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2012 SESSION

Convened January 11, 2012
Adjourned sine die March 10, 2012
Reconvened April 18, 2012
Adjourned sine die April 18, 2012


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Accounts, Department of; recovery of erroneous or improper payments to state officer or employee. Amending § 2.2-804. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 939 (Chapter 307))
Administrative Process Act; right to counsel in rule-making proceedings. Amending §§ 2.2-4007.02 and 2.2-4009. (Patron-Herring, HB 1199 (Chapter 795))
Agency reports; submission in written or electronic format. Amending §§ 2.2-110, 2.2-608, and 30-34.15. (Patron-Comstock, HB 550 (Chapter 434))
Aging services; changes deadlines for submission of four-year plan. Amending § 2.2-703.1. (Patron-Crockett-Stark, HB 595 (Chapter 509))
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Conversion Fund; established. Adding § 2.2-1176.1. (Patron-Poindexter, HB 1016 (Chapter 531); McWaters, SB 485 (Chapter 199))
Asset forfeiture; forfeited drug assets are to be distributed in accordance with Constitution of Virginia. Amending §§ 19.2-386.2, 19.2-386.14, 19.2-386.19, and 19.2-386.30. (Patron-Miller, HB 212 (F); Carrico, SB 326 (F))
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Compact; removes authorization for State’s membership. Repealing § 28.2-1000. (Patron-Stuart, SB 18 (C))
Attorney General; may represent in civil matters a person appointed by written order of a circuit court judge to act as judge’s representative. Amending § 2.2-507. (Patron-Marsden, SB 197 (Chapter 563))
Auditor of Public Accounts; procurement of private accountants and auditing firms. Amending § 30-133. (Patron-Wilt, HB 341 (F))
Biennial appropriation act; shall start on July 1 of odd-numbered years for period July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2017. Amending §§ 2.2-1503.1, 2.2-1504, 2.2-1506, 2.2-1508, 2.2-1509, 2.2-2400, 2.2-2629, 9.1-167, 9.1-172, 10.1-1322, 10.1-1402.1, 10.1-2202.3, 10.1-2212, 10.1-2213, 16.1-309.4, 22.1-18.01, 22.1-253.13:6, 22.1-289.1, 23-19, 23-38.87:13, 23-38.87:17, 33.1-23.02, 46.2-1503.5, 51.1-145, 53.1-82.3, 54.1-114, 54.1-1118, 54.1-2113, 54.1-4421, 58.1-1011, 58.1-1021.04:1, and 62.1-44.15:6. (Patron-McDougle, SB 117 (F))
Broadband Advisory Council; permits Secretaries of Commerce and Trade and Technology to appoint designees to serve. Amending § 2.2-2699.3. (Patron-Robinson, HB 994 (Chapter 528))
Budget bill; appropriations for 2010-2012 biennium. Amending Chapter 890, 2011 Acts. (Patron-Putney, HB 29 (F); Putney, HB 1300 (C); Colgan, SB 29 (F))
Budget bill; appropriations for 2012-2014 biennium. (Patron-Putney, HB 30 (F); Putney, HB 1301 (C); Colgan, SB 30 (F))
Budget development; each state agency to submit a prioritized list of its programs to Governor. Amending § 2.2-1504. (Patron-Wilt, HB 339 (F))
Capital outlay plan; projects to be funded entirely or partially from general fund-supported resources. Amending Chapter 46, 2009 Acts. (Patron-Colgan, SB 535 (F))
Capital outlay plan; projects to be funded entirely or partially from general fund-supported resources. Repealing Chapter 46, 2009 Acts. (Patron-Putney, HB 1124 (F))
Capitol Police; disposal of unclaimed firearms. Adding § 30-34.2:2. (Patron-Carrico, SB 573 (Chapter 209))
Commercial space flight; funding and oversight. Amending §§ 2.2-2201, 2.2-2202, 2.2-2203, 2.2-2204, 2.2-2213, 2.2-2215, 33.1-23.03:2, 33.1-23.7, 58.1-423, and 58.1-638; adding §§ 2.2-2203.1 through 2.2-2203.4. (Patron-May, HB 813 (Chapter 779); Herring, SB 284 (Chapter 817))
Commonwealth Innovation Investment Fund; created. Adding §§ 2.2-2233.3, 58.1-550, and 58.1-551. (Patron-Herring, SB 579 (F))
Commonwealth, Secretary of; required to prepare an organizational chart of state government and report annually to Governor. Amending § 2.2-402. (Patron-Albo, HB 465 (Chapter 271))
Competitive Government Act; requires Governor to require any commercial activity performed by an agency, etc., to be procured from private sector, exception. Amending § 2.2-5513. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 611 (F))
Comprehensive Services for At-Risk Youth and Families, State Executive Council for; increases number of local government representatives. Amending § 2.2-2648. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 135 (Chapter 746); Hanger, SB 396 (Chapter 223))
Comptroller; assignment of general fund balance remaining at year end. Amending § 2.2-1514. (Patron-Sickles, HB 877 (F); Barker, SB 211 (C))
Conflict of Interests Act, State and Local Government; definition of personal interest in a transaction. Amending § 2.2-3101. (Patron-Toscano, HB 658 (Chapter 771); Deeds, SB 367 (Chapter 345))
Congressional districts; changes in boundaries. Amending § 2.2-508; adding § 24.2-302.2; repealing § 24.2-302.1. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 251 (Chapter 1); Vogel, SB 455 (F))
Construction projects; prohibits use of state or local funds if project is subject to project labor agreement. (Patron-Poindexter, HB 540 (F))
Construction projects using public funds; iron, steel, and manufactured goods must be produced in United States. (Patron-McEachin, SB 377 (C))
Correctional enterprises; Director of Division of Purchases and Supply and Chief Executive Officer of Virginia Correctional Enterprises Program has authority to grant exemptions from mandatory purchase provisions, report. Amending § 53.1-48. (Patron-Peace, HB 263 (Chapter 360))
Criminal history record information; allows State Treasurer access for determining whether a person receiving compensation for wrongful incarceration has been convicted of a felony. Amending § 19.2-389. (Patron-Keam, HB 1123 (Chapter 40))
Debt collection practices; penalty. Amending §§ 6.2-1816, 6.2-2215, and 59.1-200; adding §§ 59.1-550 through 59.1-560. (Patron-Brink, HB 443 (F))
Economic development sites; fund for access roads. Amending § 33.1-221.1:1. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 333 (Chapter 19))
Employment discrimination; expands circumstances creating an individual cause of action. Amending § 2.2-2639. (Patron-Herring, HB 1099 (F))
Employment discrimination; no employer shall discharge an employee on basis of age. Amending § 2.2-2639. (Patron-Ramadan, HB 1003 (F))
Employment discrimination; prohibited. Amending §§ 2.2-3004, 15.2-1507, 15.2-1604, and 22.1-306; adding §§ 2.2-2901.1, 15.2-1500.1, and 22.1-295.2. (Patron-Englin, HB 1175 (F))
Employment First initiative; Secretary of Health and Human Resources to develop and implement in State, report. (Patron-Morrissey, HJR 23 (F))
Employment First practices; Secretary of Health and Human Resources and Superintendent of Public Instruction encouraged to adopt and implement in providing and coordinating services to citizens with disabilities. (Patron-Hanger, SJR 127 (P))
Environmental laboratory certification program; exempts certain laboratories from application when testing to determine soil fertility, animal manure nutrient content, etc. Amending § 2.2-1105. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 302 (Chapter 753); Watkins, SB 52 (Chapter 99))
Executive budget; submission of budget using zero-based budgeting principles. Amending § 2.2-1508. (Patron-Bell, Richard P., HB 112 (F))
Federal immigration law; enforcement by State and its political subdivisions. Adding §§ 2.2-602.1 and 15.2-982. (Patron-Albo, HB 108 (F))
Food deserts; Secretary of Health and Human Resources to explore and recommend strategies to eliminate to make healthy and affordable food products available and accessible to low-income and poor citizens and impoverished communities, report. (Patron-McQuinn, HJR 88 (F))
Fort Monroe Authority Act; declaration of policy, Fort Monroe Master Plan to be approved by Governor. Amending §§ 2.2-2337, 2.2-2339, and 2.2-2340; adding §§ 2.2-2339.1, 2.2-2341.1, and 2.2-2349.1. (Patron-Helsel, HB 580 (Chapter 436); Locke, SB 473 (Chapter 482))
Forward energy pricing; authorizes any public body to use mechanisms for budget risk reduction, subject to available appropriation. Adding § 2.2-4329.1. (Patron-Miller, HB 211 (Chapter 359); Puller, SB 539 (Chapter 204))
Freedom of Information Act; attendance by certain members in closed meeting. Amending § 2.2-3712. (Patron-Albo, HB 480 (Chapter 428))
Freedom of Information Act; criminal investigative records. Amending § 2.2-3706. (Patron-Edwards, SB 107 (F))
Freedom of Information Act; electronic communication meetings by local and regional public bodies. Amending §§ 2.2-3707, 2.2-3708, and 23-38.95. (Patron-Dudenhefer, HB 1149 (F))
Freedom of Information Act; exemption for cell phone numbers for EMS personnel and firefighters. Amending § 2.2-3705.1. (Patron-Locke, SB 474 (I) See SB193)
Freedom of Information Act; exemption for cell phone numbers, pagers, etc., for salaried or volunteer EMS personnel and firefighters. Amending § 2.2-3705.2. (Patron-Miller, J.C., SB 193 (Chapter 617))
Freedom of Information Act; exempts personal information in constituent correspondence. Amending § 2.2-3705.7. (Patron-Cole, HB 141 (Chapter 726))
Freedom of Information Act; revises rules for which meetings of state public bodies may be conducted by audio or video means. Amending § 2.2-3708. (Patron-Greason, HB 1105 (F))
Game and Inland Fisheries, Department of; appointment of Director. Amending §§ 2.2-106, 29.1-103, 29.1-109, and 29.1-300.4. (Patron-Stuart, SB 25 (C))
General Assembly; applies to Governor to call special session for purpose of considering budget bills and establishes schedule for conduct of business coming before such session. (Patron-Cox, M.K., HJR 532 (P))
General Assembly; consideration of certain documents related to budget bill or general appropriation act. Adding § 30-19.1:11. (Patron-Smith, SB 272 (C))
General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act; disclosure requirements. Amending § 30-111. (Patron-Surovell, HB 666 (F))
General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act; disclosure requirements of certain large gifts. Adding § 30-111.1. (Patron-Plum, HB 691 (F))
General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act; disclosure requirements of gifts of travel. Adding § 30-111.1. (Patron-Englin, HB 1260 (F))
General fund; assignment of year-end balance for kindergarten through grade 12 public education programs. Amending § 2.2-1514. (Patron-Dance, HB 501 (F))
General fund; assignment of year-end surplus. Amending § 2.2-1514. (Patron-Black, SB 220 (C))
Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act; exempts personal information systems maintained by auditors appointed by local governing body, etc. Amending § 2.2-3802. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 329 (Chapter 268))
Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act; not applicable to certain records of Department of Social Services. Amending § 2.2-3802. (Patron-Bell, Richard P., HB 217 (Chapter 229))
Governor’s Development Opportunity Fund; at least 30 percent of jobs created must be filled by Virginia residents. Amending § 2.2-115. (Patron-Torian, HB 403 (F))
Governor’s Development Opportunity Fund; at least 50 percent of grants or loans to political subdivisions shall be used for economic development projects that involve creation of new jobs. Amending § 2.2-115. (Patron-Englin, HB 1024 (F))
Green Public Buildings Act; created. Adding §§ 2.2-1182 and 2.2-1183. (Patron-Lopez, HB 788 (I) See HB1167)
Grievance procedure; eliminates certain steps when dismissals due to formal discipline or unsatisfactory job performance shall proceed directly to formal hearing, reduces administrative review of hearing from 60 to 30 days. Amending §§ 2.2-1001, 2.2-3003, 2.2-3004, 2.2-3006, and 51.1-124.13. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 637 (Chapter 56); Stanley, SB 417 (Chapter 349))
Guardians; grants both public and private authority to make arrangements for funeral and disposition of remains if a good faith effort has been made to locate next of kin. Amending §§ 2.2-713 and 37.2-1020. (Patron-Lucas, SB 8 (Chapter 463))
Hampton, City of; Department of General Services is authorized to convey its interest in certain property. (Patron-Ward, HB 1270 (Chapter 551))
Health plan, state; makes changes to appeals process for complaints to conform Virginia law to federal health care reform. Amending § 2.2-2818. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 715 (Chapter 60); Watkins, SB 499 (Chapter 201))
High Performance Buildings Act; created. Adding §§ 2.2-1182 and 2.2-1183. (Patron-Jones, HB 1167 (Chapter 793); Petersen, SB 160 (Chapter 680))
Higher educational institutions; increases Department of Emergency Management’s oversight of institutional crisis and emergency management plans. Amending § 23-9.2:9. (Patron-Crockett-Stark, HB 305 (Chapter 18); McDougle, SB 346 (Chapter 112))
Higher educational institutions; unauthorized to enter into an indemnification agreement to indemnify any person. Amending § 2.2-1837. (Patron-Peace, HB 764 (Chapter 366))
Human Resource Management, Department of; health and related insurance for state employees. Adding § 2.2-2818.01. (Patron-Jones, HB 738 (Chapter 600))
Human Rights Council; majority of a quorum is required to exercise its powers and duties. Amending § 2.2-2632. (Patron-Watts, HB 1172 (C))
Information Technology and Management Internal Service Fund; established for Virginia Information Technologies Agency. Amending § 2.2-2013. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 620 (Chapter 55); Ruff, SB 427 (Chapter 285))
Intellectual disability and developmental services; replaces certain terminology, technical amendments. Amending §§ 2.2-701, 2.2-1124, 2.2-1204, 2.2-1207, 2.2-2525, 2.2-2649, 2.2-3705.3, 15.2-964, 15.2-2291, 16.1-241, 16.1-269.1, 16.1-278.11, 16.1-280, 16.1-283, 16.1-336, 16.1-361, 18.2-369, 19.2-123, 19.2-182.2, 19.2-182.3, 19.2-182.8, 19.2-182.9, 19.2-218.1, 19.2-389, 22.1-7, 22.1-213, 22.1-214.3, 22.1-217.1, 22.1-253.13:2, 22.1-319, 23-38.2, 25.1-100, 32.1-59, 32.1-65, 32.1-102.1, 32.1-127.01, 32.1-283, 32.1-323.2, 36-96.6, 37.2-100, 37.2-203, 37.2-204, 37.2-303, 37.2-306, 37.2-315, 37.2-318, 37.2-319, 37.2-403, 37.2-408, 37.2-409, 37.2-416, 37.2-500, 37.2-504, 37.2-505, 37.2-506, 37.2-508, 37.2-509, 37.2-600, 37.2-601, 37.2-605, 37.2-608, 37.2-802, 37.2-806, 37.2-837, 38.2-3323, 38.2-3409, 40.1-28.9, 46.2-400, 46.2-401, 51.1-513.3, 51.5-3, 51.5-30, 51.5-39.7, 51.5-39.8, 53.1-216, 54.1-701, 54.1-2970, 54.1-2982, 58.1-638, 60.2-213, 63.2-1000, 63.2-1105, 63.2-1603, 63.2-1805, 64.1-62.3, 64.1-157.1, 66-18, and 66-20. (Patron-Miller, J.C., SB 191 (I) See SB387)
Internet; publication of personal information of certain public officials prohibited. Amending § 18.2-186.4:1. (Patron-Albo, HB 556 (Chapter 143))
Interstate agreements, certain; State withdrawal from Southern Growth Policies Agreement. Repealing §§ 2.2-5700 through 2.2-5702. (Patron-Landes, HB 1034 (Chapter 784))
Land-disturbing activities; Secretary of Natural Resources to study potential modification of regulatory requirements to alleviate cost and time required to pursue. (Patron-Poindexter, HJR 137 (F))
Limitation on Administrative Actions Relating to Firearms Act; established. Amending § 2.2-4002; adding §§ 2.2-4120 through 2.2-4123. (Patron-Carrico, SB 324 (C))
Line of Duty Act; political subdivision or State agency with employees eligible for coverage that may or may not make an irrevocable election prior to July 1, 2013, to self-fund benefits. Amending §§ 9.1-400, 9.1-403, 9.1-404, and 9.1-405. (Patron-Watkins, SB 125 (F))
Lobbying and finance disclosure; disclosure of gifts and contributions. Amending § 2.2-426; adding § 24.2-947.10. (Patron-Surovell, HB 665 (F))
Machinery and Tools Investment Grant Program; created. Adding §§ 2.2-817 and 2.2-818. (Patron-Wagner, SB 549 (F))
Mental health and developmental services; replaces certain terminology, technical amendments. Amending §§ 2.2-701, 2.2-705, 2.2-1124, 2.2-1204, 2.2-1207, 2.2-1839, 2.2-2411, 2.2-2525, 2.2-2649, 2.2-3705.3, 2.2-3705.5, 2.2-3711, 2.2-4002, 15.2-964, 15.2-2291, 16.1-241, 16.1-269.1, 16.1-278.11, 16.1-280, 16.1-283, 16.1-336, 16.1-361, 18.2-369, 19.2-123, 19.2-182.2, 19.2-182.3, 19.2-182.8, 19.2-182.9, 19.2-218.1, 19.2-316, 19.2-389, 22.1-3, 22.1-7, 22.1-213, 22.1-214.2, 22.1-214.3, 22.1-215, 22.1-217.1, 22.1-253.13:2, 22.1-319, 23-38.2, 25.1-100, 29.1-313, 32.1-59, 32.1-65, 32.1-102.1, 32.1-127.01, 32.1-283, 32.1-323.2, 32.1-331.13, 36-96.6, 37.2-100, 37.2-200, 37.2-203, 37.2-204, 37.2-303 through 37.2-306, 37.2-312, 37.2-314, 37.2-315, 37.2-316, 37.2-318, 37.2-319, 37.2-400, 37.2-401, 37.2-403, 37.2-406, 37.2-408, 37.2-408.1, 37.2-409, 37.2-411, 37.2-416, 37.2-419, 37.2-420, 37.2-427, 37.2-428, 37.2-430, 37.2-500, 37.2-501, 37.2-504, 37.2-505, 37.2-506, 37.2-508, 37.2-509, 37.2-511, 37.2-512, 37.2-600, 37.2-601, 37.2-602, 37.2-605, 37.2-608, 37.2-609, 37.2-612, 37.2-613, 37.2-615, 37.2-700 through 37.2-706, 37.2-709 through 37.2-715, 37.2-717 through 37.2-721, 37.2-802, 37.2-806, 37.2-837 through 37.2-840, 37.2-843, 37.2-1028, 37.2-1101, 38.2-3323, 38.2-3409, 40.1-28.9, 46.2-314, 46.2-400, 46.2-401, 51.1-513.3, 51.5-3, 51.5-30, 51.5-39.7, 51.5-39.8, 51.5-39.12, 53.1-40.3, 53.1-40.5, 53.1-40.7, 53.1-216, 54.1-701, 54.1-2970, 54.1-2982, 58.1-638, 58.1-3214, 60.2-213, 63.2-1000, 63.2-1105, 63.2-1602, 63.2-1603, 63.2-1801, 63.2-1805, 63.2-1808.1, 64.1-62.3, 64.1-157.1, 66-18, 66-19, and 66-20. (Patron-Garrett, HB 552 (Chapter 507); Martin, SB 387 (Chapter 476))
Microenterprise Investment Grant Fund and Program; created. Adding §§ 2.2-904.3 and 2.2-904.4. (Patron-Ebbin, SB 262 (F))
Minority Business Enterprise, Department of; authorizes electronic certification process. Amending § 2.2-1403. (Patron-Ransone, HB 996 (Chapter 529))
Minority Business Enterprise, Department of; certification of employment services organizations. Amending §§ 2.2-1401 and 2.2-1403. (Patron-Hanger, SB 523 (Chapter 583))
Minority Business Enterprises, Department of; changes definition of small business. Amending §§ 2.2-1401 and 2.2-4310. (Patron-Keam, HB 1044 (C); Ebbin, SB 258 (C))
Minority Business Enterprises, Department of; changes definition of small business to be business located in Virginia, etc. Amending §§ 2.2-1401 and 2.2-4310. (Patron-Lopez, HB 781 (C))
Modeling and Simulation Advisory Council; adds two citizen members representing public institutions of higher education. Amending § 2.2-2698. (Patron-Jones, HB 737 (Chapter 440))
Open Education Curriculum Board; alters function from a policy board to an advisory board. Amending §§ 2.2-2463 and 2.2-2464; repealing § 2.2-2462. (Patron-Watkins, SB 45 (Chapter 807))
Persons with disabilities; Secretary of Health and Human Resources to convene work group to develop plan to address needs. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1229 (I) See HB79)
Planning and Budget, Department of; submissions of an analysis of estimates to Governor and General Assembly. Amending § 2.2-1504. (Patron-Cline, HB 244 (F))
Poker; definition of illegal gambling and charitable gaming, etc. Amending §§ 2.2-2456, 18.2-325, 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.19, 18.2-340.22, and 18.2-340.33; adding §§ 18.2-340.28:1 and 18.2-340.40 through 18.2-340.56. (Patron-Petersen, SB 172 (C))
Political contributions; prohibitions during procurement process. Amending §§ 2.2-3104.01, 2.2-4376.1, 56-573.3, and 56-575.17:1. (Patron-Surovell, HB 667 (F))
Property conveyance; Department of General Services to convey to County of Accomack certain real property located in Town of Accomac. (Patron-Lewis, HB 193 (F); Northam, SB 548 (F))
Protection and Advocacy, Virginia Office for; conversion to a nonprofit entity, report. Amending §§ 2.2-510, 37.2-304, 37.2-709, and 51.5-40; adding § 51.5-39.13; repealing §§ 51.5-39.1 through 51.5-39.12. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1230 (Chapter 847))
Public employment; prohibits discrimination. Amending §§ 2.2-3004, 15.2-1507, 15.2-1604, and 22.1-306; adding §§ 2.2-2901.1, 15.2-1500.1, and 22.1-295.2. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 613 (F))
Public employment; prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, etc. Amending §§ 2.2-3004, 15.2-1507, 15.2-1604, and 22.1-306; adding §§ 2.2-2901.1, 15.2-1500.1, and 22.1-295.2. (Patron-Ebbin, SB 263 (F))
Public employment; prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, political affiliation, etc. Amending §§ 2.2-3004, 15.2-1507, 15.2-1604, and 22.1-306; adding §§ 2.2-2901.1, 15.2-1500.1, and 22.1-295.2. (Patron-Plum, HB 692 (F))
Public guardianship and conservator program; Department for Aging to adopt person-centered practice procedures. Amending § 2.2-712. (Patron-Peace, HB 270 (Chapter 322))
Public procurement; posting by local public bodies of procurement opportunities. Amending §§ 2.2-4301, 2.2-4303, 56-573.1:1, and 56-575.17. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 1193 (F))
Public procurement; state agency agreements with labor organizations. Adding § 2.2-4321.2. (Patron-Comstock, HB 33 (Chapter 685); Obenshain, SB 242 (Chapter 732))
Real estate tax; exemption for disabled veterans, Commissioner of Department of Veterans Services shall promulgate rules and regulations governing administration and implementation of exemption. Amending § 2.2-4002; adding § 58.1-3219.7. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 190 (Chapter 594))
Research and Technology Investment Advisory Committee; Authority shall administer. Amending § 2.2-2220.1. (Patron-Dudenhefer, HB 1203 (Chapter 372))
Route 58 Corridor Completion Fund; created. Adding § 2.2-1509.4. (Patron-Poindexter, HB 1018 (F))
Secondary and urban system highways; Secretary of Transportation to conduct periodic examination of process. Adding § 33.1-223.2:26. (Patron-Bulova, HB 1164 (Chapter 41))
Small Business Investment Grant Fund; created. Adding § 2.2-904.3. (Patron-Merricks, HB 585 (Chapter 657); McDougle, SB 344 (Chapter 669))
Small Business Jobs Grant Fund Program; developed to assist small businesses job creation. Adding § 2.2-904.01; repealing § 2.2-904.2. (Patron-Landes, HB 767 (Chapter 774))
Small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses; enhancement or remedial measures. Amending §§ 2.2-1402, 2.2-1403, 2.2-4310, and 15.2-965.1; adding § 2.2-1403.1. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 250 (F))
State agencies; procurement of nonprofessional services. Amending §§ 2.2-1111 and 2.2-2622. (Patron-Cline, HB 245 (F))
State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act; removes signature notarization requirement from disclosure forms, person shall not be mandated to file disclosure form if not required. Amending §§ 2.2-3112, 2.2-3115, 2.2-3117, and 2.2-3120. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 481 (Chapter 429))
State Compensation Board; abolishes Board and assigns its duties. Amending §§ 2.2-203, 2.2-612, 2.2-1839, 2.2-1840, 9.1-102, 9.1-115, 9.1-165, 9.1-921, 9.1-922, 15.2-540, 15.2-639, 15.2-848, 15.2-1508.2, 15.2-1534, 15.2-1603, 15.2-1605.2, 15.2-1606, 15.2-1608.1, 15.2-1608.2, 15.2-1609.1, 15.2-1609.2, 15.2-1609.5, 15.2-1609.6, 15.2-1609.8, 15.2-1609.9, 15.2-1615.1, 15.2-1626, 15.2-1627.1, 15.2-1629 through 15.2-1633, 15.2-1711, 15.2-2502, 15.2-2507, 17.1-279, 17.1-283, 17.1-285, 17.1-288, 17.1-290, 17.1-294, 17.1-502, 17.1-507, 19.2-83.2, 19.2-155, 19.2-156, 19.2-328, 19.2-349, 19.2-390.01, 22.1-117, 22.1-118, 30-34.5, 44-123.3, 46.2-416, 51.1-138, 51.1-806, 53.1-83.1, 53.1-84, 53.1-85, 53.1-94, 53.1-95.8:1, 53.1-95.19, 53.1-109.1, 53.1-115.1, 53.1-120, 53.1-121, 53.1-125, 53.1-131.1, 53.1-218, 58.1-3106, 63.2-311, 63.2-525, and 63.2-1948; adding §§ 2.2-817 through 2.2-832, 9.1-137.1 through 9.1-137.10, 17.1-332, 17.1-333, and 17.1-334; repealing §§ 15.2-1636.1 through 15.2-1636.20. (Patron-Landes, HB 1259 (F))
State employee associations; prohibits payroll deductions. Adding § 2.2-803.2. (Patron-Comstock, HB 1014 (F))
State employees; Director of Human Resource Management to provide state flag to next of kin when killed in line of duty. Adding § 2.2-1209. (Patron-Hope, HB 161 (F))
State government; Governor’s reorganization of executive branch. Amending §§ 2.2-203, 2.2-203.2:1, 2.2-212, 2.2-214, 2.2-215, 2.2-221, 2.2-230, 2.2-435.8, 2.2-517, 2.2-1111, 2.2-1122, 2.2-1137, 2.2-1201, 2.2-1204, 2.2-1507, 2.2-2001, 2.2-2001.1, 2.2-2004, 2.2-2006, 2.2-2012, 2.2-2101, 2.2-2411, 2.2-2528, 2.2-2666.3, 2.2-2674.01, 2.2-2676, 2.2-2677, 2.2-2696, 2.2-3000, 2.2-3003 through 2.2-3005.1, 2.2-3501, 2.2-3705.2, 2.2-3705.3, 2.2-3705.5, 2.2-3711, 2.2-3902, 2.2-4002, 2.2-4006, 2.2-4024, 2.2-4117, 2.2-4118, 2.2-4343, 2.2-4345, 2.2-5510, 3.2-102, 3.2-109, 3.2-111, 3.2-114, 3.2-1100, 3.2-1102, 3.2-1800, 3.2-1802 through 3.2-1808, 3.2-1810, 3.2-1812, 3.2-1813, 3.2-1815, 3.2-2400 through 3.2-2407, 3.2-2408, 3.2-2409, 3.2-2410, 4.1-207.1, 4.1-223, 8.01-66.9, 8.01-418.2, 8.01-581.23, 9.1-102, 9.1-108, 10.1-104, 10.1-107, 10.1-400, 10.1-603.2, 10.1-603.2:1, 10.1-603.2:2, 10.1-603.4, 10.1-603.8:1, 10.1-603.12, 10.1-603.12:1, 10.1-603.14, 10.1-1102, 10.1-1103, 10.1-1183, 10.1-1186, 15.2-738, 15.2-1507, 15.2-1535, 15.2-1604, 15.2-2159, 15.2-2232, 16.1-287, 16.1-293, 19.2-389, 22.1-17.1, 22.1-19, 22.1-209.1:2, 22.1-289, 23-9.9:01, 23-50.16:24, 30-34.2:1, 30-182, 30-193, 30-198, 30-326, 32.1-23.1, 32.1-89, 32.1-102.1, 32.1-116.1, 32.1-127.1:04, 32.1-283.5, 32.1-330.3, 37.2-304, 37.2-312.1, 37.2-504, 37.2-505, 37.2-605, 37.2-1000, 37.2-1010, 37.2-1015, 40.1-51.4:4, 44-123.3, 45.1-161.292:2, 45.1-161.292:11, 45.1-161.292:19 through 45.1-161.292:22, 45.1-161.292:24 through 45.1-161.292:29, 45.1-161.292:71, 45.1-186.1, 45.1-194, 46.2-221, 46.2-411, 46.2-1206, 46.2-1217, 51.1-124.22, 51.1-124.27, 51.1-1101, 51.5-1, 51.5-31, 51.5-33, 51.5-39.2, 51.5-39.7, 51.5-39.10, 51.5-41, 51.5-44, 53.1-5, 53.1-10, 53.1-32, 53.1-32.1, 53.1-41, 53.1-63.1, 54.1-300, 54.1-500, 54.1-500.1, 54.1-501, 54.1-516, 54.1-700, 54.1-701, 54.1-703, 54.1-704.1 through 54.1-706, 54.1-1500, 54.1-2200, 54.1-3005, 54.1-3408, 57-60, 58.1-344.3, 58.1-439.11, 58.1-2259, 59.1-203, 59.1-207.3, 59.1-207.34, 59.1-207.39, 59.1-207.44, 59.1-429, 59.1-432, 59.1-473, 62.1-44.5, 62.1-229.4, 63.2-100, 63.2-215, 63.2-313, 63.2-315, 63.2-401, 63.2-405, 63.2-1600, 63.2-1601, 63.2-1602, 63.2-1605, 63.2-1606, 63.2-1700, 63.2-1706, 63.2-1734, 63.2-1810, 63.2-2100, 63.2-2102, 66-3, 66-10, 66-13, 66-25.1, 66-25.1:2, and 66-25.4; adding §§ 2.2-203.2:2, 2.2-520 through 2.2-524, 2.2-1202.1, 2.2-1501.1, 2.2-2465 through 2.2-2469, 2.2-3903, 3.2-1816 through 3.2-1822, 3.2-2407.1, 4.1-103.02, 22.1-20.1, 46.2-116 through 46.2-119, 51.5-39.13, 51.5-116 through 51.5-181, 54.1-1500.1, 54.1-1500.2, 54.1-1506 through 54.1-1509, 54.1-2200.1, 54.1-2200.2, 54.1-2208.1 through 54.1-2208.4, and 66-13.1; repealing §§ 2.2-118, 2.2-700 through 2.2-720, 2.2-1000, 2.2-1001, 2.2-2328 through 2.2-2335, 2.2-2413, 2.2-2414, 2.2-2426 through 2.2-2433, 2.2-2434, 2.2-2620 through 2.2-2629.2, 2.2-2632 through 2.2-2639, 2.2-2675 through 2.2-2678, 2.2-2705 through 2.2-2708.1, 2.2-2711, 2.2-4118, 3.2-2500 through 3.2-2510, 3.2-3901, 3.2-3902, 3.2-3903, 3.2-3905, 3.2-4100 through 3.2-4111, 10.1-217.1 through 10.1-217.6, 10.1-406, 10.1-603.14:1, 10.1-1172, 22.1-339 through 22.1-345.1, 45.1-161.292:15, 45.1-161.292:16, 45.1-161.292:18, 45.1-161.292:23, 45.1-195, 45.1-196, 46.2-224, 46.2-2800 through 46.2-2828, 51.5-2, 51.5-3 through 51.5-5.01, 51.5-8 through 51.5-10.1, 51.5-12.1 through 51.5-12.4, 51.5-13 through 51.5-14.1, 51.5-15 through 51.5-22, 51.5-23 through 51.5-30, 54.1-517.3, 54.1-517.4, 54.1-517.5, 54.1-703.2, 54.1-1400 through 54.1-1405, 54.1-1502, 54.1-1503, 54.1-1700 through 54.1-1706, 54.1-2202, 63.2-800, 63.2-1528, 63.2-1602.1, 63.2-1604, 63.2-1735, and second enactment of Chapter 551, 2011 Acts. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1291 (Chapter 803); McDougle, SB 678 (Chapter 835))
State Inspector General, Office of; performance review of state agencies. Amending § 2.2-309. (Patron-Farrell, HB 520 (F); Garrett, SB 677 (C))
State mandates; eliminates on local and regional government entities relating to procurement procedures, education, and land use. Amending §§ 2.2-1124, 2.2-4303, 2.2-4343, 5.1-40, 15.2-968.1, 15.2-1643, 15.2-2223.1, 22.1-18.1, 22.1-92, 22.1-129, 22.1-275.1, 37.2-504, 37.2-508, 42.1-36.1, and 51.5-89; repealing first enactment of Chapter 814, 2010 Acts. (Patron-Byron, HB 1295 (Chapter 805); Newman, SB 679 (Chapter 836))
State mandates on localities; Governor to temporarily suspend certain unfunded. Amending § 2.2-113. (Patron-Stanley, SB 129 (C))
State-owned buildings; Department of General Services to establish program requiring an energy analysis to identify opportunities for reduced energy use. Adding § 2.2-1131.2. (Patron-Petersen, SB 621 (C))
Tangible personal property; beginning with tax year 2013 reimbursement paid by State to localities for providing tax relief would be apportioned approximately in an equal dollar amount for qualifying vehicles. Amending §§ 58.1-3524 and 58.1-3912. (Patron-Albo, HB 53 (F))
Tax-supported debt; establishes method of calculating total principal amount issued by any state agency, etc. Adding § 2.2-5002.1. (Patron-Massie, HB 324 (Chapter 324))
Towing and Recovery Operators, Board of; abolishes Board. Amending §§ 2.2-4024 and 46.2-1217; repealing §§ 46.2-2800 through 46.2-2828. (Patron-Yancey, HB 721 (F))
Transportation; provides revenues for construction, maintenance, and funding. Amending §§ 2.2-1514, 15.2-2223, 33.1-12, 33.1-23.05, 33.1-23.1, 33.1-49.1, 58.1-2201, and 58.1-2249. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1248 (Chapter 729); Wagner, SB 639 (Chapter 733))
Unfunded mandates; General Assembly to recognize difficulties caused upon State localities. (Patron-Dudenhefer, HJR 117 (F))
Uniform Commercial Code; incorporates amendments to secured transactions title of Code that have been adopted by National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. Amending §§ 4.1-212, 8.2A-103, 8.9A-102, 8.9A-105, 8.9A-307, 8.9A-311, 8.9A-316, 8.9A-317, 8.9A-326, 8.9A-406, 8.9A-408, 8.9A-502, 8.9A-503, 8.9A-507, 8.9A-515, 8.9A-516, 8.9A-518, 8.9A-526, 8.9A-527, and 8.9A-607; adding §§ 8.9A-521.1 and 8.9A-801 through 8.9A-809; repealing § 8.9A-521. (Patron-Watkins, SB 51 (Chapter 155))
Unlawful detention of United States citizens; prevents any agency, political subdivision, etc., from assisting in detainment of citizen in violation of Constitution of Virginia or any Virginia law or regulation. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1160 (Chapter 792))
Value-added tax (VAT); urges Virginia Delegation of Congress of United States to oppose any legislation that would levy tax on consumption of goods. (Patron-Comstock, HJR 92 (C))
Veterans Services, Board of; voting by ex officio members. Amending § 2.2-2452. (Patron-Dudenhefer, HB 730 (Chapter 33); Puller, SB 297 (Chapter 162))
Veterans Services, Department of; ratio of claims agents to number of veterans in State. Amending § 2.2.-2002.1. (Patron-Cox, M.K., HB 1121 (Chapter 331); Reeves, SB 254 (Chapter 342))
Virginia All-Payer Claims Database; created, report. Amending §§ 2.2-3705.6, 32.1-276.2, and 32.1-276.4; adding §§ 32.1-276.7:1 and 32.1-276.9:1; repealing § 32.1-276.5:1. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 343 (Chapter 693); Puller, SB 135 (Chapter 709))
Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority; appointment of executive director. Amending § 2.2-2235. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1234 (C))
Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority; increases membership of board of directors. Amending § 2.2-2235. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 292 (Chapter 47); Hanger, SB 405 (Chapter 259))
Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority; required provisions in economic development agreements. Adding § 2.2-2240.3. (Patron-Merricks, HB 593 (C))
Virginia Fire Services Board and State Board of Juvenile Justice; powers and duties. Amending §§ 9.1-201 through 9.1-204, 16.1-235.1, 16.1-238, 16.1-240, 16.1-274, 16.1-275, 66-10, and 66-23; repealing §§ 2.2-223 and 66-11. (Patron-Greason, HB 1104 (Chapter 456); Norment, SB 411 (Chapter 164))
Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act; regulation of medical assistance. Amending §§ 2.2-3705.5, 8.01-216.8, 8.01-216.10, 32.1-127.1:03, and 32.1-320. (Patron-Vogel, SB 451 (Chapter 479))
Virginia Health Benefit Exchange Authority; created, report. Amending §§ 2.2-2818, 2.2-2905, 2.2-3705.7, 2.2-3711, 2.2-4002, 2.2-4343, 32.1-16, 32.1-321.1, 38.2-200, 38.2-316, 38.2-3522.1, 38.2-3523.4, and 63.2-206; adding §§ 38.2-1809.1, 38.2-3430.1:2, 38.2-3510.1, and 38.2-6400 through 38.2-6431. (Patron-McClellan, HB 357 (F); McEachin, SB 383 (F))
Virginia Health Benefit Exchange Authority; created, report. Amending §§ 2.2-2905, 2.2-3705.7, 2.2-3711, 2.2-4002, 2.2-4343, 32.1-16, 32.1-321.1, 38.2-200, and 63.2-206; adding §§ 38.2-6400 through 38.2-6427. (Patron-Hope, HB 402 (F); Favola, SB 615 (F))
Virginia Housing Partnership Revolving Fund; renamed Virginia Housing Trust Fund. Amending §§ 2.2-1514, 36-137, 36-139, 36-141, 36-142, 36-147, 54.1-2113, 55-530.1, and 58.1-344.3; adding § 36-147.1. (Patron-Lopez, HB 790 (I) See HB121)
Virginia Housing Trust Fund Authority; created, report. Adding §§ 2.2-2351 through 2.2-2362. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 121 (F); Herring, HB 1100 (F))
Virginia Human Rights Act; adds sexual orientation and gender identity to safeguards for all individuals from unlawful discrimination. Amending § 2.2-3900. (Patron-Plum, HB 694 (F))
Virginia Human Rights Act; prohibits discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation. Amending §§ 2.2-2639, 2.2-3004, 2.2-3900, 2.2-3901, 15.2-1507, 15.2-1604, and 22.1-306; adding §§ 2.2-2901.1, 15.2-1500.1, and 22.1-295.2. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 977 (F))
Virginia Information Technologies Agency; excludes procurement of information technology and telecommunications goods and services. Amending §§ 2.2-4303 and 2.2-4317. (Patron-Watson, HB 582 (F))
Virginia Investment Partnership Act; decreases from five to three years legal presence requirement to be considered an existing State manufacturer. Amending § 2.2-5100. (Patron-Cline, HB 243 (Chapter 407); Newman, SB 338 (Chapter 196))
Virginia Jobs Investment Program; created, Department of Business Assistance to administer any programs established. Amending §§ 2.2-900, 2.2-902, 2.2-904, and 2.2-904.1; adding §§ 2.2-903.1, 2.2-903.2, 2.2-904.01, and 2.2-904.02; repealing § 2.2-904.2. (Patron-Landes, HB 768 (Chapter 775))
Virginia Parole Board; exceptions to Freedom of Information Act. Amending § 2.2-3703. (Patron-Hope, HB 397 (F))
Virginia Personnel Act; hiring preference for veterans, surviving spouses, and children. Amending § 2.2-2903. (Patron-Stolle, HB 253 (Chapter 266))
Virginia Personnel Act; hiring preference in state employment for members of National Guard. Amending § 2.2-2903. (Patron-Garrett, SB 527 (Chapter 287))
Virginia Personnel Act; hiring preference in state employment for members of National Guard or veteran. Amending § 2.2-2903. (Patron-Cole, HB 384 (Chapter 269))
Virginia Port Authority; amends several provisions governing conduct of business, extends sunset for international trade facility tax credit, barge and rail usage tax credit, etc. Amending §§ 10.1-1188, 58.1-439.12:06, 58.1-439.12:09, 58.1-439.12:10, 62.1-129, 62.1-132.6, and 62.1-139; adding § 62.1-132.3:1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1183 (Chapter 846); Wagner, SB 578 (Chapter 849))
Virginia Public Health Foundation; established, report. Adding §§ 2.2-2738 through 2.2-2744. (Patron-Orrock, HB 814 (C))
Virginia Public Procurement Act; alternative dispute resolution. Amending § 2.2-4366. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1067 (F))
Virginia Public Procurement Act; bid match preference for State businesses. Amending § 2.2-4324. (Patron-Watkins, SB 79 (F))
Virginia Public Procurement Act; certain payments under state plan for medical assistance services exempted. Amending § 2.2-4348. (Patron-Toscano, HB 444 (F))
Virginia Public Procurement Act; contract pricing arrangements. Amending § 2.2-4331. (Patron-Massie, HB 1235 (F))
Virginia Public Procurement Act; contract provisions for localities requiring resident employment. Adding § 2.2-4311.3. (Patron-McQuinn, HB 530 (F); Marsh, SB 526 (F))
Virginia Public Procurement Act; definition of employment services organization, technical changes removing outdated language. Amending §§ 2.2-1111, 2.2-1118, 2.2-4301, and 2.2-4344. (Patron-Hope, HB 1222 (Chapter 632))
Virginia Public Procurement Act; multiple project contracts for architectural or professional engineering services for airports and aviation transportation projects relating to construction. Amending § 2.2-4301. (Patron-Colgan, SB 236 (F))
Virginia Public Procurement Act; preference for local businesses. Amending § 2.2-4328. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 1145 (F); Vogel, SB 572 (F))
Virginia Public Procurement Act; preference for local products and firms. Amending § 2.2-4328. (Patron-McQuinn, HB 529 (F); Marsh, SB 525 (F))
Virginia Public Procurement Act; preferences by localities, higher educational institutions, and regional public bodies. Amending § 2.2-4328. (Patron-Toscano, HB 449 (F))
Virginia Public Procurement Act; provides bid match preference for State businesses in procurements up to $100,000. Amending § 2.2-4324. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 334 (C))
Virginia Public Procurement Act; provides for contracts not expected to exceed $5 million, bid match preference for State businesses. Amending § 2.2-4324. (Patron-Comstock, HB 1015 (F))
Virginia Public Procurement Act; requirement that American iron, steel, etc., be used in public works projects. Adding §§ 2.2-4378 through 2.2-4381. (Patron-Saslaw, SB 601 (C))
Virginia Public Procurement Act; requirements for performance and payment bonds on transportation-related projects. Amending § 2.2-4337. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 945 (Chapter 783))
Virginia Public Procurement Act; resident employment and apprenticeship participation, required contract provisions. Adding § 2.2-4312.1. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 1232 (F); Deeds, SB 589 (F))
Virginia Public Procurement Act; use of best value procurement by certain localities. Amending §§ 2.2-4303, 2.2-4304, 2.2-4343, 2.2-5005, 15.2-5102.1, and 15.2-6314.1. (Patron-Ebbin, SB 260 (F))
Virginia Public Procurement Act; women-owned and minority-owned businesses, enhancement or remedial measures. Amending § 2.2-4310. (Patron-McEachin, SB 651 (C))
Virginia Resources Authority; allows designees of State Treasurer and State Health Commissioner to serve on Board of Directors. Amending § 62.1-201. (Patron-O’Quinn, HB 687 (Chapter 242); Reeves, SB 370 (Chapter 114))
Virginia War Memorial; codifies criteria to memorialize fallen Virginians, Governor may establish criteria for those names to be engraved on walls of Virginia War Memorial Shrine of Memory. (Patron-Miller, J.C., SB 194 (C))
Washington-Lincoln Day; designating as third Monday in February. Amending § 2.2-3300. (Patron-Marsh, SB 43 (F))
Wills, trusts, and fiduciaries; revising and recodifying laws, revision of Title 64.1. Adding §§ 2.2-4519, 64.2-100 through 64.2-108, 64.2-200 through 64.2-620, 64.2-700 through 64.2-1108, 64.2-1200 through 64.2-2120, and 64.2-2200 through 64.2-2704; repealing §§ 26-1 through 26-116, 31-1 through 31-59, 37.2-1000 through 37.2-1030, 37.2-1031 through 37.2-1052, 55-34.1 through 55-34.19, 55-268.11 through 55-268.20, 55-277.1 through 55-277.33, 55-278 through 55-286.2, 55-401 through 55-415, 55-541.01 through 55-551.06, and 64.1-01 through 64.1-206.8. (Patron-McDougle, SB 115 (Chapter 614))
Women, Council on Status of; name changed to Council on Women, changes to certain executive branch boards and councils, terms and membership. Amending §§ 2.2-2449, 2.2-2630, 2.2-2631, 2.2-2698, 10.1-2002, 32.1-111.10, and 67-1202. (Patron-Cole, HB 490 (Chapter 502))

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