeds
Study; organization of Virginia local government. Creates a 15-member joint subcommittee to study the organization of Virginia local government, to review previous studies on this topic, and to make recommendations as appropriate.
Patron: Houck
Plumbing Industry Week. Designates April 27 through May 3, 2008, as Plumbing Industry Week in Virginia to correspond to the plumbing industry's celebration of 125 years of existence in 2008.
Patron: Quayle
Study; Southeastern Public Service Authority; report. Requests the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission to study the operation and finances of the Southeastern Public Service Authority.
Patron: Vogel
Humane Treatment for Companion Animals Education Week. Designates the first full week in February, in 2008 and in each succeeding year, as Humane Treatment for Companion Animals Education Week in Virginia and encourages the Department of Education to advise all public school divisions in Virginia to participate in the week.
Patron: Petersen
Resolution; high voltage transmission lines. States that it is the intent of the General Assembly that the State Corporation Commission require any electric utility applying for approval to construct a high voltage transmission line comply with and strive to exceed certain provisions of state and federal law regarding energy conservation and the use of renewable energy sources, and that in determining whether an applicant has demonstrated need for the transmission line, compliance with these provisions be a prerequisite to the Commission's approval of its construction.
Patron: Quayle
Study; policies to reduce the negative impacts of plastic bags on the environment; report. Requests the Department of Environmental Quality to convene stakeholders meetings to discuss and report on potential legislative actions that would mitigate the negative effects of improperly disposed of plastic bags on the Commonwealth's environment. Stakeholders shall include representatives of agriculture, conservation, local government, manufacturing, plastics industry, timber industry, and retailers. In the selection of feasible policies, the stakeholders shall review existing policies and programs adopted in the United States and other countries.
Patron: Ticer
Resolution; importance of Commission on Climate Change. Recognizes the need for the Commission on Climate Change to provide leadership and assist the General Assembly and the Governor.
Patron: Newman
Children's Miracle Network Day. Designates October 1, in 2008 and in each succeeding year, as Children's Miracle Network Day in Virginia.
Patron: Colgan
Study; enhancing rapid transit service in Northern Virginia; report. Establishes a joint subcommittee to study enhancing rapid transit service in Northern Virginia.
Patron: Quayle
Resolution; International education. Recognizes the importance of international education in higher education in Virginia.