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2011 SESSION
HOUSE CALENDAR FOR February 4, 2011 ... pdf
- House Bills on Third Reading - Uncontested Calendar ... report | csv file
- House Bills on Third Reading - Regular Calendar ... report | csv file
- House Bills on Second Reading - Uncontested Calendar ... report | csv file
- House Bills on Second Reading - Regular Calendar ... report | csv file
- Resolutions - Uncontested Calendar ... report | csv file
- Resolution - Regular Calendar ... report | csv file
- Memorial Resolutions Laid on Speaker's Table ... report | csv file
- Commending Resolutions Laid on Speaker's Table ... report | csv file
- House Bills on First Reading - Uncontested Calendar ... report | csv file
- House Bills on First Reading - Regular Calendar ... report | csv file
- Bills Reported and Referred By Committee ... report | csv file
- Bills Referred By Committee ... report | csv file
- Resolutions Presented ... report | csv file
House Bills on Third Reading - Uncontested Calendar ... report | csv file
- HB 1493 Career and technical education; industry certification is mandatory.
- HB 1403 Eluding police; vehicle driven shall be forfeited and sold by sheriff.
- HB 1422 Homestead exemptions; adds one firearm, not to exceed $3,000 value, to list of exemptions.
- HB 1477 Risk management plan; amends to include prison chaplains.
- HB 1496 Providing alcohol to an underage person; person who purchases is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
- HB 1534 General district court; civil jurisdiction in actions of unlawful entry or detainer.
- HB 1557 Veterans Services, Department of; ratio of department staff to veterans residing in State.
- HB 1565 Court records; secure remote access restrictions do not apply to secure access by attorneys, etc.
- HB 1591 DUI breath test certificates; notice is to be provided to clerk of court under certain time frame.
- HB 1592 Public procurement; state agencies to put requests for bids, etc., on DGS' website.
- HB 1650 Magistrates; power to issue felony arrest warrants.
- HB 1679 Comprehensive Services for At-Risk Youth & Families, State Executive Council for; powers and duties.
- HB 1682 Subordinate mortgage; increases maximum amount upon refinancing of primary mortgage.
- HB 1694 Driver's license; suspension for failure to pay child support.
- HB 1706 Judicial records; admissibility into evidence.
- HB 1707 Criminal history record information; Department of Rehabilitative Services to obtain for employment.
- HB 1780 Communications intercepts; broadens court jurisdiction of order sought by Attorney General.
- HB 1809 Attorneys for State and their assistants; duties.
- HB 1868 Adult adopted person; access to identifying information.
- HB 1877 Immunity of officers, etc., of nonprofit organizations; termination, etc., of corporation.
- HB 1954 Obscenity; modifies educational, artistic, and theatrical exemption to laws.
- HB 1973 Court clerks' office; may transmit copies of orders for transfer of prisoners, etc.
- HB 1979 ABC; exemption from payment of tax on wine and alcoholic beverages shipped out of state.
- HB 1995 Child pornography; restitution for victims.
- HB 1997 Accused released on recognizance; report to Central Criminal Records Exchange.
- HB 2013 Community services boards; Commissioner to establish workgroup to develop a drug formulary for use.
- HB 2032 Electronic tracking devices; prohibits person from placing in or on vehicle, penalty.
- HB 2035 Medicaid fraud; restitution.
- HB 2036 Commitment on parole supervision; court services unit to consult with local social services.
- HB 2043 Reckless driving; failing to stop at a school bus.
- HB 2055 Statutory rules of evidence in civil actions; defines terms official publication and publish.
- HB 2060 Bail; magistrate shall set in accordance with order of court that issued capias.
- HB 2065 D N A samples; taken of those convicted of sexual battery when victim is a minor.
- HB 2089 Emergency protective orders; law-enforcement officer may serve notice.
- HB 2090 Emergency custody orders; increases hours in which orders must be executed after its issuance.
- HB 2093 Conflict of Interests Act, State & Local Government; prohibited conduct by constitutional officers.
- HB 2133 Land trusts; trustee named in deed is unable to serve, beneficiaries shall name a successor trustee.
- HB 2143 Notice of seizure; when property is seized for forfeiture, notice is provided to treasurer.
- HB 2145 Tax documents; specifies those admissible in court.
- HB 2148 Trademark infringement; court in criminal proceeding to order that material be destroyed, etc.
- HB 2157 Foreign adoptions; eliminates requirement for re-adoption in State.
- HB 2160 Implied warranties; allows vendee to give notice of breach to vendor by hand delivery.
- HB 2161 Eminent domain; condemnor is required to provide an appraisal to owner of condemned property.
- HB 2190 Victims of human trafficking; DSS to develop plan for provision of services.
- HB 2202 Child support arrearage; Division of Child Support Enforcement to publish name of delinquent parent.
- HB 2226 Alcoholic beverage control; notice for registered public objections to new licensee applications.
- HB 2256 Schedule II drugs; identification required for filling prescriptions.
- HB 2272 Local professional license violations; creates a statute of limitations.
- HB 2281 D N A data bank; modifies entities which Department of Forensic Science may release information.
- HB 2289 Common interest communities; court may enter default judgment against unit owner on sworn affidavit.
- HB 2295 Alcoholic beverage control; definition of chaptalization and cider.
- HB 2361 Child abduction; money, property, etc., owned by person are subject to lawful seizure, etc.
- HB 2363 Multijurisdiction grand jury; investigate violation including insurance fraud.
- HB 2373 Medical malpractice; privileged communications of certain committees.
- HB 2376 Agency mandates; DSS to eliminate those related to office space, etc., of local social services.
- HB 2387 Criminal Justice Services Board and Department of Criminal Justice Services; powers and duties.
- HB 2427 Certificate of public need; Commissioner of Health to approve request to amend certain conditions.
- HB 2437 Bail bondsmen; regulation.
- HB 2438 Criminal cases; delayed appeal.
- HB 2496 Capital outlay plan; sets forth 6-year plan for project funded entirely from general fund resources.
- HB 2507 Deeds and deeds of trust; when trust is grantor or grantee, it shall contain certain names.
- HB 2515 Health records; disclosure requirements.
House Bills on Third Reading - Regular Calendar ... report | csv file
- HB 2251 Pollbooks; when electronic version fails to operate, officers shall maintain a written list.
- HB 1457 Freedom of Information Act; violations and penalties.
- HB 1461 No trespassing signs; authority for posting on property.
- HB 1589 DUI ignition interlock; limitations on driver convicted of DUI.
- HB 1738 Reporting of water withdrawals; State Water Control Board to impose a civil penalty.
- HB 1785 Local treasurer; authorized to be compensated when collecting fines, costs, etc.
- HB 1993 Reckless driving offenses; person who recklessly violates a traffic light.
- HB 2121 Substitute judges; judge of district court shall live within boundaries which he serves.
- HB 2362 Restricted license; court to issue to travel to and from jail when defendant is on work release.
- HB 2449 Computer analysis; clerk may assess person fee performed by law-enforcement agency when convicted.
- HB 2450 Pretrial services agencies; removes mandatory requirement for locality to establish.
- HB 2527 Va. Transportation Infrastructure Fund and Va. Transportation Infrastructure Bank; created, report.
- HB 2075 Local governments; private capital lending.
- HB 1459 Medical malpractice; increases cap on recovery in actions against health care providers.
- HB 1691 Veterans and military servicemembers; specialty treatment procedures.
- HB 2012 Law-enforcement employment; disclosure of juvenile records.
- HB 2085 Guardianship; child custody.
House Bills on Second Reading - Uncontested Calendar ... report | csv file
- HB 2026 Commercial vehicles; person required to register with Sex Offender & Crimes Against Minors Registry.
- HB 1554 Accreditation of schools; delayed implementation of certain statutes and regulations.
- HB 1686 Distributed solar generation demonstration programs; SCC to consider approval of facilities.
- HB 1717 Insurance fraud; clarifies definition of insurer includes self-insured private & public employers.
- HB 1831 Fertilizer; regulation of application and labeling.
- HB 1855 Harvell Dam; DGIF shall submit a report evaluating alternatives to proposed breach thereof.
- HB 1912 Commonwealth Energy Policy; SCC to consider effect of proposed facility on economic development.
- HB 1957 Transportation Board; powers and duties.
- HB 1983 Net energy metering program; SCC shall approve a supplier's proposed standby charge methodology.
- HB 2001 Quiet pavement technology; requires VDOT to expedite development.
- HB 2024 Electrical transmission lines; to assist in approval of lines applicant to minimize adverse impact.
- HB 2027 Underground transmission lines; extends scheduled expiration date of pilot program.
- HB 2057 Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; regulation of fertilizer, penalties.
- HB 2125 Electric utilities; SCC to enter its final order in biennial rate review proceedings.
- HB 2159 Electric utility service; termination of service of customers with a serious medical condition.
- HB 2167 Biscuit Run; DCR to negotiate land exchange of certain acres in Albemarle County.
- HB 2191 Voluntary Solar Resource Development Fund; established.
- HB 2233 Transportation agency efficiencies & cost recoveries; exempts VDOT, etc., paying remote access fee.
- HB 2237 Electric generation facilities; incentives for construction of using coalbed methane gas.
- HB 2317 Information Technology Advisory Council; advise CIO on creation of technology application framework.
- HB 2375 Commonwealth Project Management Standard; created for information technology projects, etc.
- HB 2446 Renewable energy portfolio standard program; credit multipliers.
- HB 2480 Portable electronics insurance; provides coverage for repair or replacement of such devices.
- HB 2494 Standards for Accreditation; any school board may seek approval of alternative plan for its schools.
- HB 2508 Transportation Board; transfer of interest in and control over landings.
House Bills on Second Reading - Regular Calendar ... report | csv file
- HB 1573 Castle doctrine; encodes version allowing use of deadly force against an intruder in dwelling.
- HB 2511 Civil immunity; provided for persons acting in defense of property.
- HB 1434 Cannabinoids, synthetic; penalties for transport, possession, sale, or distribution, etc.
- HB 2441 Cemeteries; required to publish notice of intent to declare interment rights abandoned in newspaper.
- HB 1491 Highway maintenance funds; requires CTB to allocate funds on basis of achieving level of disparity.
- HB 1648 Rail Enhancement Fund; allocation and use of funds.
- HB 1910 Cambridge Advanced Exams; course credit.
- HB 1928 Health insurance; independent external reviews.
- HB 1958 Health insurance; federal market reforms.
- HB 1960 Tuition Assistance Grant Program; amends criteria to be eligible to receive tuition assistance.
- HB 1988 Property conveyances; broadens statutory for ownership of space opened underground by coal removal.
- HB 2009 Open enrollment policy; any pupil residing in school division may attend school of choice.
- HB 2310 Filled subaqueous bottomlands; Marine Resources Commission to convey title if lawfully deposited.
- HB 2519 Virginia Water Protection Permit; state agencies asked to review to provide comments within 45 days.
- HB 1962 Toll violations; sets out procedures for issuance of notices.
Resolutions - Uncontested Calendar ... report | csv file
- HJ 570 Costs and benefits of providing financial and other incentives to localities; JLARC to study.
- HJ 580 Assisted living services; JLARC to study State's third-party payments.
- HJ 586 Producer licensing examination candidates; Bureau of Insurance within SCC to collect information.
- HJ 605 National Offshore Wind Technology Center; General Assembly to support establishing in Hampton Roads.
- HJ 625 School divisions, local; DOE to study nature and effectiveness of antibullying policies.
- HJ 635 PPACA; Joint Commission on Health Care to study implementation of insurance provisions thereof.
- HJ 645 Local governments; procurement and sharing of technology applications, report.
- HJ 646 Year-round schools; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study efficacy thereof.
- HJ 648 Uniform Statewide Building Code; DHCD, et al., to study feasibility of amendments, etc.
- HJ 735 Manufacturing jobs; Manufacturing Development Commission directed to develop plan for repatriating.
Resolution - Regular Calendar ... report | csv file
Memorial Resolutions Laid on Speaker's Table ... report | csv file
- SJ 389 Celebrating the life of Fred Dempsey Smith, Sr.
- SJ 390 Celebrating the life of Melvin Wilson Brown.
- SJ 391 Celebrating the life of John DeWitt Whitlow.
- SJ 392 Celebrating the life of Martin Fillmore Clark, Sr.
- SJ 393 Celebrating the life of Silas Asa Hall.
- SJ 395 Celebrating the life of David B. Nichols.
- SJ 398 Celebrating the life of Emyl Jenkins.
- HJ 759 Celebrating the life of Colonel Edward J. Burke, USA (Ret.).
- HJ 760 Celebrating the life of Timothy Wayne Pigg.
- HJ 761 Celebrating the life of Susan Lowell Butler.
- HJ 768 Celebrating the life of Taylor McGregor.
- HJ 769 Celebrating the life of Obediah Gladen Baker, Sr.
- HJ 770 Celebrating the life of Johnnie Knight.
- HJ 771 Celebrating the life of Henry W. Hicks.
- HJ 772 Celebrating the life of Mel Leaman.
- HJ 778 Celebrating the life of Robert B. Smithwick.
- HJ 779 Celebrating the life of Francis V. Gardner.
- HJ 786 Celebrating the life of Edward E. Purcell, Jr.
- HJ 787 Celebrating the life of Wilbert Thomas Cooke, Jr.
- HJ 788 Celebrating the life of Josephine Faoro Weber.
- HJ 789 Celebrating the life of Khristin Kyllo.
- HJ 790 Celebrating the life of Cynthia Alice Martin.
- HJ 795 Celebrating the life of Wilbur Coleman Allen.
Commending Resolutions Laid on Speaker's Table ... report | csv file
- SJ 387 Commending Sheriff B.J. Roberts.
- SJ 388 Commending the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation.
- SJ 394 Commending Bland County on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.
- SJ 402 Commending Jane Carter Branson.
- SJ 409 Commending Thurston Spring Service Inc.
- HJ 707 Commending the Chantilly High School Touch of Class Show Choir.
- HJ 758 Commending Charles A. Sledd.
- HJ 762 Commending Inova Fairfax Hospital on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
- HJ 763 Commending Reston Interfaith.
- HJ 764 Commending the Veterans Independence Program.
- HJ 765 Commending Niki Swann.
- HJ 766 Commending the Equipping Businesses for Success Institute.
- HJ 767 Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of President Ronald Wilson Reagan.
- HJ 773 Commending Virginia's Rx Partnership and its partners.
- HJ 774 Commending the Washington County Technology Student Association chapters.
- HJ 775 Commending Chris and Jennie Simms.
- HJ 776 Commending the Mills E. Godwin High School girls' tennis team.
- HJ 777 Commending Joy Ranch on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
- HJ 780 Commending the Mosby Spartans.
- HJ 781 Commending Dr. George P. Scouras.
- HJ 782 Commending the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
- HJ 783 Commending the McLean Orchestra.
- HJ 784 Commending the McLean Youth Orchestra.
- HJ 791 Commending Michael Wardian.
- HJ 792 Celebrating the accomplishments of the Virginia National Guard in 2010.
- HJ 793 Commending Chief Justice Leroy Rountree Hassell, Sr.
- HJ 794 Commending the Huguenot Republican Women’s Club.
- HR 65 Commending Freedom 4/24.
- HR 66 Commending the Richmond Boys Choir.
- HR 67 Commending the Honorable Robert H. Bork.
House Bills on First Reading - Uncontested Calendar ... report | csv file
- HB 1524 Retail Sales and Use Tax; collection by certain contractors.
- HB 1526 Real property tax appeal; information regarding income and expenses of income-producing property.
- HB 1588 Real property tax assessments; appeals.
- HB 1643 Certificate of public need; Commissioner of Health to issue for certain nursing home beds.
- HB 1645 Real property tax; exemption for disabled veterans.
- HB 1692 Speed limits; City of Va. Beach may, by ordinance, change on any highway in its jurisdiction.
- HB 1697 Medical care facility; exempts facility of Department of Veterans Services.
- HB 1757 Victims of domestic violence; expands Address Confidentiality Program to all jurisdictions in State.
- HB 1798 Motor vehicle rental tax; shall be determined by Tax Commissioner, exemptions.
- HB 1820 Land preservation tax credit; limits maximum amount that any taxpayer may receive.
- HB 1830 Resource management plans; effect of implementation, exclusions.
- HB 1837 Income tax, state; farm wineries and vineyards tax credit.
- HB 1889 Tracking dogs; may be used to find wounded or dead bear or deer.
- HB 1899 Real property tax assessment; partial exemption for certain improvements.
- HB 1942 Retail Sales & Use Tax; exempts certain agricultural produce when sold in farmers markets.
- HB 1945 Motor carriers; regulation by DMV.
- HB 1999 Northern Virginia Transportation District; revises criteria for allocation of revenues.
- HB 2019 Town and county treasurers; reciprocal agreements.
- HB 2096 Retirement System; benefits for constitutional officers.
- HB 2103 Aboveground storage tanks; Water Control Board to develop performance standards for certain tanks.
- HB 2141 Tax returns; filing by overnight delivery service.
- HB 2155 Warrants; authorizes local governments to regularly publish information relating thereto.
- HB 2176 Game & Inland Fisheries, Board of; to introduce new species of game, approval by local government.
- HB 2183 Sales tax registration; allows dealers to register with local commissioner of the revenue.
- HB 2231 Neighborhood Assistance Act; permits trusts to be eligible for income tax credit.
- HB 2278 Real estate tax; relief for elderly and permanently and totally disabled.
- HB 2335 Insurance premiums tax; retaliatory costs tax credit.
- HB 2384 Medicaid Works program; DMAS to increase maximum allowable earnings for individuals.
- HB 2410 Retirement System; optional defined contribution retirement program for state and local employees.
- HB 2413 All-terrain vehicles; allows over-the-road operation at certain locations in Tazewell County.
- HB 2415 Hunting license, special; established for partially disabled veterans.
- HB 2420 Televisions; prohibits use in a motor vehicle where screen is visible to driver while driving.
- HB 2457 Abandoned and salvage vehicles; revises definition, penalty.
- HB 2458 Demolished or dismantled motor vehicles; licensee requirements.
House Bills on First Reading - Regular Calendar ... report | csv file
- HB 1418 License plates, special; issuance to those bearing legend: DONT TREAD ON ME.
- HB 1425 Taxes, local; collection.
- HB 1447 Income tax, state; research and development expenses tax credit.
- HB 1532 Tax administration, local; special commissioner to execute title to real estate in certain cities.
- HB 1822 Local Defense Production Zone; created and creates a separate classification of machinery and tools.
- HB 1851 Real property tax; classification of certain historical buildings.
- HB 1906 Retail Sales and Use Tax; exempts gold, silver, and platinum bullion.
- HB 1941 Retail Sales & Use Tax; changes distribution formula for communications sales tax in Lancaster Co.
- HB 1946 Commercial vehicles; prohibits driving on left-most lanes of certain interstate highways.
- HB 1956 Trespassing vehicles; regulation of removal by localities.
- HB 2000 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority board of directors; appointments.
- HB 2038 Cigarette tax; Tax Commissioner shall convene a working group to review current policies, report.
- HB 2095 Retirement System; loss of benefits for certain felony convictions.
- HB 2197 Income tax, corporate; telework expenses tax credit.
- HB 2221 Aircraft sales and use tax; exemption for qualified companies headquartered in Virginia.
- HB 2285 Tourism zones; tax revenues for tourism projects.
- HB 2314 Education Improvement Scholarships; tax credit for donations by business entities.
- HB 2385 Income tax, state; barge and rail usage tax credit.
- HB 2486 Impaired waters; requires plan developed and implemented to restore waters be controlling.
- HB 2531 Income tax, corporate; Virginia port volume increase tax credit.
Bills Reported and Referred By Committee ... report | csv file
- HB 1636 Intangible personal property tax; classification of certain machinery and tools.
- HB 1638 Commercial and industrial sales and use tax; extends sunset date for certain machinery, etc.
- HB 2404 State sales & use tax revenue; dedicates portion for transportation projects in Hampton Roads, etc.
- HB 2419 Retail Sales & Use Tax; revenue distribution to certain public facilities.
Bills Referred By Committee ... report | csv file
- HB 1880 Disabled individuals; taxation of trusts established therefor.
- HB 2342 Income tax, state; tax credit for hiring employees with disabilities.
- HB 2476 Estate tax; reinstated for persons dying on or after July 1, 2011.
Resolutions Presented ... report | csv file
- HJ 796 Celebrating the life of Janie E. Bowen.
- HJ 797 Celebrating the life of the Honorable James Bernard Wilkinson.
- HJ 798 Celebrating the life of Private First Class David Taylor Miller.
- HJ 799 Celebrating the life of Alphonse Stroobants.
- HJ 800 Commending the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance on its 30th anniversary.
- HJ 801 Commending Priscilla Ames.
- HJ 802 Commending Patricia Nicoson.
- HJ 803 Commending Lindsay Trout.
- HJ 804 Commending the Martin Luther King, Jr., Cultural Foundation, Inc.
- HJ 805 Commending the Gems of Rockbridge Geocaching Trail.
- HJ 806 Commending the Virginia Tech Lumenhaus team.
- HJ 807 Commending Suffolk Christian Church on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.