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2020 SESSION

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SN10225

In the Senate
February 25, 2020

THE SENATE HAS PASSED WITH AMENDMENTS THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS:

H.B. 42 A BILL to require the Board of Medicine to annually communicate to relevant practitioners the importance of screening patients for prenatal and postnatal depression and other depression. (HB42H1)

Patrons--Samirah, Herring, Murphy, Plum and Rasoul; Senator: Morrissey

H.B. 390 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 3.2-102, 3.2-5115, 4.1-100, 4.1-103, 4.1-103.03, 4.1-111, 4.1-114, 4.1-119, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 4.1-124, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 4.1-132, 4.1-201, 4.1-201.1, 4.1-203, 4.1-204, 4.1-205, 4.1-209, 4.1-209.1, 4.1-211, 4.1-212, 4.1-212.1, 4.1-215, 4.1-216, 4.1-221.1, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 4.1-223, 4.1-225.1, 4.1-227, 4.1-230, 4.1-232, 4.1-238, 4.1-310, 4.1-310.1, 4.1-325, 4.1-325.1, 4.1-325.2, 4.1-327, 15.2-912.3, 15.2-2288.3, 15.2-2288.3:1, 15.2-2288.3:2, 40.1-100, 58.1-339.12, and 58.1-609.3 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 4.1-206.1, 4.1-206.2, 4.1-206.3, 4.1-231.1, and 4.1-233.1; and to repeal §§ 4.1-206, 4.1-207, 4.1-207.1, 4.1-208, 4.1-210, 4.1-220, 4.1-231, and 4.1-233 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; license and fee reform. (HB390H1)

Patrons--Knight and Bulova

H.B. 799 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 63.2-1705.1, relating to child day programs; potable water; lead testing.

Patrons--Askew, Kory, Lopez and Rasoul

H.B. 833 A BILL to amend and reenact § 40.1-6 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-4321.3, relating to prevailing wage requirement for public works contracts; penalty. (HB833H1)

Patrons--Carroll Foy, Ayala, Cole, J.G., Guzman, Helmer, Hope, Krizek, Levine, Simonds, Tran and VanValkenburg

H.B. 1519 A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-2101 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 25 of Title 2.2 an article numbered 11, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-2544 through 2.2-2550, relating to the Commission to Study Slavery and Subsequent De Jure and De Facto Racial and Economic Discrimination Against African Americans; report; sunset.

Patrons--McQuinn, Bagby, Adams, D.M., Askew, Ayala, Bourne, Carr, Carroll Foy, Cole, J.G., Gooditis, Guy, Hayes, Helmer, Herring, Hope, Hurst, Jenkins, Jones, Krizek, Levine, Lindsey, Mullin, Murphy, Plum, Price, Rasoul, Samirah, Scott, Simonds, Sullivan, Tyler, Ward, Watts and Willett

H.B. 1627 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-60, 18.2-60.1, 18.2-83, 18.2-152.7:1, and 18.2-430 of the Code of Virginia, relating to threats and harassment of certain officials and property; venue. (HB1627E)

Patrons--Bourne and Lopez

H.B. 1699 A BILL to require the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to convene a work group to study expanding the individuals who may conduct evaluations to determine whether a person meets the criteria for temporary detention. Report. (HB1699H1)

Patrons--Aird and Hope


THE SENATE HAS PASSED WITH SUBSTITUTES THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS:

H.B. 600 A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-914 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 63.2-1701.01, relating to family day homes; storage of firearms. (HB600S1)

Patrons--Hope, Bourne and Levine

H.B. 1209  A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 24 of Title 2.2 an article numbered 28, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-2496 through 2.2-2499.1, and by adding a section numbered 63.2-209.1, relating to Department of Social Services; Office of New Americans created; Office of New Americans Advisory Board created. (HB1209S1)

Patrons--Tran, Keam, Kory and Samirah


THE SENATE HAS INSISTED ON ITS AMENDMENTS AND HAS REQUESTED CONFERENCE COMMITTEES ON THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS:

H.B. 284 A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2011 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-2009.1, relating to removal of dangerous roadside vegetation; local option. (HB284H1)

Patrons--Cole, J.G., Cole, M.L. and Tran; Senator: Stuart

H.B. 558 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-965.2, relating to micro-businesses; local procurement.

Patron--Lindsey

H.B. 870 A BILL to amend and reenact § 8.01-243 of the Code of Virginia, relating to statute of limitations; sexual abuse.

Patron--Bourne


THE SENATE HAS REJECTED THE AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES TO THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILL:

S.B. 297 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 63.2 a chapter numbered 23, consisting of a section numbered 63.2-2300, relating to Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention Fund; report. (SB297E)

Patrons--Favola and McClellan; Delegate: Delaney


THE SENATE HAS REJECTED THE SUBSTITUTES PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES TO THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS:

S.B. 36 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-401.01, 2.2-3711, 15.2-2825, 19.2-389, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 37.2-304, 58.1-4002, 58.1-4004, 58.1-4006, and 59.1-364 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 11 a section numbered 11-16.1, by adding a section numbered 18.2-334.5, by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 37.2 a section numbered 37.2-314.1, and by adding in Title 58.1 a chapter numbered 41, containing articles numbered 1 through 10, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-4100 through 58.1-4130, relating to regulation of casino gaming by Virginia Lottery Board; Regional Improvement Commission; penalties. (SB36H1)

Patrons--Lucas, Lewis, McClellan, McPike, Norment, Pillion and Bell

S.B. 235 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-3431, 38.2-3437, and 38.2-3521.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to health insurance; association health plans. (SB235H1)

Patrons--Barker, Dunnavant, Chase, Reeves and Suetterlein; Delegates: Guzman, LaRock and Rasoul

S.B. 384 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3711, 18.2-334.3, 37.2-304, 58.1-4000, 58.1-4002, 58.1-4007, 58.1-4027, 59.1-364, and 59.1-569 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 11 a section numbered 11-16.1, by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 37.2 a section numbered 37.2-314.1, by adding a section numbered 58.1-4015.1, and by adding in Chapter 40 of Title 58.1 an article numbered 2, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-4030 through 58.1-4048, relating to Virginia Lottery; sports betting; Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund; Sports Betting Operations Fund; penalties. (SB384H1)

Patrons--McPike, Boysko, Locke and Pillion

S.B. 404 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 38.2 a section numbered 38.2-3407.21, relating to health insurance; short-term limited-duration medical plans. (SB404H1)

Patrons--Hashmi; Delegate: Rasoul

S.B. 707 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 36-139 and 55.1-1204 of the Code of Virginia, relating to landlord and tenant; tenant rights and responsibilities. (SB707H1)

Patron--McClellan


THE SENATE HAS REJECTED THE SUBSTITUTE WITH AN AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES TO THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILL:

S.B. 720 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 56-484.16:1, relating to E-911 dispatchers; training in telecommunicator cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency medical dispatch. (SB720H1)

Patron--McClellan


THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO WITH AMENDMENTS THE FOLLOWING HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION:

H.J.R. 51 Requesting the Departments of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Education, and Social Services to study the feasibility of developing an early childhood mental health consultation program available to all early care and education programs serving children from birth to five years of age. Report.

Patrons--Sickles; Senator: Hanger


THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO THE FOLLOWING SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION:

S.J.R. 110  Confirming appointments by the Governor of certain persons communicated to the General Assembly February 3, 2020. (SJ110S1)

Patron--Deeds


THE SENATE HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS:

H.B. 37 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-212 and 4.1-314 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; stills or distilling apparatuses; permit requirement.

Patrons--Cole, M.L. (By Request) and Webert

H.B. 105 A BILL to amend and reenact § 30-264 of the Code of Virginia, relating to congressional and state legislative districts; written descriptions of boundaries not required.

Patron--Lindsey

H.B. 108 A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-3300 of the Code of Virginia, relating to legal holidays; Lee-Jackson Day; Election Day.

Patrons--Lindsey, Gooditis, Guzman, Levine and Lopez

H.B. 511 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-614.5, 56-1.2, 56-1.2:1, and 56-232.2:1 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal §§ 10.1-104.01, 23.1-1301.1, and 23.1-2908.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electric vehicle charging stations; operation by state agencies. (HB511E)

Patrons--Bulova and Kory

H.B. 552 A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-2900 of the Code of Virginia, relating to definition of birth control.

Patrons--Watts, Carr, Kory, Murphy, Hope, Levine, Price, Rasoul and Samirah

H.B. 566 A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-505.2 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 63.2-607.1, relating to eligibility for food stamps and TANF; drug-related felonies. (HB566H1)

Patrons--Guzman, Bagby, Lopez, Scott, Ward, Hope, Jenkins, Kory, Levine, Rasoul, Samirah and Watts

H.B. 597 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 63.2-1701 and 63.2-1702 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 37.2-405.2, relating to group homes and children’s residential facilities; licensure; certain information required. (HB597H1)

Patron--Murphy

H.B. 659 A BILL to direct the Department of Corrections to create a workgroup to review guidelines and make recommendations to assist people with developmental disabilities. (HB659H2)

Patrons--Hope and Guzman

H.B. 690 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 63.2-609 and 63.2-1908 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal § 63.2-604 of the Code of Virginia, relating to TANF; family cap.

Patrons--Aird, Adams, D.M., Askew, Bagby, Bourne, Hayes, Herring, Jenkins, Levine, Lopez, McQuinn, Price, Rasoul, Samirah and Ward

H.B. 731 A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2286 of the Code of Virginia, relating to zoning; alcoholic beverage control licensees.

Patron--Mugler

H.B. 854 A BILL to request the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Virginia Housing and Development Authority to study ways to incentivize the development of affordable housing in the Commonwealth of Virginia; report. (HB854H1)

Patrons--Murphy and Lopez

H.B. 933 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-282.1, 63.2-100, 63.2-900.1, 63.2-906, and 63.2-1305 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Kinship Guardianship Assistance program; eligibility; fictive kin. (HB933H1)

Patrons--Carroll Foy and Brewer

H.B. 997 A BILL to repeal the fourth and fifth enactments of Chapter 189 of the Acts of Assembly of 2017, as amended by Chapters 146 and 278 of the Acts of Assembly of 2018, and to repeal the fourth and fifth enactments of Chapter 751 of the Acts of Assembly of 2017, as amended by Chapters 146 and 278 of the Acts of Assembly of 2018, relating to child care providers; fingerprint-based criminal background check; sunset and contingency.

Patrons--Convirs-Fowler and Filler-Corn

H.B. 1003 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2423, 56-484.12, 56-484.13, 56-484.14, and 56-484.17 of the Code of Virginia, to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 44-146.18:5 through 44-146.18:9, and to repeal §§ 2.2-2025 through 2.2-2031 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Geographic Information Network; transfer of responsibilities from the Virginia Information Technologies Agency to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. (HB1003E)

Patron--Subramanyam

H.B. 1025 A BILL to require the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services and law-enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth to make information about vocational rehabilitation programs and employment services available to certain law-enforcement officers. (HB1025H1)

Patrons--Adams, L.R., Byron and Marshall

H.B. 1088 A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.1-212 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; walking tour permit. (HB1088H1)

Patron--Carr

H.B. 1148 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 51.5-125, 51.5-128, 51.5-131, 51.5-132, 51.5-134 through 51.5-138, 51.5-150, and 51.5-152 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 14 of Title 51.5 an article numbered 13, consisting of sections numbered 51.5-182 through 51.5-185; and to repeal §§ 51.5-139 through 51.5-142 and Article 8 (§§ 51.5-155 through 51.5-158) of Chapter 14 of Title 51.5 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, Respite Care Grant Program, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. (HB1148E)

Patron--Keam

H.B. 1235 A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-1716 of the Code of Virginia, relating to religious-exempt child day centers; staff-to-children ratios.

Patron--Wilt

H.B. 1371 A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-617 of the Code of Virginia, relating to TANF; diversionary cash assistance. (HB1371E)

Patrons--Bourne, Bagby and Rasoul

H.B. 1410 A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-801 of the Code of Virginia, relating to food stamps; Restaurant Meals Program.

Patrons--Roem, Lopez, Price, Rasoul and Samirah

H.B. 1626 A BILL to amend and reenact § 30-34.2:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Capitol Police; concurrent jurisdiction.

Patron--Bourne

H.B. 1648 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-102, 53.1-20, 53.1-25.1, and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 53.1-35.2 and by adding in Chapter 2 of Title 53.1 an article numbered 2.2, consisting of sections numbered 53.1-40.11 through 53.1-40.16, relating to state correctional facilities; treatment of prisoners known to be pregnant or parents of minor dependents. (HB1648H1)

Patrons--Kory, McGuire, Murphy and Freitas

H.B. 1719 A BILL to require the Commissioner of Social Services to convene a work group to develop a plan for licensure of prescribed pediatric extended care centers in the Commonwealth; report. (HB1719E)

Patrons--McQuinn and Adams, D.M.


THE SENATE HAS DEFEATED THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILL:

H.B. 183 A BILL to amend and reenact § 42.1-70 of the Code of Virginia, relating to libraries; assessment for costs in civil actions; disbursement for law libraries.

Patrons--Levine and Kory


THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO THE AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES TO THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS:

S.B. 48 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 40.1 a section numbered 40.1-33.1, relating to prohibiting employers from discriminating against employees for instituting proceedings for nonpayment of wages. (SB48E)

Patrons--Spruill; Delegate: Kory

S.B. 77 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-389, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, and 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 6.2 a chapter numbered 26, consisting of sections numbered 6.2-2600 through 6.2-2622, relating to student loans; licensing of qualified education loan servicers; civil penalties. (SB77H1)

Patrons--Howell, McClellan and Surovell; Delegates: Delaney and Kory

S.B. 120 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-581.16, 8.01-581.17, and 54.1-2909 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal § 54.1-2923.1 of the Code of Virginia, programs to address career fatigue in certain health care providers; civil immunity.

EMERGENCY

Patrons--Barker and Dunnavant

S.B. 156 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-151, 16.1-228, 16.1-241, and 63.2-100 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 16.1-283.3 and by adding in Chapter 9 of Title 63.2 an article numbered 2, consisting of sections numbered 63.2-917 through 63.2-923, relating to Fostering Futures program. (SB156E)

Patrons--Favola and McClellan; Delegate: Keam

S.B. 239 A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-3408 of the Code of Virginia, relating to medical assistants; administration of fluoride varnish. (SB239E)

Patron--Barker

S.B. 251 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-4214 and 38.2-4319 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 34 of Title 38.2 an article numbered 9, consisting of sections numbered 38.2-3465 through 38.2-3470, relating to licensure of pharmacy benefits managers. (SB251S1)

Patrons--Edwards, Pillion, Chafin and Dunnavant

S.B. 572 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 2 of Title 32.1 an article numbered 18, consisting of a section numbered 32.1-73.13, relating to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; early detection and diagnosis; risk reduction and care planning.

Patrons--Mason and Kiggans; Delegate: Rasoul

S.B. 675 A BILL to repeal the fourth and fifth enactments of Chapter 189 of the Acts of Assembly of 2017, as amended by Chapters 146 and 278 of the Acts of Assembly of 2018, and to repeal the fourth and fifth enactments of Chapter 751 of the Acts of Assembly of 2017, as amended by Chapters 146 and 278 of the Acts of Assembly of 2018, relating to child care providers; fingerprint-based criminal background check; sunset and contingency.

Patron--Mason

S.B. 991 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 24 of Title 2.2 an article numbered 28, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-2496 through 2.2-2499, and by adding a section numbered 63.2-209.1, relating to Department of Social Services; Office of New Americans created; Office of New Americans Advisory Board created. (SB991ES1)

Patrons--Hashmi, Ebbin and McClellan

S.B. 1005 A BILL to designate the bridge on Guinea Station Road over Interstate 95 in Spotsylvania County the "CPL Ryan C. McGhee Memorial Bridge." (SB1005E)

Patrons--Reeves, Barker, Bell, Boysko, Chafin, Chase, Cosgrove, Deeds, DeSteph, Dunnavant, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Hanger, Hashmi, Howell, Kiggans, Lewis, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Mason, McClellan, McDougle, McPike, Morrissey, Newman, Norment, Obenshain, Peake, Petersen, Pillion, Ruff, Saslaw, Spruill, Stanley, Stuart, Suetterlein, Surovell and Vogel; Delegates: Cole, M.L., Freitas, Hope, McGuire, Morefield, Murphy, Orrock, Rasoul, Simon, Ware and Watts


THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO THE SUBSTITUTES PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES TO THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS:

S.B. 343  A BILL to amend and reenact § 55.1-703 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Real Estate Board; required residential property disclosures; dams. (SB343H1)

Patron--Locke

S.B. 549  A BILL to amend and reenact § 67-200 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 67 a chapter numbered 17, consisting of a section numbered 67-1700, relating to nuclear energy; strategic plan. (SB549H1)

Patron--Newman

S.B. 657  A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 32.1-261 and 32.1-269 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Board of Health; certificate of birth; change of sex. (SB657H1)

Patrons--Boysko, McClellan and Morrissey

S.B. 672  A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 55.1-1808 and 55.1-1990 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Property Owners' Association Act and Virginia Condominium Act; contract disclosure statement; extension of right of cancellation. (SB672H1)

Patron--Mason


THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO THE SUBSTITUTE WITH AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES TO THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILL:

S.B. 406  A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 2 of Title 2.2 an article numbered 12, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-234 and 2.2-235, relating to environmental justice; agency regulations; working group. (SB406H1)

Patrons--Hashmi, Boysko and McClellan


THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO THE FOLLOWING HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS:

H.J.R. 25 Requesting the railroad companies having information about coal dust blown from moving trains in the Commonwealth to continue to submit annual reports to the General Assembly. (HJ25E)

Patron--Lindsey

H.J.R. 52 Requesting the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to convene a work group to examine the pharmaceutical distribution payment system in the Commonwealth and innovative solutions to address the cost of prescription drugs to Virginians at the point of sale. Report. (HJ52H1)

Patrons--Guzman, Simonds, Adams, D.M., Jenkins, Levine, Rasoul, Samirah and Subramanyam; Senators: Bell and Morrissey

H.J.R. 64 Requesting the Virginia Information Technologies Agency to study ransomware attack preparedness. Report.

Patron--Reid

H.J.R. 92 Requesting the Office of Drinking Water of the Department of Health to study the Commonwealth's drinking water infrastructure and oversight of the drinking water program. Report.

Patrons--Lopez and Kory

H.J.R. 200 Expressing the opposition of the General Assembly to the enactment or enforcement of a law requiring a six-month revocation or suspension of a person's driver's license upon conviction of a drug offense.

Patron--Hayes


IN WHICH ACTION IT REQUESTS THE CONCURRENCE OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES.




Susan Clarke Schaar
Clerk of the Senate