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- HB 4 Lottery Board; regulation and control of casino gaming, definitions.
- HB 6 Virginia Fair Housing Law; unlawful discriminatory housing practices, sources of funds.
- HB 7 Virginia Fair Housing Law; unlawful discriminatory housing practices.
- HB 11 Human Rights, Division of; duties.
- HB 37 Alcoholic beverage control; stills or distilling apparatuses, permit requirement.
- HB 39 Health benefit plans; enrollment by pregnant individuals.
- HB 99 Va. Fair Housing Law; status as a victim of family abuse, etc.
- HB 107 Human Resource Management, Department of; health insurance for local school board employees.
- HB 131 Professional Football Team Franchise Facility Incentives; Interstate Compact on Washington Area.
- HB 174 Va. Residential Property Disclosure Act; required disclosures for buyer to beware, marine clays.
- HB 175 Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act; required disclosures, radon gas.
- HB 176 Property Owners' Association Act and Virginia Condominium Act; contract disclosure statement.
- HB 183 Libraries; assessment for costs in civil actions, disbursement for law libraries.
- HB 313 Virginia Freedom of Information Act; excludes library records.
- HB 334 Manufactured home parks; sale of park to developer, relocation expenses.
- HB 336 Nonpayment of wages; investigations.
- HB 340 Emergency laws; civil relief, citizens of the Commonwealth furloughed.
- HB 358 Public works contracts; definitions, authorization of project labor agreements.
- HB 390 Alcoholic beverage control; definitions, license and fee reform.
- HB 393 Landlord and tenant; statement of tenant rights and responsibilities.
- HB 394 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Director of; position created.
- HB 396 Redevelopment and housing authority; increases compensation of commissioners.
- HB 404 Public libraries; providing an essential service to communities of the Commonwealth.
- HB 437 DGS; disposition of surplus materials, permit sale to military spouse-owned businesses.
- HB 446 DGS; disposition of surplus materials, donation of surplus computers.
- HB 448 Menhaden; management of the fishery, regulations.
- HB 451 Charitable gaming; removes restrictions regarding the number of calendar days that may be conducted.
- HB 452 Virginia Public Procurement Act; small purchases.
- HB 454 Virginia Public Procurement Act; purchase programs for recycled goods, climate positive materials.
- HB 496 Virginia Tourism Authority; marketing model for casinos.
- HB 510 FOIA; public higher educational institutions, information related to pledges and donations.
- HB 513 Real Estate Board; death or disability of a real estate broker.
- HB 518 Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act; residential building energy analysis.
- HB 519 Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; certain notices of termination.
- HB 544 DGS; public posting of contract information on central electronic procurement.
- HB 548 FOIA; exempts DBHDS records of active investigations.
- HB 555 Snow removal and ice control services contracts; certain provisions declared void.
- HB 581 Diversity and cultural competency; DHRM to develop online training module.
- HB 587 Baby changing facilities; DGS to implement in public buildings.
- HB 594 Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; return of security deposit.
- HB 598 Alcoholic beverage control; creates annual mixed beverage performing arts facility license.
- HB 602 Virginia Freedom of Information Act; scholastic records, charges.
- HB 606 Human trafficking; DCJS to develop training.
- HB 609 Virginia FOIA; applicability to certain records of the Office of Executive Secretary.
- HB 624 Human Rights, Division of; requirements for equal pay irrespective of sex.
- HB 630 Registered lobbyists; sexual harassment training.
- HB 659 People with developmental disabilities; DOC to create workgoup to review guidelines to assist.
- HB 671 Virginia FOIA; applicability to certain records of the Office of Executive Secretary.
- HB 691 Prescription Drug Affordability Board and Office, etc.; established.
- HB 720 Property Owners' Association Act; display of political signs.
- HB 722 Virginia Freedom of Information Act; exclusions, proprietary records and trade secrets.
- HB 731 Hampton, City of; alcoholic beverage control licensees.
- HB 757 Public employment; limitations on inquiries by state agencies and localities regarding arrests.
- HB 762 Children's Services Act; special education programs.
- HB 775 Virginia College Savings Plan; analyzing current programs to encourage citizens to save.
- HB 788 Restrictive covenants; deeds of reformation.
- HB 810 Virginia housing opportunity tax credit program; VHDA, et al., to develop.
- HB 816 DCJS; criminal cases, data collection and reporting standards.
- HB 819 Real estate settlements; kickbacks and other payments, remedies, penalties.
- HB 827 Virginia Human Rights Act; unlawful discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth.
- HB 832 Athlete agents; creates registration requirement, penalties.
- HB 833 Virginia Public Procurement Act; public works contracts, prevailing wage rate, penalty.
- HB 838 Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act; Real Estate Board's disclosure statement.
- HB 845 Law-enforcement officer definition; certain employees of Washington Metro Area Transit Authority.
- HB 847 Virginia Public Procurement Act; statute of limitations on actions on construction contracts.
- HB 859 Stormwater management facilities; private residential lots, required disclosure.
- HB 881 Illegal gambling; definitions, skill games.
- HB 890 Construction management or design-build contracts; use by local public bodies.
- HB 896 Virginia Lottery; powers and duties of Board, sports betting, etc.
- HB 921 Housing authorities; notice of intent to demolish or liquidate housing projects.
- HB 923 Alcoholic beverage control; interdiction of intoxicated driver, etc.
- HB 932 Natural gas automobile mechanics and technicians; removal of certification requirement.
- HB 935 Economic development programs; reporting requirements.
- HB 938 Courthouse; relocation or expansion.
- HB 949 Alcoholic beverage control; privileges of local special events licensees.
- HB 950 Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of; cemeteries, exemptions.
- HB 967 Military service members and veterans; expediting issuance of credentials to spouses, application.
- HB 990 Military Affairs, Department of; change of secretariat.
- HB 993 Administration of government; boards and councils, cleanup.
- HB 1009 Common interest communities; Virginia Real Estate Time-Share Act.
- HB 1011 Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council; powers and duties.
- HB 1042 Environmental Justice, Virginia Council on; established.
- HB 1049 Discrimination; sexual orientation and gender identity.
- HB 1078 Virginia Public Procurement Act; process for competitive negotiation, etc.
- HB 1088 Alcoholic beverage control; walking tour permit.
- HB 1098 Administration, Secretary of; policy of Commonwealth regarding employment of certain individuals.
- HB 1099 Rail construction or design; exempts high-risk contracts from required review.
- HB 1100 State Inspector General; powers and duties.
- HB 1106 Health insurance program for local government employees; transit companies.
- HB 1125 Charitable Gaming Board; Texas Hold'em poker events.
- HB 1134 Small Business and Supplier Diversity, Department of; redefines small business.
- HB 1142 Alcoholic beverage control; possession, etc., of alcoholic beverages at school-sponsored activities.
- HB 1159 Black Women's Heritage Month; designating as the month of June.
- HB 1160 Juneteenth; recognition of June 19th in Virginia.
- HB 1161 Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act; required disclosures, lead pipes.
- HB 1187 Alcoholic beverage control; distiller licenses, Internet orders and shipments.
- HB 1189 Coal and Energy Worker Relief Task Force; established, report.
- HB 1198 Workforce Development, Virginia Board of; membership, updates as a response to federal law.
- HB 1201 Virginia Public Procurement Act; determination of nonresponsibility, local option.
- HB 1221 One-stop small business; permitting program, written guidance.
- HB 1226 Higher educational institutions, public; collection of debts by hospitals affiliated w/institutions.
- HB 1228 Fair Employment Contracting Act; annual training on sexual harassment policy.
- HB 1231 Criminal Justice Services, Department of; crisis intervention team training.
- HB 1249 Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act; manufactured home park, termination due to sale of park, notice.
- HB 1251 Health insurance; definitions, payment to out-of-network providers, emergency services.
- HB 1269 Veterans Services Foundation; board of trustees assisted by volunteers, etc.
- HB 1271 Nonpublic service companies, certain; conveyance of right-of-way usage.
- HB 1300 Virginia Public Procurement Act; statute of limitations on actions on construction contracts.
- HB 1301 Children's Ombudsman, Office of the; established.
- HB 1333 Landlord and tenant; damage insurance shall conform to certain criteria.
- HB 1337 Conflict of Interests Act, State and Local Government; disclosure.
- HB 1340 Revision of Title 55; technical amendments relating to the revision and recodification.
- HB 1341 Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Law; applicability.
- HB 1342 Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act; required disclosures, lead pipe.
- HB 1354 Plastic Waste Prevention Advisory Council; established.
- HB 1379 Campgrounds; inherent risks, liability.
- HB 1383 Virginia Lottery; Internet sales.
- HB 1392 FOIA Ombudsman; powers and duties, report.
- HB 1401 Landlord and tenant; remedy for unlawful ouster, ex parte issuance of order to recover possession.
- HB 1418 Virginia Human Rights Act; discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual harassment.
- HB 1420 Landlord and tenant; charge for late payment of rent, restrictions.
- HB 1424 American Revolutionary 250 Commission; established, membership, report, sunset provision.
- HB 1431 Art and Architectural Review Board; changes number of citizen members, staggered terms of members.
- HB 1433 Criminal history information; destruction of information for certain charges and convictions.
- HB 1436 Virginia Spirits Board and Virginia Spirits Promotion Fund; established, report.
- HB 1463 Court Reporters, Virginia Board for; created, report.
- HB 1472 Court Reporters, Virginia Board for; created.
- HB 1505 Small Business and Supplier Diversity, Department of; small business grant funds.
- HB 1509 Virginia Food Access Investment Program and Fund; established and created, report.
- HB 1514 Virginia Human Rights Act; racial discrimination, hair.
- HB 1519 Slavery & Subsequent De Jure & De Facto Racial & Economic Discrimination, Com. to Study; created.
- HB 1525 Tribal Land Repatriation Program and Fund; created, report.
- HB 1527 Conflict of Interests Act, State & Local Gov't, and FOIA; training requirements for ex. directors.
- HB 1528 Conflict of Interests Act, State and Local Government; disclosure by executive directors & members.
- HB 1548 Common interest communities; termination of condominium, respective interests of unit owners.
- HB 1569 Dams; disclosure statements.
- HB 1587 Investment of public funds; ratings agencies.
- HB 1608 Fort Monroe Authority; exemption from the Virginia Personnel Act.
- HB 1646 Contractors, Board for; misclassification of worker prohibited.
- HB 1650 Small Business Procurement Enhancement Program; established, report.
- HB 1663 Discrimination; prohibited in public accommodations, etc., causes of action.
- HB 1681 Virginia Charitable Gaming Board; electronic versions of instant bingo, pull tabs or seal cards.
- HB 1690 Charitable gaming; increase in certain maximum allowable prize amounts.
- SB 36 Lottery Board; regulation and control of casino gaming, definitions.
- SB 50 Virginia Human Rights Act; racial discrimination, hair.
- SB 97 Virginia Fair Housing Law; unlawful discriminatory housing practices, effective clause.
- SB 115 Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; certain notices of termination.
- SB 138 Virginia Freedom of Information Act; FOIA officers, training and reporting requirements.
- SB 139 Freedom of Information Advisory Act; training requirements.
- SB 140 FOIA; public higher educational institutions, information related to pledges and donations.
- SB 153 Virginia Freedom of Information Act; cost estimates, response time.
- SB 181 Alcoholic beverage control; commercial lifestyle center.
- SB 199 Charitable gaming; removes restrictions regarding the number of calendar days that may be conducted.
- SB 212 Alcoholic beverage control; creates annual mixed beverage performing arts facility license.
- SB 259 Virginia Freedom of Information Act; excludes library records.
- SB 269 Virginia Freedom of Information Act; exclusions, proprietary records and trade secrets.
- SB 306 Criminal history information; destruction of information for certain charges & convictions, clause.
- SB 321 Veterans; eligibility for status under state and local laws.
- SB 333 USBC & SFPC; proposal for changes to the Codes to address active shooters or hostile threats.
- SB 341 Construction management contracts; use by local public bodies.
- SB 343 Dams; disclosure statements.
- SB 368 Virginia Public Procurement Act; architectural and professional engineering term contracts.
- SB 380 Virginia Public Procurement Act; determination of nonresponsibility, local option.
- SB 384 Virginia Lottery; powers and duties of Board, sports betting, etc.
- SB 385 Professional engineers; regulations, scope of exception.
- SB 388 Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; return of security deposit.
- SB 389 Alcoholic beverage control; definitions, license and fee reform.
- SB 395 Alcoholic beverage control; residency requirement for licensure.
- SB 403 Va. War Memorial Carillon; control, etc., by Div. of Engineering & Buildings.
- SB 406 Environmental justice; definitions, agency regulations, Virginia Environmental Justice Act, policy.
- SB 414 Alcoholic beverage control; limited distiller's license, allowable gallonage.
- SB 422 Health regulatory boards; clarifies the meaning of "license."
- SB 441 Alcoholic beverage control; winery license privileges.
- SB 445 Cemeteries; acquisition of abandoned lots in cities and certain towns.
- SB 458 Microloans for Veterans Program and Fund; created.
- SB 487 Virginia Public Procurement Act; architectural and professional engineering term contracts.
- SB 496 Alcoholic beverage control; culinary lodging resort.
- SB 497 Alcoholic beverage control; mixed beverage restaurant license, mini bottles.
- SB 498 Alcoholic beverage control; expands definition of resort complex.
- SB 519 Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of; cemeteries, exemptions.
- SB 563 DGS; public posting of contract information on central electronic procurement.
- SB 583 Virginia Spirits Board and Virginia Spirits Promotion Fund; established, report.
- SB 584 Common interest communities; Virginia Real Estate Time-Share Act.
- SB 607 Virginia Public Procurement Act; statute of limitations on actions on construction contracts.
- SB 628 Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act; residential building energy analysis.
- SB 645 Local arbitration agreements; disclosure of certain information.
- SB 650 Virginia Public Procurement Act; small purchases.
- SB 653 Real estate brokers; escrow funds.
- SB 658 Contracts with design professionals; provisions requiring a duty to defend void.
- SB 672 Property Owners' Association Act and Virginia Condominium Act; contract disclosure statement.
- SB 689 Alcoholic beverage control; privileges of local special events licensees.
- SB 698 Alcoholic beverage control; distiller licenses, monthly revenue transfers.
- SB 701 Conflict of Interests Act, State & Local Gov't., and FOIA; training requirements for ex. directors.
- SB 703 Conflict of Interests Act, State and Local Government; disclosure by executive directors & members.
- SB 707 Landlord and tenant; statement of tenant rights and responsibilities.
- SB 708 Housing authorities; notice of intent to demolish or liquidate housing projects.
- SB 712 Virginia Human Rights Act; unlawful discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth.
- SB 752 Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act; illegal gambling device.
- SB 753 Virginia National Guard; state active duty for emergency response.
- SB 773 Heritage trail; creation for motor racing locations in Virginia.
- SB 792 Nonpublic service companies, certain; conveyance of right-of-way usage.
- SB 833 Alcoholic beverage control; limitation of tasting licenses.
- SB 868 Discrimination; prohibited in public accommodations, etc., causes of action, civil actions.
- SB 877 Technology, Secretary of; transfer of duties to Secretaries of Administration & Commerce and Trade.
- SB 883 Environmental Justice, Virginia Council on; established.
- SB 905 Landlord and tenant; tenant's remedy by repair, clarifies definition of "actual costs."
- SB 922 Virginia Lottery; Internet sales.
- SB 936 Charitable Gaming Board; Texas Hold'em poker events.
- SB 948 Real property by state agencies; conveyance and transfers.
- SB 963 Energy manager; responsibilities.
- SB 971 Illegal gambling; definitions, skill games.
- SB 980 Fort Monroe Authority; exemption from the Virginia Personnel Act.
- SB 981 Military service members and veterans; expediting the issuance of credentials to spouses.
- SB 1008 Emergency and disaster law; political subdivisions.
- SB 1024 Detector canines and detector canine handlers; training and database.
- SB 1029 Alcoholic beverage control; gourmet shop license, distiller participation in tastings.
- SB 1051 Virginia Public Records Act; availability of public records.
- SB 1065 State-owned structures; DGS to determine which structures are high-risk, report.
- SB 1070 Cemeteries, special interments; pets.