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2016 SESSION
SENATE MEMBERS
Legislation introduced after the pre-file period.
- Kenneth Alexander (Resigned) (7)
- SB 602 Virginia Economic Development Incentive Grant Program; extends award of grants for eligible project.
- SB 609 Academic credit; industry credentials.
- SB 625 Port Opportunity Fund; funds appropriated for grants, exception.
- SB 639 Health insurance; proton radiation therapy coverage decisions.
- SB 644 Battery; public transportation operators; penalty.
- SB 669 Highway maintenance payments; bicycle lanes.
- SJ 129 Public Transportation Safety Day; designating as April 29, 2016, & each succeeding year thereafter.
- George L. Barker (3)
- SB 776 Public schools; residency of children in kinship care.
- SB 777 Certificate of public need; establishes program to address cost containment.
- SB 778 Use of handheld personal communications devices while driving; penalty.
- Richard H. Black (8)
- SB 666 License plates, special; prohibits DMV from issuing certain plates to registered sex offenders.
- SB 667 Governor; absolute pardons shall not be posted by DLAS on its website.
- SB 671 Lyme disease; treatment of a patient.
- SB 684 Utility vegetation management activities; notices required to customers, civil penalties.
- SB 705 Sanctuary cities; liability for certain injuries and damages caused by an illegal alien.
- SB 758 Alcoholic beverage control; farm winery license.
- SB 759 Public schools; dyslexia advisor.
- SB 780 Home instruction or religious exemption; information disclosure.
- Charles W. Carrico, Sr. (1)
- A. Benton "Ben" Chafin (6)
- SB 674 Tazewell, Town of, charter; filling vacancies for mayor or town council, etc.
- SB 675 Health insurance for local employees.
- SB 691 Industrial hemp; lawful for a person with a license to manufacture products or engage in research.
- SB 706 FOIA; record exclusion for trade secrets submitted to Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy.
- SB 707 Failure to appear; service of process.
- SB 718 Coal tax; limits aggregate amount of credits.
- Amanda F. Chase (6)
- SB 615 Purchase of weapons other than handguns by certain officers.
- SB 616 Out-of-state concealed handgun permits; photo identification.
- SB 677 Concealed handgun permits; fees.
- SB 723 Campaign finance; contributions from out-of-state sources prohibited.
- SJ 113 Constitutional amendment; term limits for members of General Assembly.
- SJ 120 Constitutional amendment; qualifications of Governor, residency requirement (first reference).
- John A. Cosgrove, Jr. (3)
- SB 650 Primary elections; voter registration by political party affiliation.
- SB 651 Animal control officers; training.
- SB 693 Transfers to the Port Opportunity Fund.
- Rosalyn R. Dance (3)
- SB 607 Public employees; safety and health program.
- SB 762 License plates, special; issuance for supporters of Virginia Women Veterans.
- SB 763 Special education; recording of classrooms.
- R. Creigh Deeds (2)
- SB 695 Alcoholic beverage control; wine and beer licenses for certain properties.
- SB 696 Medicare; supplement policies for individuals under age 65.
- Bill R. DeSteph, Jr. (4)
- SB 642 Virginia Beach arena.
- SB 719 Boats or other watercraft; DMV to issue permits for vehicles to transport.
- SB 751 Limited Residential Lodging and Short-term Rental Lodging Act; penalty.
- SB 781 Correctional facilities, local; facilities transporting prisoners.
- Siobhan S. Dunnavant (8)
- SB 622 Military medical personnel; pilot program for personnel to practice medicine.
- SB 679 General Services, Department of; shall provide dashboard of purchase order reports from eVa.
- SB 680 General Assembly; JLARC to review fiscal impact statements for executive orders when requested.
- SB 685 Virginia taxable income; deduction for personal exemptions.
- SB 773 Medical Assistance Services, Department of; asset location and recovery.
- SB 774 DMAS; Request for Proposal.
- SB 775 DMAS; Medicaid eligibility and application.
- SJ 96 College readiness; State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, et al.
- Adam P. Ebbin (4)
- SB 710 Composition of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Compact of 1966.
- SB 711 Women's Right to Vote, Commission for Commemoration of Centennial of; established.
- SB 771 Confidentiality of information about victims of certain crimes.
- SB 772 Officers of elections; State Board of Elections to provide training online.
- John S. Edwards (6)
- SB 605 Reckless driving; causing death or injury of certain persons, penalties.
- SB 614 Natural gas companies; right of entry upon property.
- SB 716 Firearm transfers; penalties.
- SB 725 Competitive telephone companies; alternative providers.
- SB 726 Erosion and sediment control plans; utility company projects.
- SB 753 Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission; transfer of funds to Medicaid.
- Barbara A. Favola (8)
- SB 635 TANF eligibility; drug-related felonies.
- SB 647 Renewable energy; efficient biomass.
- SB 648 Abortion; informed written consent.
- SB 659 Standards of Quality; instructional positions.
- SB 660 Teacher dismissal; appointment of hearing officer.
- SB 661 Virginia Lottery; ticket courier services.
- SB 668 Minimum wage.
- SJ 95 TANF; Commission on Youth to study DSS's administration of Program.
- Thomas A. Garrett (7)
- SB 178 Concealed handgun permits; reciprocity with other states.
- SB 612 Students who receive home instruction; participation in interscholastic programs.
- SB 613 Driver's license; marijuana possession.
- SB 630 Motorcyclists; operating or riding without helmet.
- SB 678 Virginia Freedom of Information Act; time period for responding to requests for records.
- SB 714 Alcoholic beverage control; privileges of distiller's license.
- SJ 94 Driver's license; suspension upon conviction of marijuana offense.
- Emmett W. Hanger, Jr. (7)
- SB 232 Capital outlay plan; revises six-year plan for projects.
- SB 673 Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Act; consolidation of programs, opt-out for locations.
- SB 708 Conflict of Interests Act, State and Local Government; prohibited contracts, exceptions.
- SB 713 Concealed Carry Reciprocity Advisory Commission; established, report.
- SB 731 Capital outlay funding; issuance of bonds by VPBA & VCBA for certain projects & programs.
- SB 732 Assisted living facilities; no facility shall be required to provide or allow hospice care.
- SJ 119 Constitutional amendment; Virginia Redistricting Commission established.
- Janet D. Howell (2)
- SB 603 Absentee voting; no-excuse in-person available 21 days prior to election.
- SB 604 Student loan servicers; student loan ombudsman.
- Lynwood W. Lewis, Jr. (4)
- SB 643 U.S. Department of the Interior; monitoring by VMRC, Assateague Island National Seashore.
- SB 652 State and Local Government Conflict of Interest Act; prohibited contracts; exceptions.
- SB 720 Environmental cleanup programs; localities may by ordinance establish.
- SB 721 Protective orders; assesses civil penalty.
- Mamie E. Locke (3)
- SB 623 Consumer finance loans; rate of interest.
- SB 624 York River; scenic and historic designations.
- SB 628 Threats of death or bodily injury; penalty.
- L. Louise Lucas (7)
- SB 618 Standard deduction; adjusted for inflation.
- SB 619 Line of Duty Act; probation and parole officers.
- SB 638 Structured Settlement Protection Act; amends Act, obligor and issuer shall rely on court order.
- SB 697 Motorcycles; free use of toll facilities.
- SB 702 Bridge structures; attachment to locality, annual service fee.
- SB 703 DMV; charges for information supplied to toll facility operators.
- SB 704 Overtime compensation; broadens definition of fire protection employees.
- David W. Marsden (6)
- SB 665 Middle school student-athletes, public; pre-participation physical examination.
- SB 694 Firearm, crossbow or bow and arrow; shooting in or across road or street, penalty.
- SB 701 Cannabidiol oil and THC-A oil; permitting of pharmaceutical processors to manufacture and provide.
- SB 717 Vineyards and Orchards Grant Fund and Program; created and established.
- SB 724 Corrections, Board of; powers and duties.
- SJ 107 Cross-jurisdictional transportation for persons with disabilities.
- Ryan T. McDougle (8)
- SB 617 Virginia Law Officers' Retirement System; certain members of enforcement division of DMV.
- SB 646 Fantasy Contests Act; created, registration required, conditions of registration, civil penalty.
- SB 670 Bank franchise tax; sets a cap of $18 million on total annual tax liability per taxpayer.
- SB 709 Recalled motor vehicles; disclosures by and compensation of dealers.
- SB 712 Dental hygienists; remote supervision.
- SB 727 Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public access to noncriminal records.
- SB 728 Punitive damages; injury by intoxicated drivers, admission of evidence.
- SB 749 Qualified equity and subordinated debt investments tax credit; qualified businesses.
- A. Donald McEachin (4)
- SB 632 Guardianship; communication between incapacitated person and members of his family.
- SB 662 Legal holidays; Lee-Jackson Day, Election Day.
- SB 760 Malicious impersonation by computer; penalty.
- SB 761 Electric utilities; mandatory renewable portfolio standard.
- Jeremy S. McPike (3)
- SB 633 Structured Settlement Protection Act; applications for approval of transfer.
- SB 634 Secure Commonwealth Panel; membership; reporting.
- SB 645 FOIA; exempt records concerning critical infrastructure information.
- John C. Miller (Deceased) (3)
- SB 682 Hampton Roads; construction or expansion projects.
- SB 683 Training centers; communications with individuals.
- SB 700 Highway construction; effect of sea-level rise on projects.
- Stephen D. Newman (3)
- SB 657 Lobbyist reporting; disclosure of certain persons attending entertainment events prohibited.
- SB 658 Motor vehicle registration; exemptions.
- SJ 97 Commonwealth's aerospace industry; Virginia Economic Development Partnership to study.
- Thomas K. Norment, Jr. (6)
- SB 692 Conflicts of Interests Acts, State & Local Government & General Assembly, etc.; lobbyist reporting.
- SB 738 Lobbyist reporting and Conflicts of Interests Acts; definition of a gift.
- SB 750 Commonwealth's Development Opportunity Fund; political contributions, report.
- SJ 88 Early childhood development programs; JLARC to study specific programs.
- SJ 101 Purple Heart State; designating as the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- SJ 102 Purple Heart Day; designating as August 7, 2016, and each succeeding year thereafter.
- Mark D. Obenshain (6)
- SB 733 Income tax, state; annual adjustment for inflation.
- SB 734 Public charter schools.
- SB 735 Local planning commission; action on proposed plat, commercial real estate.
- SB 736 Landscape cover materials; local ordinances concerning installation or use.
- SB 737 Public employers; award of leave from their official duties, penalty.
- SB 757 Income tax, state; modifies tax by establishing a flat 5.75% tax on all taxable income.
- J. Chapman Petersen (6)
- SB 686 Presidential primary; voter pledge prohibited.
- SB 687 Timber cutting; determination of damages;
- SB 688 Limited liability companies; registered agent.
- SB 689 Common Interest Community Board; increases membership.
- SB 690 Local tax officials; electronic dissemination of tax bills and tax documents.
- SJ 163 Commending the Washington Redskins.
- Bryce E. Reeves (3)
- SB 606 Mediation; fees.
- SB 608 Firearms; confiscation, reporting, and return by law enforcement.
- SB 610 Concealed handgun permits, out-of-state; photo identification issued by government agency, etc.
- Frank M. Ruff, Jr. (2)
- SB 637 Virginia High-Demand Occupation Forecast Advisory Committee;annual high-demand occupations forecast.
- SB 653 Charter; Town of South Hill.
- Richard L. Saslaw (1)
- William M. Stanley, Jr. (7)
- SB 611 Tort claim; notice of claim against the Commonwealth, transportation district, or locality.
- SB 620 Nurse practitioners; eliminates requirement that they practice as part of patient care team.
- SB 621 Structured Settlement Protection Act; amends Act so obligor and issuer may rely on court order.
- SB 627 Direct primary care agreements.
- SB 629 Camping; special use permit.
- SB 640 Annuity contracts and life insurance policies; exemption from certain creditors' claims.
- SB 641 Certificate of public need.
- Richard H. Stuart (5)
- SB 676 Virginia Freedom of Information Act; noncriminal incidents and reports.
- SB 729 Unmanned aircraft system; use during commission of a crime, penalty.
- SB 730 Driving while texting; involuntary manslaughter, maiming, etc., of another, penalties.
- SB 755 Violations of protective orders; penalty.
- SB 779 Electric utility regulation; net energy metering.
- Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. (2)
- SB 636 State Council of Higher Education; longitudinal data system; report.
- SB 756 Income tax, corporate; rate of taxation.
- David R. Suetterlein (8)
- SB 764 Concealed handgun; recognition of out-of-state permits.
- SB 765 Highways, Commissioner of; powers, emergency removal of snow and ice.
- SB 766 Method of nominating party candidates; incumbent selection.
- SB 767 Form of ballot; party identification of candidates.
- SB 768 Reckless driving; exceeding speed limit.
- SB 769 Bedford; references to the former city of Bedford.
- SB 770 Congressional and state legislative districts; compactness standard.
- SJ 121 Charter schools, public; requirements of school.
- Scott A. Surovell (8)
- SB 533 Sales and use tax; exemption for certain nonprofit entities.
- SB 649 Claims; Davey Reedy.
- SB 663 Careless driving; cause of injury to vulnerable road user.
- SB 664 Ballots; order of names of candidates for school boards.
- SB 739 Drug products; products compounded by nonresident outsourcing facilities.
- SB 740 Electronic textbooks; use by students.
- SB 741 Tax administration; awards for detection of tax underpayments.
- SB 752 Health insurance provider contracts; accepting enrollees as patients.
- Jill Holtzman Vogel (7)
- SB 626 Carrying concealed handguns; protective orders.
- SB 654 Domestic violence-related misdemeanors; enhanced penalty.
- SB 655 Protective orders; assault and battery; penalty.
- SB 656 Victims of domestic violence, etc.; firearms safety or training course.
- SB 681 Annexation moratorium; extends for city annexations and county immunity actions.
- SB 754 DGS; authorized, with approval of Governor, to convey certain property to Clarke County.
- SJ 136 Confirming Governor's appointments of certain persons.
- Frank W. Wagner (7)
- SB 742 Motor vehicles; fuels sales tax in certain transportation districts.
- SB 743 Division of Energy; state certifying authority for solar energy projects.
- SB 744 Electric utilities; recovery of cost of line extensions to serve megasites.
- SB 745 Notice to customers of renewable electric power options.
- SB 746 Recovery of attorney fees from agency; actions brought in violation of law or for improper purpose.
- SB 747 Promotion of cybersecurity in the Commonwealth.
- SB 748 Economic Development Infrastructure Act of 2016; acquisition of utility right of way.
- Jennifer T. Wexton (2)
- SB 601 Child care providers; criminal history background checks.
- SB 698 Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund; disbursement of moneys.