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2019 SESSION
Chairman: Ryan T. McDougle
Clerk: Susan Clarke Schaar, H. Lehman
Staff: Ginny Edwards
Date of Meeting: February 18, 2019
Time and Place: Upon Adjournment of Senate Courts SR A- Pocahontas
Updated to add SJR 418
Patron: Robinson
Commission on Student Behavioral Health created. Establishes the Commission on Student Behavioral Health as a legislative branch commission. The purpose of the Commission shall be to (i) assess the efficacy of developing and implementing a statewide behavioral health and suicide prevention hotline that students may use to report threats of violence or receive real-time counseling services; (ii) review the current school counselor-to-student ratio, and whether the realignment of counseling responsibilities proposed by the House Select Committee on School Safety is improving schools' ability to provide counseling services to students; (iii) review the current roles and responsibilities of school nurses, psychologists, and social workers in schools and determine whether a realignment of responsibilities could improve or streamline behavioral health services offered to students; (iv) evaluate the efficacy and costs of providing enhanced behavioral health services in schools delivered through partnerships established between school divisions and local departments of social services and community services boards; (v) assess the effectiveness of de-escalation and other alternative disciplinary policies when interacting with students suffering from behavioral health challenges; (vi) examine the value of additional teacher training requirements on student behavioral health, such as mental health first aid; and (vii) examine other topics related to student behavioral health identified by the Commission. The Commission shall consist of 12 members as follows: seven members of the House of Delegates, of whom two shall be members of the House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions, two shall be members of the House Committee on Education, two shall be members of the House Committee on Appropriations, and one shall be a member at-large, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates; and five members of the Senate, of whom two shall be members of the Senate Committee on Education and Health, two shall be members of the Senate Committee on Finance, and one shall be a member at-large, to be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules. The Commission may appoint, employ, and remove an executive director and such other persons as it deems necessary and determine their duties and fix their salaries or compensation within the amounts appropriated therefor. The Commission may also employ experts who have special knowledge of the issues before it. All agencies of the Commonwealth shall provide assistance to the Commission, upon request. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2021.
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 30 a chapter numbered 60, consisting of sections numbered 30-376 through 30-381, relating to the creation of the Commission on Student Behavioral Health.19101085D
Patron: Mullin
Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council; advisory opinions; evidence in civil proceeding. Provides that any officer, employee, or member of a public body alleged to have willfully and knowingly violated the Virginia Freedom of Information Act who acted in good faith reliance upon an advisory opinion issued by the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council may introduce such advisory opinion as evidence that the alleged violation was not made willfully and knowingly. The bill contains technical amendments. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 30-179 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 37 of Title 2.2 a section numbered 2.2-3715, relating to the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council; advisory opinions; evidence in civil proceeding.19100432D
Patron: James
Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council; meetings requirement. Requires the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council to meet upon the call of the chairman or when a majority of Council members request a meeting. Current law requires the Council to meet quarterly or upon the call of the chairman.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 30-355 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council; meetings requirement.19101448D
Patron: Campbell, R.R.
Legislation increasing or beginning regulation of an occupation; evaluation required. Provides that when any legislative bill requiring the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation to increase or begin regulation of an occupation is filed during any session of the General Assembly, the Board for Professional and Occupational Regulation shall prepare an evaluation of the legislation using criteria outlined in current law that the Board is required to use whenever the Board determines that a particular occupation should be regulated or that a different degree of regulation should be imposed on a currently regulated occupation.
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 30-19.03:1.3, relating to legislation increasing or beginning regulation of an occupation; evaluation required.19101677D
Patron: Yancey
Establishment of the Commission on School Innovation, Modernization, and Competitiveness. Establishes the legislative Commission on School Innovation, Modernization, and Competitiveness (the Commission), consisting of 22 members, including 12 legislative members, eight nonlegislative citizen members, and two ex officio members, to develop and oversee the implementation of a goal and strategic plan for (i) promoting and increasing public high school student participation in dual enrollment courses, industry certifications, and state licensure examinations, (ii) modernizing public elementary and secondary school buildings throughout the Commonwealth, (iii) achieving the Commonwealth's teacher compensation goal and (iv) ensuring high quality at the student and school division levels. The Commission sunsets on July 1, 2022.
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 30 a chapter numbered 60, consisting of sections numbered 30-376 through 30-383, relating to the establishment of the Commission on School Innovation, Modernization, and Competitiveness; report.19103878D
Patron: Jones, S.C.
Consortium Comprehensive Cancer Center Advisory Board established. Establishes as an independent advisory board in state government an 11-member Consortium Comprehensive Cancer Center Advisory Board, consisting of the President of Virginia Commonwealth University or his designee, the Vice President for Health Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University or his designee, the President of the University of Virginia or his designee, the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs at the University of Virginia or his designee, one representative of Eastern Virginia Medical School, one representative of Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute, and five other nonlegislative citizen members, to study the requirements for designation as a consortium Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute and make recommendations to Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia relating to the process for establishing a joint National Cancer Institute-designated consortium Comprehensive Cancer Center, including recommendations relating to a joint leadership structure, research integration, and programmatic integration. The provisions of the bill sunset on July 1, 2022.
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 31 of Title 23.1 an article numbered 10, consisting of sections numbered 23.1-3139 through 23.1-3144, relating to the establishment of the Consortium Comprehensive Cancer Center Advisory Board.19101696D
Patron: Bagby
Virginia African American Advisory Board. Establishes the Virginia African American Advisory Board to advise the Governor regarding the development of economic, professional, cultural, educational, and governmental links between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the African American community in Virginia. The Board shall be composed of 21 nonlegislative citizen members of whom at least 15 must be African American. In addition, Secretaries of the Commonwealth, Commerce and Trade, Education, Health and Human Resources, and Public Safety and Homeland Security, or their designees, shall serve as ex officio members.
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 24 of Title 2.2 an article numbered 27, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-2491 through 2.2-2495, relating to the Virginia African American Advisory Board; report.19104147D
Patron: Morefield
Commission on Economic Opportunity for Virginians in Aspiring and Diverse Communities. Extends the sunset date of the Commission from July 1, 2019, to July 1, 2021.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 30-370 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Commission on Economic Opportunity for Virginians in Aspiring and Diverse Communities; sunset.19106157D
Patron: Cole
Interstate 95 Corridor Improvement Plan; report. Requests the Commonwealth Transportation Board to study the portion of the Interstate 95 corridor between Exit 118 and the Springfield Interchange and financing options for improvements to the corridor.
Requesting the Commonwealth Transportation Board to study the portion of the Interstate 95 corridor between Exit 118 and the Springfield Interchange and financing options for improvements to the corridor. Report.19100237D
Patron: Rodman
Kristallnacht. Commemorates the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht.
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht.19100989D
Patron: Carr
Safe Digging Month. Designates April, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Safe Digging Month in Virginia.
Designating April, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Safe Digging Month in Virginia.19100386D
Patron: Carr
811 Day. Designates August 11, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as 811 Day in Virginia.
Designating August 11, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as 811 Day in Virginia.19100387D
Patron: Sickles
Commending the Washington Capitals.
Commending the Washington Capitals.19101816D
Patron: Fowler
Enrolled Agents Week. Designates the first full week of February, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Enrolled Agents Week in Virginia.
Designating the first full week of February, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Enrolled Agents Week in Virginia.19100759D
Patron: Knight
Study; Secretary of Natural Resources; the effects of wind tide flooding in the Southern Watershed; report. Requests the Secretary of Natural Resources to study the effects of wind tide flooding in the Southern Watershed. In conducting the study, the Secretary shall (i) coordinate with and provide resources to the City of Virginia Beach to assess the impacts of wind tide flooding in the Southern Watershed, (ii) research the viability of a range of solutions aimed at addressing the root causes and effects of wind tide flooding in the Southern Watershed, (iii) identify the time frames and economic costs of various solutions, and (iv) make recommendations for state action based on all relevant factors.
Requesting the Secretary of Natural Resources to study the effects of wind tide flooding in the Southern Watershed. Report.19101462D
Patron: Sickles
Trench Safety Stand Down Week. Designates the third full week of June, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Trench Safety Stand Down Week in Virginia.
Designating the third full week of June, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Trench Safety Stand Down Week in Virginia.19101758D
Patron: McQuinn
Year of Reconciliation and Civility. Designates 2019 as the Year of Reconciliation and Civility in Virginia.
Designating 2019 as the Year of Reconciliation and Civility in Virginia.19101773D
Patron: Stolle
Virginia Department of Health; shingles awareness; report. Requests the Virginia Department of Health to take action to increase awareness of shingles and shingles prevention.
Requesting the Virginia Department of Health to take action to increase awareness of shingles and shingles prevention. Report.19101454D
Patron: Price
Silence Empowers Violence Break the Code Awareness-to-Action Week. Designates the third full week of September, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Silence Empowers Violence Break the Code Awareness-to-Action Week in Virginia.
Designating the third full week of September, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Silence Empowers Violence Break the Code Awareness-to-Action Week in Virginia.19102002D
Patron: Yancey
Department of Health; rulemaking process; use of rainwater; report. Requests the Department of Health to evaluate and allow for stakeholder input on additional issues related to use of rainwater as part of the rulemaking process pursuant to a 2018 Act of Assembly, including (i) the conditions under which rainwater may appropriately be used and for what purposes; (ii) standards for the use of rainwater for human consumption; (iii) standards for rainwater harvesting systems, including systems that collect rainwater for human consumption and systems that collect rainwater for use by commercial enterprises but not human consumption; (iv) a requirement that buildings that draw water from both rainwater harvesting systems and public water supplies maintain appropriate cross-connection safeguards; and (v) training and certification requirements for installers of rainwater harvesting systems, including installers of rainwater harvesting systems installed in buildings that draw water from both rainwater harvesting systems and public water supplies. The Department is also requested to provide an update on the status of the rulemaking process to the General Assembly by November 1, 2019.
Requesting the Department of Health to evaluate additional issues related to use of rainwater as part of the rulemaking process. Report.19103885D
Patron: Mullin
First Responders Day. Designates September 11, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as First Responders Day in Virginia.
Designating September 11, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as First Responders Day in Virginia.19102130D
Patron: Ingram
Susanna Bolling Day. Designates December 5, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Susanna Bolling Day in Virginia.
Designating December 5, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Susanna Bolling Day in Virginia.19102094D
Patron: McQuinn
Acknowledging with profound regret the existence and acceptance of lynching within the Commonwealth. Expresses the sentiment of the General Assembly in acknowledging with profound regret the existence and acceptance of lynching within the Commonwealth and calling for reconciliation among all Virginians. This resolution is a recommendation of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission.
Acknowledging with profound regret the existence and acceptance of lynching within the Commonwealth.19103777D
Patron: Morefield
Taiwan Day. Designates October 10, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Taiwan Day in Virginia.
Designating October 10, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Taiwan Day in Virginia.19104158D
Patron: Stolle
Study; JCHC; dispensing of drugs and devices pursuant to prescriptions, pharmacy collaborative practice agreements, standing orders and statewide protocols; report. Directs the Joint Commission on Health Care to study the dispensing of drugs and devices pursuant to prescriptions, pharmacy collaborative practice agreements, standing orders, and statewide protocols in the Commonwealth, including a review of the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists and other health care providers prescribing, dispensing, and administering drugs and devices in accordance with laws and regulations.
Directing the Joint Commission on Health Care to study the dispensing of drugs and devices pursuant to pharmacy collaborative practice agreements, standing orders, and statewide protocols in the Commonwealth. Report.19104412D
Patron: Torian
Study; Department of Veterans Services and Department of Taxation; feasibility of exempting military retirement income from taxation; report. Requests the Department of Veterans Services and the Department of Taxation (the Agencies) to convene a joint working group to study the feasibility of exempting military retirement income from taxation. Under current law, military retirement income is tax-exempt only for recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor. The Agencies are directed to consider potential revenue losses, the effects of phasing in the exemption over different time frames, the positive effects for Virginia's current population of veterans, and the impact on the Commonwealth's competitiveness as a desirable state of residence for veterans compared with other states.
Requesting the Department of Veterans Services and the Department of Taxation to study the feasibility of exempting military retirement income from taxation. Report.19102046D
Patron: Rush
Study; joint subcommittee to study the emergence and integration of blockchain technology in the economy of the Commonwealth; report. Establishes a 21-member joint subcommittee to identify blockchain technology research and economic development opportunities with the goal of creating a statewide, comprehensive, and coordinated strategy relating to blockchain technology. In conducting its study, the joint subcommittee shall analyze and consider (i) economic development opportunities in the Commonwealth available through the utilization of blockchain technology; (ii) different types of blockchain technology and the feasibility of economic development for each type; (iii) the creation of a statewide, comprehensive, coordinated strategy to encourage commercial activity in the blockchain technology sector; (iv) opportunities for deployment of blockchain technology in state government; and (v) strategies to incentivize the development of blockchain companies in the Commonwealth. The joint subcommittee shall submit its report to the Governor and the 2020 and 2021 Regular Sessions of the General Assembly.
Establishing a joint subcommittee to study the emergence and integration of blockchain technology in the economy of the Commonwealth. Report.19103191D
Patron: Keam
Office of the Executive Secretary; study of options and models for a tax court system in the Commonwealth; report. Requests that the Office of the Executive Secretary of the Virginia Supreme Court study options and models for a tax court system in the Commonwealth, including the tax court systems of other states, as well as options and models provided by research organizations. The Office of the Executive Secretary shall report its findings to the members of the General Assembly by the first day of the 2020 Regular Session.
Requesting the Office of the Executive Secretary of the Virginia Supreme Court to study options and models for a tax court system in the Commonwealth. Report.19103680D
Patron: Keam
Completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad. Designates May 10, 2019, as the 150th Anniversary of the Completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in Virginia.
Designating May 10, 2019, as the 150th Anniversary of the Completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in Virginia.19101224D
Patron: Kory
Correctional Officers' Week. Designates the first full week of May, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Correctional Officers' Week in Virginia.
Designating the first full week of May, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Correctional Officers' Week in Virginia.19101464D
Patron: Fowler
Trusted Choice® Independent Insurance Agents Week. Designates the first full week of March, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Trusted Choice® Independent Insurance Agents Week.
Designating the first full week of March, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Trusted Choice® Independent Insurance Agents Week in Virginia.19103732D
Patron: Rush
Cameron Crowder Pediatric Care Awareness Day. Designates October 22, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as the Cameron Crowder Pediatric Care Awareness Day in Virginia to honor the vital work of pediatric emergency care providers.
Designating October 22, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as the Cameron Crowder Pediatric Care Awareness Day in Virginia.19102824D
Patron: Lindsey
Commending the Honorable Daun Sessoms Hester.
Commending the Honorable Daun Sessoms Hester.19100782D
Patron: Rodman
World Refugee Day. Designates June 20, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as World Refugee Day in Virginia.
Designating June 20, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as World Refugee Day in Virginia.19103962D
Patron: Aird
Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day. Designates the fourth Thursday in March, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day in Virginia.
Designating the fourth Thursday in March, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day in Virginia.19104026D
Patron: McDougle
Appointment by the Senate Committee on Rules. Confirms an appointment to the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council by the Senate Committee on Rules.
Confirming an appointment by the Senate Committee on Rules to the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council.19100122D