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2017 SESSION
HN10221
THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS:
S.B. 812 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-517.2:1, relating to the Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors; home inspections; required information related to yellow shaded corrugated stainless steel tubing. (SB812S1)
Patrons--Marsden; Delegate: Greason
S.B. 840 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 30-348, 30-351, 30-352, and 30-354 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Commission on Civics Education; name; sunset. (SB840E)
Patrons--Marsden; Delegate: Kory
S.B. 869 A BILL to amend and reenact § 51.5-154 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Commission; sunset.
Patron--Ruff
S.B. 916 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-436, 2.2-4001, 2.2-4103, and 58.1-205 of the Code of Virginia, to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-4103.1, and to repeal § 2.2-4008 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Register Act; guidance documents. (SB916S1)
Patron--Edwards
S.B. 926
A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-980
Patron--Petersen
S.B. 932
A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-1800 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to conveyance of utility easements; transportation. (SB932S1)
Patrons--Favola and Black
S.B. 965
A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-3110 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act;
prohibited contracts; exceptions for certain contracts entered into by officer
or employee or immediate family member of officer or employee of soil and water
conservation district.
Patrons--Hanger and Lewis
S.B. 969
A BILL to amend and reenact § 30-28.18 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to legislative drafting requests.
Patron--Chafin
S.B. 1019
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 54.1-4400, 54.1-4402,
54.1-4403, 54.1-4409.1, 54.1-4409.2, 54.1-4411, 54.1-4412.1, 54.1-4413.2, 54.1-4413.4,
and 54.1-4425 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Board of Accountancy. (SB1019E)
Patron--Barker
S.B. 1037
A BILL to amend and reenact § 55-519 of the Code of Virginia,
relating to the Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act; required
disclosures; local historic districts.
Patron--Locke
S.B. 1043
A BILL to amend and reenact § 30-170 of the Code of Virginia,
relating to the Joint Commission on Health Care; sunset.
Patron--Dance
S.B. 1075
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2715, 2.2-2716, and 2.2-2718
of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section
numbered 2.2-2715.1, relating to Veterans Services Foundation; powers and
duties; appointment of executive director; report. (SB1075S2)
Patrons--Ruff, Chase, DeSteph, Howell, Peake, Stuart and Wagner;
Delegates: Boysko, Freitas, Ingram, Knight, Minchew, Simon, Stolle and
Wright
S.B. 1083
A BILL to amend and reenact § 1.2, as amended, of Chapter 646
of the Acts of Assembly of 1968, which provided a charter for the Town of
Herndon, relating to boundaries.
Patron--Wexton
S.B. 1084
A BILL to amend and reenact § 3.1, as amended, of Chapter 646
of the Acts of Assembly of 1968, which provided a charter for the Town of
Herndon, relating to elections.
Patron--Wexton
S.B. 1102
A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-3706 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; completed
unattended death investigations; mandatory disclosure. (SB1102E)
Patron--Surovell
S.B. 1113
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 54.1-1106, 54.1-1108,
54.1-1109, 54.1-1122, and 54.1-1123 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the
Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-1120.1, relating to the
Board for Contractors; optional bonding for Class A and Class B contractors.
Patron--McPike
S.B. 1192
A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-1606 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity; powers
of the Director; out-of-state applicants for certification as a small,
women-owned, or minority-owned business. (SB1192E)
Patron--Reeves
S.B. 1261
A BILL to amend and reenact § 1-510 of the Code of Virginia,
relating to official emblems and designations; George Washington's rye whiskey;
state spirit.
Patrons--Ebbin and Surovell; Delegate: Krizek
S.B. 1265
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-1136, 2.2-1147, and 2.2-1153
of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of General Services;
maintenance of property records; notification when lease, or other agreement to
terminate; report. (SB1265S1)
Patron--Chafin
S.B. 1325
A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.1-126 of the Code of Virginia,
relating to alcoholic beverage control; mixed beverage licenses for certain
properties.
Patron--Carrico (By Request)
S.B. 1332
A BILL to amend and reenact § 1-510 of the Code of Virginia,
relating to official emblems and designations; "Song of the
Mountains;" state television series.
Patron--Carrico (By Request)
S.B. 1334
A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-4310 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to Virginia Public Procurement Act; small business
enhancement programs; limitations.
Patron--Ruff
S.B. 1374
A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-1102 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to Board for Contractors; membership.
Patrons--DeSteph; Delegate: Knight
S.B. 1382
A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.1-230 of the Code of Virginia,
relating to alcoholic beverage control; applications for retail license; health
permit. (SB1382S1)
Patron--Ebbin
S.B. 1394
A BILL to amend and reenact § 56-594 of the Code of Virginia
and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 56-594.2,
relating to small agricultural generators; sale of electric power; net
metering. (SB1394S1)
Patrons--Wagner, Edwards and McPike
S.B. 1395
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 10.1-1197.5, 10.1-1197.6,
and 10.1-1197.8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to small renewable energy
projects; environmental permit by rule process. (SB1395S1)
Patrons--Wagner and Mason
S.B. 1429
A BILL to amend and reenact § 3.1 of Chapters 654 and 693 of
the Acts of Assembly of 2005, which provided a charter for the Town of Onley,
relating to elections.
Patron--Lewis
S.B. 1492
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section
numbered 56-235.11, relating to water utilities; retail rates of affiliated
entities. (SB1492S1)
Patron--Stuart
S.B. 1506
A BILL to amend and reenact § 52-46 of the Code of Virginia,
relating to Applicant Fingerprint Database; Federal Bureau of Investigation
records.
Patron--Cosgrove
S.B. 1508
A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-4303.1 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to the Virginia Public Procurement Act; architectural and professional
engineering term contracting; limitations on project fees; certain school
divisions. (SB1508E)
Patron--Cosgrove
S.B. 1509
A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-4002 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to the Administrative Process Act; exemption for Charitable
Gaming Board. (SB1509S1)
Patron--Cosgrove
S.B. 1558
A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-1522 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to blanket surety bonds; proof of coverage of local officer.
Patron--Petersen
S.B. 1559
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-2311 and 15.2-2312 of the
Code of Virginia, relating to board of zoning appeals. (SB1559E)
Patron--Petersen
THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS AGREED TO THE AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE SENATE TO THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS:
H.B. 1401
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of
Chapter 9 of Title 23.1 a section numbered 23.1-900.1, relating to public
institutions of higher education; speech on campus.
Patrons--Landes, Anderson, Bell, Richard P., Cole, Edmunds, Fowler,
Freitas, Helsel, Hugo, Miller, Minchew, Miyares, Morris, Poindexter,
Ransone, Robinson, Villanueva, Ware and Webert; Senator: Chase
H.B. 1414
A BILL to require the Department of Education to review multipart
Standards of Learning assessment questions. (HB1414H1)
Patrons--Austin (By Request), Herring and Kory
H.B. 1508
A BILL to amend and reenact § 37.2-304 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental
Services; critical incident reports; licensed providers. (HB1508E)
Patron--Hope
H.B. 1524
A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-13 of the Code of Virginia,
relating to special conservators of the peace; liability insurance. (HB1524H1)
Patron--Lingamfelter
H.B. 1544
A BILL to amend and reenact § 32.1-102.4 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to conditions on certificates of public need; alternative
plans of compliance. (HB1544E)
Patrons--Collins and Bell, Richard P.
H.B. 1546
A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-263.3 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to juror information; confidentiality. (HB1546H1)
Patron--Collins
H.B. 1554
A BILL to amend and reenact § 55-515.1 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to the Property Owners' Association Act; amendment of
declaration. (HB1554E)
Patrons--Bulova and Peace
H.B. 1687
A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1600 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to nonrepairable and rebuilt vehicles. (HB1687E)
Patron--Austin
H.B. 1689
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-413, 32.1-127.1:03, and
54.1-111 of the Code of Virginia, relating to requests for medical records; fee
limits; penalty for failure to provide. (HB1689E)
Patron--Habeeb
H.B. 1708
A BILL to require the Board of Education to consider the
inclusion of industry certification credentials in the Standards of
Accreditation. (HB1708H1)
Patrons--Filler-Corn, Bell, John J., Byron, Dudenhefer, Kory, Leftwich,
Murphy and Robinson
H.B. 1775
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 32.1-102.1, 37.2-100, 37.2-306,
37.2-315, 37.2-403, 37.2-409, 37.2-416, 37.2-500, 37.2-506, 37.2-601, and 66-20
of the Code of Virginia, relating to persons with developmental disabilities;
terminology.
Patron--Hodges
H.B. 1929
A BILL to amend and reenact § 33.2-1808 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to Public-Private Transportation Act; comprehensive
agreement. (HB1929E)
Patrons--Bagby, Boysko, Krizek, Lindsey, McQuinn, Mullin, Plum and Simon;
Senator: McClellan
H.B. 1960
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-1231, 46.2-1232, and
46.2-1233.2 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding
a section numbered 46.2-1233.3, relating to tow truck drivers and towing and
recovery operators; requirements; civil penalties. (HB1960H1)
Patrons--Hugo and Kory
H.B. 1973
A BILL to impose a 48-month moratorium on the repayment
of funds allocated for a bonded project pursuant to the Economic
Development Access Program.
(HB1973E)
EMERGENCY
Patrons--O'Quinn, Campbell, Austin, Farrell, Gilbert, Head, Hodges,
Kilgore, Peace, Pillion, Rush and Yost
H.B. 1981
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 13
of Title 22.1 an article numbered 1.5, consisting of sections numbered 22.1-212.28
through 22.1-212.32, relating to School Divisions of Innovation. (HB1981E)
Patrons--Greason, Leftwich and LeMunyon
H.B. 1996
A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-169.2 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to incompetent defendants; psychiatric treatment. (HB1996E)
Patron--Hope
H.B. 2016
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-100, 46.2-904, 46.2-908, 46.2-908.1,
46.2-1015, and 46.2-2101 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of
Virginia by adding in Article 12 of Chapter 8 of Title 46.2 a section numbered
46.2-908.1:1, relating to electric personal delivery devices. (HB2016H1)
Patrons--Villanueva, Davis and Bagby
H.B. 2034
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 55-517 through 55-519.2,
55-519.4, 55-520, and 55-524 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia
by adding sections numbered 55-517.1 and 55-519.2:1, relating to the Virginia
Residential Property Disclosure Act.
Patron--Miller
H.B. 2055
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title
15.2 a chapter numbered 76, consisting of sections numbered 15.2-7600 through
15.2-7607, relating to Rural Coastal Virginia Community Enhancement Authority. (HB2055H1)
Patrons--Hodges, Bloxom, Peace and Ransone
H.B. 2067
A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-1707 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to decertification of law-enforcement officers;
notification.
Patron--Mullin
H.B. 2136
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 33.2 a
chapter numbered 31.1, consisting of a section numbered 33.2-3101, relating to
the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission Interstate Compact. (HB2136H1)
EMERGENCY
Patrons--LeMunyon (By Request), Albo, Bulova, Filler-Corn, Hope, Hugo,
Keam, Minchew, Peace, Plum, Sickles, Sullivan and Watts
H.B. 2139
A BILL to amend and reenact § 33.2-232 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to Commissioner of Highways; annual report requirements. (HB2139H1)
Patron--LeMunyon
H.B. 2168
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 15.2 a
chapter numbered 67.1, consisting of sections numbered 15.2-6705 through 15.2-6710,
relating to the Virginia Coal Train Heritage Authority. (HB2168E)
Patrons--Pillion, Kilgore and O'Quinn
H.B. 2174
A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-253.13:2 of the Code of Virginia,
relating to school boards; pupil/teacher ratios; class size limits; public
report. (HB2174EH1)
Patrons--Murphy, Bell, John J., Keam, LeMunyon and Watts; Senators: Favola and
Howell
H.B. 2191
A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-253.13:7 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to school boards; procedures; sexually explicit
instructional materials or related academic activities. (HB2191H1)
Patrons--Landes, Albo, LaRock, Anderson, Hugo and Lingamfelter
H.B. 2269
A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1163 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to motor vehicle safety inspection data.
Patron--Villanueva
H.B. 2281
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 54.1-2108.1 and 55-225.12 of
the Code of Virginia, relating to residential rental property; foreclosure
sale; tenant's assertion. (HB2281H1)
Patron--Leftwich
H.B. 2350
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section
numbered 18.2-130.1, relating to use of unmanned aircraft system to trespass;
peeping into dwelling or occupied building; penalty. (HB2350H1)
Patrons--Minchew and Hugo
H.B. 2404
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 2 of
Title 32.1 an article numbered 16, consisting of sections numbered 32.1-73.9, 32.1-73.10,
and 32.1-73.11, relating to the Advisory Council on Pediatric
Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections
and Pediatric Acute-onset
Neuropsychiatric Syndrome. (HB2404E)
Patrons--Filler-Corn and Robinson; Senator: Howell
THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS AGREED TO THE SUBSTITUTES PROPOSED BY THE SENATE TO THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS:
H.B. 1392
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-102, 18.2-308.1, and
22.1-280.2:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to school security officers;
carrying a firearm in performance of duties. (HB1392S2)
Patrons--Lingamfelter, Anderson, Cole, Marshall, R.G., Bell, Richard P.,
Campbell, Cline, Collins, Cox, Davis, Dudenhefer, Edmunds, Fariss, Farrell,
Fowler, Freitas, Garrett, Greason, Helsel, Hodges, Holcomb, Hugo, Jones,
Kilgore, Landes, LaRock, Massie, Miller, Morris, Pogge, Ransone, Robinson,
Stolle, Webert, Wilt and Wright
H.B. 1408
A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-273 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to student vision screenings. (HB1408S1)
Patrons--Ware, Robinson and Kory
H.B. 1579
A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-240 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to transportation order for defendant held in correctional
facility. (HB1579S1)
Patron--Campbell
H.B. 1590
A BILL to amend and reenact § 8.01-226 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to duty of care to law-enforcement officers and
firefighters; the fireman's rule. (HB1590S1)
Patrons--Campbell and O'Quinn
H.B. 1815
A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-152.4 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to computer trespass; government computers and public
utilities; penalty. (HB1815S1)
Patron--Yancey
H.B. 1838
A BILL to require certain neighborhood organization proposals
for the Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit to provide information; report. (HB1838S1)
Patron--Orrock
H.B. 1856
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-303, 19.2-304, 19.2-305, 19.2-305.1,
and 19.2-368.15 of the Code of Virginia, relating to restitution; probation. (HB1856S2)
Patrons--Bell, Robert B. and Anderson
H.B. 1982
A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-253.13:4 of the Code of Virginia,
relating to high school graduation requirements; verified units of credit;
satisfactory score on the PreACT or PSAT/NMSQT examination. (HB1982S1)
Patron--Greason
H.B. 2026
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-613.1, 46.2-711,
46.2-2100, 46.2-2101, 46.2-2108.2, 46.2-2108.4 through 46.2-2109, 46.2-2115,
46.2-2118, 46.2-2120, 46.2-2121, 46.2-2122, 46.2-2124, 46.2-2125, 46.2-2126,
46.2-2129 through 46.2-2140, 46.2-2143, 46.2-2143.1, and 46.2-2144 of the Code
of Virginia, to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered
46.2-2121.1 and 46.2-2143.2, and to repeal § 46.2-2108.3 and Article 5 (§§
46.2-2174, 46.2-2175, and 46.2-2176) of Chapter 21 of Title 46.2 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to the Department of Motor Vehicles; regulation of property
carriers. (HB2026S1)
Patron--Villanueva
H.B. 2289
A BILL to amend and reenact § 20-107.3 of the Code of Virginia
and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 20-107.1:1,
relating to award of life insurance upon divorce or dissolution of marriage. (HB2289S1)
Patron--Leftwich
H.B. 2327
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-44.5, 15.2-1627, 16.1-228,
16.1-241, 16.1-278.8, 16.1-278.9, 16.1-309, 18.2-268.3, 18.2-268.4, 18.2-268.7,
18.2-268.9, 18.2-269, 18.2-272, 19.2-52, 19.2-73, 29.1-738.3, 46.2-341.26:2,
46.2-341.26:3, 46.2-341.26:4, 46.2-341.26:7, 46.2-341.26:9, 46.2-341.27,
46.2-391.2, 46.2-391.4, and 46.2-2099.49 of the Code of Virginia, relating to
DUI; implied consent; refusal of blood or breath tests. (HB2327S1)
EMERGENCY
Patrons--Collins and Albo
H.B. 2348
A BILL to commemorate the centennial anniversary of women's
right to vote. (HB2348S1)
Patrons--Byron, Carr, Aird, Albo, Anderson, Bell, Richard P., Bloxom,
Boysko, Bulova, Campbell, Cline, Cole, Cox, Edmunds, Farrell, Filler-Corn,
Fowler, Garrett, Gilbert, Greason, Head, Herring, Hester, Hodges, Holcomb,
Hugo, Ingram, Jones, Keam, Knight, Kory, Landes, LeMunyon, Lingamfelter,
Loupassi, Marshall, D.W., Massie, McQuinn, Minchew, Miyares, Murphy,
O'Bannon, O'Quinn, Peace, Pillion, Plum, Pogge, Poindexter, Price, Ransone,
Robinson, Sickles, Stolle, Toscano, Tyler, Villanueva, Ward, Watts, Webert and
Yancey; Senators: Howell and McClellan
H.B. 2359
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-101.01, 4.1-101.02,
4.1-101.05, 4.1-101.07, 4.1-101.010, 4.1-103, and 4.1-103.1, as they shall
become effective, 4.1-225, and 4.1-227 of the Code of Virginia and to amend and
reenact the fourth, fifth, and twelfth enactments of Chapters 38 and 730 of the
Acts of Assembly of 2015; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section
numbered 4.1-103.03; and to repeal the sixth enactments of Chapters 38 and 730
of the Acts of Assembly of 2015, relating to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage
Control Authority. (HB2359S1)
Patron--Albo
THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS AGREED TO THE FOLLOWING SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS:
S.J.R. 268
Designating September 23, 2017, as National Hunting and
Fishing Day in Virginia.
Patron--Hanger
S.J.R. 282
Designating the first week of July, in 2017 and in each
succeeding year, as Substance-Exposed Infant Awareness Week in Virginia.
Patrons--Dunnavant, Ebbin, Favola, McPike, Spruill and Wexton; Delegates:
Austin, Bell, John J., Bell, Richard P., Byron, Carr, Cole, Fariss,
Freitas, Greason, Heretick, Herring, Hope, Kory, Krizek, Lindsey, Mullin,
O'Bannon, Pillion, Price, Rasoul, Stolle, Ware, Watts and Webert
S.J.R. 298
Designating September 12, in 2017 and in each succeeding year,
as the Saragarhi Day of Sikh Pride in Virginia.
Patrons--Reeves and Black
S.J.R. 300
Confirming various appointments by the Senate Committee on
Rules.
Patron--Newman
S.J.R. 331
Proposing an amendment to Section 6 of Article X of the
Constitution of Virginia, relating to property tax; exemption for flooding
remediation, abatement, and resiliency.
Patron--Lewis
S.J.R. 340
Designating April 23, in 2018 and in each succeeding year, as
Barbara Johns Day in Virginia. (SJ340E)
Patrons--Peake, Dance, Deeds, Dunnavant, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Howell,
Locke, Lucas, Mason, McClellan, McPike, Ruff, Spruill, Sturtevant and
Surovell; Delegates: Aird, Bagby, Boysko, Carr, Cole, Freitas, Garrett,
Hayes, Heretick, Herring, Hester, Hope, James, Kory, Krizek, Landes,
Lindsey, McQuinn, Mullin, Peace, Plum, Price, Rasoul, Simon, Torian, Tyler,
Ward, Ware and Wright
S.J.R. 390
Confirming appointments by the Governor of certain persons
communicated February 7, 2017.
Patron--Vogel