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- HB 2 Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project; prohibits use of state funds for Phase II of Project, etc.
- HB 90 Correctional enterprises; exemption from mandatory purchase provisions.
- HB 152 Statewide Fire Prevention Code; insurance requirements for certain fireworks shows.
- HB 161 State employees; Director of DHRM to provide next of kin with flag when killed in line duty.
- HB 164 Virginia Indoor Clean Air Act; smoking in public buildings prohibited, penalty.
- HB 193 Property conveyance; DGS to convey to County of Accomack certain real property.
- HB 297 Condominium and Property Owners' Association Acts; increases charge for rules violations.
- HB 328 Uniform Statewide Building Code; online submission of building permit applications.
- HB 372 Pawnbrokers; digital images required to be maintained.
- HB 373 Locksmiths; transfers regulatory authority for licensing to DPOR.
- HB 397 Parole Board; exceptions to Freedom of Information Act.
- HB 401 Landlord and tenant laws; landlord obligations, receipt required for certain rent payments.
- HB 403 Governor's Development Opportunity Fund; criteria.
- HB 411 Condominium and Property Owners' Association Acts; recovery of costs and interest.
- HB 444 Public Procurement Act; certain payments under state plan for medical assistance services exempted.
- HB 449 Virginia Public Procurement Act; preferences by localities, etc.
- HB 473 Charitable gaming; authorizes jumbo bingo.
- HB 520 State Inspector General, Office of; performance review of state agencies.
- HB 525 Private security services businesses; exceptions for those out-of-state.
- HB 529 Virginia Public Procurement Act; preference for local products and firms.
- HB 530 Virginia Public Procurement Act; permissive contract provisions for localities.
- HB 540 Construction projects; prohibits use of state or local funds if subject to project labor agreement.
- HB 566 Rental inspections; City of Fairfax to identify which residential dwelling units meet requirements.
- HB 605 Virginia Property Owners' Association Act; duty of care for board of directors.
- HB 611 Competitive Government Act; Governor requires commercial activity procured from private sector.
- HB 613 Public employment; prohibits discrimination.
- HB 627 Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project; use of state funds.
- HB 654 Smoking; prohibition on grounds of public schools, etc.
- HB 667 Political contributions; prohibitions during procurement process.
- HB 668 Condominium and Property Owners' Association Acts; posting of documents on association website.
- HB 692 Public employment; prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, etc.
- HB 694 Virginia Human Rights Act; policy of State.
- HB 759 Public libraries; adds County of Middlesex to localities that are not required to have boards.
- HB 788 Green Public Buildings Act; created.
- HB 790 Virginia Housing Partnership Revolving Fund; renamed Virginia Housing Trust Fund.
- HB 812 Historic district; notice of public hearing on designation of district.
- HB 901 Condominium and Property Owners' Association Acts; suspension of rights, rules violations.
- HB 977 Virginia Human Rights Act; prohibits discrimination employment based on sexual orientation.
- HB 979 Virginia Property Owners' Association Act; adoption and enforcement of rules.
- HB 985 Pawnbrokers and precious metals dealers; photograph required of person pawning, selling, etc.
- HB 1003 Employment discrimination; no employer shall discharge on basis of age.
- HB 1014 State employee associations; prohibits payroll deductions.
- HB 1015 Public Procurement Act; bid match preference for State businesses.
- HB 1024 Governor's Development Opportunity Fund; use of Fund.
- HB 1026 Alcoholic beverage control; advertising "Happy Hour."
- HB 1045 Uniform Statewide Building Code; requires Board of Housing and Community Development to revise.
- HB 1056 Veterans; determination of status of unclaimed cremains.
- HB 1067 Virginia Public Procurement Act; alternative dispute resolution.
- HB 1099 Employment discrimination; expands circumstances creating an individual cause of action.
- HB 1100 Virginia Housing Trust Fund Authority; created, report.
- HB 1105 Freedom of Information Act; electronic communication meetings.
- HB 1109 Problem Gambling Treatment Fund; established.
- HB 1145 Virginia Public Procurement Act; preference for local businesses.
- HB 1149 Freedom of Information Act; electronic communication meetings by local and regional public bodies.
- HB 1163 Alcoholic beverage control; proof of legal age required.
- HB 1175 Employment discrimination; prohibited.
- HB 1213 Virginia Condominium Act; removes cap on charges that unit owners' association may assess.
- HB 1232 Virginia Public Procurement Act; resident employment and apprenticeship participation, required.
- HB 1259 State Compensation Board; abolishes Board and assigns its duties.
- HB 1292 Statewide Fire Prevention Code; grandfathering certain kitchens.
- HJ 314 Commending the work of the Fort Monroe Authority.
- SB 236 Virginia Public Procurement Act; multiple project contracts for services relating to construction.
- SB 262 Microenterprise Investment Grant Fund and Program; created.
- SB 467 Smoking; prohibition on public school grounds and public school administration building.
- SB 468 Virginia Indoor Clean Air Act; smoking in certain public buildings prohibited, penalty.
- SB 482 Asbestos, Lead, Mold, and Home Inspectors, Virginia Board for; examination for disciplinary actions.
- SB 620 Federal Government Contractor Grant Fund and Program; created & established for certain businesses.