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2010 SESSION

10100917D
HOUSE BILL NO. 18
House Amendments in [ ] – February 12, 2010
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 59.1 a chapter numbered 2.4, consisting of a section numbered 59.1-21.29, relating to goods made in and services performed in Virginia.
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Patron Prior to Engrossment--Delegate Cole
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Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Title 59.1 a chapter numbered 2.4, consisting of a section numbered 59.1-21.29, as follows:

CHAPTER 2.4.
VIRGINIA GOODS AND SERVICES RETAINED IN-STATE.

§ 59.1-21.29. Certain Virginia goods and services not subject to commerce clause.

All goods, as defined in § 59.1-198, manufactured or made in Virginia and all services, as defined in § 59.1-198, performed in Virginia, when such goods or services are held, maintained, or retained in Virginia, shall not be subject to the authority of the Congress of the United States under its constitutional power to regulate commerce. [ Provided that this section shall not relate to (i) any goods or services ordered, procured, or purchased by the United States Government or (ii) ordered, procured, or purchased by any contractor pursuant to any agreement with the United States Government. ]