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2019 SESSION
Chairman: Charles W. Carrico, Sr.
Clerk: Chad Starzer
Staff: Chrissy Noonan
Date of Meeting: January 16, 2019
Time and Place: 15 min after Adj. Senate Room 3
Patron: Marsden
Special license plates; Virginia Association for Community Conflict Resolution; name change. Updates the name of the organization whose members and supporters may apply for a special license plate from Virginia Association for Community Conflict Resolution to Resolution Virginia.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-749.119 of the Code of Virginia, relating to special license plates; Virginia Association for Community Conflict Resolution.19100425D
Patron: Black
Parking ordinances; enforcement. Authorizes any county or town with a population of at least 40,000 to provide by ordinance that law-enforcement officers, other uniformed employees of the locality, and uniformed personnel under contract with the locality may issue a summons or parking ticket for a violation of the locality's ordinances or regulations regarding the parking, stopping, or standing of vehicles. Current law creates such authority for any city with a population of at least 40,000.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1220 of the Code of Virginia, relating to parking ordinances; enforcement.19101565D
Patron: Marsden
Removing motor vehicles from roadway. Requires the driver of a motor vehicle involved in an accident on a high occupancy toll (HOT) lane that is under construction on Interstate 66 to move such motor vehicle to the nearest pull-off area if the driver can safely do so, the vehicle is movable, and there are no injuries or deaths resulting from the accident. The bill provides that such requirement will expire upon the certification by the Secretary of Transportation that the HOT lane construction on I-66 is complete.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-888 of the Code of Virginia, relating to removing motor vehicles from roadway.19101626D
Patron: Peake
Special license plates; FORK UNION MILITARY ACADEMY. Authorizes the issuance of special license plates for supporters of Fork Union Military Academy bearing the legend FORK UNION MILITARY ACADEMY. The bill exempts the plate from the requirement to obtain 450 prepaid applications prior to issuance and from the provision that prohibits issuance of additional plates in the series if, after five or more years after issuance, the plate has fewer than 200 active sets of plates.
A BILL to authorize the issuance of special license plates for supporters of Fork Union Military Academy bearing the legend FORK UNION MILITARY ACADEMY.19101631D
Patron: McPike
Tinting films; exemption for security canine handlers. Exempts vehicles operated in the performance of private security duties by a licensed security canine handler from limitations on window tinting. The bill contains technical amendments.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1052 of the Code of Virginia, relating to tinting films; exception for security canine handlers.19101603D
Patron: Stuart
Out-of-state conviction of drug offenses; restricted driver's license. Provides that a person convicted of a drug offense in another state may petition the general district court of the county or city in which he resides for a restricted driver's license allowing the petitioner to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth on a restricted basis, provided that no such restricted license shall permit the petitioner to operate a commercial vehicle.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-390.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to out-of-state drug offenses; restricted driver's license.19100358D
Patron: Stuart
Free use of certain toll facilities; emergency medical services vehicles. Specifies that for the operator of an emergency medical services vehicle to qualify for a toll pass that allows free use of certain toll bridges, toll roads, and other toll facilities in the Commonwealth while in the performance of their official duties, the vehicle must (i) hold a valid emergency medical services vehicle permit issued by the Office of Emergency Medical Services and (ii) be equipped, maintained, or operated to provide emergency medical care or transportation of patients who are sick, injured, wounded, or otherwise incapacitated or helpless. The only requirement in current law is that emergency medical services vehicles are qualified if owned by a political subdivision of the Commonwealth or a nonprofit association or corporation.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 33.2-613 of the Code of Virginia, relating to free use of toll facilities; emergency medical services vehicles.19102292D
Patron: Ruff
Amber warning lights; vehicles hauling forest products. Authorizes vehicles hauling forest products to use amber warning lights approved by the Superintendent of State Police, provided that the lights are mounted or installed so as to be visible from behind the vehicle.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1025 of the Code of Virginia, relating to amber warning lights; vehicles hauling forest products.19101383D
Patron: Barker
Safety belt systems; rear passengers; primary offense. Expands the requirement that any driver and any person at least 18 years of age use a safety belt system in the front seat while a motor vehicle is in motion on a public highway to include occupants in rear passenger seats, defined in the bill. The bill makes any violation of the statute governing the required use of safety lap belts and shoulder harnesses a primary offense.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1094 of the Code of Virginia, relating to safety belt systems; rear passengers; primary offense.19101553D
Patron: Barker
Motor vehicle safety inspections; charges. Increases the maximum charge for a state safety inspection for a motor vehicle from $16 to $20.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1167 of the Code of Virginia, relating to motor vehicle safety inspections; charges.19101544D
Patron: Reeves
Free use of certain toll facilities; emergency medical services vehicles. Specifies that for the operator of an emergency medical services vehicle to qualify for a toll pass that allows free use of certain toll bridges, toll roads, and other toll facilities in the Commonwealth while in the performance of their official duties, the vehicle must (i) hold a valid emergency medical services vehicle permit issued by the Office of Emergency Medical Services and (ii) be equipped, maintained, or operated to provide emergency medical care or transportation of patients who are sick, injured, wounded, or otherwise incapacitated or helpless. The only requirement in current law is that emergency medical services vehicles are qualified if owned by a political subdivision of the Commonwealth or a nonprofit association or corporation.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 33.2-613 of the Code of Virginia, relating to free use of toll facilities; emergency medical services vehicles.19101835D
Patron: Stuart
Use of handheld personal communications devices while driving. Expands the prohibition on using a handheld personal communications device while operating a motor vehicle to all uses unless the device is specifically designed to allow hands-free and voice operation and the device is being used in that manner. Current law prohibits only the reading of any email or text message and manually entering letters or text in the device as a means of communicating. The bill expands the exemptions to include handheld personal communications devices that are used (i) for navigation or generating audio transmissions when the device is physically mounted to the vehicle; (ii) as an amateur radio or a citizens band radio; (iii) to activate, deactivate, or initiate a factory-installed feature or function on the vehicle; or (iv) for official Department of Transportation or traffic incident management services.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1078.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to hands-free operation of handheld personal communications devices while operating a motor vehicle; exceptions.
19104282D
Patron: Newman
Commercial vehicle training and testing. Allows certain Class A driver training schools to be third party testers for the skills test component of the commercial driver's license examination.
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-341.14:1 and 46.2-1702 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-326.1, relating to commercial vehicle training and testing.19104191D
Patron: Cosgrove
Salvage vehicles. Removes the requirement that a vehicle be late model in order to meet the definition of salvage vehicle due to having been (i) acquired by an insurance company as part of the claims process or (ii) damaged to the extent that its estimated cost of repair would exceed its value before the damage minus the salvage value. The bill expands corresponding reporting requirements to require application for a salvage certificate for certain early model vehicles. The bill also removes the requirement that a vehicle be late model in order to meet the definition of rebuilt vehicle.
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-1600, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 46.2-1602.1, 46.2-1603, and 46.2-1603.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to salvage vehicles.19100588D
Patron: McDougle
Reorganization of motor vehicle registration, licensing, and certificates of title statutes; segregation of criminal offenses and traffic offenses. Moves the criminal offenses related to registration, licensing, and certificates of title included within § 46.2-613 to § 46.2-612. The bill reorganizes these statutes so that § 46.2-612 contains only criminal offenses and § 46.2-613 contains only traffic infractions. Removes the authority of the court to dismiss a summons for a criminal offense related to the registration, licensing, and certificates of title when proof of compliance with the law is provided to the court on or before the court date. The bill otherwise retains the elements of and penalties for the offenses and infractions. This bill is a recommendation of the Committee on District Courts.
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-612 and 46.2-613 of the Code of Virginia, relating to reorganization of motor vehicle registration, licensing, and certificates of title statutes; segregation of criminal offenses and traffic offenses; alteration of judicial authority to dismiss related criminal offenses.19101088D
Patron: Obenshain
Immobilization of vehicles. Allows the owner or operator of a parking lot or other building to immobilize a trespassing vehicle by use of any device in a manner that prevents its removal or lawful operation, provided that the device used does not damage the vehicle. Current law limits immobilization devices to those, such as a boot, that prevent a vehicle from being moved by preventing a wheel from turning. The bill clarifies that the currently authorized use of a device by a locality to immobilize a vehicle against which there are outstanding parking violations in a manner that prevents its operation means in a manner that prevents its lawful operation.
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-1216 and 46.2-1231 of the Code of Virginia, relating to immobilization of vehicles.19101660D
Patron: Black
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority; analysis of projects. Shifts responsibility from the Department of Transportation to the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority for the evaluation and rating of significant transportation projects in and near the Northern Virginia Transportation District. The bill also adds administrative and operating expenses to those expenses that can be paid by the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority Fund. Current law provides that administrative expenses be allocated to the component counties and cities of the Authority.
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 33.2-214.3, 33.2-501, 33.2-2500, 33.2-2505, and 33.2-2510 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal § 33.2-257 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the analysis of transportation projects in the Northern Virginia Transportation District.19104213D
Patron: Deeds
Special license plates; members of the International Association of Fire Fighters. Changes the special license plates for members of the International Association of Fire Fighters from nonrevenue sharing to revenue sharing and provides for the moneys to support the efforts of various charitable organizations supported by the firefighters throughout the Commonwealth.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-746.8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to special license plates for members of the International Association of Fire Fighters.19101458D
Patron: Deeds
Commercial driver licenses; entry-level driver training. Amends several statutes regarding the licensure of commercial motor vehicle drivers. The bill codifies federal regulatory requirements relating to the training and licensure of first time applicants for certain classifications of commercial driver%92s licenses and endorsements. The bill allows for lifetime disqualification of the commercial credentials for holders of commercial driver%92s licenses and commercial learner's permits for certain felony drug charges in compliance with current federal regulation. The bill authorizes certain exemptions for qualifying military personnel. Several provisions of the bill have delayed or contingent effective dates.
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-324.1, 46.2-341.4, 46.2-341.10, 46.2-341.12, 46.2-341.14, 46.2-341.14:01, 46.2-341.14:1, 46.2-341.19, 46.2-341.22, 46.2-380, 46.2-382, 46.2-1700, and 46.2-1701.1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 17 of Title 46.2 an article numbered 2, consisting of sections numbered 46.2-1708 through 46.2-1711, relating to commercial driver's licenses; entry-level driver training.19102226D
Patron: Deeds
Driver's license designation; traumatic brain injury. Requires the Department of Motor Vehicles, upon the request of the applicant and presentation of a signed statement by a licensed physician confirming the applicant's condition, to designate a traumatic brain injury on the applicant's driver's license.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-342 of the Code of Virginia, relating to driver's license designation; traumatic brain injury.19101976D
Patron: Surovell
Out-of-state conviction of drug offenses; restricted driver's license. Provides that a person convicted of a drug offense in another state may petition the general district court of the county or city in which he resides for a restricted driver's license allowing the petitioner to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth on a restricted basis, provided that no such restricted license shall permit the petitioner to operate a commercial vehicle.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-390.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to out-of-state drug offenses; restricted driver's license.19100741D