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2011 SESSION
Senate Transportation
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Miller, Y.B. (Chair), Houck, Marsh, Newman, Watkins, Puckett, Wagner, Blevins, Deeds, McDougle, Ticer, Smith, Miller, J.C., Marsden, McWaters
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Thursday, 2:00 p.m. Senate Room B
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- HB 1412 Vehicles damaged by water; increases threshold for reporting water damage, etc.
- HB 1418 License plates, special; issuance to those bearing legend: DONT TREAD ON ME.
- HB 1426 Taxicabs; markings and roof signs.
- HB 1432 HOV lanes; use by vehicle with clean special fuel license plates.
- HB 1454 License plates, special; repeals references to those with expired authorizations.
- HB 1515 Traffic lights; use of a red light activation terminal approved by State Police Superintendent.
- HB 1551 Parking; regulation of certain vehicles in Hanover County.
- HB 1558 Overweight farm machinery, etc.; prohibits operation on any Interstate Highway System component.
- HB 1602 Virginia War of 1812 Heritage Trail; established.
- HB 1603 License plates, special; issuance to those marking bicentennial of American War of 1812.
- HB 1612 Patriots Crossing project; requires VDOT to accept for review unsolicited proposal for construction.
- HB 1648 Rail Enhancement Fund; allocation and use of funds.
- HB 1658 Public-Private Transportation Act of 1995; public entities shall provide notice of receipt, etc.
- HB 1692 Speed limits; City of Va. Beach may, by ordinance, change on any highway in its jurisdiction.
- HB 1696 Motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers; places limitations and conditions on relationship.
- HB 1726 Bridge vertical clearance; responsibility of signage.
- HB 1735 Blue Star Memorial Highway; designates entire length of Route 3 in Lancaster County.
- HB 1758 Local roads; cities and towns responsible for construction programs.
- HB 1782 Speed limit; shall be 35 mph on nonsurface treated highways for certain counties, where unposted.
- HB 1789 Norfolk/Virginia Beach light rail project; clarifies extension of system.
- HB 1791 Driver's license reinstatement fees; additional fees for persons with multiple suspensions, etc.
- HB 1799 License plates, special; issuance to certain business entities with fleets of vehicles.
- HB 1825 Commissioner of Highways; changes title from Transportation Commissioner, report.
- HB 1835 Service of notices from DMV; fee for renewal of driver's license, exchange of license plates.
- HB 1838 Motor vehicle dealers; bonding requirements, limitations on Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund.
- HB 1900 Compton Road; designating as Virginia byway in Fairfax County.
- HB 1903 Temporary transport license plates; use of print-on-demand program for delivery to dealers, etc.
- HB 1904 License plates; issuance to persons delivering unladen vehicles.
- HB 1945 Motor carriers; regulation by DMV.
- HB 1947 Right to enter on land; removes requirement for notice of intent be sent by certified mail.
- HB 1957 Transportation Board; powers and duties.
- HB 1962 Toll violations; sets out procedures for issuance of notices.
- HB 1972 Golf carts and utility vehicles; authorizes limited over-the-road operation by DCR employees.
- HB 1981 Traffic lights; motorcycle drivers, etc., in certain situations, to proceed through intersections.
- HB 1993 Reckless driving offenses; person who recklessly violates a traffic light.
- HB 1998 Northern Virginia Transportation District; long-range transportation planning.
- HB 1999 Northern Virginia Transportation District; revises criteria for allocation of revenues.
- HB 2001 Quiet pavement technology; requires VDOT to expedite development.
- HB 2011 Motor Vehicle Dealer Board; motor vehicle dealers to have Internet connections, etc.
- HB 2022 Overweight vehicles; Commissioner of DMV to develop comprehensive, tiered schedule for fees, etc.
- HB 2025 Noise abatement practices; use of noise reducing design and pavement materials for highway projects.
- HB 2026 Commercial vehicles; person required to register with Sex Offender & Crimes Against Minors Registry.
- HB 2028 Motor vehicle registration; federal and state safety requirements.
- HB 2043 Reckless driving; failing to stop at a school bus.
- HB 2051 Size and weight compliance agents; citations for overweight vehicles.
- HB 2116 The Road to Revolution; adds Leatherwood Plantation in Henry County to this heritage trail.
- HB 2128 License plates, special; increases number of prepaid applications DMV must receive to issue.
- HB 2163 Abandoned motor vehicle; definition.
- HB 2164 Railroad tracks; funding for construction of industrial access.
- HB 2230 Aircraft based in this Commonwealth; definition.
- HB 2233 Transportation agency efficiencies & cost recoveries; exempts VDOT, etc., paying remote access fee.
- HB 2372 Flashing amber warning lights; state vehicles performing environmental functions to be equipped.
- HB 2374 Moped; definition.
- HB 2379 Discontinued secondary system highways; shall be available for use by public as a road.
- HB 2391 Disposition of driver's licenses; court not to order surrender of license under certain conditions.
- HB 2413 All-terrain vehicles; allows over-the-road operation at certain locations in Tazewell County.
- HB 2420 Televisions; prohibits use in a motor vehicle where screen is visible to driver while driving.
- HB 2429 Golf cart and utility vehicle; fixes a punctuation error to clarify exceptions for use on highways.
- HB 2457 Abandoned and salvage vehicles; revises definition, penalty.
- HB 2458 Demolished or dismantled motor vehicles; licensee requirements.
- HB 2461 Trucks; maximum weight limits for those hauling gravel, sand, etc.
- HB 2485 Reckless driving; expands list to include parking lot, etc.
- HB 2508 Transportation Board; transfer of interest in and control over landings.
- SB 761 License plates, special; issuance to supporters celebrating centennial of Fort Belvoir.
- SB 762 Emergency vehicles; proceeding past red lights.
- SB 768 School zones; designation of zones in certain residential communities.
- SB 769 Reckless driving; failing to stop at a school bus.
- SB 776 DMV offices and agencies; agreements with commissioner of the revenue.
- SB 792 Airport shuttle service; same treatment of carriers in Henrico County as for those in Norfolk.
- SB 793 Mercury switches; extends sunset provision that requires removal in certain motor vehicles.
- SB 804 License plates, special; issuance to those bearing legend: IN REMEMBRANCE, APRIL 16, 2007.
- SB 807 Commercial vehicles; person required to register with Sex Offender & Crimes Against Minors Registry.
- SB 811 License plates, special; issuance to those bearing national motto: IN GOD WE TRUST.
- SB 856 Patriots Crossing project; requires VDOT to accept unsolicited proposals for development, etc.
- SB 871 Golf carts; clarifies existing law pertaining to crossing highways.
- SB 894 Transportation Board; cooperation with persons maintaining marine museums.
- SB 895 Turnpike or ferry corporations; donation of capital stock.
- SB 896 State and municipal turnpike projects; repeals certain Code provisions.
- SB 897 Interstate 66 Economic Development Program; repealed.
- SB 915 Inspection of motor vehicles; exceptions to requirements.
- SB 928 Motor vehicles; passing of bicycles, etc.
- SB 946 School buses; installation of video-monitoring systems thereon by school divisions.
- SB 952 Lake Anna; names six bridges in vicinity.
- SB 1002 Vehicle emissions inspection program; provides for an on-road clean screen program.
- SB 1003 Service of notices from DMV; fee for renewal of driver's license, exchange of license plates.
- SB 1004 Transportation agency efficiencies & cost recoveries; exempts VDOT, etc., paying remote access fee.
- SB 1005 Transportation Commissioner; changes title to Commissioner of Highways, report.
- SB 1013 License plates, special; eliminates fee for issuance or renewal of Purple Heart license plates.
- SB 1018 Vehicle race; raises penalty for causing death of another person while engaging.
- SB 1020 Driver's license reinstatement fees; additional fees for persons with multiple suspensions, etc.
- SB 1035 Open container of alcohol; passenger in motor vehicle shall not possess, civil penalty.
- SB 1042 Handheld personal communications device; texting while driving.
- SB 1047 Driver's license holders, provisional; makes cell phone use while driving a primary offense.
- SB 1075 Administrative suspension of license; changes period upon arrest for a DUI from seven to 60 days.
- SB 1112 Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs); duties and responsibilities.
- SB 1135 Transportation Board; powers and duties.
- SB 1144 Driver’s license holders; DMV-required examinations of holders thought to be incompetent.
- SB 1157 Citations for vehicle equipment violations; if defects are remedied within 24 hours, case dismissed.
- SB 1161 The Road to Revolution; adds Leatherwood Plantation in Henry County to this heritage trail.
- SB 1167 HOT lanes; when a vehicle crashes on certain interstates, driver must move to nearest pull-off area.
- SB 1191 Motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers; places limitations and conditions on relationship.
- SB 1226 Commissioners of the revenue; powers and duties.
- SB 1234 Bicycle operation; City of Charlottesville to permit in both directions of traffic on one-way roads.
- SB 1248 Passing a stopped school bus; punishes as reckless driving.
- SB 1266 Size and weight compliance agents; citations for overweight vehicles.
- SB 1278 Airports and landing areas; provides for removal of natural growth at grandfathered airports.
- SB 1281 Commercial driver’s licenses; revises statutes for issuance of overweight and oversize permits.
- SB 1290 Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway; designating as I-664 and I-264 in Hampton Roads Highway District.
- SB 1329 Highway revenue sharing construction funds; removes $1 million cap.
- SB 1331 Speed limits; certain municipalities may increase or decrease on highways following investigation.
- SB 1351 Wireless telecommunications devices; prohibits answering a call unless in hands-free mode.
- SB 1389 Driver information; DMV to release to Virginia Council of Girl Scouts about volunteers.
- SB 1397 Homeowners’ associations; funds for highway maintenance to be distributed.
- SB 1416 Vehicles damaged by water; increases threshold for reporting water damage, etc.
- SB 1437 Motor vehicle dealers, etc.; burden of proof of evidence in hearings before DMV Commissioner.
- SB 1462 VDOT; review and adopt revisions to certain regulations applicable to transportation planning.