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2009 SESSION
SENATE MEMBERS
Legislation introduced after the pre-file period.
- George L. Barker (9)
- SB 1497 Virginia Network for Geospatial Health Research Authority; created, report.
- SB 1498 Motor fuels tax; converts rates to percentage that shall be calculated by DMV Commissioner.
- SB 1499 E-Verify program; state agencies, etc. to verify social security number of newly hired employees.
- SB 1500 Overload and overweight permits; to establish a new schedule of fees.
- SB 1501 Mental Retardation Medicaid Waiver, etc.; elimination of waiting lists.
- SB 1502 Safety belt use; extends requirement for all occupants of a motor vehicle.
- SB 1551 Conflict of Interests Act, State and Local Gov.; disclosure by certain nonsalaried citizen members.
- SJ 357 Rapid transit service network; continues mandate of study.
- SJ 387 HOT lanes; expressing sense of General Assembly concerning contracts entered into by VDOT.
- Harry B. Blevins (4)
- SB 1415 Repossessed vehicles; person purchasing in another state may sell in State without obtaining title.
- SB 1416 Preservation of historical sites and architectural areas; local governing bodies may include.
- SB 1526 License plates, special; issuance to those bearing legend: REMEMBERING PEARL HARBOR.
- SB 1545 Retirement System; divest itself of investments in companies investing in Iran's petroleum sector.
- Charles J. Colgan (7)
- SB 850 Budget Bill.
- SB 988 Voting equipment; locality that acquired DREs prior to 7-1-07 may temporarily conduct election.
- SB 989 Resources Authority; authorized to finance projects of local government buildings.
- SB 1450 Cemeteries; those on private property may be required to register.
- SB 1451 Resources Authority; increases debt ceiling for bonds issued by and local obligations guaranteed by.
- SB 1531 Capital outlay plan; constitutes State's six-year proposal for projects to be funded.
- SB 1548 Investment Partnership Act; amends definition of 'eligible company.'
- Ken T. Cuccinelli, II (8)
- SB 937 Vehicle license plates; provides for display of one license plate on vehicles.
- SB 1431 REAL ID Act of 2005; State will not comply with provision thereof that compromises economic privacy.
- SB 1432 Notification of family member; disclosure of information regarding patient's location and condition.
- SB 1433 Right to notify; consumer in mental health facility to have person of choice notified of condition.
- SB 1434 Chief Justice of Virginia Supreme Court; shall serve thereas for only two consecutive terms.
- SB 1528 Concealed handgun permits; completion of firearms training, etc., may be done electronically.
- SB 1547 Financial aid programs, state; persons who have successfully completed home school instruction, etc.
- SJ 399 Federal budget, balanced; Congress urged to propose legislation requiring.
- R. Creigh Deeds (7)
- SB 1214 Two-Year College Transfer Grant Program; eligibility.
- SB 1253 Electric service; prohibits electric utilities from charging public schools for service provided.
- SB 1425 Conflict of interests; Secretary of Commonwealth shall establish a disclosure database.
- SB 1426 Magistrates; refer complaints alleging felony offense to law-enforcement agency.
- SB 1445 Alcoholic beverage control; location of sale for shipper's license.
- SB 1491 License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Shenandoah National Park Association.
- SJ 341 Public officials; joint subcommittee to study conduct of state legislative and executive branches.
- John S. Edwards (6)
- SB 1015 Child support enforcement order; eliminates requirement obligor & obligee maintain marital domicile.
- SB 1413 Adult abuse; financial institution employees to report suspected financial abuse of elder persons.
- SB 1439 Protective orders; removes provision to contain identifying information.
- SB 1486 Domestic insurers; SCC delay application of provision applicable to investment of those petitioning.
- SB 1512 Veterans Services, Department of; required to provide burial vaults at no cost to eligible veterans.
- SJ 314 Virginia's Rail Heritage Region; established to promote and encourage rail tourism.
- Emmett W. Hanger, Jr. (5)
- SB 1427 Energy Plan; promotes use of sustainable biofuels made from traditional agricultural crops, etc.
- SB 1482 Transportation Capital Projects Bond Act of 2007; repeals Act.
- SB 1483 Arts and cultural districts; adds Cities of Lynchburg, etc., to localities authorized to create.
- SB 1506 Comprehensive Services Act Program; judicial assignment of services for children.
- SJ 390 U.S. Constitution; memorializing Congress to propose an amendment for balanced budget requirement.
- Mark R. Herring (3)
- SB 1440 Electric utilities; include in integrated resource plan reduce customers' electricity consumption.
- SB 1490 Consumer Finance Act; open-end loan plans secured by motor vehicle titles.
- SB 1494 Spirits delivery permit; authorizes permittee to purchase spirit from Board and deliver to business.
- R. Edward Houck (2)
- SB 1484 Lake Anna; lake level contingency plan developed therefor.
- SB 1537 Arts and cultural districts; adds City of Fredericksburg to those localities authorized to create.
- Janet D. Howell (4)
- SB 951 Assault & battery; penalty when committed against Metro Washington Airport Authority police officer.
- SB 1084 Driver's license; requires minors to show completion of a 90-minute driver safety course.
- SB 1435 Forensic Science Board; adds chairmen of Senate and House Committees for Courts of Justice, etc.
- SB 1436 Crime victims; no law-enforcement officer shall inquire into immigration status of victim of crime.
- Robert Hurt (1)
- Mamie E. Locke (3)
- SB 1477 Aerospace Advisory Council; adds Director of Space Grant Consortium to serve as ex officio.
- SB 1478 Freedom of Information Act; building and fire code complaints.
- SB 1495 Unemployment compensation; voluntarily leaving employment to accompany military spouse.
- L. Louise Lucas (3)
- SB 1123 Admissions tax; adds Greensville County to list of those that may impose at events.
- SB 1420 Charitable Gaming, Division of; authorized to contract with State Lottery one-time raffle.
- SB 1421 Digital media purchase or rental; fee created.
- Henry L. Marsh III (3)
- SB 1256 Homicide; prosecution regardless of amount of time that has passed between act or omission.
- SB 1257 Firearms; criminal records check performed at a gun show before vendor may transfer.
- SB 1476 Resources Authority; authorized to finance any program to perform site acquisition develop work.
- Stephen H. Martin (8)
- SB 1069 Fire marshals and assistant fire marshals; capital murder thereof.
- SB 1417 Claims; Howard M. and Inez O. Berry.
- SB 1423 Subdivision ordinances; requirement that each locality provide a checklist to potential developers.
- SB 1424 DUI; definition of substantially similar laws for determining number of prior offenses.
- SB 1444 Wireless telecommunications devices; prohibits use of while operating commercial motor vehicles.
- SB 1525 Conflicts of Interests Act, State and Local; prohibited contracts.
- SJ 323 Constitutional amendment (first resolution); Transportation Funds.
- SJ 363 False Identification cards; Crime Commission to study issues regarding apprehension and prosecution.
- Ryan T. McDougle (5)
- SB 1153 Public-Private Education Facilities & Infrastructure Act of 2002; definitions, review, report.
- SB 1463 DUI; installation of ignition interlock as condition of license restoration for second conviction.
- SB 1464 Chief Executive Officer for Transportation; abolished Commonwealth Transportaion Commissioner.
- SB 1527 Estheticians; extends grandfather period for licensure thereas until July 31, 2009.
- SJ 347 Constitutional amendment; right to work (first reference).
- A. Donald McEachin (9)
- SB 1327 Health insurance credits; all retired employees of local school divisions to receive.
- SB 1441 Income tax, state; homebuyer tax credit.
- SB 1446 Income tax, state; homebuyer tax credit.
- SB 1447 Energy Efficiency Commission; established, report.
- SB 1474 Retail Sales and Use Tax; dealer discounts.
- SB 1475 Intermodal Planning and Investment, Office of; updates responsibilities.
- SB 1503 Mental health court; Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court to establish in City of Richmond.
- SB 1543 Assisted living facility staff; requirement of work experience for administrators, etc.
- SJ 354 Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights for certain felons (first reference).
- John C. Miller (2)
- SB 992 Red or red/white warning lights; updates existing authorization for use thereof on security vehicle.
- SB 1457 Hampton Roads Metropolitan Planning Organization; increases size.
- Yvonne B. Miller (5)
- SB 1437 Surgeon General, State; established.
- SB 1438 Urban highway system construction funds; 2/3 portion of a city's funds can be used to service debt.
- SB 1479 Marine Resources Commission; authorized to grant easements and rights-of-way on Elizabeth River.
- SB 1529 Employees, local; right to participate in political activities.
- SJ 316 Surgeon General, State; Joint Commission on Health Care to study feasibility, etc. of establishing.
- Stephen D. Newman (2)
- SB 1281 Advertising structures; prohibition thereon within 660 feet of parkway except Jerry Falwell Parkway.
- SB 1288 Parkway; term used in § 33.1-369 of Code does not include Jerry Falwell Parkway.
- Thomas K. Norment, Jr. (4)
- SB 1393 Removal of public official; no person who signs petition for removal of shall be liable for costs.
- SB 1394 Removal of public official; no person who signs petition for removal of shall be liable for costs.
- SB 1396 Purchase of service handgun; certain law-enforcement officers to purchase their handgun.
- SB 1530 Subdivision streets; acceptance into state secondary highway system.
- Ralph S. Northam (3)
- SB 1248 Electrical generation; base rates of return for certain types thereof.
- SB 1492 Wallops Research Park; aerospace-related economic development.
- SJ 397 Saltwater anglers; Marine Resources Commission to examine creation of comprehensive registry.
- Mark D. Obenshain (3)
- SB 1275 Privileged communications; provides communications between physicians and patients thereof.
- SB 1542 Alcoholic beverage control; privatization of ABC stores.
- SJ 396 Global warming and energy problems; recognizing need to utilize scientific principles to address.
- J. Chapman Petersen (8)
- SB 1127 State energy efficiency program; require Division of Purchase and Supply to ensure 20% sustainable.
- SB 1452 Energy Efficiency Programs; created.
- SB 1453 Civics Education, Commission on; established.
- SB 1454 Aging, Department for; designate area agencies on aging as lead agencies for No Wrong Door system.
- SB 1455 Elected or appointed officials; limit attorney-issued subpoenas unless subject matter is unrelated.
- SB 1456 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Investment Authority; created by merging.
- SB 1538 Motorcycles; provides certain three-wheeled motor vehicles will be deemed passenger cars.
- SJ 401 Law Day; designating as May 1, 2009, and each succeeding year thereafter.
- Phillip P. Puckett (7)
- SB 1459 Manufactured Housing Licensing and Transaction Recovery Fund Law; raises maximum claim amount.
- SB 1460 Replacement of water by gas well operators; replace water supply contaminated, etc. by an operation.
- SB 1461 Southwest Regional Recreation Authority; governing body to appoint members thereto.
- SB 1462 Drug treatment courts; authorized for County of Tazewell.
- SB 1473 Forestry permits; State Forester require person who fishes, rides mountain bikes, etc., to obtain.
- SB 1507 Gas wells and related improvements; may be assessed on an annual basis in Buchanan County.
- SB 1508 Breaks Regional Airport Authority Act; created.
- Linda T. Puller (5)
- SB 1066 Trains; fine for boarding or riding with fraudulent or counterfeit ticket, etc.
- SB 1068 Virginia Child Protection Accountability System; established.
- SB 1414 Alcoholic beverage control; exemption for those owning rural event and entertainment park, etc.
- SB 1493 Successor corporations; asbestos-related liability.
- SB 1505 Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement, relating to writs of mandamus, etc.
- Frederick M. Quayle (5)
- SB 1428 Safety lap belts and shoulder harness; admissibility of evidence of nonuse in civil actions.
- SB 1468 Onsite treatment works; provides specific requirements therefor designed by professional engineer.
- SB 1469 Annexation; extends to 2018 temporary restriction on city authority on granting of city charters.
- SB 1522 Line of Duty Act; short-term disability benefits for state police officers.
- SB 1523 Southeastern Public Service Authority; required to entertain reasonable landfill gas contract offer.
- W. Roscoe Reynolds (8)
- SB 1324 Notice of election of district directors; posted in prominent location at each district office.
- SB 1343 Restricted license eligibility while license is suspended; allows court to issue restricted license.
- SB 1465 Standards of Learning; delay of textbook adoption cycle.
- SB 1466 Standards of Quality; school division to use state and local funds for elementary resource teachers.
- SB 1467 Certificate of public need; exempts requirements up to 10 beds for inpatient psychiatric services.
- SB 1519 Career and technical education diploma; delays implementation thereof.
- SB 1520 General registrars; appointment and compensation therefor.
- SB 1521 Economics education and financial literacy; repeals requirement in middle and high schools.
- Frank M. Ruff, Jr. (4)
- SB 1480 Life insurance policies; delivery method.
- SB 1481 Criminal cases; allows circuit court clerk to assess local fee of up to 10% of total fees charged.
- SB 1535 Planning district commissions; designates Planning District Commissions 1, 2, and 13.
- SB 1536 Subdivision ordinances; landlocked property.
- Richard L. Saslaw (5)
- SB 1470 Payday lenders; prohibits any person licensed under Payday Loan Act from making open end loan.
- SB 1471 Stormwater control and water or waste systems; allows Governor to disclaim rights, etc., of State.
- SB 1472 Wireless E-911; establishes procedure for collection and remittance of prepaid charges by sellers.
- SB 1532 Motor fuels tax; changes percentage in Northern Virginia.
- SB 1533 Special use permits; extension of expiration dates.
- Ralph K. Smith (3)
- SB 1225 Charter; Town of Fincastle.
- SB 1513 Firearms; award of court costs, etc., to entity that prevails in action challenging locality.
- SB 1514 Real estate tax; notice of change in assessment.
- Kenneth W. Stolle (9)
- SB 1422 Crimes, several; penalties.
- SB 1442 Case and financial management systems; Ex. Secretary of Supreme Court responsible for.
- SB 1515 Wildlife; authorizes issuance of kill permit to an airport operator if finds creating a hazard.
- SB 1516 Tobacco products tax; changes tax on moist snuff.
- SB 1517 Home/electronic incarceration program; provides that is deemed term of confinement for offender.
- SB 1518 Charitable gaming; use of proceeds.
- SB 1540 Home/electronic incarceration; sentencing guidelines.
- SB 1541 Law-Enforcement Officers Procedural Guarantee Act; officer be given notice before being questioned .
- SB 1546 Deed of trust; written notice of proposed sale by trustee to owners, etc.
- Walter A. Stosch (3)
- SB 1430 Residential homes; bonds to fund grants for purchasers of newly constructed.
- SB 1544 Autism Tuition Assistance Grant Program; established.
- SB 1549 Income tax, state; individual credit for certain new motor vehicle purchases.
- Richard H. Stuart (1)
- SJ 411 Oysters; sterile non-native; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support responsible cultivation.
- Patricia S. Ticer (3)
- SB 1496 Sentence credits; rate at which may be earned, prerequisites.
- SB 1509 Residential onsite sewage systems; replacement or modifications thereof to include nitrogen removal.
- SB 1510 Felons, nonviolent; those serving time in local facilities to receive good conduct credits.
- Jill Holtzman Vogel (5)
- SB 1273 Electric utility regulation; SCC to determine rates of investor-owned electric utilities.
- SB 1418 Development rights; permits localities to enact an ordinance for severance & transfer thereof.
- SB 1487 Comprehensive plan; requires urban development areas to provide for mix of residential housing, etc.
- SB 1488 License plates, special; issuance to supporters of MAPGA Scholarship Foundation.
- SB 1489 Property Owners' Association Act; reformation of declarations.
- Frank W. Wagner (5)
- SB 1346 Coastal Energy Research Consortium; makes certain technical corrections to membership.
- SB 1347 Small renewable energy projects; DEQ to develop procedure permitting construction and operation.
- SB 1351 Health insurance plan; insurance mandate for accident, etc. apply to plans for state employees.
- SB 1353 Bank franchise tax; deductions from gross capital.
- SB 1449 Towing and recovery licensure; extends date which a person engaging in, etc. towing needs license.
- William C. Wampler, Jr. (3)
- SB 1412 Charter; City of Bristol.
- SB 1458 Health insurance; mandated coverage for telehealth services.
- SB 1485 Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Commission; provides that 5 ex officio members shall vote.
- John C. Watkins (8)
- SB 938 CRESPA; settlement agent registration; shifts duty to register settlement agents.
- SB 941 SSG Jason R. Arnette (U.S.A.) Memorial Bridge; designating as Rt. 360 bridge over Goodes Bridge Rd.
- SB 1411 Health insurance, basic; increasing availability thereof in State.
- SB 1419 Daily rental property tax; definition.
- SB 1448 Indigent Health Care Trust Fund; repealed.
- SB 1524 Zoning ordinances; broadens administrator's authority to determine vested rights.
- SB 1534 Central Virginia Regional Transportation Authority; created.
- SJ 303 Year of Astronomy; designating as year 2009.
- Mary Margaret Whipple (4)
- SB 1148 Income tax, state; livable home tax credit.
- SB 1429 Marriage license tax; allocation to services for children exposed to sexual or domestic violence.
- SB 1511 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; amends Compact relating to Board membership, etc.
- SJ 392 National School Breakfast Week; designating as week of first Sunday in March 2009, and each year.