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- HB 1397 Residential energy efficiency standards; exempts certain homes from federal cap & trade legislation.
- HB 1409 Prayer at public events; governmental agency shall have no authority to regulate, etc.
- HB 1457 Freedom of Information Act; violations and penalties.
- HB 1477 Risk management plan; amends to include prison chaplains.
- HB 1484 Food Standards for Agency Meals; Secretary of Health and Human Resources to develop.
- HB 1485 Medical emergency response plan and automated external defibrillator; required in certain buildings.
- HB 1492 Water well systems providers; definition.
- HB 1509 Employment; prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.
- HB 1510 Pawnbrokers & precious metals dealers; records required to be maintained, daily electronic reports.
- HB 1528 Precious metals dealers; required to prepare daily reports.
- HB 1530 Alcoholic beverage control; banquet licenses for event planners.
- HB 1545 Smoking; prohibition on grounds of public elementary, intermediate, and secondary schools.
- HB 1549 Virginia-grown food products; purchase by state agencies and institutions, etc.
- HB 1555 Minority Business Enterprise, Department of; definition of small business.
- HB 1557 Veterans Services, Department of; ratio of department staff to veterans residing in State.
- HB 1567 Alcoholic beverage control; members of certain private smoking lounges exempt from licensure.
- HB 1578 Fair Housing Law; unlawful discriminatory practice on applications that are for affordable housing.
- HB 1581 Public Procurement Act; establishment of historically underutilized business zones (HUB zones).
- HB 1584 Illegal gambling; amends definition.
- HB 1592 Public procurement; state agencies to put requests for bids, etc., on DGS' website.
- HB 1595 Public Procurement Act; procurement of professional services by local public bodies.
- HB 1609 Public Procurement Act; definition of public body.
- HB 1610 Defective Chinese drywall; disclosure of information, real estate tax exemption.
- HB 1611 Landlord and tenant laws; service of process may be accomplished by a sheriff, etc.
- HB 1620 Virginia National Defense Industrial Authority; increases membership.
- HB 1627 Common Interest Community Board; annual payment by common interest communities.
- HB 1658 Public-Private Transportation Act of 1995; public entities shall provide notice of receipt, etc.
- HB 1666 Veterans Services, Department of; duties of Commissioner, establishment of advisory committees.
- HB 1671 Public procurement; includes person with disability-owned businesses in provisions.
- HB 1674 Common interest communities; definitions, fees for disclosure packets.
- HB 1682 Subordinate mortgage; increases maximum amount upon refinancing of primary mortgage.
- HB 1700 Illegal gambling; amends definition.
- HB 1703 Alcoholic beverage control; mandated recycling at government stores.
- HB 1709 Pawnbrokers and precious metals dealers; records required to be maintained.
- HB 1722 Freedom of Information Act; designation of records, penalties for certain violations.
- HB 1734 Professional Soil Scientists and Wetland Professionals, Board for; licensed soil scientists.
- HB 1741 Common interest communities; charges for access to association books and records.
- HB 1744 Redesignation of joint enterprise zones; Department of Housing & Community Development to expand.
- HB 1752 Virginia Respite Care Registry and Fund; established.
- HB 1755 Human Rights Act; adds sexual orientation, etc., to safeguards for all individuals in State.
- HB 1761 Human Resource Management, Department of; TRICARE supplemental health coverage to military retirees.
- HB 1765 Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act; makes several changes regarding obligations imposed on landlord.
- HB 1768 Mold remediation; tenant shall be responsible for payment of rent, etc.
- HB 1788 Charitable gaming; winner-take-all games.
- HB 1800 Tobacco Indemnification & Community Revitalization Commission; establish position of Inspector Gen.
- HB 1803 Contractors, Board for; provides for certification of home energy auditors.
- HB 1814 Virginia Indoor Clean Air Act; smoking in public buildings prohibited, penalty.
- HB 1817 Green Public Buildings Act; definitions, building standards.
- HB 1819 Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of; registration of athlete agents, penalty.
- HB 1824 Commonwealth, Secretary of the; authentication of certain documents executed or issued in State.
- HB 1826 Virginia Housing Development Authority; loan servicing agreements.
- HB 1832 Virginia Racing Commission; authorized restricted wagering facilities, penalty.
- HB 1833 Alcoholic beverage control; annual fee for brewery licenses.
- HB 1834 Statewide Fire Prevention Code; permissible fireworks.
- HB 1842 Boards, commissions, and councils; makes policy improvements and clarifications.
- HB 1846 Neighborhood Assistance Program; definition of professional services to include mediators.
- HB 1854 Local mandates; mandate shall include fiscal impact statement and identify funding source.
- HB 1860 Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement.
- HB 1862 Spouse of member of armed forces; provides extension of expiration of certain licenses, etc.
- HB 1863 Illegal gambling; amends definition.
- HB 1870 VEDPA; reports by businesses receiving development subsidies.
- HB 1882 Public Procurement Act; use of best value contracting by localities.
- HB 1887 VHDA Act; terms and conditions of purchases from and sales to lenders of mortgage loans.
- HB 1894 Condominium and Property Owners' Association Acts; foreclosure on lien for unpaid assessments.
- HB 1901 Alcoholic beverage control; prohibited sale of prepackaged alcoholic beverages containing caffeine.
- HB 1902 Public Procurement Act; alternative dispute resolution.
- HB 1907 Real Estate Board; requirements for licensure and practice of real estate.
- HB 1918 Uniform Statewide Building Code; limitation on prosecutions for violation.
- HB 1927 Inspection reports; required to display a copy if licensed by State Board of Health.
- HB 1929 Public Procurement Act; price matching by State's businesses.
- HB 1933 Smoking; prohibited on any public playground, penalty.
- HB 1937 Alcoholic beverage control; mixed beverage licenses for event management companies.
- HB 1939 Administrative Process Act; timing for filing certain regulations.
- HB 1940 Restaurant regulations; exemption for certain nonprofit fund-raisers.
- HB 1949 Virginia Small Business Financing Authority; definition of eligible business.
- HB 1951 Public Procurement Act; raises minimum contract amount required for bid, performance, etc.
- HB 1964 Public employment; prohibits discrimination based on race, color, etc.
- HB 1974 Professional & Occupational Regulation, Department of; prerequisites for obtaining business license.
- HB 1975 Alcoholic beverage control; no banquet licenses required for private meetings or parties.
- HB 1977 Problem Gambling Treatment Fund; established.
- HB 1979 ABC; exemption from payment of tax on wine and alcoholic beverages shipped out of state.
- HB 1982 Governor's Development Opportunity Fund; criteria for grants or loans from Fund.
- HB 2003 Real property; DGS to inventory all property owned and update at least annually.
- HB 2006 Small businesses; clarifies process review of existing regulations.
- HB 2010 Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Foundation; created.
- HB 2020 Freedom of Information Act; definition of public records.
- HB 2039 Construction management; limits use of at-risk method for building construction projects.
- HB 2041 Freedom of Information Act; record and meeting exemption for certain commissions.
- HB 2045 Blighted property; expands definition to include any residential structure.
- HB 2046 Public employment; nondiscrimination.
- HB 2070 Uniform Statewide Building Code; regulations of Board of Housing and Community Development.
- HB 2076 Inspector General, Office of; established.
- HB 2084 Rapid re-housing pilot project; Department of Housing and Community Development to establish.
- HB 2091 Uniform Statewide Building Code; air conditioning in certain residential buildings.
- HB 2093 Conflict of Interests Act, State & Local Government; prohibited conduct by constitutional officers.
- HB 2097 Architect or professional engineers; required to maintain an error and omissions policy.
- HB 2099 Real estate settlements; disclosures may be provided electronically and overnight delivery.
- HB 2111 Enterprise zone job creation grants; eligibility of business firm.
- HB 2112 Governor's Development Opportunity Fund; lowers minimum private investment to qualify for incentive.
- HB 2113 State-owned or leased vehicles; Governor to develop plan to eliminate use of foreign motor fuels.
- HB 2119 Illegal gambling; amends definitions.
- HB 2124 Restaurants; State Board of Health to establish licensure fee based on size & annual gross receipts.
- HB 2129 Small Business Financing Authority; definition of eligible business.
- HB 2131 Joint enterprise zone; authorizes DHCD to expand an existing zone consisting of two localities, etc.
- HB 2149 Commonwealth, Secretary of; elimination of need to publish printed certified list of local officers.
- HB 2156 Procurement of services; DGS to require state agency to procure certain services to private sector.
- HB 2162 Mennel Milling Company; DGS to convey certain real property located in Roanoke County.
- HB 2168 Uniform Statewide Building Code; harmonizes statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions.
- HB 2177 Private cemeteries; prevents landowner from erecting wall, etc., that prevents ingress and egress.
- HB 2178 Smoking; prohibited in emergency medical services vehicles and other emergency response vehicles.
- HB 2179 Choice health insurance pool; local inclusion of employees of area agencies on aging.
- HB 2182 Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority; created, replaces Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
- HB 2188 Common interest communities; payment of resale disclosure packet fees.
- HB 2196 Government Transparency Advisory Council; established, searchable database website established.
- HB 2198 Employment of personnel; if executive branch employee is promoted, requires probationary period.
- HB 2201 Payroll Services Bureau; DPB to require participation of executive branch state agencies.
- HB 2205 Commonwealth, Secretary of the; acceptance of certain electronic signatures.
- HB 2209 Virginia Commonwealth University; board of visitors to convey certain property to City of Richmond.
- HB 2224 Illegal gambling; amends definition.
- HB 2226 Alcoholic beverage control; notice for registered public objections to new licensee applications.
- HB 2234 Governor's Development Opportunity Fund; criteria for grants or loans from Fund.
- HB 2236 Commercial use of State seals; State Treasurer to mint gold, etc., coins for commemorative use.
- HB 2240 Governor's Development Opportunity Fund; criteria for awarding grants or loans from the Fund.
- HB 2260 Contractors, Board for; well water systems provider license, exception.
- HB 2262 Green Public Buildings Act; definitions, building standards.
- HB 2269 Freedom of Information Act; criminal records are exempt from mandatory provisions.
- HB 2273 Local building officials; authority to issue summonses for violations of statutes.
- HB 2277 State boards, commissions, and other collegial bodies; compensation paid to citizen members.
- HB 2282 Centralized fleet; DGS, et al., to establish plan for vehicles to use alternative fuels.
- HB 2290 Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act; notice to lot owners of pesticide use.
- HB 2293 Alcoholic beverage control; restricted sale of malt beverages.
- HB 2295 Alcoholic beverage control; definition of chaptalization and cider.
- HB 2300 Planning and Budget, Department of; budget performance data provided by state agencies.
- HB 2304 Community boards; suspension of certain owner rights for rules violations.
- HB 2305 Healthcare Organizations, Joint Commission on Accreditation of; truncates references in Code.
- HB 2319 State agency mandates; assessment imposed on local governments.
- HB 2323 State lottery; instant ticket game to benefit veterans.
- HB 2337 State agencies; use of certified mail for certain notices.
- HB 2365 Virginia Racing Commission; authorization to join Interstate Racing and Wagering Compact.
- HB 2383 Freedom of Information Act; court review in cases of requester harassment.
- HB 2392 Risk management plan; local participation.
- HB 2394 State health insurance plan; state employees who are nonclassified, hourly employees to participate.
- HB 2448 Political contributions; prohibition during procurement process, penalty.
- HB 2456 Alcoholic beverage control; privatization of government stores.
- HB 2460 Political contributions; prohibition during procurement process, penalty.
- HB 2479 Virginia Liaison Office; changes title to Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.
- HB 2497 Towing and Recovery Operators, Board of; abolishes Board.
- HB 2498 Isle of Wight County; authorizes Department of General Services to convey certain property.
- HB 2501 Alcoholic beverage control; creates a new wine and beer license for gourmet oyster houses.
- HB 2505 Alcoholic beverage control; creates art instruction studio license.
- HB 2520 Advisory boards, councils, and other advisory collegial bodies, certain; elimination.
- HB 2523 Alcoholic beverage control; license suspension or revocation.
- HB 2530 Condominium and Property Owners' Association Acts; foreclosure on lien for unpaid assessments.
- SB 744 Conflict of Interests Act, State and Local Government; employees of school boards, exception.
- SB 747 Nondiscrimination in state employment; prohibited based on race, color, religion, etc.
- SB 763 Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement.
- SB 766 Water well systems providers; definition.
- SB 779 Joint enterprise zone; authorizes DHCD to expand an existing zone consisting of two localities, etc.
- SB 815 State Grievance Procedure; scope of hearing officer's decision, reinstatement.
- SB 821 Children's Ombudsman, Office of; created, report.
- SB 829 Tenants' assertion; rent escrow.
- SB 830 Fair Housing Law; unlawful discriminatory practice on applications that are for affordable housing.
- SB 832 Green Public Buildings Act; definitions, building standards.
- SB 852 Lobbyists; annual statement of expenditures, penalty for failure to file.
- SB 892 Human Resource Management, Department of; TRICARE supplemental health coverage to military retirees.
- SB 941 Uniform Statewide Building Code; harmonizes statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions.
- SB 942 Defective Chinese drywall; disclosure of information, real estate tax exemption.
- SB 951 Freedom of Information Act; Library of Va. is custodian of records transferred to it for archiving.
- SB 958 Veterans care centers; removes requirement for Commissioner to establish an advisory committee.
- SB 971 Virginia Commonwealth University; board of visitors to convey certain property to City of Richmond.
- SB 983 Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of; common interest communities, etc.
- SB 985 Housing Development Authority Act; terms and conditions of purchases, etc., to lenders of mortgages.
- SB 1000 Alcoholic beverage control; definition of chaptalization and cider.
- SB 1016 Public Procurement Act; establishment of historically underutilized business zones (HUB zones).
- SB 1057 State agencies; reports to General Assembly.
- SB 1070 Small businesses; clarifies process review of existing regulations.
- SB 1083 ABC; exemption from payment of tax on wine and alcoholic beverages shipped out of state.
- SB 1106 Centralized fleet; Department of General Services, et al., to promulgate minimum mileage standards.
- SB 1107 Public Procurement Act; increases small purchases exemption.
- SB 1114 DGS; review of proposed use and occupancy of real property by state agencies.
- SB 1122 State employees; health insurance benefits.
- SB 1126 Public Procurement Act; transportation-related construction projects.
- SB 1195 Illegal gambling; amends definition.
- SB 1211 Mennel Milling Company; DGS to convey certain real property located in Roanoke County.
- SB 1220 Va. Residential Landlord Tenant Act; landlord to provide notice to tenant in event of foreclosure.
- SB 1235 Charitable organizations; exemptions to reporting requirements for certain veterans' posts, etc.
- SB 1249 ABC; designates distillery licensee certified as an organic distillery to be an agent of ABC Board.
- SB 1255 Freedom of Information Act; exempts certain records provided to Attorney General from disclosure.
- SB 1257 Real property; DGS to inventory all property owned and update at least annually.
- SB 1265 Professional Soil Scientists and Wetland Professionals, Board for; licensed soil scientists.
- SB 1280 Boards, commissions, and councils; makes policy improvements and clarifications.
- SB 1292 Alcoholic beverage control; consumption of lawfully acquired wine at licensed establishments.
- SB 1296 Freedom of Information Act; record and meeting exemption for certain commissions.
- SB 1297 State Law Library; responsibility for placement of certain law books.
- SB 1301 Public Procurement Act; exemptions for certain transactions.
- SB 1308 Alcoholic beverage control; referendum on mixed beverage sales in counties.
- SB 1315 Governor's Development Opportunity Fund; contract between political subdivision and beneficiary.
- SB 1323 Common interest communities; payment of resale disclosure packet fees.
- SB 1337 Freedom of Information Act; exempts Commercial Space Flight Authority from disclosure requirements.
- SB 1341 Locksmiths; licensure and registration.
- SB 1347 Virginia Racing Commission; authorizes wagering on horse historical racing.
- SB 1361 Spouse of member of armed forces; provides extension of expiration of certain licenses, etc.
- SB 1375 Contractors, Board for; regulation of building analysts.
- SB 1379 Governor's Development Opportunity Fund; criteria for grants or loans from Fund.
- SB 1382 State agency mandates; assessment imposed on local governments.
- SB 1386 Lottery Proceeds Fund; appropriates a portion to Department of Veterans Services.
- SB 1399 Veterans Services, Department of; ratio of department staff to veterans residing in State.
- SB 1400 Fort Monroe Authority Act; created.
- SB 1414 Virginia Liaison Office; changes title to Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.
- SB 1424 Virginia Public Procurement Act; action against contractor's payment bond.
- SB 1425 Virginia Public Procurement Act; process for withdrawal of bid due to error.
- SB 1429 Virginia Racing Commission; net pool wagering, retainage.
- SB 1455 Amusement Device Act; excludes snow tubing parks, etc., from definition of amusement device, etc.
- SB 1457 Alcoholic beverage control; prorated license fees for act of God.
- SB 1471 Advisory boards, councils, and other advisory collegial bodies, certain; elimination.
- SB 1476 Charitable gaming; progressive games shall be sold and priced separately from other bingo games.
- SB 1477 Inspector General, Office of State; established.
- SB 1482 Virginia Life, Accident and Sickness Insurance Guaranty Association; surplus funds.
- SB 1483 State and local government entities; limitation of authority over certain charitable organizations.