2013 SESSION

Convened January 9, 2013
Adjourned sine die February 23, 2013
Reconvened April 3, 2013
Adjourned sine die April 3, 2013

AUTHORITIES

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation

(C) Carried over from 2012 Session (CD) Carried over but died in committee on or before 11/29/2012

Bristol Virginia Utilities Authority; grants Authority “quick take” condemnation powers. Amending § 15.2-7207. (Patron-O’Quinn, HB 1427 (F); Puckett, SB 821 (F))

Coal and Gas Road Improvement Fund; localities in Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority may apply portion of tax revenue, not to exceed one-fourth of revenue paid to Fund, to construct, repair, or enhance natural gas service lines or systems only upon passage of local ordinance or resolution of applicable local government. Amending § 58.1-3713. (Patron-Morefield, HB 2110 (Chapter 306))

Commercial use of seals of the Commonwealth; commemorative coins, recommendations by Board of Directors of Virginia Tourism Authority. Amending § 2.2-122. (Patron-Cline, HB 2304 (Chapter 763))

Dulles Greenway Authority; created. Adding §§ 33.1-466 through 33.1-474. (Patron-May, HB 1980 (F))

Dulles Toll Road; authorizes VDOT to enter into an agreement with Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority to reduce tolls, funding for Dulles Corridor Metrorail project. (Patron-Minchew, HB 1696 (F))

Fort Monroe Authority; payments in lieu of real property taxes. Amending § 2.2-2342. (Patron-Jones, HB 2038 (Chapter 221))

Hampton Roads Sports Facility Authority; name changed to Hampton Roads Sports and Entertainment Facility Authority, numerous changes intended to facilitate attraction and operation of National Hockey League or National Basketball Association franchise. Amending §§ 15.2-5900, 15.2-5902, 15.2-5904 through 15.2-5908, 15.2-5911, 15.2-5914, and 15.2-5915; adding §§ 15.2-5916.1 through 15.2-5916.4; repealing § 15.2-5913. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 2319 (F))

Public school security equipment; Virginia Public School Authority shall issue bonds for purpose of grant payments to eligible school divisions for purchase of equipment, report. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 2343 (Chapter 608))

Richmond Metropolitan Authority; equalizes board representation among City of Richmond, Chesterfield County, and Henrico County, terms of certain additional members shall commence on July 1, 2012. Amending §§ 15.2-7001 and 15.2-7002. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 107 (CD))

Richmond Metropolitan Authority; equalizes board representation among City of Richmond, Chesterfield County, and Henrico County, terms of certain additional members shall commence on July 1, 2013. Amending §§ 15.2-7001 and 15.2-7002. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 1732 (F))

Richmond Metropolitan Authority; may exercise full law-enforcement powers upon all property owned, operated, etc., and establish and maintain police department, etc. Amending § 15.2-7017. (Patron-McClellan, HB 1165 (CD))

Sources of revenue; establishing and adjusting for appropriations of State and its localities. Amending §§ 33.1-23.03:1, 33.1-221.1:1.3, 58.1-540, 58.1-602, 58.1-608.3, 58.1-2201, 58.1-2249, 58.1-2261, 58.1-2289, 58.1-2701, and 58.1-2706; adding §§ 15.2-4217.2, 58.1-604.7, 58.1-818, 58.1-2259.1, and 58.1-2288.1; repealing § 58.1-438.1. (Patron-Rust, HB 2063 (F))

Southwest Virginia Health Authority; clarifies definition of hospital or health center, powers of Authority, report. Amending §§ 15.2-5369, 15.2-5374, and 15.2-5376. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1347 (Chapter 660))

Tourist Train Development Authority; created. Adding §§ 15.2-6550 through 15.2-6554. (Patron-Puckett, SB 819 (V))

Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority; appointment of executive director. Amending § 2.2-2235. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1234 (CD))

Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority; export of Virginia products and services. Amending § 2.2-2238. (Patron-Ramadan, HB 1758 (F); Stanley, SB 1301 (F))

Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority; required provisions in economic development agreements. Adding § 2.2-2240.3. (Patron-Merricks, HB 593 (CD))

Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium Authority; established, report. Adding §§ 67-1400 through 67-1406. (Patron-Garrett, HB 1790 (Chapter 57); McWaters, SB 1138 (Chapter 394))

Virginia Port Authority; acquisition and lease of property, limitations. Amending § 62.1-132.19. (Patron-Jones, HB 1691 (F))

Virginia Port Authority; implements reforms by adding Chief Executive Officer of Virginia Economic Development Partnership to Board of Commissioners. Amending §§ 2.2-4343, 33.1-1, 62.1-129, 62.1-132.1, 62.1-132.3, 62.1-132.4, 62.1-132.6, 62.1-132.20, and 62.1-139. (Patron-McWaters, SB 1351 (I) See SB1305)

Virginia Port Authority; implements reforms by adding Chief Executive Officer of Virginia Economic Development Partnership to Board of Commissioners, powers and duties, report. Amending §§ 2.2-4343, 33.1-1, 62.1-129, 62.1-132.1, 62.1-132.3, 62.1-132.4, 62.1-132.6, 62.1-132.19, 62.1-132.20, and 62.1-139; adding § 62.1-147.1:1. (Patron-Jones, HB 2276 (Chapter 762); Wagner, SB 1305 (Chapter 794))

Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority; designated as an agency in executive branch of state government. Amending §§ 2.2-215 and 10.1-1601. (Patron-Head, HB 2283 (F))

Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority Fund; established. Amending § 10.1-1603; adding § 10.1-1603.1. (Patron-Newman, SB 1283 (F))

Wastewater treatment facilities; authorizes Virginia Public Building Authority to issue an additional bond. Amending third enactment of Chapters 851 and 900, 2007 Acts. (Patron-Ingram, HB 1180 (CD))

Wastewater treatment facilities; authorizes Virginia Public Building Authority to issue an additional bond to be used by Virginia Resources Authority and State Water Control Board to make grants to Cities of Lynchburg and Richmond. Amending §§ 10.1-1186.01, 62.1-241.12, and third enactment of Chapters 851 and 900, 2007 Acts. (Patron-Watkins, SB 494 (CD))

Water and waste authorities; rates and charges. Amending § 15.2-5136. (Patron-Toscano, HB 1727 (F); Ruff, SB 1121 (Chapter 51))