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2013 SESSION
SN20221
THE SENATE HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS:
H.B. 1385 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 40.1 a section numbered 40.1-54.3, relating to the right of individuals to vote by secret ballot for a designation, a selection, or an authorization for employee representation by a labor organization.
Patrons--Comstock, Hugo, Anderson, Bell, Robert B., Cline, Cosgrove, Dudenhefer, Fariss, Farrell, Garrett, Gilbert, Greason, Head, Hodges, Kilgore, Landes, Lingamfelter, Minchew, Morris, Poindexter, Purkey, Putney, Robinson, Scott, E.T., Sherwood, Tata, Villanueva, Webert and Wilt
H.B. 1432 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-327.3, 19.2-327.5, 19.2-327.11, and 19.2-327.13 of the Code of Virginia, relating to writs of actual innocence.
Patrons--Albo and Morrissey
THE SENATE HAS DEFEATED THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILL:
H.B. 2096 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2101, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 22.1-7.1, 22.1-25, and 23-14 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 22.1 a chapter numbered 4.1, consisting of sections numbered 22.1-27.1 through 22.1-27.6, relating to creation of the Opportunity Educational Institution. (HB2096H2)
Patrons--Habeeb and Head
THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO THE AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES TO THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS:
S.B. 799 A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3237.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to real property tax; special valuation for land preservation. (SB799E)
Patron--Garrett
S.B. 870 A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-459 of the Code of Virginia, relating to summary contempt appeal.
Patron--Stanley
S.B. 1006 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-2970.1, relating to individual incapable of making informed decision; procedure for physical evidence recovery kit examination. (SB1006ES1)
Patron--Barker
S.B. 1015 A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-346 of the Code of Virginia, relating to solicitation of a minor for prostitution; penalty. (SB1015E)
Patron--Howell
S.B. 1077 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-404 and 24.2-427 of the Code of Virginia, relating to registered voters; citizenship; SAVE Program. (SB1077S1)
Patron--Obenshain
S.B. 1112 A BILL to amend and reenact § 8.01-44.5 of the Code of Virginia, relating to exemplary damages for persons injured by intoxicated drivers. (SB1112S1)
Patrons--McDougle; Delegate: Surovell
S.B. 1242 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 23-7.4 and 23-7.4:2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to eligibility for in-state tuition charges; military and veterans. (SB1242S1)
Patron--Stuart
S.B. 1262 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 5 of Chapter 38 of Title 58.1 a section numbered 58.1-3818.02, relating to admissions tax; Stafford County. (SB1262S1)
Patron--Stuart
S.B. 1345 A BILL to require certain individuals seeking license renewal to demonstrate knowledge of Virginia history or state and local government.
Patron--Petersen
S.B. 1349 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-225, 4.1-226, 4.1-325, and 4.1-325.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; mandatory revocation of mixed beverage licenses. (SB1349S1)
Patron--McEachin
S.B. 1378 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-308.2:1 and 18.2-308.2:2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the sale or transport for sale of firearms on behalf of or to certain persons; penalty.
Patrons--Garrett and Barker
THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO THE SUBSTITUTES PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES TO THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS:
S.B. 756 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 55-12.4 and 55-13.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the rule against perpetuities waiver. (SB756H1)
Patron--Edwards
S.B. 908 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 1-240.1, relating to rights of parents. (SB908H1)
Patrons--Reeves and Obenshain
S.B. 913 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 1 of Title 64.2 an article numbered 3, consisting of sections numbered 64.2-109 and 64.2-110, relating to personal representative access to digital accounts. (SB913H1)
Patron--Ruff
S.B. 997 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 63.2-1606.1, relating to the use of photographs, X-rays and medical imaging of incapacitated persons. (SB997H1)
Patrons--Barker and Howell
S.B. 1004 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 55-225.16 and 55-248.21:2, relating to landlord and tenant law; early termination of rental agreements by victims of family abuse or sexual assault. (SB1004H1)
Patrons--Howell and Black
S.B. 1018 A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-1017 of the Code of Virginia, relating to unstamped cigarettes; sale, transport, possession, etc.; penalties. (SB1018H1)
Patrons--Howell and Norment
S.B. 1144 A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-118 of the Code of Virginia, relating to fraudulent conversion or removal of leased personal property. (SB1144H1)
Patron--McEachin
S.B. 1166 A BILL to amend and reenact § 33.1-346 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal § 33.1-346.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to littering and illegal dumping; community service. (SB1166H1)
Patron--Smith
S.B. 1167 A BILL to direct the Board of Education to develop student growth indicators. (SB1167H1)
Patron--Barker
S.B. 1194 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-260 and 22.1-258 of the Code of Virginia, relating to juvenile alleged to be truant; development of truancy plan. (SB1194H1)
Patrons--Alexander; Delegate: Spruill
S.B. 1214 A BILL to amend and reenact § 17.1-805 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sentencing guidelines; definition of violent felonies. (SB1214H1)
Patron--Stuart
S.B. 1222 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-868 and 46.2-1078.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to unlawful use of handheld personal communications devices while driving; penalty. (SB1222H1)
Patrons--Norment, Barker and Howell
S.B. 1272 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-270, 18.2-271, and 46.2-391 of the Code of Virginia, relating to penalty for driving while intoxicated; subsequent offense; license revocation; penalty. (SB1272H1)
Patron--Norment
S.B. 1331 A BILL to place a moratorium on the use of unmanned aircraft systems. (SB1331H1)
Patron--McEachin
THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO THE SUBSTITUTE WITH AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES TO THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILL:
S.B. 1350 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-204, 2.2-205.1, 2.2-435.8, 2.2-2238.1, 2.2-2282, 2.2-2284, 2.2-2311, 2.2-3705.6, 2.2-4301, 2.2-4310, 3.2-201, 10.1-1425.7, 11-7.1, 15.2-965.1, 15.2-4904, 18.2-213.1, 23-9.6:1.01, 23-38.88, 23-135.7:7, 33.1-221, 36-139.6, 46.2-749.69:1, 58.1-439.6, 59.1-284.22, 63.2-601, and 63.2-610 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 2.2 a chapter numbered 16.1, containing articles numbered 1, 2, and 3, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-1603 through 2.2-1617; and to repeal Chapters 9 (§§ 2.2-900 through 2.2-904.1) and 14 (§§ 2.2-1400 through 2.2-1405) of Title 2.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the creation of the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity by consolidating the powers and duties of the Department of Business Assistance and the Department of Minority Business Enterprise. (SB1350H1)
Patron--McWaters
THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO THE FOLLOWING HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS:
H.J.R. 803 Commending Luck Companies.
Patrons--Farrell, Bell, Robert B., Cosgrove, Loupassi, Massie, May, Minchew, Rust, Scott, E.T. and Webert
H.J.R. 840 Celebrating the life of Dr. Virginia R. Armstrong.
Patron--Hester
H.J.R. 841 Celebrating the life of James Franklin Hope, Sr.
Patron--Jones
H.J.R. 842 Celebrating the life of Rhys Tyler Ritter.
Patron--Helsel
H.J.R. 843 Celebrating the life of Sergeant David James Chambers.
Patron--Helsel
H.J.R. 845 Commending H. L. Myers.
Patron--Edmunds
H.J.R. 846 Commending Raymond Shelton.
Patron--Edmunds
H.J.R. 847 Commending Dr. Marshall W. Smith.
Patrons--Ingram, Carr, Cox, M.K., Dance, Loupassi, McQuinn, Morris, Morrissey, Robinson, Tyler, Ware, R.L. and Wright; Senators: Lucas, Marsh, Martin, McEachin, Ruff and Watkins
H.J.R. 848 Celebrating the life of Murray J. Janus.
Patrons--Loupassi and Carr
H.J.R. 849 Celebrating the life of Charles Taft Peters, Jr.
Patrons--Loupassi and Carr
H.J.R. 850 Celebrating the life of Charles D. McGuire.
Patrons--Plum and Rust; Senator: Howell
H.J.R. 851 Commending Green Run High School.
Patron--Villanueva
H.J.R. 852 Commending Landstown High School.
Patron--Villanueva
H.J.R. 853 Commending Salem High School.
Patron--Villanueva
H.J.R. 854 Commending Paula Johnson.
Patron--Villanueva
H.J.R. 855 Celebrating the life of Luther Everette Welch.
Patrons--Ransone; Senators: McDougle and Stuart
H.J.R. 856 Celebrating the life of William A. Hazel.
Patrons--Rust and Minchew
H.J.R. 857 Commending the Jefferson School City Center.
Patrons--Toscano; Senator: Deeds
H.J.R. 858 Celebrating the life of Joe L. Allbritton.
Patron--Minchew
H.J.R. 859 Commending the Briar Woods High School football team.
Patrons--Minchew, Greason and Ramadan
H.J.R. 860 Commending the Unison Preservation Society.
Patron--Minchew
H.J.R. 861 Celebrating the life of Donald Neff Rose, Sr.
Patron--Minchew
H.J.R. 862 Celebrating the life of Robyn Dobson Yovanovich.
Patron--Webert
H.J.R. 863 Commending Wyatt Teller.
Patron--Webert
H.J.R. 864 Commending Jacob Parker Bailey.
Patron--Cline
H.J.R. 865 Celebrating the life of James L. Jenkins.
Patrons--O'Bannon, Carr, Farrell, Ingram, Massie, McClellan, McQuinn, Morrissey, Peace and Ware, R.L.; Senators: Marsh, McEachin, Stosch and Watkins
H.J.R. 867 Commending the Handley Regional Library.
Patron--Sherwood
H.J.R. 869 Commending ChildFund International.
Patron--O'Bannon
H.J.R. 870 Commending Michael J. Fosbre.
Patron--Habeeb
H.J.R. 871 Celebrating the life of Rafael Fernando Madan, KHS, D.D.S.
Patron--Marshall, R.G.
H.J.R. 872 Commending Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Patron--McClellan
H.J.R. 873 Commending the Honorable Stewart P. Davis.
Patrons--Surovell, Albo, Brink, Bulova, Comstock, Filler-Corn, Hugo, Keam, Kory, Krupicka, LeMunyon, Lopez, Rust, Scott, J.M., Sickles and Watts; Senators: Barker, Ebbin, Favola, Herring, Howell, Marsden, Petersen, Puller and Saslaw
H.J.R. 874 Commending the Honorable Leslie M. Alden.
Patrons--Surovell, Albo, Brink, Bulova, Comstock, Filler-Corn, Hugo, Keam, Kory, Krupicka, LeMunyon, Lopez, Plum, Rust, Scott, J.M., Sickles and Watts; Senators: Barker, Ebbin, Favola, Herring, Howell, Marsden, Petersen, Puller and Saslaw
H.J.R. 875 Commending the Honorable Marcus D. Williams.
Patrons--Surovell, Albo, Brink, Bulova, Comstock, Filler-Corn, Hugo, Keam, Kory, Krupicka, LeMunyon, Lopez, Plum, Rust, Scott, J.M., Sickles and Watts; Senators: Barker, Ebbin, Favola, Herring, Howell, Marsden, Petersen, Puller and Saslaw
H.J.R. 876 Commending the Alice Ferguson Foundation.
Patrons--Surovell; Senators: Ebbin and Puller
H.J.R. 877 Commending Gum Springs.
Patron--Surovell
H.J.R. 878 Commending Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Patrons--Surovell; Senators: Ebbin, Petersen and Puller
H.J.R. 879 Celebrating the life of John Merriman Lohr.
Patrons--Bell, Richard P.; Senator: Deeds
H.J.R. 880 Commending Green Valley Pharmacy.
Patrons--Lopez, Brink, Hope and Krupicka; Senators: Ebbin, Favola and Howell
H.J.R. 882 Commending Wakefield High School.
Patrons--Lopez, Brink, Hope and Krupicka; Senators: Ebbin, Favola and Howell
H.J.R. 884 Commending Bessie Ann Morefield.
Patrons--Cole, Cox, J.A., Farrell, Howell, W.J. and Orrock; Senator: Stuart
H.J.R. 885 Celebrating the life of George Montgomery Van Sant.
Patrons--Cole, Cox, J.A., Farrell, Howell, W.J. and Orrock; Senator: Stuart
H.J.R. 886 Commending the Salem High School boys' golf team.
Patron--Habeeb
H.J.R. 887 Commending the Christiansburg High School boys' basketball team.
Patron--Habeeb
H.J.R. 888 Commending the Madison County Rescue Squad.
Patrons--Scott, E.T.; Senator: Hanger
H.J.R. 889 Commending Marjorie Lamar.
Patrons--Scott, E.T.; Senator: Hanger
H.J.R. 890 Commending Paul Coates.
Patrons--Scott, E.T.; Senator: Hanger
H.J.R. 891 Commending Lynn A. Beebe.
Patron--Putney
H.J.R. 892 Celebrating the life of Ramez Said Azoury, M.D.
Patrons--Joannou, Habeeb, Ramadan and Stolle; Senator: Northam
H.J.R. 894 Commending the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company.
Patrons--Minchew and May
H.J.R. 895 Commending Taylor Justice.
Patron--Minchew
H.J.R. 896 Commending Nick Link.
Patron--Habeeb
H.J.R. 897 Commending the Blacksburg High School boys' cross country team.
Patron--Habeeb
H.J.R. 898 Commending the Blacksburg High School girls' cross country team.
Patron--Habeeb
H.J.R. 899 Commending Carolyn Bethel.
Patron--Habeeb
H.J.R. 900 Celebrating the life of Timothy Lewis Worrell.
Patron--Habeeb
H.J.R. 901 Commending the Salem Rescue Squad.
Patron--Habeeb
H.J.R. 933 Commending Susan E. Mittereder.
Patrons--Scott, J.M., Albo, Brink, Bulova, Comstock, Filler-Corn, Keam, Kory, Krupicka, LeMunyon, Lopez, Plum, Rust, Sickles, Surovell and Watts; Senators: Barker, Ebbin, Favola, Herring, Howell, Marsden, Petersen, Puller and Saslaw
THE SENATE HAS REJECTED THE FOLLOWING HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION:
H.J.R. 909 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia by adding in Article X a section numbered 7-B, relating to special funds for transportation purposes. (HJ909S1)
Patrons--Jones, Bell, Richard P., Bell, Robert B., Cole, Cosgrove, Fariss, Farrell, Garrett, Gilbert, Helsel, Hodges, Ingram, Knight, Minchew, Morris, O'Bannon, Poindexter, Ramadan, Ransone, Robinson, Rush, Rust, Wilt, Wright, Yancey and Yost