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2010 SESSION

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Senate Committee on Transportation

Chairman: Yvonne B. Miller

Clerk: Bonnie W. Shelhorse
Staff: Alan Wambold, Caroline Stalker
Date of Meeting: January 28, 2010
Time and Place: 2:00 p.m/Senate Room B
Please note changes as of 9:15 am, 1/28

S.B. 10 Wireless telecommunications devices; prohibits talking on such device unless in hands-free mode.

Patron: Blevins

Wireless telecommunications devices in motor vehicles. Extends prohibition on use of  wireless telecommunications devices in motor vehicles to talking on such device, unless the device is configured for hands-free operation and is being used in the hands-free mode.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1078.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the use of wireless telecommunications devices in motor vehicles.

10100094D

S.B. 18 License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Virginia Kids Eat Free program.

Patron: Lucas

Special license plates; supporters of the Virginia Kids Eat Free program.  Authorizes the issuance of revenue-sharing special license plates to supporters of the Virginia Kids Eat Free program. The annual surcharge for these plates would be $25, instead of the standard $10 for most other nonrevenue-sharing special license plates. For each set of plates issued after the first 1,000 sets, $15 will go to Virginia Kids Eat Free, Inc., to support its operation and programs in Virginia.

A BILL to authorize the issuance of special license plates to supporters of the Virginia Kids Eat Free program; fees.

10101116D

S.B. 140 Virginia ports; requires approval of Governor and General Assembly before any change in ownership.

Patron: Miller, J.C.

Virginia ports; change in ownership.  Requires approval of both the Governor and the General Assembly before any change in ownership of the Virginia ports is permitted.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 62.1-132.19 of the Code of Virginia, relating to change in ownership of any Virginia port.

10101901D

S.B. 168 License plates, special; issuance of revenue-sharing plates to supporters of Garfield Foundation.

Patron: Houck

Special license plates; Garfield Foundation.  Authorizes the issuance of revenue-sharing special license plates to supporters of the Garfield Foundation.

A BILL to authorize the issuance of special license plates to supporters of the Garfield Foundation; fees.

10101045D

S.B. 219 Safety belts; use by those under 19 years of age who are occupying rear seats.

Patron: Howell

Safety belt use for persons under 19 years of age.  Requires safety belt use by those under 19 years of age who are occupying the rear seats of motor vehicles.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1094 of the Code of Virginia, relating to safety belt use by occupants of motor vehicles.

10100354D

S.B. 229 Safety belts; use required for all occupants of a motor vehicle.

Patron: Barker

Safety belt use.  Extends requirement for safety belt use to all occupants of a motor vehicle, not just those in the front seat.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1094 of the Code of Virginia, relating to safety belt use.

10100933D

S.B. 230 Driver's license, provisional; restriction of cell phone use while driving.

Patron: Barker

Provisional driver's license holders.  Makes cell phone use while driving by a provisional driver's license holder a primary offense.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-334.01 of the Code of Virginia, relating to use of wireless telecommunications devices by holders of provisional driver's licenses.

10100932D

S.B. 404 Clean special fuel vehicles; removes requirement that Commissioner provide written regulations.

Patron: Petersen

HOV lanes; clean special fuel vehicles; government use.  Removes requirement that the Commissioner provide written regulations before the Department of Motor Vehicles may issue government-use license plates for clean special fuel vehicles.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-749.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to special license plates for clean special fuel vehicles.

10103600D

S.B. 406 Salvage vehicles; maintenance and contents of records.

Patron: Stuart

Salvage vehicles; maintenance and contents of records; daily reports.  Clarifies items that must be contained in the records that licensees maintain on receipt of any vehicles and allows governing body of any locality to require that the records be reported to the police. Further provides that licensees hold onto vehicles for at least 14 days before crushing them.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1608 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-1608.1, relating to salvage vehicles.

10101683D

S.B. 437 License plates, special; issuance to residents and supporters of Ocean View community.

Patron: Northam

Special license plates; Ocean View. Authorizes the issuance of special license plates to residents and supporters of the Ocean View community in the City of Norfolk.

A BILL to authorize the issuance of special license plates for residents and supporters of the Ocean View community in the City of Norfolk.

10103149D

S.B. 453 License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Washington Capitals hockey team.

Patron: Whipple

Special license plates; supporters of the Washington Capitals hockey team. Authorizes the issuance of revenue-sharing special license plates to supporters of the Washington Capitals hockey team. The annual surcharge for these plates would be $25, instead of the standard $10 for most other nonrevenue-sharing special license plates. For each set of plates issued (after the first 1,000 sets), $15 will go to the Washington Capitals Charities to support its operation and programs in Virginia.

 A BILL to authorize the issuance of special license plates to supporters of the Washington Capitals hockey team; fees.

10103576D

S.B. 517 Wireless telecommunications devices; prohibits talking on such device unless in hands-free mode.

Patron: Norment

Wireless telecommunications devices in motor vehicles.  Extends prohibition on use of wireless telecommunications devices in motor vehicles to talking on such device, unless the device is configured for hands-free operation and is being used in the hands-free mode effective July 1, 2010. Effective July 1, 2011, penalties for violations will increase from $20 to $100 for a first offense and from $50 to $200 for a second or subsequent offense, there will be an assignment of demerit points, and any violation will be enforced as a primary offense.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1078.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the use of wireless telecommunications devices in motor vehicles.

10100093D

S.B. 522 Motorcycle dealers; doubles radius of relevant market areas as that term applies thereto.

Patron: Norment

Motorcycle dealers. Doubles the radius of "relevant market areas" as that term applies to motorcycle dealers.

 A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1993 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the definition of "relevant market area" as it applies to motorcycle dealers.

10102673D

S.B. 527 Motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers; addresses certain practices relating to warranty, etc.

Patron: Norment

Motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers.  Expands the definition of "franchised motor vehicle dealer" to include used car dealerships operating under the trademark of a manufacturer. The bill also defines the relevant market area applicable to dealers of heavy trucks  and limits the certain control that may be exercised over the development and operation of a motor vehicle dealer’s premises due to its franchise relationship with the manufacturer. The bill also addresses certain practices relating to warranty and sales incentive audits to guarantee motor vehicle dealers the right to return parts sent by automated ordering system. It also limits the power of a manufacturer to coerce the waiver of a motor vehicle dealer’s rights under any contract or other law; and to clarify hearing procedures. Finally, the measure requires that funds held by a manufacturer that are necessary to perform its obligations in connection with the sale of motor vehicles be deemed trust funds held in trust, and grants dealers the limited right to sell new car inventory as new for 90 days following the termination of a franchise.

 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-1500, 46.2-1569, 46.2-1571, 46.2-1572.3, and 46.2-1573 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 7 of Chapter 15 of Title 46.2 sections numbered 46.2-1573.02 and 46.2-1573.03, relating to motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers.

10103661D

S.B. 537 Speed limits; increases on highways where it is presently 65 mph to 70 mph.

Patron: Newman

Highway speed limits. Increases the general highway speed limit on highways where it is presently 65 mph to 70 mph.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-870 of the Code of Virginia, relating to maximum highway speed limits.

10102276D

S.B. 566 Careless driving; passing other vehicles or following too closely.

Patron: Ticer

Careless driving; following too closely; passing other vehicles.  Creates the offense of careless driving as a Class 3 misdemeanor. The bill also adds bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, electric power-assisted bicycles, and mopeds to the list of vehicles that the driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow more closely than is reasonable. Also increases passing distance from two to three feet.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-816, 46.2-838, and 46.2-839 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 46.2 a section numbered 46.2-869.1, relating to motor vehicle offenses; penalties.

10103506D

S.B. 574 Wireless telecommunications devices; prohibits talking on such device unless in hands-free mode.

Patron: Ticer

Wireless telecommunications devices in motor vehicles. Extends prohibition on use of wireless telecommunications devices in motor vehicles to talking on such device, unless the device is configured for hands-free operation and is being used in the hands-free mode.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1078.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the use of wireless telecommunications devices in motor vehicles.

10101473D

S.B. 605 Virginia ports; requires approval of General Assembly before any sale or lease is permitted.

Patron: Saslaw

Virginia ports; change in ownership. Requires approval of the General Assembly before any lease for longer than 10 years or sale of the Virginia ports is permitted.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 62.1-132.19 of the Code of Virginia, relating to change in ownership of any Virginia port.

10100904D

S.B. 646 Tow trucks; certain requirements for connection between vehicles.

Patron: Watkins

Connection between vehicles; tow trucks.  Provides that, when one vehicle is towing another, the fifth wheel, drawbar, trailer hitch, or similar device must (i) be structurally adequate for the weight being drawn, (ii) be properly and securely drafted, (iii) provide for adequate articulation at the connection without excessive slack, and (iv) be provided with a locking device that prevents accidental separation of the vehicles.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1118 of the Code of Virginia, relating to tow trucks towing vehicles by means of a wheel lift apparatus.

10103499D

S.B. 667 Dulles Access Highway; enforcement of use of photo-monitoring system in conjunction with usage.

Patron: Herring

Dulles Access Highway.  Provides for the enforcement of the use of a photo-monitoring system or automatic identification system on the Dulles Access Highway.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-208 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 46.2 a section numbered 46.2-819.5, relating to enforcement of use of a photo-monitoring system or automatic vehicle identification system; Dulles Access Highway.

10104125D

S.B. 709 Special license plates; members and supporters of the Virginia Recycling Association.

Patron: Ticer

Special license plates; members and supporters of the Virginia Recycling Association.  Authorizes the issuance of revenue-sharing special license plates to members and supporters of the Virginia Recycling Association. The annual surcharge for these plates would be $25, instead of the standard $10 for most other nonrevenue-sharing special license plates. For each set of plates issued (after the first 1,000 sets), $15 will go to the Virginia Recycling Association to support its operation and programs in Virginia.

A BILL to authorize the issuance of special license plates to members and supporters of the Virginia Recycling Association; fees.

10103864D