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JOURNAL
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2012 REGULAR SESSION
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2012
The Senate met at 12 m. and was called to order by Lieutenant Governor William T. Bolling.
The Reverend Jay Kelchner, Shady Grove United Methodist Church, Mechanicsville, Virginia, offered the following prayer:
O God, maker of all good things, giver of place, promise and purpose, we acknowledge Your creative power. From the Cumberland Gap, Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley, through the Piedmont and Tidewater to the Eastern Shore, from Northern Virginia to the Southside, we gather in this place united and guided by a common cause. We offer ourselves in humility, sincerity and diligent purpose to be good stewards of that which You have entrusted to us. We thank You for our evening rest, for the joy and promise of the morning and the opportunities that lie ahead. Inspire us now for the work of the people. Guide our thoughts and actions. Give to us the strength to endure and to share the best of ourselves responsibly, effectively and for the common good. O God of new beginnings, for some this is a new journey. We stand in awe of the voices of yesteryear that still resonate within this chamber. As it was for them as they first stood here, there is much to learn and yet much to be offered. Help us to have the confidence in ourselves that others have lent to us for just a season. Grant us clarity of vision and voice. O God of unifying Spirit, remind us that the work that is before us will necessitate cooperation as well as obligation and that our duty goes beyond our constituency. Help us in our responsibility to consider and protect the inherent rights of the people as we are amenable to them, yet again ultimately to You. Where we may not agree on the correct path toward an intended destination, help us to take the next best step. Give to us the resolve to maintain our integrity throughout this journey and to accomplish that which will lead this great Commonwealth forward. Guard our families as we are apart from them and keep us all in Your care. Amen.
The Clerk stated that the disclosure forms of all Senators-elect had been filed with the Clerk. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -3- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
COMMUNICATION
The following communication was received from the State Board of Elections:
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA State Board of Elections
December 13, 2011 By Email
The Honorable Susan Clarke Schaar Clerk of the Senate of Virginia State Capitol Richmond, Virginia 23219
Dear Ms. Schaar:
This is to certify, pursuant to §24.2-679 of the Code of Virginia, that a meeting of the State Board of Elections held on November 28, 2011, on a examination of the official Abstracts of Votes on file in this office, it was ascertained and determined that at the November 8, 2011 General Election the persons on the attached list were duly elected a Member of the Senate of Virginia for a four-year term beginning the second Wednesday of January, 2012.
We have sent to you the member-elect’s Certificate of Election. It is my understanding that it will be placed on the member-elect’s desk prior to the opening of the 2012 Session.
Sincerely,
/s/ Christopher E. Piper Manager, Election Services
Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Elections List of Winners
2011 November General Member Senate Of Virginia
1st District Localities with precincts in the 1st District: HAMPTON CITY, JAMES CITY COUNTY, NEWPORT NEWS CITY, SUFFOLK CITY, WILLIAMSBURG CITY, YORK COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Democrat John C. Miller PO Box 6113 Newport News campaign@senator VA 236060113 johnmiller.com 2nd District Localities with precincts in the 2nd District: HAMPTON CITY, NEWPORT NEWS CITY, PORTSMOUTH CITY, YORK COUNTY Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -4- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Democrat Mamie E. Locke PO Box 9048 Hampton VA [email protected] 236700048 3rd District Localities with precincts in the 3rd District: GLOUCESTER COUNTY, HAMPTON CITY, ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, JAMES CITY COUNTY, KING & QUEEN COUNTY, KING WILLIAM COUNTY, NEW KENT COUNTY, POQUOSON CITY, SUFFOLK CITY, SURRY COUNTY, YORK COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Republican Thomas K. PO Box 6205 Williamsburg senatornorment@ Norment, Jr. VA 231885220 widomaker.com 4th District Localities with precincts in the 4th District: CAROLINE COUNTY, ESSEX COUNTY, HANOVER COUNTY, KING GEORGE COUNTY, LANCASTER COUNTY, MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, RICHMOND COUNTY, SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, WESTMORELAND COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Republican Ryan T. PO Box 187 Mechanicsville senator@ McDougle VA 231110187 ryanmcdougle.com 5th District Localities with precincts in the 5th District: CHESAPEAKE CITY, NORFOLK CITY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Democrat Yvonne B. PO Box 452 Norfolk VA senatorybmiller@ Miller 235010452 verizon.net 6th District Localities with precincts in the 6th District: ACCOMACK COUNTY, MATHEWS COUNTY, NORFOLK CITY, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA BEACH CITY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Democrat Ralph S. PO Box 9363 Norfolk VA [email protected]. Northam 235050363 gov 7th District Localities with precincts in the 7th District: NORFOLK CITY, VIRGINIA BEACH CITY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Republican Frank W. PO Box 68008 Virginia Beach fwagner@davisboat. Wagner VA 234718008 com 8th District Localities with precincts in the 8th District: VIRGINIA BEACH CITY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Republican Jeffrey L. “Jeff” 1207 Laskin Rd Virginia jeff@jeffmcwaters. McWaters Beach VA 234515211 com JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -5- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
9th District Localities with precincts in the 9th District: CHARLES CITY COUNTY, HANOVER COUNTY, HENRICO COUNTY, RICHMOND CITY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Democrat A. Donald 4719 Nine Mile Rd Richmond dmceachin@mceachin McEachin VA 232234908 gee.com 10th District Localities with precincts in the 10th District: CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, POWHATAN COUNTY, RICHMOND CITY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Republican John C. Watkins PO Box 394 Midlothian VA [email protected] 231130394 11th District Localities with precincts in the 11th District: AMELIA COUNTY, CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, COLONIAL HEIGHTS CITY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Republican Stephen H. PO Box 700 Chesterfield VA martindistrict@ Martin 238320010 comcast.net 12th District Localities with precincts in the 12th District: HANOVER COUNTY, HENRICO COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Republican Walter A. Stosch 12101 Country Hills Way Glen [email protected] Allen VA 230595361 13th District Localities with precincts in the 13th District: LOUDOUN COUNTY, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address No Republican Richard H. 21029 Rodney Ln Leesburg delegateblack@ “Dick” Black VA 201758618 comcast.net 14th District Localities with precincts in the 14th District: CHESAPEAKE CITY, FRANKLIN CITY, ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, PORTSMOUTH CITY, SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, SUFFOLK CITY, VIRGINIA BEACH CITY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Republican Harry B. Blevins PO Box 16207 Chesapeake VA senator.blevins@ 233286207 verizon.net 15th District Localities with precincts in the 15th District: BRUNSWICK COUNTY, CAMPBELL COUNTY, CHARLOTTE COUNTY, DANVILLE CITY, DINWIDDIE COUNTY, HALIFAX COUNTY, LUNENBURG COUNTY, MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NOTTOWAY COUNTY, PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -6- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Republican Frank M. Ruff PO Box 332 Clarksville VA senator.ruff@verizon. Jr. 239270332 net 16th District Localities with precincts in the 16th District: CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, DINWIDDIE COUNTY, HOPEWELL CITY, PETERSBURG CITY, PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, RICHMOND CITY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Democrat Henry L. Marsh 422 E Franklin St Ste 301 info@henrylmarsh. III Richmond VA 232192226 com 17th District Localities with precincts in the 17th District: ALBEMARLE COUNTY, CULPEPER COUNTY, FREDERICKSBURG CITY, LOUISA COUNTY, ORANGE COUNTY, SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address No Republican Bryce E. Reeves 10054 South Point Pkwy bryce@brycereeves. Fredericksburg VA 224072705 com 18th District Localities with precincts in the 18th District: BRUNSWICK COUNTY, CHESAPEAKE CITY, EMPORIA CITY, FRANKLIN CITY, GREENSVILLE COUNTY, ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, PORTSMOUTH CITY, SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, SUFFOLK CITY, SURRY COUNTY, SUSSEX COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Democrat L. Louise Lucas PO Box 700 Portsmouth VA [email protected] 237050700 19th District Localities with precincts in the 19th District: BEDFORD COUNTY, CARROLL COUNTY, FLOYD COUNTY, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ROANOKE COUNTY, SALEM CITY, WYTHE COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address No Republican Ralph K. Smith PO Box 91 Roanoke VA ralphsmithsenate@cox. 240020091 net 20th District Localities with precincts in the 20th District: CARROLL COUNTY, DANVILLE CITY, FRANKLIN COUNTY, GALAX CITY, HALIFAX COUNTY, HENRY COUNTY, MARTINSVILLE CITY, PATRICK COUNTY, PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address No Republican William M. 13508 Booker T Washington bill@billstanleyfor Stanley, Jr. Hwy Moneta VA 241215819 senate.com 21st District Localities with precincts in the 21st District: GILES COUNTY, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ROANOKE CITY, ROANOKE COUNTY JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -7- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Democrat John S. Edwards PO Box 1179 Roanoke VA senator@edwardsva. 240061179 com 22nd District Localities with precincts in the 22nd District: AMHERST COUNTY, APPOMATTOX COUNTY, BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, FLUVANNA COUNTY, GOOCHLAND COUNTY, LOUISA COUNTY, LYNCHBURG CITY, PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address No Republican Tom A. Garrett, 117 Lizzie Ln Bumpass VA garrettforsenate@ Jr. 230243150 gmail.com 23rd District Localities with precincts in the 23rd District: BEDFORD CITY, BEDFORD COUNTY, BOTETOURT COUNTY, CAMPBELL COUNTY, CRAIG COUNTY, LYNCHBURG CITY, ROANOKE COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Republican Stephen D. PO Box 480 Forest VA snewman@ “Steve” 245510480 senatornewman.com Newman 24th District Localities with precincts in the 24th District: AUGUSTA COUNTY, CULPEPER COUNTY, GREENE COUNTY, MADISON COUNTY, ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, STAUNTON CITY, WAYNESBORO CITY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Republican Emmett W. PO Box 2 Mount Solon VA emmetthanger@aol. Hanger, Jr. 228430002 com 25th District Localities with precincts in the 25th District: ALBEMARLE COUNTY, ALLEGHANY COUNTY, BATH COUNTY, BUENA VISTA CITY, CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY, COVINGTON CITY, HIGHLAND COUNTY, LEXINGTON CITY, NELSON COUNTY, ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Democrat R. Creigh Deeds PO Box 5462 Charlottesville creigh@senator VA 229055462 deeds.com 26th District Localities with precincts in the 26th District: HARRISONBURG CITY, PAGE COUNTY, RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, SHENANDOAH COUNTY, WARREN COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Republican Mark D. PO Box 555 Harrisonburg VA mark@ Obenshain 228030555 markobenshain.com 27th District Localities with precincts in the 27th District: CLARKE COUNTY, CULPEPER COUNTY, FAUQUIER COUNTY, FREDERICK COUNTY, LOUDOUN COUNTY, STAFFORD COUNTY, WINCHESTER CITY Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -8- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Republican Jill Holtzman 45 North Hill Dr., Suite 100 [email protected] Vogel Warrenton VA 20186 28th District Localities with precincts in the 28th District: KING GEORGE COUNTY, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, STAFFORD COUNTY, WESTMORELAND COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Republican Richard H. PO Box 1146 Montross VA richard@stuartfor Stuart 225201146 senate.com 29th District Localities with precincts in the 29th District: MANASSAS CITY, MANASSAS PARK CITY, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Democrat Charles J. 8070 Tysons Oaks Ct [email protected] Colgan, Sr. Gainesville VA 201553254 30th District Localities with precincts in the 30th District: ALEXANDRIA CITY, ARLINGTON COUNTY, FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address No Democrat Adam P. Ebbin PO Box 26415 Alexandria VA adam@ebbinfor 223136415 virginia.com 31st District Localities with precincts in the 31st District: ARLINGTON COUNTY, FAIRFAX COUNTY, LOUDOUN COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address No Democrat Barbara A. 2319 18th St N Arlington VA favolafor Favola 222013506 [email protected] 32nd District Localities with precincts in the 32nd District: ARLINGTON COUNTY, FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Democrat Janet D. Howell PO Box 2608 Reston VA [email protected] 201950608 33rd District Localities with precincts in the 33rd District: FAIRFAX COUNTY, LOUDOUN COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Democrat Mark R. Herring PO Box 6246 Leesburg VA senator@markherring. 201787437 org 34th District Localities with precincts in the 34th District: FAIRFAX CITY, FAIRFAX COUNTY JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -9- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Democrat J. C. “Chap” PO Box 1066 Fairfax VA info@fairfaxsenator. Petersen 220381066 com 35th District Localities with precincts in the 35th District: ALEXANDRIA CITY, FAIRFAX COUNTY, FALLS CHURCH CITY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Democrat Richard L. PO Box 1856 Springfield VA [email protected] “Dick” Saslaw 221510856 36th District Localities with precincts in the 36th District: FAIRFAX COUNTY, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, STAFFORD COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Democrat Linda T. PO Box 73 Mount Vernon VA [email protected] “Toddy” Puller 221210073 37th District Localities with precincts in the 37th District: FAIRFAX COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Democrat Dave W. PO Box 10889 Burke VA david.marsden41@ Marsden 220090889 verizon.net 38th District Localities with precincts in the 38th District: BLAND COUNTY, BUCHANAN COUNTY, DICKENSON COUNTY, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, NORTON CITY, PULASKI COUNTY, RADFORD CITY, RUSSELL COUNTY, SMYTH COUNTY, TAZEWELL COUNTY, WISE COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Democrat Phillip P. Puckett PO Box 2440 Lebanon VA phillip@senator 242662440 puckett.com 39th District Localities with precincts in the 39th District: ALEXANDRIA CITY, FAIRFAX COUNTY, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address Yes Democrat George Lincoln PO Box 10527 Alexandria VA senatorbarker@gmail. Barker 223100527 com 40th District Localities with precincts in the 40th District: BRISTOL CITY, GRAYSON COUNTY, LEE COUNTY, SCOTT COUNTY, SMYTH COUNTY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, WISE COUNTY, WYTHE COUNTY Incumbent Party Winners Address E-Mail Address No Republican C. W. “Bill” PO Box 949 Fries VA carricoforsenate@ Carrico 243300949 hotmail.com
The roll was called and the following Senators-elect answered to their names: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -10- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
Barker, Black, Blevins, Carrico, Colgan, Deeds, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Hanger, Herring, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Marsh, Martin, McDougle, McEachin, McWaters, Miller, J.C., Miller, Y.B., Newman, Norment, Northam, Obenshain, Petersen, Puckett, Puller, Reeves, Ruff, Saslaw, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner, Watkins.
A quorum was present.
After the roll call, Senator-elect Garrett notified the Clerk of his presence.
OATH OF OFFICE
A quorum being present, Senators-elect Barker, Black, Blevins, Carrico, Colgan, Deeds, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Garrett, Hanger, Herring, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Marsh, Martin, McDougle, McEachin, McWaters, Miller, J.C., Miller, Y.B., Newman, Norment, Northam, Obenshain, Petersen, Puckett, Puller, Reeves, Ruff, Saslaw, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner, and Watkins, having been certified by the State Board of Elections, each took and subscribed the oath prescribed by law. The oath was administered by the Clerk of the Senate.
The oaths and certificates of election transmitted by the State Board of Elections were referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections.
GUESTS PRESENTED
On motion of Senator Norment, the privileges of the floor were granted to distinguished persons.
The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--40. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0.
YEAS--Barker, Black, Blevins, Carrico, Colgan, Deeds, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Garrett, Hanger, Herring, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Marsh, Martin, McDougle, McEachin, McWaters, Miller, J.C., Miller, Y.B., Newman, Norment, Northam, Obenshain, Petersen, Puckett, Puller, Reeves, Ruff, Saslaw, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner, Watkins--40. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0.
Senator Norment presented families and guests to the Senate.
The President recognized Senator Vogel, the Senator from Fauquier, who presented Senator Black, the Junior Senator from Loudoun, to the Senate.
The President recognized Senator Stanley, the Senator from Franklin County, who presented Senator Carrico, the Senator from Grayson, to the Senate.
The President recognized Senator Saslaw, the Senior Senator from Fairfax County, who presented Senator Ebbin, the Senator from Alexandria, to the Senate.
The President recognized Senator Howell, the Senator from Northern Fairfax County, who presented Senator Favola, the Senator from Arlington, to the Senate.
The President recognized Senator McDougle, the Senator from Hanover, who presented Senator Garrett, the Senator from Louisa, to the Senate. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -11- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The President recognized Senator Stuart, the Senator from Stafford, who presented Senator Reeves, the Senator from Spotsylvania, to the Senate.
RECESS
At 12:30 p.m., Senator Norment moved that the Senate recess until 1:30 p.m.
The motion was agreed to.
The hour of 1:30 p.m. having arrived, the Chair was resumed.
RECESS
At 1:35 p.m., Senator Norment moved that the Senate recess until 2:45 p.m.
The motion was agreed to.
The hour of 2:45 p.m. having arrived, the Chair was resumed.
RULES OF THE SENATE IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
S.R. 1 (one), being of a purely procedural nature, was taken up for immediate consideration.
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1
Establishing the Rules of the Senate.
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the following are adopted as the Rules of the Senate to supersede all previous Rules of the Senate:
RULES OF THE SENATE
I. Presiding Officer.
1. The presiding officer of the Senate shall be the Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth as the President of the Senate in accordance with Article V, Section 14, of the Constitution.
2 (a). There shall be elected by the Senate, on the first day of the session following the election of the Senate, a President pro tempore who shall serve for a term of four years and be a senior member in the Senate.
2 (b). In the event of the absence, disability or vacancy in the office of the Lieutenant Governor, the President pro tempore shall carry out the duties of the Lieutenant Governor as presiding officer. Further, the President pro tempore shall be the Chairman Chair of the Commission on Interstate Cooperation of the Senate.
2 (c). The President pro tempore shall have the right to name in open session, or if he is absent, in writing, a Senator to perform the duties of the presiding officer, but such substitution shall not extend beyond an adjournment of a daily session, except by unanimous consent of those present. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -12- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
2 (d). In the event of a vacancy in the office of the Lieutenant Governor, or whenever the powers and duties of the Governor shall devolve upon the Lieutenant Governor, the President pro tempore shall have the right to name, in writing, a Senator to perform the duties of the presiding officer during his absence; and the Senator so named shall have the right to name, in open session, or in writing, if he is absent, a Senator to perform the duties of the presiding officer, but such substitution shall not extend beyond adjournment of a daily session, except by unanimous consent of those present.
3. The presiding officer, after taking the Chair pursuant to these Rules, and a quorum being present, shall cause the Journal of the preceding day to be read. The reading of the Journal may be waived by a majority of those Senators present and voting. The reading of the Journal may be waived at a reconvened session of a special session by at least two members present and voting, only if there is no business to consider in accordance to Article IV, Section 6 of the Constitution of Virginia. Any errors in the entries shall be corrected, and the Journal being found correct, shall be signed by the presiding officer for that day and the Clerk of the Senate. The Journals, when so signed, shall be the official records of the proceedings of the Senate.
4. If any question is put upon a bill or resolution, the presiding officer shall state the same without argument.
II. Membership, Attendance, and Adjournment.
5. A member of the Senate shall be a Senator elected to represent one of the 40 senatorial districts. A majority of Senators shall constitute a quorum to do business; two may adjourn, and nine may order a call of the Senate, send for absentees, and make any order for their censure or discharge. However, not less than 16 may meet by proclamation of the Governor under the provisions of Article IV, Section 8, of the Constitution. At a special session or a reconvened session of a special session when there is no business to consider in accordance with Article IV, Section 6 of the Constitution of Virginia, two members may convene the Senate, dispense with the reading of the Journal, recess or adjourn the Senate.
6. No Senator shall absent himself from the service of the Senate without leave.
III. The Pages.
7. The Senate shall elect 11 Pages representing each of the Congressional districts and five Pages shall be appointed by the following: one by the Lieutenant Governor; one by the President pro tempore; one by the chairman chair of the caucus of the majority party; one by the majority leader; and one by the minority leader. The Pages shall be no less than 13 and no more than 14 years of age at the time of election or appointment, shall be residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and shall be elected or appointed for a term of one year. No Page shall be eligible for reelection. Any such Page so elected or appointed may be suspended or dismissed for cause by the Clerk of the Senate.
IV. The Clerk of the Senate.
8 (a). A Clerk of the Senate shall be elected by the Senate for a term of four years and shall thereafter continue in office until another is chosen. The oath of office shall be administered to the Clerk of the Senate by any person qualified by law to administer oaths. If a vacancy in the office of Clerk of the Senate occurs when the General Assembly is not in session, a successor shall be selected elected by the Committee on Rules to serve until the first day of the next session, at a meeting to be called by the ChairmanChair, or in his absence or inability to act, the next senior member of such Committee able and willing to do so. At JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -13- Wednesday, January 11, 2012 least five days notice by certified mail of the time, place and purpose of the meeting shall be given all members of the Committee, and, at such meeting, the person receiving the votes of a majority of the members present and voting shall be elected to fill the vacancy.
8 (b). The Clerk of the Senate shall be the custodian of the public seal and design of armorial bearings of the Senate.
8 (c). The Clerk of the Senate shall be the custodian of all records and papers of the Senate and the Clerk shall not suffer any such records or papers to be taken from the Clerk’s desk or out of the Clerk’s custody by any person except the Chairman Chair or the clerk of a Committee, or any Senator on taking receipts for same. Amendments agreed to by the Senate shall be handled only by the Clerk of the Senate, or staff members designated by the Clerk.
8 (d). It shall be the duty of the Clerk of the Senate to refer all bills and resolutions to the appropriate standing Committee or the Committee on Rules as provided in these Rules. If there is any objection as to the referral by the Clerk of the Senate of any bill or resolution to any standing committee or the Committee on Rules, the Committee on Rules shall hear the same, resolve the issue and report to the Senate.
8 (e). The Clerk of the Senate shall prepare a list of the Senators in order of seniority. Seniority shall be based upon longest continuous service in the Senate. However, if a Senator has previous interrupted service in the Senate, then the beginning date of such previous Senate service shall qualify the Senator for seniority before those Senators elected at the same time not having previous service in the Senate, and if a Senator has previous service in the House of Delegates then the beginning date of such House serviceseniority shall be based upon longest continuous service in the House of Delegates and shall qualify the Senator to seniority before those Senators elected to the Senate at the same time not having previous service in the House of Delegates. Senators elected at the same time without previous service in the Senate or House of Delegates shall have their seniority determined by a public drawing of lots, conducted by the Clerk of the Senate, to which all Senators involved shall be invited to attend. After the name of each Senator there shall be indicated the name of the political party under which the Senator was elected or abbreviation of the same; e.g., “Rep.” or “Dem.” If a Senator was not elected as a nominee of a political party, then such Senator shall be listed as an Independent, or “Ind.”; however, if any Senator is elected at a special or general election and such Senator has, prior to such election, declared himself in writing a member of a political party during and prior to such election and the political party of his choice did not hold a convention or call a primary election for such election, such Senator shall be listed as a member of the party of which he declared himself a member.
8 (f). The Clerk of the Senate, after the election of Senators, shall assign chamber desks to the individual Senators with the Senators elected as members of the majority party in the Senate in the chamber area beginning at the north south side of the chamber until all such desks have been assigned, and then the Senators elected as members of the minority party in the Senate, and then any Senator not elected as a member of the two major political parties. The Clerk of the Senate shall also assign office space in such buildings as may be made available for the use of the Senate. Whenever feasible, the Clerk of the Senate shall give due consideration in assigning chamber desks and office space to the seniority and request of a Senator. However, the chamber desk or office space of a Senator having immediate prior service in the Senate shall not be reassigned unless he shall so request the Clerk of the Senate.
Should any Senator, however, during his term of office, cease to be a member of the political party of which he was a member at the time of his election either by self-declaration as confirmed by a two-thirds majority of the members elected to the Senate, or through other conduct as confirmed by a two-thirds majority of the members elected to the Senate, or if a special election results in a change of political party membership, the Clerk of the Senate, upon such change in political party membership, is authorized to reassign chamber desks and office space accordingly. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -14- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
8 (g). The area of the General Assembly Building assigned to the members of the Senate, their legislative support staff, the staff of the Senate, the facilities and space for those charged with the maintenance, repair, and security of such building, and such space designated for the news media shall not be utilized or occupied as office space by any other person or persons, except by vote of the Committee on Rules.
8 (h). During the sessions, the Clerk shall provide postage, as approved by the Committee on Rules, and office supplies for official use by the Senators. Postage provided for use by members of the Senate during the sessions of the General Assembly shall be used as necessary to carry out the legislative duties of such members, and shall not be used for the purpose of mailing newsletters. A newsletter is a written communication that is more than one page in length, the contents cover more than one topic, and 500 or more copies are requested to be printed in a calendar year.
9. The Journal of the Senate shall be daily drawn up by the Clerk of the Senate, and shall be read the succeeding day, unless the reading thereof is waived as provided in these Rules; it shall be printed under the supervision of the Clerk of the Senate and delivered to the Senators without delay.
10 (a). The Clerk of the Senate shall appoint a chief deputy clerk and such staff as necessary to perform the work of the Senate. The Clerk may also appoint such number of messengers as may be required. The Clerk of the Senate shall also appoint such committee clerks as may be necessary after consultation with, and the approval of, the Chairmen Chair of the Committee on Rules and the Chairs of the several Committees. The Clerk of the Senate shall also appoint such additional committee staff as may be necessary after consultation with, and the approval of, the Chair of the Committee on Rules. All committee clerks so appointed shall remain in the Capitol or other legislative facilities during the daily sessions of the Senate, and committee clerks shall be assigned for duties with various standing Committees by the Clerk of the Senate, after consultation by the Clerk of the Senate and with the approval of the Chairman Chair of each such Committee. Additional committee staff shall be assigned for duties with various standing Committees by the Clerk of the Senate, after consultation with, and the approval of, the Chair on the Committee on Rules and the Chair of the respective Committee. Each clerk shall perform any other duties that the Clerk of the Senate shall require, when not employed by their respective standing Committees. Clerks may be removed by the Clerk of the Senate, after consultation with, and the approval of, the Chairman Chair of the Committee on Rulesof the Committee to which such clerk is assigned. Additional committee staff may be removed by the Clerk of the Senate, after consultation with, and the approval of, the Chair of the Committee on Rules. The Clerk of the Senate shall have supervision over all employees of the Senate. During sessions, the Clerk shall provide postage and office supplies for official use by the Senators.
10 (ab). The Clerk of the Senate shall be the clerk to the Committee on Rules.
11 (a). Before reading each bill or resolution by title, the Clerk of the Senate shall announce, either by individual bill or resolution or en bloc, whether it is the first, second, or third time of such reading.
11 (b). The Clerk of the Senate shall keep at the Clerk’s desk, during the sittings of the Senate, a calendar which shows the business of the Senate. The Clerk shall have printed and placed on the desk of each member, before the assembling of the Senate each day, a calendar of pending bills and resolutions. The Clerk shall prepare a list of all bills and resolutions offered on the preceding day, with the names of the patrons, titles of the bills or resolutions, and the Committees to which the same have been referred under these Rules. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -15- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
12. It shall be the duty of the Clerk of the Senate, without special order therefor, to communicate to the House of Delegates any action of the Senate upon business coming from the House of Delegates, or upon matters requiring the concurrence of that body, but no such communication shall be made in relation to any action of the Senate while it remains open for consideration.
13. The Clerk of the Senate shall, at the beginning of the term after the election of Senators, have printed and bound with the manual and rules, etc., the Constitution of Virginia and the Constitution of the United States for the use of the Senators. Supplements to said manual shall be issued as circumstances may require.
14 (a). Whenever the Clerk of the Senate is absent, the chief deputy clerk appointed pursuant to law and these Rules shall exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred and imposed upon the Clerk of the Senate by law and these Rules, by and with the consent of the Committee on Rules.
14 (b). In the discharge of all the duties assigned to the Clerk, and such other duties as the Clerk may from time to time undertake, the Clerk shall be subject to the direction of the Committee on Rules.
V. Sergeant-at-Arms and Doorkeepers.
15. A Sergeant-at-Arms shall be elected by the Senate, and shall continue in office at the pleasure of the Committee on Rules for a term not exceeding four years. Except as otherwise provided by these Rules, his duties shall be prescribed by the Committee on Rules.
16. Except by order of the Senate, no Senator shall be taken into custody by the Sergeant-at-Arms on any grounds other than to quell a breach of the peace until the matter is examined by the Committee on Privileges and Elections and reported to the Senate.
17 (a). The Doorkeepers shall be constantly at their post during the daily sessions of the Senate and shall permit no one to enter freely or remain upon the floor of the Senate during the daily session, except the President of the Senate; members of the General Assembly; officers and employees of the Clerk of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Delegates; and, representatives of the news media in such numbers as may be seated in accommodations provided for them at the press tables. The Committee on Rules shall consider and determine all matters concerning the news media in the Senate Chamber.
17 (b). Members of a Senator’s family and such persons whom a Senator may invite shall be entitled to seats in a reserved section of the gallery. Representatives of the news media who cannot be accommodated with seats at press tables on the floor may also be entitled to seats in a reserved section of the gallery. The Committee on Rules shall consider and determine all matters concerning the news media in the Senate Chamber.
17 (c). Fifteen minutes prior to the convening of every daily session, the Sergeant-at-Arms shall clear the floor of the Senate of all persons other than those who are authorized to be there during each session and shall not permit unauthorized persons upon the floor of the Senate for five minutes following the conclusion of every daily session.
17 (d). Interviews are not allowed in the Senate Chamber during the daily session or during the recesses during the daily session. Interviews in the Senate Chamber shall end 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the daily session and shall not commence until five minutes after the adjournment of the daily session. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -16- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
17 (e). Whenever any person requests an interview with a Senator or the Clerk of the Senate, a Doorkeeper shall send the request by a Page.
17 (f). A Doorkeeper shall direct all persons not entitled to entry on the floor of the Senate, as set out above, to the gallery of the Senate.
VI. Standing Committees.
18. At the commencement of each session after the election of Senators, members shall be elected to the following standing Committees and the Committee on Rules a nominations report shall be submitted by the majority caucus to elect members to the standing Committees and the Committee on Rules for a term current coincident with their term of office in such numbers as hereinafter set forth:. Such members shall be elected by a majority vote of those present and voting. The President of the Senate shall be empowered to break a tie vote, where there is an equal division among the Senators, on matters pertaining to committee assignments and other matters relating to the organization of the Senate.
18 (a). A Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources, 15 Senators, to consider matters concerning agriculture; air and water pollution and solid waste disposal; conservation of land and water resources; crustaceans and bivalves; all matters of environment, forest, fresh and salt water fishing, game, mining, parks and recreation, and petroleum products.
18 (b). A Committee on Commerce and Labor, 15 16 Senators, to consider all matters concerning banking; commerce; commercial law; corporations; economic development; industry; insurance; labor; manufacturing; partnerships; public utilities, except matters relating to transportation; tourism; workmen’s compensation and unemployment matters.
18 (c). A Committee for Courts of Justice, 15 Senators, to consider matters relating to the Courts of the Commonwealth and the Justices and Judges thereof, including the nominations of such Justices and Judges where provided by the Constitution and statutes of Virginia; and all matters concerning the criminal laws of the Commonwealth; together with all matters concerning contracts, domestic relations, eminent domain, fiduciaries, firearms, garnishments, homestead and all other exemptions, immigration (with the exception of matters relating to the powers of the Governor or education), magistrates, mechanics’ and other liens, notaries public and out-of-state commissioners, property and conveyances (except landlord and tenant and condominium matters), wills and decedents’ estates.
It shall report to the Senate the names of such persons as it shall find qualified for election as a Justice or Judge of the Commonwealth. Senators, all or part of whose Senate Districts are within the Circuit or District for which a Judge is to be elected, shall jointly nominate a qualified person for such election by affirmation of a majority of such Senators on a form provided by the Clerk of the Senate. If such Senators are unable to agree on a nominee, a Senator shall only nominate a person deemed qualified by the Committee for Courts of Justice for any judicial position.
Whenever a vacancy in the office of a justice of the Supreme Court or judge of the Court of Appeals is announced, the Chairman Chair of the Committee for Courts of Justice shall establish a date certain by which any Senator may forward the name of any potential nominee for such office to the ChairmanChair.
18 (d). A Committee on Education and Health, 15 Senators, to consider matters concerning education; human reproduction; life support; persons under disability; public buildings; public health; mental health; mental retardation and health professions. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -17- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
18 (e). A Committee on Finance, 15 Senators, to consider matters concerning auditing; bills and resolutions for appropriations; the budget of the Commonwealth; claims; general and special revenues of the Commonwealth; all taxation and all matters concerning the expenditure of funds of the Commonwealth.
18 (f). A Committee on General Laws and Technology, 15 Senators, to consider matters concerning affirmation and bonds; the boundaries, jurisdiction and emblems of the Commonwealth; cemeteries; condominiums; consumer affairs; fire protection; gaming and wagering; housing; inter- or intra-government information technology applications and uses other than those proposed or used to support the operations of the General Assembly or the Senate; land offices; landlord and tenant; libraries; military and war emergency; nuisances; oaths; professions and occupations (except the health and legal professions); religious and charitable matters; state governmental reorganization; veterans’ affairs; warehouses; and matters not specifically referable to other Committees, including, but not limited to, matters relating to technology, engineering, or electronic research, development, policy, standards, measurements, or definitions, or the scientific, technical, or technological requirements thereof, except for those affecting the operations of the General Assembly or the Senate.
18 (g). A Committee on Local Government, 15 Senators, to consider matters of local government in the counties, cities, towns, regions or districts, planning boards and commissions and authorities, except matters relating to the compensation of elected officeholders, where funds of the Commonwealth are involved.
18 (h). A Committee on Privileges and Elections, 15 Senators, to consider matters concerning voting; apportionment; conflict of interests, except those concerning members of the judiciary or solely the legal profession, provided that any such matter, after being reported by the Committee, shall be rereferred by the Committee to the Committee for Courts of Justice for consideration of the matters relating only to members of the judiciary or solely to the legal profession; constitutional amendments; elections; elected officeholders; reprimand, censure, or expulsion of a Senator; and nominations and appointments to any office or position in the Commonwealth (except Justices and Judges of the Commonwealth). It shall consider all grievances and propositions, federal relations and interstate matters. It shall examine the oath taken by each Senator and the certificate of election furnished by the proper office and report thereon to the Senate. It shall review and report as may be required in cases involving financial disclosure statements and shall recommend disciplinary action by majority vote where appropriate. It shall report in all cases involving contested elections the principles and reasons upon which their resolves are founded. It shall determine and report on all matters referred to it by the Senate Ethics Advisory Panel as set forth in the statutes.
Whenever the Clerk receives a report of the Senate Ethics Advisory Panel or a resolution seeking the reprimand, censure, or expulsion of a Senator, he the report shall be referred forthwith to the Committee on Privileges and Elections. The Committee shall consider the matter, conduct such hearings as it shall deem necessary, and, in all cases report its determination of the matter, together with its recommendations and reasons for its resolves, to the Senate. If the Committee deems disciplinary action warranted, it shall report a resolution offered by a member of the Committee to express such action. Any such resolution reported by the Committee shall be a privileged matter. The Senate as a whole shall then consider the resolution, and, by recorded vote, either defeat the resolution or take one or more of the following actions: (i) reprimand the Senator with a majority vote of the Senators present and voting; (ii) censure the Senator and place the Senator last in seniority with a majority vote of the elected membership of the Senate; (iii) expel the Senator with a two-thirds vote of the elected membership of the Senate; or (iv) refer the matter to the Attorney General for appropriate action with a majority vote of the Senators present and voting, in the event the Senate finds a knowing violation of § 30-108 or subsection C of § 30-110 of the Code of Virginia. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -18- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
18 (i). A Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services, 15 Senators, to consider matters concerning alcoholic beverages; correctional and penal institutions; morals; social services and welfare; and substance abuse.
18 (j). A Committee on Transportation, 15 Senators, to consider matters concerning airports; airspaces; airways; the laws concerning motor vehicles relating to rules of the road or traffic regulations; heliports; highways; port facilities; public roads and streets; transportation safety; public waterways; railways; seaports; transportation companies or corporations; and transportation public utilities. Any matter relating to rules of the road or traffic regulations which include a change in a penalty shall be rereferred by the Committee to the Committee for Courts of Justice.
VII. Committee on Rules.
19 (a). A Committee on Rules, which shall be in addition to the foregoing standing Committees, 17 Senators, consisting of the standing Committee Chairs; the President pro tempore, if the person is not a Chair; the Majority Leader, if the person is not a Chair; the Minority Leader; and members other Senators to comprise the not more than 17. The Chair of the Committee on Rules shall not be Chair of any standing Committee. The Committee shall consider all resolutions amending or altering the Rules of the Senate; all joint rules with the House of Delegates; all bills and resolutions creating study committees or commissions; and all other resolutions (except those of a purely procedural nature, those concerning nominations and appointments to any office or position in the Commonwealth including the nominations of Justices and Judges, and those concerning constitutional amendments). The Committee may report such bills or resolutions with the recommendation that they be passed, or that they be rereferred to another Committee. In considering a bill or resolution, the Committee is empowered to sit while the Senate is in session. There shall be a subcommittee of the Committee, consisting of the Chair and six members appointed by the Chair to equal the number of House members appointed to the subcommittee, which shall exercise on behalf of the Committee such powers as are delegated to the Committee when acting jointly with the Committee on Rules of the House of Delegates or a subcommittee thereof.
19 (b). If there is any objection as to the referral by the Clerk of the Senate of any bill or resolution to any standing Committee or any matter relating to the Office of the Clerk, the Committee on Rules shall hear the same, resolve the issue and report to the Senate.
19 (c). The Chair of the Committee on Rules, in consultation with the Clerk, shall consider and determine all matters concerning the news media in the Senate Chamber; all policies concerning travel expenses and reimbursements; all matters concerning joint assemblies with the House of Delegates and such persons, not members of the Senate, who are to be permitted to address the Senate; and all matters concerning the utilization of the facilities available to the Senate and its membership. It The Chair, in consultation with the Clerk, shall prescribe the duties not otherwise prescribed for the Clerk, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Doorkeepers. It The Chair, in consultation with the Clerk, shall approve the appointment, removal, and assignment for duties of the additional committee staff authorized in Rule 10 (a).
19 (d). The Committee on Rules shall from time to time prescribe such requirements as will expedite the flow of the work of the Senate, all such requirements being subject to the approval of the Senate.
19 (e). Postage provided for use by members of the Senate during Sessions of the General Assembly shall be used as necessary to carry out the legislative duties of such members, and shall not be used for the purpose of mailing newsletters. A newsletter is a written communication that is more than one page in length, the contents cover more than one topic, and 500 or more copies are requested to be printed in a calendar year. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -19- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
19 (f)(e). The Chair of the Committee on Rules shall appoint a subcommittee to review the financial disclosure statements filed annually by members or candidates and shall determine whether each statement is correct and complete as filed or requires correction, augmentation, or revision by the member or candidate involved, who shall be directed in writing to make the changes required within such time as shall be set by the Committee.
Additional review shall be made of any financial disclosure statement by the Committee on Rules upon a request in writing by ten 20 percent of the membership of the Senate on the basis of newly discovered evidence. This review shall be made promptly, the adequacy of filing determined, and notice of the determination of the Committee sent in writing to the member involved. If a financial disclosure statement is found to need correction, augmentation, or revision, the member or candidate involved shall be directed in writing to make the changes required within such time as shall be set by the Committee. Failure to make the correction shall result in the matter being referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections for disciplinary action pursuant to Rules 18 (h) and 53 (b).
19 (gf). There shall be a Subcommittee on Standards of Conduct of the Committee on Rules, consisting of three members, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party, appointed by the Chair. The Subcommittee shall consider any request by a Senator for an advisory opinion as to whether the facts in a particular case would constitute a violation of the Rules of the Senate or any statute enacted relative to conflicts of interests, and may consider any other matters assigned to it by the Committee on Rules. Any Senator requesting such an advisory opinion shall submit the request in writing, addressed to the Chair of the Committee on Rules, and shall set forth specifically the facts relative to the opinion sought. The Subcommittee shall convene as soon as practicable, granting the Senator requesting the opinion the right to appear and, upon the conclusion of its deliberations, the Subcommittee shall submit its written opinion to the full Committee on Rules. The Committee on Rules shall consider the written opinion submitted by the Subcommittee and, if accepted, the same shall constitute an advisory opinion for the conduct of the members of the Senate on the issues set forth. The Clerk of the Senate shall maintain a record of such advisory opinions, which shall be available to any member of the Senate.
19 (hg). Any Senator who wishes to present a person to the Senate shall first seek the approval of the Chair of the Committee on Rules. The Senator shall submit a written request to the Chair of the Committee and a copy of the request to the Clerk of the Senate, 48 hours prior to the time of the presentation. The Committee or a subcommittee designated by the Chair shall determine the merit of the presentation and notify the Senator of its the decision. The submission of the written request and the approval of the Committee or a subcommittee designated by the Chair shall not be required to present members of the Virginia Congressional Delegation and former members of the Virginia Senate. Whenever possible, a person shall be presented to the Senate on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the morning hour of the session. The Chair, in consultation with the Clerk, shall approve the dates for the presentations. During the regular session, presentations shall not be made on Fridays, crossover, or any day involving action on the appropriation act.
19 (ih). The Committee on Rules shall make all Senate appointments to study committees and commissions in the number authorized for the Senate, whether the authority is limited to Senate members or other persons. It shall appoint members of the Senate to such other committees as may be required to serve as joint committees with the House of Delegates under its Rules, and shall appoint members of the Senate to serve as Senate members on any Committee or Commission required by statute. Senate membership on all joint subcommittees and commissions with the House of Delegates shall be of equal membership. If no member of a standing Committee of the Senate specified in a study resolution is able to serve, the Committee on Rules may appoint a member of the Senate at large to the study notwithstanding the provisions of the enabling resolution. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -20- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
VIII. Composition and Procedures of Committees.
20 (a). The total membership of all Committees and the membership of each standing Committee shall be composed of members of the two major political parties in the Commonwealth in proportion to the number of Senators of each of such political parties, as nearly as practicable, and as nearly as practicable with equal membership of resident Senators from the several congressional districts of the Commonwealth as the same exist on the date of election of the Senate. As nearly as practicable, no more than two resident Senators in the same congressional district shall serve on the same Committee. However, if none of the resident Senators of the same congressional district makes a request, in writing, for a particular Committee assignment, this requirement may be waived. Senators shall serve terms on such Committees coincident with their current terms of office. No member shall be removed from the a Committee to which he or she was elected, except by a two-thirds vote of the members elected present and voting or by forfeiture under these rules or upon submission of the member’s resignation from the Committee.
The standing Committees may also include any Senator not elected as a member of the two major political parties. All members of the Senate shall be elected to the standing Committees, where practicable. No member of the Senate shall serve on more than four, nor less than three, standing Committees. When the Committees are elected, the Senator first named shall be the Chair. However, a Senator shall serve as Chair of only one of the standing Committees. Next shall be listed the members, listed by seniority and by the date elected to the Committee. At the first meeting of the Committee, the Chair may appoint and announce a vice chair.
Should any Senator, during his term of office, cease to be a member of the political party of which he was a member at the time of his election either by self-declaration as confirmed by a two-thirds majority of the members elected to the Senate, or through other conduct as confirmed by a two-thirds majority of the members elected to the Senate, he shall be deemed, thereby, to have forfeited all Committee memberships to which he may have been elected.
20 (b). Any vacancy in Committee membership during the four-year term of the Committee members shall be filled in the manner in which Committee members are elected in the first instance.
20 (c). The standing Committees shall meet at such time and place as shall be designated by the Committee on Rules, after consultation with the respective Committee Chair, and the fixed time and place of Committee meetings shall be published. All committees shall be governed by the Rules of the Senate.
20 (d). All Committee meetings shall be held in public. All votes on bills shall be recorded.
However, executive sessions may be held pursuant to applicable provisions of law upon a recorded vote. Except as provided herein, a recorded vote of members upon each measure shall be taken and the name and number of those voting for, against or abstaining reported with the bill or resolution and ordered printed on the Calendar. A recorded vote shall not be necessary to report a resolution, if that resolution does not have a specific vote requirement pursuant to these Rules. A Senator who has a personal interest in the transaction, as defined in § 30-101 of the Code of Virginia, shall neither vote nor be counted upon it, and he shall withdraw, or invoke this Rule not to be counted, prior to the taking of any vote upon it, by stating the same before the Committee, and the fact shall be recorded by the Committee Clerk and reported along with the votes of the Committee members on the bill or resolution. If a Senator invokes this rule, the Senator shall not participate, directly or indirectly, in the matter wherein the rule is invoked. Pairs may be taken in Committee voting as provided in Rule 36. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -21- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
20 (e). The majority of any Committee shall constitute a quorum. Any Senator attending and recorded as present at a Committee meeting who must depart prior to the rising of the Committee, may designate, in writing on committee proxy forms, one member of the Committee to vote his proxy for the duration of his absence, but for no longer than the meeting of the Committee at which the proxy is given. Proxies are not transferable. The Chair shall be informed in open session of the proxy authority prior to the departure of the Senator so leaving.
20 (f). Any bill or resolution introduced in an even-numbered year, and not reported to the Senate by a Committee may, upon the majority vote of the elected membership of the Committee to which it has been referred, be continued on the agenda of the Committee for hearings and Committee action during the interim between sessions or for future action by the Committee during the following odd-numbered year regular sessions. A bill or resolution may be continued only one year from an even-numbered year session and not otherwise. The Committee shall report, prior to the adjournment sine die of the Senate, such bills or resolutions as shall be continued and the Clerk of the Senate shall enter upon the Journal the fact that such bill or resolution has been continued.
20 (g). The Senate, upon consideration of any bill or resolution on the Calendar, may recommit, in accordance with these Rules, the bill or resolution to the Committee reporting the same, and direct the Committee to continue the bill or resolution until the following odd-numbered year regular session, and hold such hearings or render such further consideration of the bill or resolution as the Committee may deem proper.
20 (h). The Chair of the Committee, or the majority of the elected membership of a Committee, may call meetings of the Committee during the interim between sessions to study, call hearings, and consider any bill or resolution continued for further action at the odd-numbered year session, or to consider such other matters as may be germane to the duties of the Committee.
20 (i). The provisions of this Rule relating to legislative continuity between sessions shall be subject to the provisions of Article IV, Section 7, of the Constitution of Virginia.
20 (g)(j). Each Committee shall have a clerk appointed by the Clerk of the Senate, after consultation with the Chair of the Committee on Rules and the Chair of the respective Committee. The Clerk of the Senate shall be the clerk to the Committee on Rules.
20 (h)(k). The Chair of any Committee may appoint subcommittees to consider a particular bill or resolution or to consider matters relative to a portion of the work of the Committee. Such subcommittees shall not take final votes and shall only make recommendations to the Committee. The Chair of the full Committee shall be an ex officio member of all subcommittees and entitled to vote, but shall not be counted as a member for purposes of a quorum. All subcommittees shall be governed by the Rules of the Senate.
20 (i)(l). Any Committee of the Senate may, at its discretion, confer with any Committee of the House of Delegates having under consideration the same subject and arrange joint meetings, hearings or studies, as the Committees deem appropriate.
20 (j)(m). A Committee, after considering a bill or resolution referred to it may:
A. Rerefer the same to another Committee, in the same form received, to consider applicable portions of such bill or resolution as are germane to another Committee under the Rules, or may Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -22- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
B. Report it to the Senate
(i) without amendment,
(ii) with recommendation that a Committee amendment(s) be adopted, or
(iii) with recommendation that it be rereferred to another Committee (either with or without amendment), in which latter event the Clerk of the Senate shall so rerefer unless the Senate shall otherwise direct.
A recorded vote of members shall be taken upon any motion listed in A and B above and the name and number of those voting for, against or abstaining reported with the bill or resolution and ordered printed on the Calendar. The report recorded by the Committee Clerk shall be the recorded vote on the motion and cannot be changed unless the vote is reconsidered and voted upon again. A recorded vote shall not be necessary to report or rerefer a resolution, if that resolution does not have a specific vote requirement pursuant to these Rules.
20 (k)(n). Any bill, except the budget bill sent down by the Governor, whose principal objective is taxation or which establishes a special fund or any type of nonreverting fund, whether or not such bill may also require an appropriation, tax, special or general revenue, shall first be referred to the Standing Committee which has jurisdiction of the subject matter of the bill as defined in rules 18 (a) through 18 (j) of the Rules of the Senate. If said bill is reported by the Committee of original jurisdiction then said bill shall be rereferred by the Committee to the Finance Committee.
20 (l)(o). A Committee may refer the subject matter of a bill or resolution to any agency, board, commission, council, or other governmental or nongovernmental entity for comment, but the bill or resolution shall remain with the Committee. The Chair of the Committee shall direct the Clerk of the Senate to prepare the appropriate letter and the action of the Committee shall be made available to the public.
20 (m)(p). Committees of the Senate are authorized to seek and obtain, in the period of time between sessions of the General Assembly, the services of citizens of the Commonwealth whose function will be to participate with such Committees or Subcommittees thereof in reviewing legislation or in performing any referred study or study initiated by the Committee or its Chair.
Persons appointed to serve shall receive reimbursement for their actual and reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of services for the Committees. For this purpose and for such other expenses as may be occasioned by the conduct of any Committee study, payments shall have approval in advance by the Chair of the Committee on Rules in consultation with the Clerk and shall be made from the general appropriation to the Senate.
20 (q). Persons who are asked by a Committee Chair to appear before a Committee or subcommittee or study to offer expert testimony may receive reimbursement for their actual and reasonable expenses if approved in advance by the Chair of the Committee on Rules, in consultation with the Clerk.
20 (n). Whenever a bill is introduced that contains matters that would be appropriate for an executive reorganization plan as provided for in Chapter 1, Article 2 of Title 2.2 of the Code of Virginia or which proposes that the Commonwealth provide new services or abolish any existing service, it shall have the word “Organization” stamped upon its covers. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -23- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
IX. Order of Business.
21. At the appointed hour, the presiding officer of the Senate shall take the chair and call the Senate to order, and the order of business thereafter shall be as follows:
(a) A period of devotions.
(b) A roll call of members present.
(c) The reading of the Journal.
(d) A period to be called the “morning hour,” for the following purposes:
i. to dispose of communications from the House of Delegates, the Executive, and the Judiciary.
ii. to receive reports from the Committees, for which purpose they shall be called by the Clerk unless the Senate shall direct otherwise.
iiiii. to recognize and welcome visitors to the Senate.
iviii. to receive resolutions and bills, but such resolutions and bills may be received at the Clerk’s desk at any time after the “morning hour,” with leave of the Senate.
(e) Consideration of unfinished business. (Unfinished business is legislation before the Senate as a result of or pending action by the House of Delegates.)
(f) Consideration of the Calendar of the Senate for that day, for which purpose the Calendar shall be called by the Clerk of the Senate.
(g) Upon completion of the Calendar and then Senators expressing Point(s) of Personal Privilege and such other business as may come before the Senate, a recess or adjournment shall then be taken.
22. To expedite the business of the Senate, it may order the convening of a “special morning session,” at which session no vote shall be taken or other business transacted except the introduction of bills and resolutions. Upon the completion thereof, such session shall recess to such time as the Senate may have theretofore ordered. Such “special morning session” shall be convened by the presiding officer or President pro tempore unless otherwise designated. The “special morning session” shall be considered adjourned upon the convening of the daily session.
23 (a). Notwithstanding Rule 21 and Rule 22, any subject may, by a recorded vote of a majority of the members electedpresent and voting, be made a special and continuing order, to commence at a time to be fixed by the Senate, and when the time so fixed for its consideration arises, the presiding officer shall lay it before the Senate.
23 (b). When two or more special and continuing orders have been made for the same time, they shall have precedence according to the order in which they were severally assigned, and that order shall only be changed by majority vote of those present and voting. All motions to change such order shall be decided without debate.
24. When a bill or resolution of the House of Delegates is passed or rejected by the Senate, the fact of the passage or rejection, with the bill or resolution, shall be communicated to the House of Delegates. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -24- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
25 (a). All bills, resolutions or other business originating in the Senate and all bills, resolutions or other business sent from the House of Delegates shall be dispatched in the order in which they are introduced or received, unless the Senate shall otherwise direct.
25 (b). Bills or resolutions of either house shall be divided on the Calendar between the designation “Uncontested Calendar” and “Regular Calendar,” and be considered in such order. When such a division is made for bills or resolutions, the Uncontested Calendar shall not include any bills or resolutions (i) which receive a dissenting vote or abstention in Committee, or (ii) to which objection is made by any Senator on first reading. Any bills or resolutions shall be removed from the Uncontested Calendar at any time at the request of any Senator. Resolutions which do not have a specific vote requirement pursuant to these Rules shall not be placed on the Uncontested Calendar but may be divided separately.
25 (c). It shall be the duty of the Clerk to see that the printing and engrossing, when ordered, shall be done in such time that the bills and resolutions may be acted upon according to their priorities upon the Calendar. If, however, any bill or resolution is not ready when it is reached upon the Calendar, it shall be passed by, and be allowed to retain its place upon the Calendar.
25 (d). When the Calendar has been called through, it may be called again in order to dispose of any business that may be ready, and if there is none, the business of the “morning hour” shall be resumed and disposed of; but the business of the “morning hour” shall in no case be allowed to interfere with that of the Calendar without the unanimous consent of the members present.
26 (a). No law shall be enacted except by bill. Every bill, upon its introduction, shall be referred to the appropriate Committee. No bill shall become a law until the procedures required by Article IV, Section 11, of the Constitution of Virginia have been observed.
26 (b). No bill expressly amending any existing law shall be offered by any member unless or until the original and all copies thereof have been prepared so as to indicate deletions and additions. Each bill or resolution shall be signed by at least one Senator or by the Clerk of the Senate upon authorization of a member who has become incapacitated or who is unavailable to sign the legislation. Upon the approval of the Committee on Rules, electronic filing of bills and resolutions may be permitted. Any bill or resolution offered for introduction in the Senate may show two or more senators Senators as chief patrons and as “House Patrons” the signatures of members of the House of Delegates. The title of any bill having any provisions pertaining to taxation or revenues shall so indicate. The form for deletions and additions shall be to set forth the material deleted with lines through such material, e.g., deleted material or words, and to underscore the words added, before they are received in the Senate. However, the stricken material and underscoring and italics in the printed bill, enrolled bills, and printed Acts shall not be considered evidence of all amendments to any bill or existing statute, but merely as an aid for quick reference to amended portions. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as requiring the use of stricken material or underscoring when new words are substituted for existing words where the new words or the omission of words does not change the sense or meaning of the act.
26 (c). The title of a bill or resolution and all amendments offered thereto shall be entered upon the Journal, except the amendments in the nature of a substitute shall be printed separately, and only the titles thereof entered upon the Journal.
26 (d). Any Senate bill or resolution which has been amended during the legislative process by the Senate shall be engrossed and reproduced by the Clerk of the Senate, as soon as practicable, in sufficient numbers for the members of the Senate and House of Delegates. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -25- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
26 (e). The designation of “Senate Bill” or “Senate Resolution” or “Senate Joint Resolution” shall not be changed nor amended after a bill or resolution is introduced in the Senate. Nor shall the designation of “House Bill” or “House Joint Resolution” be changed or amended after the bill or resolution is received by the Senate.
26 (f). Any member of the Senate or House of Delegates who requests in writing to the Clerk that he be added as a co-patron of any bill or resolution, provided that the first vote on the passage of the bill or agreement to the resolution has not occurred, or, if the bill or resolution is not reported from Committee, then prior to the last action on such legislation, shall be listed in the Journal as a co-patron of such bill or resolution, and shall be so listed on such bill or resolution at its next printing, if any.
Any member of the Senate or House of Delegates may also request in writing to the Clerk that his name be removed as a co-patron of any bill or resolution provided that the first vote on the passage of the bill or agreement to the resolution has not occurred, or, if the bill or resolution is not reported from Committee, then prior to the last action on such legislation, and thereafter his name shall not be listed in the Journal as a co-patron of such bill or resolution, nor shall his name be listed on such bill or resolution at its next printing, if any.
26 (g). Any memorial or commending resolutions shall conform to the form and procedure set forth by the Clerk of the Senate and shall not be referred to the Committee on Rules, but shall be placed upon the Calendar on the next Thursday of the session and shall be considered for approval on said day; however, any one member may object to such consideration and the same shall be continued to the next Thursday session or any member may move that the same be referred to the Committee on Rules. No exception to this Rule 26 (g) shall be made, unless the Senator proposing such exception has first presented it at a meeting of the Committee on Rules and a majority of the members elected to such Committee has voted in favor of the exception.
No Senator may introduce more than a combined total of ten commending and memorial resolutions each session, except for the Chair of the Committee on Rules when introducing such resolutions according to custom or protocol.
27. Bills or resolutions originating in the House of Delegates and communicated to the Senate shall be read by title the first time when received and referred to the appropriate Committee unless otherwise directed by the Senate.
28 (a). No bill or resolution reported from a Committee of the Senate shall be recommitted or amended until it has been twice read by title, nor shall any Senate bill or resolution be amended after its third reading, except by the unanimous consent of the Senate. House bills or resolutions may be recommitted or amended at any time before their final passage, but a bill or resolution which has been recommitted to a Committee, when reported by Committee, shall be restored on the Calendar to the status it had before it was recommitted.
28 (b). In the case of a House bill or resolution, engrossment shall only apply to such amendments as may have been made in the Senate.
29 (a). Communications from the Executive shall lie on the table at least one day after being received by the Clerk of the Senate, unless otherwise ordered.
29 (b). Whenever a Senate bill or resolution is reported to the Senate with one or more House amendments, copies of all such amendments shall be furnished to each Senator. The same shall apply to amendments proposed by a Senate Committee or by a Senator, unless otherwise ordered by the Senate. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -26- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
30. Every question shall be put in the affirmative and the presiding officer shall declare whether the yeas or the nays have it, which declaration shall stand as the judgment of the Senate. The yeas and nays on any question shall, at the desire of one-fifth of those present, be entered on the Journal. On the final vote of any bill, and on the vote in any election or impeachment conducted in the General Assembly or on the expulsion of a Senator, the name of each Senator voting, and how he voted shall be recorded in the Journal. After the roll has been taken, and before the vote is announced by the presiding officer, any Senator shall have the right to correct any mistake committed in enrolling his name and the presiding officer shall order the vote to be stricken.
31. Any Senator may call for a division of the question, which shall be divided if it comprehends propositions so distinct in substance that, one being taken away, a substantive proposition shall remain for the decision of the Senate.
32. Upon the determination of a question, any Senator may enter his protest upon the Journal, with the consent of one-third of the Senators present; and on the question “Shall the protest be entered on the Journal?”, no privileged motion as set out in Rule 46 47 (a) or Rule 46 47 (b) shall be in order except to adjourn.
33. Whenever the Senate proceeds to consider any nominations or appointments after the same have been reported by the appropriate Committee, which are subject to the choice or ratification of the Senate, and when it is so ordered by the Senate pursuant to Chapter 21 of Title 30 Chapter 37 of Title 2.2 of the Code of Virginia, the same shall be considered in executive session.
X. The Pending and Previous Question.
34. Upon a motion for the pending question, agreed to by a majority of the Senators present, as indicated by a recorded vote, and there being no other motions afforded priority by these Rules, the presiding officer shall immediately put the pending question. All incidental questions of order arising after a motion for the pending question is made, and pending such motion, shall be decided, whether on appeal or otherwise, without debate.
35. Upon a motion for the previous question, agreed to by a majority of the Senators present, as indicated by a recorded vote, and there being no other motions afforded priority by these Rules, the presiding officer shall immediately put the question, first upon the amendments in the order prescribed in the Rules, and then upon the main question. If the previous question be not ordered, debate may continue as if the motion had not been made.
XI. Taking the Vote.
36. Every Senator present in the Chamber, when any question is put or vote taken, shall vote or be counted as voting on one side or the other, except in the case of pairs, as hereinafter provided. A Senator who has a personal interest in the transaction, as defined in § 30-101 of the Code of Virginia, shall neither vote nor be counted upon it, and he shall withdraw, or invoke this rule not to be counted, prior to the division and the fact shall be recorded on the voting machine. If a Senator invokes this rule, the Senator shall not participate, directly or indirectly, in the matter wherein the rule is invoked. Pairs upon any question pending may be made and entered upon the Journal, and in such cases shall be announced immediately upon completion of the roll call, and before the announcement of its result. Pairs may be general or special. General pairs shall extend to and include all motions, amendments, or other proceedings in aid of or against the question pending, and which is the subject of the pairs. Special pairs shall depend in their scope upon the agreement between the Senators making the same, but in absence of a specific JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -27- Wednesday, January 11, 2012 agreement, the presumption shall be conclusive that the pairs are general. The Senator announcing a pair shall be counted as present for the purposes of establishing a quorum. Pairs may be taken in Committee votes under this rule herein set forth.
37. The voting machine may be used for the call of the roll, for recording abstentions under Rule 36, or for the affirmative and the negative of the question.
38 (a). No Senator shall be allowed to vote or submit a vote statement unless he is in attendance at the daily session at the time the Senate is being divided, or before a determination of the question upon a call of the roll, and is physically present in the Chamber, or one of its anterooms. A Senator may submit a vote statement if he was not recorded as voting or if his recorded vote does not reflect his intention. The statement shall be limited to the fact that his vote was not recorded or that his vote did not reflect his intention and must be submitted to the Clerk of the Senate by the adjournment of the daily session.
38 (b). In cases where the presiding officer is also a member of the Senate at the time a recorded vote is being taken, the presiding officer shall request another Senator to cast his vote for him or shall cast his vote from the Chair.
XII. Committees of Conference.
38 (c)39 (a). The Senate members of any committee of conference with the House of Delegates shall be designated by the Chair of the Committee to which the bill or resolution in conference was first referred by the Clerk of the Senate. If a Senate bill or resolution is in conference, the chief patron(s) of the same shall be a conferee and, where feasible, members of a Committee to which the bill or resolution was referred or rereferred shall comprise the conferees.
Any conference report must be agreed to by the majority of the members of each house on the conference committee before it may be filed with the Senate. If the report of the first named conference is rejected by the Senate or the conferees cannot agree, the Chair shall designate the same or new conferees in the event a second conference is formed.
Conferees shall not insert in their report matters not committed to them by either house, nor shall they strike from the bill or resolution in conference matters agreed to by both houses.
38 (d39 (b). When a committee of conference is meeting it shall inform the Clerk of the place of meeting; and, when a vote be put, the presiding officer shall, before calling the vote, inform the Senate conferees of the pending vote and grant them a reasonable opportunity to return to the Chamber to vote.
XIII. Debate.
39 (a40 (a). While the presiding officer is reporting or putting any question, or the Clerk of the Senate is reporting a bill or resolution or calling the roll, or a Senator is addressing the Chair, strict order shall be observed. No Senator or other person shall give audible expression to his or her approval or disapproval of any proceeding before the Senate. The use of props is prohibited on the floor of the Senate.
39 (b40 (b). The use of audible electronic devices used for transmitting and receiving communications is prohibited in Senate committee rooms and the Senate Chamber. The use of cellular telephones is prohibited in Senate committee rooms and the Senate Chamber. Violations of this rule shall be punishable as prescribed by the Committee on Rules. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -28- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
4041. If words are spoken in debate that give offense, exception thereto shall be taken the same day, and be stated in writing; and in such case, if the words are decided by the presiding officer, or by the Senate, upon an appeal, to be offensive, and they are not explained or retracted by the Senator who uttered them, he shall be subject to such action as the Senate may deem necessary.
4142. When any member is about to speak in debate or deliver any matter to the Senate, he shall rise from his seat, and without advancing, with due respect, address “Mr. President,” confining himself strictly to the point in debate, and avoiding all disrespectful language.
4243. No member shall speak more than twice upon the same subject without leave of the Senate, nor more than once, until every member choosing to speak has spoken.
4344. No question shall be debated until it has been stated by the presiding officer, and the mover shall have the right to explain his views in preference to any Senator.
4445. During any debate any Senator, though he has spoken to the matter, may rise and speak to the orders of the Senate if they are transgressed, in case the presiding officer does not so rise and speak, but if the presiding officer stands up at any time, he is first to be heard, and while he is standing Senators shall keep their seats.
4546. No Senator shall be allowed to be interrupted while speaking, except on points of order, to correct erroneous statements, or for a Senator to answer any questions that may be stated by the Senator speaking.
46 47 (a). The following motions shall not be debated or spoken to except as hereinafter provided:
(i) A motion to adjourn.
(ii) A motion calling for a vote on the pending question.
(iii) A motion calling for a vote on the previous question.
(iv) A motion to suspend the Rules.
(v) A motion to close debate.
(vi) A motion to limit debate.
(vii) A motion to extend the limit of debate.
(viii) A motion to reconsider matters not debatable.
(ix) A motion to change, in case of two or more special and continuing orders.
46 47 (b). Upon the following motions, the mover shall be allowed five minutes to speak to his motion, to state the reasons therefor, and one member opposed to the motion shall be allowed a like time to speak to the motion, to state his objections:
(i) A motion for a special and continuing order.
(ii) A motion to appeal a ruling of the Chair. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -29- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
46 47 (c). When a question not debatable is before the Senate, all incidental questions arising after it is stated shall be decided and settled without debate, whether on appeal or otherwise. This same Rule shall apply to all incidental questions arising after the presiding officer has put any question to the Senate.
46 47 (d). A motion to strike out, being lost, shall preclude neither amendment nor a motion to insert, nor a motion to strike out and insert.
46 47 (e). When a question is pending, no motion shall be received but to adjourn, to pass by for the day, for the pending question, for the previous question, or to amend; which several motions shall have precedence in the order in which they are herein set out.
46 47 (f). Except as otherwise provided herein, the provisions of Rule 46 47 (e), a primary motion may be substituted once.
XIV. Reconsideration.
47 48 (a). A question arising on a Senate Bill, Senate Resolution or Senate Joint Resolution being once determined must stand as the judgment of the Senate, and cannot during the course of that session of the General Assembly be drawn again into debate, unless a motion to reconsider a question which has been decided has been made by a Senator voting with the prevailing side on the same day on which the vote was taken.
However, if such action has not been communicated to the House, a motion to reconsider may be made within the next two days of actual session of the Senate thereafter.
Unless unanimous consent of the members of the Senate present and voting on a motion for a second or subsequent reconsideration be granted, no measure being once determined may be reconsidered more than once by the Senate during that session of the General Assembly.
When any question is decided in the negative simply for the want of a majority of the whole Senate, any Senator who was absent from the city of Richmond or detained from his seat by sickness at the time of the vote sought to be reconsidered may move its reconsideration.
A Senator desiring such reconsideration shall confer with the Chairman Chair of the Committee on Rules, or in his absence the next listed available member of the Committee on Rules, who shall consult with the chief spokesman for and against the measure, if there is any, and thereafter such Chairman Chair or next listed member may direct the Clerk to defer or expedite the transmittal of the action of the Senate on the measure to the House of Delegates to permit the making of such motion for reconsideration; however, in no event shall such deferral of transmittal hereunder be for more than one legislative day.
This rule shall not preclude consideration of any House Bill, House Joint Resolution, or House amendment to a Senate Bill or a Senate Joint Resolution, regardless of whether such House measure involves a question already determined.
47 48 (b). If the Committee has possession of a bill or resolution, a motion to reconsider in Committee may be made no later than the next Committee meeting.
However, a motion to reconsider at a second or subsequent meeting may be made with unanimous consent if the Committee has possession of the bill or resolution. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -30- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
XV. Suspension of Rules.
4849. Any rule of the Senate may only, except where otherwise provided by the Constitution of Virginia, be amended by a vote of two-thirds of the sSenators electedpresent and voting. These Rules may be suspended by a vote of two-thirds of the senators Senators electedpresent and voting. If the Senate is meeting due to a state emergency or enemy attack pursuant to Article IV, Section 8 of the Constitution, then the Rules of the Senate may be suspended by a vote of two-thirds of the quorum.
XVI. Appeals.
4950. If the presiding officer rules on any matter under these Rules by his own act, or upon request of any Senator, and if any Senator objects to the ruling of the presiding officer, then an appeal to the Senate shall lie, and any motion to sustain the ruling of the presiding officer . The appeal shall be stated as a motion to sustain the ruling of the Chair. To overrule the ruling of the Chair shall require a majority of those present to prevailand voting. A ruling of the Chair shall not be overruled on appeal by a tie vote.
XVII. Committee of the Whole.
5051. The Senate may go into the Committee of the Whole only upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the members electedpresent and voting. When the Senate shall resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole, the President shall leave the Chair and the President pro tempore shall preside in the Committee. If the President pro tempore is absent from the Senate, then the Senate shall elect a chairman chair to preside therein.
The Committee of the Whole shall consider and report on such subjects as may be committed to it by the Senate. The Rules of the Senate shall be observed in the Committee of the Whole, so far as they are applicable. The proceedings in the Committee of the Whole shall not be recorded on the Journal of the Senate, except so far as reported to the Senate by the Chairman Chair of the Committee.
XVIII. Campaign Advocacy Contribution Limitations.
51 (a)52. During any regular, special, or reconvened session of the General Assembly, no member of the Senate shall use his name or title or authorize another person to use the Senator’s name or title, orally or in writing, to solicit monetary contributions if any part of the contributions would be used to pay for an advocacy campaign conducted through mass mailings, e-mails, telephone calls or other communication media to influence the outcome of legislative action by the General Assembly. This rule shall not apply during any recess of a special session which lasts longer than three days. Nothing in this rule shall prohibit a Senator from using his name or title or authorizing another person to use the Senator’s name or title in the letterhead or roster listing the membership of an organization.
XIX. Senate Ethics and Senate Ethics Advisory Panel.
51 (b)53 (a). The Senate Ethics Advisory Panel shall be composed of five members: three of whom shall be former members of the Senate; and two of whom shall be citizens of the Commonwealth who have not previously held such office. No member shall engage in activities requiring him to register as a lobbyist under § 2.2-422 of the Code of Virginia during his tenure on the Panel. The members shall be JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -31- Wednesday, January 11, 2012 nominated by the Committee on Privileges and Elections of the Senate and confirmed by the Senate. Nominations shall be made so as to assure bipartisan representation on the Panel.
53 (b). Whenever the Clerk receives a report of the Senate Ethics Advisory Panel or a resolution seeking the reprimand, censure, or expulsion of a Senator, the report shall be referred forthwith to the Committee on Privileges and Elections. The Committee shall consider the matter, conduct such hearings as it shall deem necessary, and, in all cases report its determination of the matter, together with its recommendations and reasons for its resolves, to the Senate. If the Committee deems disciplinary action warranted, it shall report a resolution offered by a member of the Committee to express such action. Any such resolution reported by the Committee shall be a privileged matter. The Senate as a whole shall then consider the resolution, and, by recorded vote, either defeat the resolution or take one or more of the following actions: (i) reprimand the Senator with a majority vote of the Senators present and voting; (ii) censure the Senator and place the Senator last in seniority with a majority vote of the elected membership of the Senate; (iii) expel the Senator with a two-thirds vote of the elected membership of the Senate; or (iv) refer the matter to the Attorney General for appropriate action with a majority vote of the Senators present and voting, in the event the Senate finds a knowing violation of § 30-108 or subsection C of § 30-110 of the Code of Virginia.
XX. Court of Impeachment.
5254. When, pursuant to the Constitution, the Senate sits as a Court for the trial of impeachments, the Rules covering the same shall be as the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the United States Senate when sitting on Impeachment Trials.
XXI. Votes Required.
5355. The votes required shall be as set forth in the Appendix to these Rules.
XXII. Construction of Rules.
5456. The Rules of the Senate shall be adopted at the commencement of the first regular session of the General Assembly after the election of the Senate, and shall be in force for the succeeding four years unless amended or suspended as provided by these Rules. In the construction of the Rules, reference shall be had to the following sources in the following order:
(a) Jefferson’s Manual of Parliamentary Practice.
(b) Mason’s Manual of Legislative Procedure.
(c) Standing Rules for Conducting Business in the Senate of the United States. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -32- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
APPENDIX VOTES REQUIRED PURSUANT TO CONSTITUTION OR RULES OF THE SENATE (1) Appeals from ruling of chair to overrule chair -- a majority of the members present and voting not less than...... 16 11 (Rule 49 50) (2) Bills: (a) Ordinary bills -- a majority of the members voting, not less than...... 16 (Const. Art. IV, Sec. 11) (Same for House amendment or Conference report) (b) Appropriation, Claim or Demand of State, Debt -- a majority of the members elected not less or Charge, New Office, Tax than...... 21 (Const. Art. IV, Sec. 11) (Same for House amendment or Conference report) (c) (1) Bonds, general obligation -- a majority of the members elected not less than...... 21 (Const. Art. X, Sec. 9(b)) (2) Bonds, revenue -- 2/3 of the members elected, not less than...... 27 (Const. Art. X, Sec. 9(c)) (d) Charter or “Special Act” for county, city, town or -- 2/3 of the members elected, not less regional government than...... 27 (Const. Art. VII, Sec. 1) (Same for House amendment or Conference report) (e) Printing or Reading dispensed -- 4/5 of the members voting, not less than...... 17 (Const. Art. IV, Sec. 11) (f) Creating new office -- a majority of the members elected, not less than...... 21 (Const. Art. IV, Sec. 11) (3) Censure of a Senator -- a majority of the members elected not less than...... 21 (Rule 18(h) and Rule 53 (b)) (4) Committee of the Whole, to go into -- a majority of the members electedpresent and voting, not less than...... 21 11 (Rule 5051)
(5) Constitution, amending (a) Virginia Constitution Bills or Resolutions -- a majority of the members elected, not less proposing to amend than...... 21 (Const. Art. XII, Sec. 1) JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -33- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
(b) Amendment to Bill or Resolution proposing to -- a majority of the members elected, not less amend Virginia Constitution than...... 21 (Const. Art. XII, Sec. 1) (c) Virginia Constitutional Convention, calling of -- 2/3 of the members elected, not less than...... 27 (Const. Art. XII, Sec. 2) (d) United States Constitution, Resolutions -- a majority of the members electedpresent and proposing to ratify and amend voting, not less than...... 2111 (e) United States Constitution, Resolutions -- a majority of the members electedpresent and proposing calling of a convention to amend voting, not less than...... 2111 (6) Discharging Committee -- a majority of the members voting, not less than 2/5 of the members elected...... 16 (Const. Art. IV, Sec. 11) (7) Division of question required -- 1 Senator...... 1 (Rule 31) (8) Emergency Clause -- 4/5 of the members voting, not less than...... 17 (Const. Art. IV, Sec. 13) (9) Expulsion of a Senator -- 2/3 of the members elected, not less than...... 27 (Const. Art. IV, Sec. 7; Sec. 10; Rule 18(h) and Rule 53 (b)) (10) Extended Session 30 days -- 2/3 of the members elected, not less than...... 27 (Const. Art. IV, Sec. 6) (11) Governor, disability of -- 3/4 of the members elected, not less than...... 30 (Const. Art. V, Sec. 16) (12) Governor’s recommendation for amending bill -- a majority of the members present. In case of refusal, bill again sent to Governor (Const. Art. V, Sec. 6) (13) Impeachment -- 2/3 of the members present, not less than...... 14 (Const. Art. IV, Sec. 17; Sec. 10) (14) Journal, reading waived (a) All sessions except reconvened special sessions -- a majority of the members voting not less with no business than...... 11 (Rule 3) (b) Reconvened special sessions with no business -- 2 Senators...... 2 (Rules 3 and 5) (15) Protest entered upon Journal -- 1/3 of the members present, not less than...... 7 (Rule 32) (16) Reading or printing of a Bill dispensed -- 4/5 of the members voting, not less than...... 17 (Const. Art. IV, Sec. 11) Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -34- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
(17) Recorded vote, yeas and nays (a) Floor -- 1/5 of the members present (Constitution. Article. IV, Sec. 10 and Rule 30) (b) Committee -- 1/5 of the Committee members present, not less than...... 3 (18) Referring certain violations of Conflict of -- a majority of the members voting, not less Interest Act to Attorney General than...... 11 (Rule 18(h) and Rule 53 (b) ) (19) Reprimand of a Senator -- a majority of the members present and voting, not less than...... 11 (Rule 18(h) and Rule 53 (b) ) (20) Resolutions other than those proposing a -- a majority of the members voting, not less Constitutional amendment than...... 16 (21) Suspending or amending Rules -- 2/3 of the members electedpresent and voting, (a) Regular quorum not less than...... 2714 (Rule 4849) (b) Lesser quorum pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 8 of the -- 2/3 of the quorum not less than...... 11 Constitution (Rule 49) (22) (a) Special and Continuing Order -- a majority of the members electedpresent and voting, not less than...... 2111 (Rule 23(a)) (b) Changing Special and Continuing Order -- a majority of the members present and voting, not less than...... 11 (Rule 23(b)) (23) Supreme Court, Increase size of -- 3/5 of the members elected, voting at 2 consecutive regular sessions, not less than...... 24 (Const. Art. VI, Sec. 2) (24) Veto, to override -- 2/3 of the members present, not less than a majority of the members elected...... 21 (Const. Art. V, Sec. 6) (25) Votes on elections, impeachments or expulsions -- names to be recorded in Journal of a Senator Const. Art. IV, Sec. 10) (also see Secs. 7 & 17) (26) Vote to remove Senator from a Committee -- 2/3 of the members electedpresent and voting, not less than...... 2714 (Rule 20 (a)) (27) Vote to elect Senator(s) to Committee -- a majority of members electedpresent and voting, not less than...... 2111 (Rule 18) (28) Interruption of the Calendar -- unanimous consent of members present (Rule 25(d)) (29) Memorial or commending resolution, Senate to -- a majority of members elected, not less consider out of order than...... 21 (Rule 26(g)) JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -35- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
(3029) Amend Senate bill or resolution after third -- unanimous consent reading (Rule 28(a)) (3130) Reconsideration (a) Floor (Second and subsequent Reconsideration) -- unanimous consent of members present (Rule 4748 (a)) (b) Committee -- unanimous consent of the committee if later than the next meeting (Rule 4748 (b)) (3231) President pro tempore’s substitute to continue -- unanimous consent of members present to preside over the Senate (Rule 2(c)) (3332) Call of the Senate to send for absentee(s) -- at least 9 Senators (Rule 5) (3433) Adjournment (a) Daily Session -- at least 2 Senators (Rule 5) (b) Certain Special Session -- at least 2 Senators (Rule 5) (c) Certain Reconvened Session of a Special Session -- at least 2 Senators (Rule 5) (3534) Quorum (a) Emergency -- at least 16 Senators (Const. Art IV, Sec. 8) (b) Daily Session -- a majority of members elected, not less than...... 21 (Const. Art. IV, Sec. 8; Rule 5) (c) Reconvened Session -- a majority of members elected, not less than...... 21 (d) Certain Special Session -- at least 2 Senators (Rule 5) (e) Certain Reconvened Session of a Special Session -- at least 2 Senators (Rule 5) (f) Committee -- at least 8 Senators (Rule 20 (e)) (3635) Election of “Interim” Clerk -- a majority of Committee members present and voting at least 5 Senators
Senator McEachin offered an amendment in the nature of a substitute, having been printed separately, as follows:
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1 FLOOR AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE
Establishing the Rules of the Senate.
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the following are adopted as the Rules of the Senate to supersede all previous Rules of the Senate: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -36- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
RULES OF THE SENATE
I. Presiding Officer.
1. The presiding officer of the Senate shall be the Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth as the President of the Senate in accordance with Article V, Section 14, of the Constitution.
2 (a). There shall be elected by the Senate, on the first day of the session following the election of the Senate, a President pro tempore who shall serve for a term of four years and be a senior member in the Senate.
2 (b). In the event of the absence, disability or vacancy in the office of the Lieutenant Governor, the President pro tempore shall carry out the duties of the Lieutenant Governor as presiding officer. Further, the President pro tempore shall be the Chairman Chair of the Commission on Interstate Cooperation of the Senate.
2 (c). The President pro tempore shall have the right to name in open session, or if he is absent, in writing, a Senator to perform the duties of the presiding officer, but such substitution shall not extend beyond an adjournment of a daily session, except by unanimous consent of those present.
2 (d). In the event of a vacancy in the office of the Lieutenant Governor, or whenever the powers and duties of the Governor shall devolve upon the Lieutenant Governor, the President pro tempore shall have the right to name, in writing, a Senator to perform the duties of the presiding officer during his absence; and the Senator so named shall have the right to name, in open session, or in writing, if he is absent, a Senator to perform the duties of the presiding officer, but such substitution shall not extend beyond adjournment of a daily session, except by unanimous consent of those present.
3. The presiding officer, after taking the Chair pursuant to these Rules, and a quorum being present, shall cause the Journal of the preceding day to be read. The reading of the Journal may be waived by a majority of those Senators present and voting. The reading of the Journal may be waived at a reconvened session of a special session by at least two members present and voting, only if there is no business to consider in accordance to Article IV, Section 6 of the Constitution of Virginia. Any errors in the entries shall be corrected, and the Journal being found correct, shall be signed by the presiding officer for that day and the Clerk of the Senate. The Journals, when so signed, shall be the official records of the proceedings of the Senate.
4. If any question is put upon a bill or resolution, the presiding officer shall state the same without argument.
II. Membership, Attendance, and Adjournment.
5. A member of the Senate shall be a Senator elected to represent one of the 40 senatorial districts. A majority of Senators shall constitute a quorum to do business; two may adjourn, and nine may order a call of the Senate, send for absentees, and make any order for their censure or discharge. However, not less than 16 may meet by proclamation of the Governor under the provisions of Article IV, Section 8, of the Constitution. At a special session or a reconvened session of a special session when there is no business to consider in accordance with Article IV, Section 6 of the Constitution of Virginia, two members may convene the Senate, dispense with the reading of the Journal, recess or adjourn the Senate. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -37- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
6. No Senator shall absent himself from the service of the Senate without leave.
III. The Pages.
7. The Senate shall elect 11 Pages and five Pages shall be appointed by the following: one by the Lieutenant Governor; one by the President pro tempore; one by the chairman chair of the caucus of the majority party; one by the majority leader; and one by the minority leader. The Pages shall be no less than 13 and no more than 14 years of age at the time of election or appointment, shall be residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and shall be elected or appointed for a term of one year. No Page shall be eligible for reelection. Any such Page so elected or appointed may be suspended or dismissed for cause by the Clerk of the Senate. IV. The Clerk of the Senate.
8 (a). A Clerk of the Senate shall be elected by the Senate for a term of four years and shall thereafter continue in office until another is chosen. The oath of office shall be administered to the Clerk of the Senate by any person qualified by law to administer oaths. If a vacancy in the office of Clerk of the Senate occurs when the General Assembly is not in session, a successor shall be selected elected by the Committee on Rules to serve until the first day of the next session, at a meeting to be called by the ChairmanChair, or in his absence or inability to act, the next senior member of such Committee able and willing to do so. At least five days notice by certified mail of the time, place and purpose of the meeting shall be given all members of the Committee, and, at such meeting, the person receiving the votes of a majority of the members present and voting shall be elected to fill the vacancy.
8 (b). The Clerk of the Senate shall be the custodian of the public seal and design of armorial bearings of the Senate.
8 (c). The Clerk of the Senate shall be the custodian of all records and papers of the Senate and the Clerk shall not suffer any such records or papers to be taken from the Clerk’s desk or out of the Clerk’s custody by any person except the Chairman Chair or the clerk of a Committee, or any Senator on taking receipts for same. Amendments agreed to by the Senate shall be handled only by the Clerk of the Senate, or staff members designated by the Clerk.
8 (d). It shall be the duty of the Clerk of the Senate to refer all bills and resolutions to the appropriate standing Committee or the Committee on Rules as provided in these Rules. If there is any objection as to the referral by the Clerk of the Senate of any bill or resolution to any standing committee or the Committee on Rules, the Committee on Rules shall hear the same, resolve the issue and report to the Senate.
8 (e). The Clerk of the Senate shall prepare a list of the Senators in order of seniority. Seniority shall be based upon longest continuous service in the Senate. However, if a Senator has previous interrupted service in the Senate, then the beginning date of such previous Senate service shall qualify the Senator for seniority before those Senators elected at the same time not having previous service in the Senate, and if a Senator has previous service in the House of Delegates then the beginning date of such House service shall qualify the Senator to seniority before those Senators elected to the Senate at the same time not having previous service in the House of Delegates. Senators elected at the same time without previous service in the Senate or House of Delegates shall have their seniority determined by a public drawing of lots, conducted by the Clerk of the Senate, to which all Senators involved shall be invited to attend. After the name of each Senator there shall be indicated the name of the political party under which the Senator was elected or abbreviation of the same; e.g., “Rep.” or “Dem.” If a Senator was not elected as a nominee of a political party, then such Senator shall be listed as an Independent, or “Ind.”; however, if any Senator is elected at a special or general election and such Senator has, prior to such election, declared himself in Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -38- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE writing a member of a political party during and prior to such election and the political party of his choice did not hold a convention or call a primary election for such election, such Senator shall be listed as a member of the party of which he declared himself a member.
8 (f). The Clerk of the Senate, after the election of Senators, shall assign chamber desks to the individual Senators with the Senators elected as members of the majority party in the Senate in the chamber area beginning at the north side of the chamber until all such desks have been assigned, and then the Senators elected as members of the minority party in the Senate, and then any Senator not elected as a member of the two major political parties. The Clerk of the Senate shall also assign office space in such buildings as may be made available for the use of the Senate. Whenever feasible, the Clerk of the Senate shall give due consideration in assigning chamber desks and office space to the seniority and request of a Senator. However, the chamber desk or office space of a Senator having immediate prior service in the Senate shall not be reassigned unless he shall so request the Clerk of the Senate.
Should any Senator, however, during his term of office, cease to be a member of the political party of which he was a member at the time of his election either by self-declaration as confirmed by a two-thirds majority of the members elected to the Senate, or through other conduct as confirmed by a two-thirds majority of the members elected to the Senate, or if a special election results in a change of political party membership, the Clerk of the Senate, upon such change in political party membership, is authorized to reassign chamber desks and office space accordingly.
8 (g). The area of the General Assembly Building assigned to the members of the Senate, their legislative support staff, the staff of the Senate, the facilities and space for those charged with the maintenance, repair, and security of such building, and such space designated for the news media shall not be utilized or occupied as office space by any other person or persons, except by vote of the Committee on Rules.
8 (h). During the sessions, the Clerk shall provide postage, as approved by the Committee on Rules, and office supplies for official use by the Senators. Postage provided for use by members of the Senate during the sessions of the General Assembly shall be used as necessary to carry out the legislative duties of such members, and shall not be used for the purpose of mailing newsletters. A newsletter is a written communication that is more than one page in length, the contents cover more than one topic, and 500 or more copies are requested to be printed in a calendar year.
9. The Journal of the Senate shall be daily drawn up by the Clerk of the Senate, and shall be read the succeeding day, unless the reading thereof is waived as provided in these Rules; it shall be printed under the supervision of the Clerk of the Senate and delivered to the Senators without delay.
10 (a). The Clerk of the Senate shall appoint a chief deputy clerk and such staff as necessary to perform the work of the Senate. The Clerk may also appoint such number of messengers as may be required. The Clerk of the Senate shall also appoint such committee clerks as may be necessary after consultation with, and the approval of, the Chairmen Chairs of the several Committees. The Clerk of the Senate shall also appoint such additional committee staff as may be necessary after consultation with, and the approval of, the Committee on Rules. All committee clerks so appointed shall remain in the Capitol or other legislative facilities during the daily sessions of the Senate, and committee clerks shall be assigned for duties with various standing Committees by the Clerk of the Senate, after consultation by the Clerk of the Senate and with, and the approval of, the Chairman of each such Committee. Additional committee staff shall be assigned for duties with various standing Committees by the Clerk of the Senate, after consultation with, and the approval of, the Committee on Rules. Each clerk shall perform any other duties that the Clerk of the Senate shall require, when not employed by their respective standing Committees. Clerks may be removed by the Clerk of the Senate, after consultation with, and the approval of, the Chairman Chair of the Committee to which such clerk is assigned. Additional committee staff may be JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -39- Wednesday, January 11, 2012 removed by the Clerk of the Senate, after consultation with, and the approval of, the Committee on Rules. The Clerk of the Senate shall have supervision over all employees of the Senate. During sessions, the Clerk shall provide postage and office supplies for official use by the Senators.
10 (ab). The Clerk of the Senate shall be the clerk to the Committee on Rules.
11 (a). Before reading each bill or resolution by title, the Clerk of the Senate shall announce, either by individual bill or resolution or en bloc, whether it is the first, second, or third time of such reading.
11 (b). The Clerk of the Senate shall keep at the Clerk’s desk, during the sittings of the Senate, a calendar which shows the business of the Senate. The Clerk shall have printed and placed on the desk of each member, before the assembling of the Senate each day, a calendar of pending bills and resolutions. The Clerk shall prepare a list of all bills and resolutions offered on the preceding day, with the names of the patrons, titles of the bills or resolutions, and the Committees to which the same have been referred under these Rules.
12. It shall be the duty of the Clerk of the Senate, without special order therefor, to communicate to the House of Delegates any action of the Senate upon business coming from the House of Delegates, or upon matters requiring the concurrence of that body, but no such communication shall be made in relation to any action of the Senate while it remains open for consideration.
13. The Clerk of the Senate shall, at the beginning of the term after the election of Senators, have printed and bound with the manual and rules, etc., the Constitution of Virginia and the Constitution of the United States for the use of the Senators. Supplements to said manual shall be issued as circumstances may require.
14 (a). Whenever the Clerk of the Senate is absent, the chief deputy clerk appointed pursuant to law and these Rules shall exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred and imposed upon the Clerk of the Senate by law and these Rules, by and with the consent of the Committee on Rules.
14 (b). In the discharge of all the duties assigned to the Clerk, and such other duties as the Clerk may from time to time undertake, the Clerk shall be subject to the direction of the Committee on Rules.
V. Sergeant-at-Arms and Doorkeepers.
15. A Sergeant-at-Arms shall be elected by the Senate, and shall continue in office at the pleasure of the Committee on Rules for a term not exceeding four years. Except as otherwise provided by these Rules, his duties shall be prescribed by the Committee on Rules.
16. Except by order of the Senate, no Senator shall be taken into custody by the Sergeant-at-Arms on any grounds other than to quell a breach of the peace until the matter is examined by the Committee on Privileges and Elections and reported to the Senate.
17 (a). The Doorkeepers shall be constantly at their post during the daily sessions of the Senate and shall permit no one to enter freely or remain upon the floor of the Senate during the daily session, except the President of the Senate; members of the General Assembly; officers and employees of the Clerk of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Delegates; and, representatives of the news media in such numbers as may be seated in accommodations provided for them at the press tables. The Committee on Rules shall consider and determine all matters concerning the news media in the Senate Chamber. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -40- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
17 (b). Members of a Senator’s family and such persons whom a Senator may invite shall be entitled to seats in a reserved section of the gallery. Representatives of the news media who cannot be accommodated with seats at press tables on the floor may also be entitled to seats in a reserved section of the gallery. The Committee on Rules shall consider and determine all matters concerning the news media in the Senate Chamber.
17 (c). Fifteen minutes prior to the convening of every daily session, the Sergeant-at-Arms shall clear the floor of the Senate of all persons other than those who are authorized to be there during each session and shall not permit unauthorized persons upon the floor of the Senate for five minutes following the conclusion of every daily session.
17 (d). Interviews are not allowed in the Senate Chamber during the daily session or during the recesses during the daily session. Interviews in the Senate Chamber shall end 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the daily session and shall not commence until five minutes after the adjournment of the daily session.
17 (e). Whenever any person requests an interview with a Senator or the Clerk of the Senate, a Doorkeeper shall send the request by a Page.
17 (f). A Doorkeeper shall direct all persons not entitled to entry on the floor of the Senate, as set out above, to the gallery of the Senate.
VI. Standing Committees.
18. At the commencement of each session after the election of Senators, members shall be elected to the following standing Committees and the Committee on Rules for a term coincident with their term of office in such numbers as hereinafter set forth:
18 (a). A Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources, 15 16 Senators composed of eight Democrats and eight Republicans, to consider matters concerning agriculture; air and water pollution and solid waste disposal; conservation of land and water resources; crustaceans and bivalves; all matters of environment, forest, fresh and salt water fishing, game, mining, parks and recreation, and petroleum products.
18 (b). A Committee on Commerce and Labor, 15 16 Senators, composed of eight Democrats and eight Republicans, to consider all matters concerning banking; commerce; commercial law; corporations; economic development; industry; insurance; labor; manufacturing; partnerships; public utilities, except matters relating to transportation; tourism; workmen’s compensation and unemployment matters.
18 (c). A Committee for Courts of Justice, 15 16 Senators composed of eight Democrats and eight Republicans, to consider matters relating to the Courts of the Commonwealth and the Justices and Judges thereof, including the nominations of such Justices and Judges where provided by the Constitution and statutes of Virginia; and all matters concerning the criminal laws of the Commonwealth; together with all matters concerning contracts, domestic relations, eminent domain, fiduciaries, garnishments, homestead and all other exemptions, immigration (with the exception of matters relating to the powers of the Governor or education), magistrates, mechanics’ and other liens, notaries public and out-of-state commissioners, property and conveyances (except landlord and tenant and condominium matters), wills and decedents’ estates. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -41- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
It shall report to the Senate the names of such persons as it shall find qualified for election as a Justice or Judge of the Commonwealth. Senators, all or part of whose Senate Districts are within the Circuit or District for which a Judge is to be elected, shall jointly nominate a qualified person for such election. If such Senators are unable to agree on a nominee, a Senator shall only nominate a person deemed qualified by the Committee for Courts of Justice for any judicial position.
Whenever a vacancy in the office of a justice of the Supreme Court or judge of the Court of Appeals is announced, the Chairman Chair of the Committee for Courts of Justice shall establish a date certain by which any Senator may forward the name of any potential nominee for such office to the ChairmanChair.
18 (d). A Committee on Education and Health, 15 16 Senators composed of eight Democrats and eight Republicans, to consider matters concerning education; human reproduction; life support; persons under disability; public buildings; public health; mental health; mental retardation and health professions.
18 (e). A Committee on Finance, 15 16 Senators composed of eight Democrats and eight Republicans, to consider matters concerning auditing; bills and resolutions for appropriations; the budget of the Commonwealth; claims; general and special revenues of the Commonwealth; all taxation and all matters concerning the expenditure of funds of the Commonwealth.
18 (f). A Committee on General Laws and Technology, 15 16 Senators composed of eight Democrats and eight Republicans, to consider matters concerning affirmation and bonds; the boundaries, jurisdiction and emblems of the Commonwealth; cemeteries; condominiums; consumer affairs; fire protection; gaming and wagering; housing; inter- or intra-government information technology applications and uses other than those proposed or used to support the operations of the General Assembly or the Senate; land offices; landlord and tenant; libraries; military and war emergency; nuisances; oaths; professions and occupations (except the health and legal professions); religious and charitable matters; state governmental reorganization; veterans’ affairs; warehouses; and matters not specifically referable to other Committees, including, but not limited to, matters relating to technology, engineering, or electronic research, development, policy, standards, measurements, or definitions, or the scientific, technical, or technological requirements thereof, except for those affecting the operations of the General Assembly or the Senate.
18 (g). A Committee on Local Government, 15 16 Senators composed of eight Democrats and eight Republicans, to consider matters of local government in the counties, cities, towns, regions or districts, planning boards and commissions and authorities, except matters relating to the compensation of elected officeholders, where funds of the Commonwealth are involved.
18 (h). A Committee on Privileges and Elections, 15 16 Senators composed of eight Democrats and eight Republicans, to consider matters concerning voting; apportionment; conflict of interests, except those concerning members of the judiciary or solely the legal profession, provided that any such matter, after being reported by the Committee, shall be rereferred by the Committee to the Committee for Courts of Justice for consideration of the matters relating only to members of the judiciary or solely to the legal profession; constitutional amendments; elections; elected officeholders; reprimand, censure, or expulsion of a Senator; and nominations and appointments to any office or position in the Commonwealth (except Justices and Judges of the Commonwealth). It shall consider all grievances and propositions, federal relations and interstate matters. It shall examine the oath taken by each Senator and the certificate of election furnished by the proper office and report thereon to the Senate. It shall review and report as may be required in cases involving financial disclosure statements and shall recommend disciplinary action by majority vote where appropriate. It shall report in all cases involving contested elections the principles and reasons upon which their resolves are founded. It shall determine and report on all matters referred to it by the Senate Ethics Advisory Panel as set forth in the statutes. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -42- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
Whenever the Clerk receives a report of the Senate Ethics Advisory Panel or a resolution seeking the reprimand, censure, or expulsion of a Senator, he shall refer it forthwith to the Committee on Privileges and Elections. The Committee shall consider the matter, conduct such hearings as it shall deem necessary, and, in all cases report its determination of the matter, together with its recommendations and reasons for its resolves, to the Senate. If the Committee deems disciplinary action warranted, it shall report a resolution offered by a member of the Committee to express such action. Any such resolution reported by the Committee shall be a privileged matter. The Senate as a whole shall then consider the resolution, and, by recorded vote, either defeat the resolution or take one or more of the following actions:
(i) reprimand the Senator with a majority vote of the Senators present and voting;
(ii) censure the Senator and place the Senator last in seniority with a majority vote of the elected membership of the Senate;
(iii) expel the Senator with a two-thirds vote of the elected membership of the Senate; or
(iv) refer the matter to the Attorney General for appropriate action with a majority vote of the Senators present and voting, in the event the Senate finds a knowing violation of § 30-108 or subsection C of § 30-110 of the Code of Virginia.
18 (i). A Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services, 15 16 Senators composed of eight Democrats and eight Republicans, to consider matters concerning alcoholic beverages; correctional and penal institutions; morals; social services and welfare; and substance abuse.
18 (j). A Committee on Transportation, 15 16 Senators composed of eight Democrats and eight Republicans, to consider matters concerning airports; airspaces; airways; the laws concerning motor vehicles relating to rules of the road or traffic regulations; heliports; highways; port facilities; public roads and streets; transportation safety; public waterways; railways; seaports; transportation companies or corporations; and transportation public utilities. Any matter relating to rules of the road or traffic regulations which include a change in a penalty shall be rereferred by the Committee to the Committee for Courts of Justice.
VII. Committee on Rules.
19 (a). A Committee on Rules, which shall be in addition to the foregoing standing Committees, 17 16 Senators composed of eight Democrats and eight Republicans, consisting of the standing Committee Chairs; the President pro tempore, if the person is not a Chair; the Majority Leader, if the person is not a Chair; the Minority Leader; and members to comprise the 1716. The Chair of the Committee on Rules shall not be Chair of any standing Committee. The Committee shall consider all resolutions amending or altering the Rules of the Senate; all joint rules with the House of Delegates; all bills and resolutions creating study committees or commissions; and all other resolutions (except those of a purely procedural nature, those concerning nominations and appointments to any office or position in the Commonwealth including the nominations of Justices and Judges, and those concerning constitutional amendments). The Committee may report such bills or resolutions with the recommendation that they be passed, or that they be rereferred to another Committee. In considering a bill or resolution, the Committee is empowered to sit while the Senate is in session. There shall be a subcommittee of the Committee consisting of four Democrats and four Republicans, to include the Chair and six seven members appointed by the Chair, which shall exercise on behalf of the Committee such powers as are delegated to the Committee when acting jointly with the Committee on Rules of the House of Delegates or a subcommittee thereof. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -43- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
19 (b). If there is any objection as to the referral by the Clerk of the Senate of any bill or resolution to any standing Committee or any matter relating to the Office of the Clerk, the Committee on Rules shall hear the same, resolve the issue and report to the Senate.
19 (c). The Committee on Rules shall consider and determine all matters concerning the news media in the Senate Chamber; all policies concerning travel expenses and reimbursements; all matters concerning joint assemblies with the House of Delegates and such persons, not members of the Senate, who are to be permitted to address the Senate; and all matters concerning the utilization of the facilities available to the Senate and its membership. It shall prescribe the duties not otherwise prescribed for the Clerk, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Doorkeepers. It shall approve the appointment, removal, and assignment for duties of the additional committee staff authorized in Rule 10.
19 (d). The Committee on Rules shall from time to time prescribe such requirements as will expedite the flow of the work of the Senate, all such requirements being subject to the approval of the Senate.
19 (e). Postage provided for use by members of the Senate during Sessions of the General Assembly shall be used as necessary to carry out the legislative duties of such members, and shall not be used for the purpose of mailing newsletters. A newsletter is a written communication that is more than one page in length, the contents cover more than one topic, and 500 or more copies are requested to be printed in a calendar year.
19 (f). The Chair of the Committee on Rules shall appoint a subcommittee to review the financial disclosure statements filed annually by members or candidates and shall determine whether each statement is correct and complete as filed or requires correction, augmentation, or revision by the member or candidate involved, who shall be directed in writing to make the changes required within such time as shall be set by the Committee.
Additional review shall be made of any financial disclosure statement by the Committee on Rules upon a request in writing by ten percent of the membership of the Senate on the basis of newly discovered evidence. This review shall be made promptly, the adequacy of filing determined, and notice of the determination of the Committee sent in writing to the member involved. If a financial disclosure statement is found to need correction, augmentation, or revision, the member or candidate involved shall be directed in writing to make the changes required within such time as shall be set by the Committee. Failure to make the correction shall result in the matter being referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections for disciplinary action pursuant to Rule 18 (h).
19 (g). There shall be a Subcommittee on Standards of Conduct of the Committee on Rules, consisting of three members, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party, appointed by the Chair. The Subcommittee shall consider any request by a Senator for an advisory opinion as to whether the facts in a particular case would constitute a violation of the Rules of the Senate or any statute enacted relative to conflicts of interests, and may consider any other matters assigned to it by the Committee on Rules. Any Senator requesting such an advisory opinion shall submit the request in writing, addressed to the Chair of the Committee on Rules, and shall set forth specifically the facts relative to the opinion sought. The Subcommittee shall convene as soon as practicable, granting the Senator requesting the opinion the right to appear and, upon the conclusion of its deliberations, the Subcommittee shall submit its written opinion to the full Committee on Rules. The Committee on Rules shall consider the written opinion submitted by the Subcommittee and, if accepted, the same shall constitute an advisory opinion for the conduct of the members of the Senate on the issues set forth. The Clerk of the Senate shall maintain a record of such advisory opinions, which shall be available to any member of the Senate. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -44- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
19 (h). Any Senator who wishes to present a person to the Senate shall first seek the approval of the Committee on Rules. The Senator shall submit a written request to the Chair of the Committee and a copy of the request to the Clerk of the Senate, 48 hours prior to the time of the presentation. The Committee or a subcommittee designated by the Chair shall determine the merit of the presentation and notify the Senator of its decision. The submission of the written request and the approval of the Committee or a subcommittee designated by the Chair shall not be required to present members of the Virginia Congressional Delegation and former members of the Virginia Senate. Whenever possible, a person shall be presented to the Senate on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the morning hour of the session.
19 (i). The Committee on Rules shall make all Senate appointments to study committees and commissions in the number authorized for the Senate, whether the authority is limited to Senate members or other persons. It shall appoint members of the Senate to such other committees as may be required to serve as joint committees with the House of Delegates under its Rules, and shall appoint members of the Senate to serve as Senate members on any Committee or Commission required by statute. If no member of a standing Committee of the Senate specified in a study resolution is able to serve, the Committee on Rules may appoint a member of the Senate at large to the study notwithstanding the provisions of the enabling resolution.
VIII. Composition and Procedures of Committees.
20 (a). The total membership of all Committees and the membership of each standing Committee shall be composed of members of the two major political parties in the Commonwealth in proportion to the number of Senators of each of such political parties, as nearly as practicable, and as nearly as practicable with equal membership of resident Senators from the several congressional districts of the Commonwealth as the same exist on the date of election of the Senate. As nearly as practicable, no more than two resident Senators in the same congressional district shall serve on the same Committee. However, if none of the resident Senators of the same congressional district makes a request, in writing, for a particular Committee assignment, this requirement may be waived. No member shall be removed from the Committee to which he or she was elected, except by a two-thirds vote of the members elected or by forfeiture under these rules.
The standing Committees may also include any Senator not elected as a member of the two major political parties. All members of the Senate shall be elected to the standing Committees, where practicable. No member of the Senate shall serve on more than four, nor less than three, standing Committees. When the Committees are elected, the Senator first named shall be the Chair. However, a Senator shall serve as Chair of only one of the standing Committees. Next shall be listed the members, listed by seniority and by the date elected to the Committee.
Should any Senator, during his term of office, cease to be a member of the political party of which he was a member at the time of his election either by self-declaration as confirmed by a two-thirds majority of the members elected to the Senate, or through other conduct as confirmed by a two-thirds majority of the members elected to the Senate, he shall be deemed, thereby, to have forfeited all Committee memberships to which he may have been elected.
20 (b). Any vacancy in Committee membership during the four-year term of the Committee members shall be filled in the manner in which Committee members are elected in the first instance.
20 (c). The standing Committees shall meet at such time and place as shall be designated by the Committee on Rules, after consultation with the respective Committee Chair, and the fixed time and place of Committee meetings shall be published. All committees shall be governed by the Rules of the Senate. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -45- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
20 (d). All Committee meetings shall be held in public.
However, executive sessions may be held pursuant to applicable provisions of law upon a recorded vote. Except as provided herein, a recorded vote of members upon each measure shall be taken and the name and number of those voting for, against or abstaining reported with the bill or resolution and ordered printed on the Calendar. A recorded vote shall not be necessary to report a resolution, if that resolution does not have a specific vote requirement pursuant to these Rules. A Senator who has a personal interest in the transaction, as defined in § 30-101 of the Code of Virginia, shall neither vote nor be counted upon it, and he shall withdraw, or invoke this Rule not to be counted, prior to the taking of any vote upon it, by stating the same before the Committee, and the fact shall be recorded by the Committee Clerk and reported along with the votes of the Committee members on the bill or resolution. If a Senator invokes this rule, the Senator shall not participate, directly or indirectly, in the matter wherein the rule is invoked. Pairs may be taken in Committee voting as provided in Rule 36.
20 (e). The majority of any Committee shall constitute a quorum. Any Senator attending and recorded as present at a Committee meeting who must depart prior to the rising of the Committee, may designate, in writing on committee proxy forms, one member of the Committee to vote his proxy for the duration of his absence, but for no longer than the meeting of the Committee at which the proxy is given. Proxies are not transferable. The Chair shall be informed in open session of the proxy authority prior to the departure of the Senator so leaving.
20 (f). Any bill or resolution introduced in an even-numbered year, and not reported to the Senate by a Committee may, upon the majority vote of the elected membership of the Committee to which it has been referred, be continued on the agenda of the Committee for hearings and Committee action during the interim between sessions or for future action by the Committee during the following odd-numbered year regular sessions. A bill or resolution may be continued only one year from an even-numbered year session and not otherwise. The Committee shall report, prior to the adjournment sine die of the Senate, such bills or resolutions as shall be continued and the Clerk of the Senate shall enter upon the Journal the fact that such bill or resolution has been continued.
The Senate, upon consideration of any bill or resolution on the Calendar, may recommit, in accordance with these Rules, the bill or resolution to the Committee reporting the same, and direct the Committee to continue the bill or resolution until the following odd-numbered year regular session, and hold such hearings or render such further consideration of the bill or resolution as the Committee may deem proper.
The Chair of the Committee, or the majority of the elected membership of a Committee, may call meetings of the Committee during the interim between sessions to study, call hearings, and consider any bill or resolution continued for further action at the odd-numbered year session, or to consider such other matters as may be germane to the duties of the Committee.
The provisions of this Rule relating to legislative continuity between sessions shall be subject to the provisions of Article IV, Section 7, of the Constitution of Virginia.
20 (g). Each Committee shall have a clerk appointed by the Clerk of the Senate, after consultation with the Chair of the Committee. The Clerk of the Senate shall be the clerk to the Committee on Rules.
20 (h). The Chair of any Committee may appoint subcommittees to consider a particular bill or resolution or to consider matters relative to a portion of the work of the Committee. Such subcommittees shall consist of four members, two Democrats and two Republicans, and shall make recommendations to Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -46- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE the Committee. The Chair of the full Committee shall be an ex officio member of all subcommittees and , but shall not be entitled to vote, but shall not benor be counted as a member for purposes of a quorum. All subcommittees shall be governed by the Rules of the Senate.
20 (i). Any Committee of the Senate may, at its discretion, confer with any Committee of the House of Delegates having under consideration the same subject and arrange joint meetings, hearings or studies, as the Committees deem appropriate.
20 (j). A Committee, after considering a bill or resolution referred to it may:
A. Rerefer the same to another Committee, in the same form received, to consider applicable portions of such bill or resolution as are germane to another Committee under the Rules, or may
B. Report it to the Senate
(i) without amendment,
(ii) with recommendation that a Committee amendment(s) be adopted, or
(iii) with recommendation that it be rereferred to another Committee (either with or without amendment), in which latter event the Clerk of the Senate shall so rerefer unless the Senate shall otherwise direct.
A recorded vote of members shall be taken upon any motion listed in A and B above and the name and number of those voting for, against or abstaining reported with the bill or resolution and ordered printed on the Calendar. The report recorded by the Committee Clerk shall be the recorded vote on the motion and cannot be changed unless the vote is reconsidered and voted upon again. A recorded vote shall not be necessary to report or rerefer a resolution, if that resolution does not have a specific vote requirement pursuant to these Rules.
20 (k). Any bill, except the budget bill sent down by the Governor, whose principal objective is taxation or which establishes a special fund or any type of nonreverting fund, whether or not such bill may also require an appropriation, tax, special or general revenue, shall first be referred to the Standing Committee which has jurisdiction of the subject matter of the bill as defined in rules 18 (a) through 18 (j) of the Rules of the Senate. If said bill is reported by the Committee of original jurisdiction then said bill shall be rereferred by the Committee to the Finance Committee.
20 (l). A Committee may refer the subject matter of a bill or resolution to any agency, board, commission, council, or other governmental or nongovernmental entity for comment, but the bill or resolution shall remain with the Committee. The Chair of the Committee shall direct the Clerk of the Senate to prepare the appropriate letter and the action of the Committee shall be made available to the public.
20 (m). Committees of the Senate are authorized to seek and obtain, in the period of time between sessions of the General Assembly, the services of citizens of the Commonwealth whose function will be to participate with such Committees or Subcommittees thereof in reviewing legislation or in performing any referred study or study initiated by the Committee or its Chair.
Persons appointed to serve shall receive reimbursement for their actual and reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of services for the Committees. For this purpose and for such other expenses as may be occasioned by the conduct of any Committee study, payments shall be made from the general appropriation to the Senate. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -47- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Persons who are asked by a Committee Chair to appear before a Committee or subcommittee to offer expert testimony may receive reimbursement for their actual and reasonable expenses if approved in advance by the Chair, in consultation with the Clerk.
20 (n). Whenever a bill is introduced that contains matters that would be appropriate for an executive reorganization plan as provided for in Chapter 1, Article 2 of Title 2.2 of the Code of Virginia or which proposes that the Commonwealth provide new services or abolish any existing service, it shall have the word “Organization” stamped upon its covers.
IX. Order of Business.
21. At the appointed hour, the presiding officer of the Senate shall take the chair and call the Senate to order, and the order of business thereafter shall be as follows:
(a) A period of devotions.
(b) A roll call of members present.
(c) The reading of the Journal.
(d) A period to be called the “morning hour,” for the following purposes:
i. to dispose of communications from the House of Delegates, the Executive, and the Judiciary.
ii. to receive reports from the Committees, for which purpose they shall be called by the Clerk unless the Senate shall direct otherwise.
iii. to recognize and welcome visitors to the Senate.
iv. to receive resolutions and bills, but such resolutions and bills may be received at the Clerk’s desk at any time after the “morning hour,” with leave of the Senate.
(e) Consideration of unfinished business. (Unfinished business is legislation before the Senate as a result of or pending action by the House of Delegates.)
(f) Consideration of the Calendar of the Senate for that day, for which purpose the Calendar shall be called by the Clerk of the Senate.
(g) Upon completion of the Calendar and then Senators expressing Point(s) of Personal Privilege and such other business as may come before the Senate, a recess or adjournment shall then be taken.
22. To expedite the business of the Senate, it may order the convening of a “special morning session,” at which session no vote shall be taken or other business transacted except the introduction of bills and resolutions. Upon the completion thereof, such session shall recess to such time as the Senate may have theretofore ordered. Such “special morning session” shall be convened by the presiding officer or President pro tempore unless otherwise designated. The “special morning session” shall be considered adjourned upon the convening of the daily session. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -48- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
23 (a). Notwithstanding Rule 21 and Rule 22, any subject may, by a recorded vote of a majority of the members elected, be made a special and continuing order, to commence at a time to be fixed by the Senate, and when the time so fixed for its consideration arises, the presiding officer shall lay it before the Senate.
23 (b). When two or more special and continuing orders have been made for the same time, they shall have precedence according to the order in which they were severally assigned, and that order shall only be changed by majority vote of those present. All motions to change such order shall be decided without debate.
24. When a bill or resolution of the House of Delegates is passed or rejected by the Senate, the fact of the passage or rejection, with the bill or resolution, shall be communicated to the House of Delegates.
25 (a). All bills, resolutions or other business originating in the Senate and all bills, resolutions or other business sent from the House of Delegates shall be dispatched in the order in which they are introduced or received, unless the Senate shall otherwise direct.
25 (b). Bills or resolutions of either house shall be divided on the Calendar between the designation “Uncontested Calendar” and “Regular Calendar,” and be considered in such order. When such a division is made for bills or resolutions, the Uncontested Calendar shall not include any bills or resolutions (i) which receive a dissenting vote or abstention in Committee, or (ii) to which objection is made by any Senator on first reading. Any bills or resolutions shall be removed from the Uncontested Calendar at any time at the request of any Senator. Resolutions which do not have a specific vote requirement pursuant to these Rules shall not be placed on the Uncontested Calendar but may be divided separately.
25 (c). It shall be the duty of the Clerk to see that the printing and engrossing, when ordered, shall be done in such time that the bills and resolutions may be acted upon according to their priorities upon the Calendar. If, however, any bill or resolution is not ready when it is reached upon the Calendar, it shall be passed by, and be allowed to retain its place upon the Calendar.
25 (d). When the Calendar has been called through, it may be called again in order to dispose of any business that may be ready, and if there is none, the business of the “morning hour” shall be resumed and disposed of; but the business of the “morning hour” shall in no case be allowed to interfere with that of the Calendar without the unanimous consent of the members present.
26 (a). No law shall be enacted except by bill. Every bill, upon its introduction, shall be referred to the appropriate Committee. No bill shall become a law until the procedures required by Article IV, Section 11, of the Constitution of Virginia have been observed.
26 (b). No bill expressly amending any existing law shall be offered by any member unless or until the original and all copies thereof have been prepared so as to indicate deletions and additions. Each bill or resolution shall be signed by at least one Senator or by the Clerk of the Senate upon authorization of a member who has become incapacitated. Any bill or resolution offered for introduction in the Senate may show two senators as chief patrons and as “House Patrons” the signatures of members of the House of Delegates. The title of any bill having any provisions pertaining to taxation or revenues shall so indicate. The form for deletions and additions shall be to set forth the material deleted with lines through such material, e.g., deleted material or words, and to underscore the words added, before they are received in the Senate. However, the stricken material and underscoring and italics in the printed bill, enrolled bills, and printed Acts shall not be considered evidence of all amendments to any bill or existing statute, but merely as an aid for quick reference to amended portions. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as requiring the use of stricken material or underscoring when new words are substituted for existing words where the new words or the omission of words does not change the sense or meaning of the act. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -49- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
26 (c). The title of a bill or resolution and all amendments offered thereto shall be entered upon the Journal, except the amendments in the nature of a substitute shall be printed separately, and only the titles thereof entered upon the Journal.
26 (d). Any Senate bill or resolution which has been amended during the legislative process by the Senate shall be engrossed and reproduced by the Clerk of the Senate, as soon as practicable, in sufficient numbers for the members of the Senate and House of Delegates.
26 (e). The designation of “Senate Bill” or “Senate Resolution” or “Senate Joint Resolution” shall not be changed nor amended after a bill or resolution is introduced in the Senate. Nor shall the designation of “House Bill” or “House Joint Resolution” be changed or amended after the bill or resolution is received by the Senate.
26 (f). Any member of the Senate or House of Delegates who requests in writing to the Clerk that he be added as a co-patron of any bill or resolution, provided that the first vote on the passage of the bill or agreement to the resolution has not occurred, or, if the bill or resolution is not reported from Committee, then prior to the last action on such legislation, shall be listed in the Journal as a co-patron of such bill or resolution, and shall be so listed on such bill or resolution at its next printing, if any.
Any member of the Senate or House of Delegates may also request in writing to the Clerk that his name be removed as a co-patron of any bill or resolution provided that the first vote on the passage of the bill or agreement to the resolution has not occurred, or, if the bill or resolution is not reported from Committee, then prior to the last action on such legislation, and thereafter his name shall not be listed in the Journal as a co-patron of such bill or resolution, nor shall his name be listed on such bill or resolution at its next printing, if any.
26 (g). Any memorial or commending resolutions shall conform to the form and procedure set forth by the Clerk of the Senate and shall not be referred to the Committee on Rules, but shall be placed upon the Calendar on the next Thursday of the session and shall be considered for approval on said day; however, any one member may object to such consideration and the same shall be continued to the next Thursday session or any member may move that the same be referred to the Committee on Rules. No exception to this Rule 26 (g) shall be made, unless the Senator proposing such exception has first presented it at a meeting of the Committee on Rules and a majority of the members elected to such Committee has voted in favor of the exception.
27. Bills or resolutions originating in the House of Delegates and communicated to the Senate shall be read by title the first time when received and referred to the appropriate Committee unless otherwise directed by the Senate.
28 (a). No bill or resolution reported from a Committee of the Senate shall be recommitted or amended until it has been twice read by title, nor shall any Senate bill or resolution be amended after its third reading, except by the unanimous consent of the Senate. House bills or resolutions may be recommitted or amended at any time before their final passage, but a bill or resolution which has been recommitted to a Committee, when reported by Committee, shall be restored on the Calendar to the status it had before it was recommitted.
28 (b). In the case of a House bill or resolution, engrossment shall only apply to such amendments as may have been made in the Senate.
29 (a). Communications from the Executive shall lie on the table at least one day after being received by the Clerk of the Senate, unless otherwise ordered. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -50- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
29 (b). Whenever a Senate bill or resolution is reported to the Senate with one or more House amendments, copies of all such amendments shall be furnished to each Senator. The same shall apply to amendments proposed by a Senate Committee or by a Senator, unless otherwise ordered by the Senate.
30. Every question shall be put in the affirmative and the presiding officer shall declare whether the yeas or the nays have it, which declaration shall stand as the judgment of the Senate. The yeas and nays on any question shall, at the desire of one-fifth of those present, be entered on the Journal. On the final vote of any bill, and on the vote in any election or impeachment conducted in the General Assembly or on the expulsion of a Senator, the name of each Senator voting, and how he voted shall be recorded in the Journal. After the roll has been taken, and before the vote is announced by the presiding officer, any Senator shall have the right to correct any mistake committed in enrolling his name and the presiding officer shall order the vote to be stricken.
31. Any Senator may call for a division of the question, which shall be divided if it comprehends propositions so distinct in substance that, one being taken away, a substantive proposition shall remain for the decision of the Senate.
32. Upon the determination of a question, any Senator may enter his protest upon the Journal, with the consent of one-third of the Senators present; and on the question “Shall the protest be entered on the Journal?”, no privileged motion as set out in Rule 46 (a) or Rule 46 (b) shall be in order except to adjourn.
33. Whenever the Senate proceeds to consider any nominations or appointments after the same have been reported by the appropriate Committee, which are subject to the choice or ratification of the Senate, and when it is so ordered by the Senate pursuant to Chapter 21 37 of Title 30 2.2 of the Code of Virginia, the same shall be considered in executive session.
X. The Pending and Previous Question.
34. Upon a motion for the pending question, agreed to by a majority of the Senators present, as indicated by a recorded vote, and there being no other motions afforded priority by these Rules, the presiding officer shall immediately put the pending question. All incidental questions of order arising after a motion for the pending question is made, and pending such motion, shall be decided, whether on appeal or otherwise, without debate.
35. Upon a motion for the previous question, agreed to by a majority of the Senators present, as indicated by a recorded vote, and there being no other motions afforded priority by these Rules, the presiding officer shall immediately put the question, first upon the amendments in the order prescribed in the Rules, and then upon the main question. If the previous question be not ordered, debate may continue as if the motion had not been made.
XI. Taking the Vote.
36. Every Senator present in the Chamber, when any question is put or vote taken, shall vote or be counted as voting on one side or the other, except in the case of pairs, as hereinafter provided. A Senator who has a personal interest in the transaction, as defined in § 30-101 of the Code of Virginia, shall neither vote nor be counted upon it, and he shall withdraw, or invoke this rule not to be counted, prior to the division and the fact shall be recorded on the voting machine. If a Senator invokes this rule, the Senator shall not participate, directly or indirectly, in the matter wherein the rule is invoked. Pairs upon any question pending may be made and entered upon the Journal, and in such cases shall be announced immediately upon completion of the roll call, and before the announcement of its result. Pairs may be JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -51- Wednesday, January 11, 2012 general or special. General pairs shall extend to and include all motions, amendments, or other proceedings in aid of or against the question pending, and which is the subject of the pairs. Special pairs shall depend in their scope upon the agreement between the Senators making the same, but in absence of a specific agreement, the presumption shall be conclusive that the pairs are general. The Senator announcing a pair shall be counted as present for the purposes of establishing a quorum. Pairs may be taken in Committee votes under this rule herein set forth.
37. The voting machine may be used for the call of the roll, for recording abstentions under Rule 36, or for the affirmative and the negative of the question.
38 (a). No Senator shall be allowed to vote or submit a vote statement unless he is in attendance at the daily session at the time the Senate is being divided, or before a determination of the question upon a call of the roll, and is physically present in the Chamber, or one of its anterooms. A Senator may submit a vote statement if he was not recorded as voting or if his recorded vote does not reflect his intention. The statement shall be limited to the fact that his vote was not recorded or that his vote did not reflect his intention and must be submitted to the Clerk of the Senate by the adjournment of the daily session.
38 (b). In cases where the presiding officer is also a member of the Senate at the time a recorded vote is being taken, the presiding officer shall request another Senator to cast his vote for him or shall cast his vote from the Chair.
XII. Committees of Conference.
38 (c). The Senate members of any committee of conference with the House of Delegates shall be designated by the Chair of the Committee to which the bill or resolution in conference was first referred by the Clerk of the Senate. All conference committees shall be composed of an equal number of Democrats and Republicans. If a Senate bill or resolution is in conference, the chief patron(s) of the same shall be a conferee and, where feasible, members of a Committee to which the bill or resolution was referred or rereferred shall comprise the conferees.
Any conference report must be agreed to by the majority of the members of each house on the conference committee before it may be filed with the Senate. If the report of the first named conference is rejected by the Senate or the conferees cannot agree, the Chair shall designate the same or new conferees in the event a second conference is formed.
Conferees shall not insert in their report matters not committed to them by either house, nor shall they strike from the bill or resolution in conference matters agreed to by both houses.
38 (d). When a committee of conference is meeting it shall inform the Clerk of the place of meeting; and, when a vote be put, the presiding officer shall, before calling the vote, inform the Senate conferees of the pending vote and grant them a reasonable opportunity to return to the Chamber to vote.
XIII. Debate.
39 (a). While the presiding officer is reporting or putting any question, or the Clerk of the Senate is reporting a bill or resolution or calling the roll, or a Senator is addressing the Chair, strict order shall be observed. No Senator or other person shall give audible expression to his or her approval or disapproval of any proceeding before the Senate. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -52- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
39 (b). The use of audible electronic devices used for transmitting and receiving communications is prohibited in Senate committee rooms and the Senate Chamber. The use of cellular telephones is prohibited in Senate committee rooms and the Senate Chamber. Violations of this rule shall be punishable as prescribed by the Committee on Rules.
40. If words are spoken in debate that give offense, exception thereto shall be taken the same day, and be stated in writing; and in such case, if the words are decided by the presiding officer, or by the Senate, upon an appeal, to be offensive, and they are not explained or retracted by the Senator who uttered them, he shall be subject to such action as the Senate may deem necessary.
41. When any member is about to speak in debate or deliver any matter to the Senate, he shall rise from his seat, and without advancing, with due respect, address “Mr. President,” confining himself strictly to the point in debate, and avoiding all disrespectful language.
42. No member shall speak more than twice upon the same subject without leave of the Senate, nor more than once, until every member choosing to speak has spoken.
43. No question shall be debated until it has been stated by the presiding officer, and the mover shall have the right to explain his views in preference to any Senator.
44. During any debate any Senator, though he has spoken to the matter, may rise and speak to the orders of the Senate if they are transgressed, in case the presiding officer does not so rise and speak, but if the presiding officer stands up at any time, he is first to be heard, and while he is standing Senators shall keep their seats.
45. No Senator shall be allowed to be interrupted while speaking, except on points of order, to correct erroneous statements, or for a Senator to answer any questions that may be stated by the Senator speaking.
46 (a). The following motions shall not be debated or spoken to except as hereinafter provided:
(i) A motion to adjourn.
(ii) A motion calling for a vote on the pending question.
(iii) A motion calling for a vote on the previous question.
(iv) A motion to suspend the Rules.
(v) A motion to close debate.
(vi) A motion to limit debate.
(vii) A motion to extend the limit of debate.
(viii) A motion to reconsider matters not debatable.
(ix) A motion to change, in case of two or more special and continuing orders.
46 (b). Upon the following motions, the mover shall be allowed five minutes to speak to his motion, to state the reasons therefor, and one member opposed to the motion shall be allowed a like time to speak to the motion, to state his objections: JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -53- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
(i) A motion for a special and continuing order.
(ii) A motion to appeal a ruling of the Chair.
46 (c). When a question not debatable is before the Senate, all incidental questions arising after it is stated shall be decided and settled without debate, whether on appeal or otherwise. This same Rule shall apply to all incidental questions arising after the presiding officer has put any question to the Senate.
46 (d). A motion to strike out, being lost, shall preclude neither amendment nor a motion to insert, nor a motion to strike out and insert.
46 (e). When a question is pending, no motion shall be received but to adjourn, to pass by for the day, for the pending question, for the previous question, or to amend; which several motions shall have precedence in the order in which they are herein set out.
46 (f). Except as otherwise provided herein, the provisions of Rule 46 (e), a primary motion may be substituted once.
XIV. Reconsideration.
47 (a). A question arising on a Senate Bill, Senate Resolution or Senate Joint Resolution being once determined must stand as the judgment of the Senate, and cannot during the course of that session of the General Assembly be drawn again into debate, unless a motion to reconsider a question which has been decided has been made by a Senator voting with the prevailing side on the same day on which the vote was taken.
However, if such action has not been communicated to the House, a motion to reconsider may be made within the next two days of actual session of the Senate thereafter.
Unless unanimous consent of the members of the Senate present and voting on a motion for a second or subsequent reconsideration be granted, no measure being once determined may be reconsidered more than once by the Senate during that session of the General Assembly.
When any question is decided in the negative simply for the want of a majority of the whole Senate, any Senator who was absent from the city of Richmond or detained from his seat by sickness at the time of the vote sought to be reconsidered may move its reconsideration.
A Senator desiring such reconsideration shall confer with the Chairman Chair of the Committee on Rules, or in his absence the next listed available member of the Committee on Rules, who shall consult with the chief spokesman for and against the measure, if there is any, and thereafter such Chairman Chair or next listed member may direct the Clerk to defer or expedite the transmittal of the action of the Senate on the measure to the House of Delegates to permit the making of such motion for reconsideration; however, in no event shall such deferral of transmittal hereunder be for more than one legislative day.
This rule shall not preclude consideration of any House Bill, House Joint Resolution, or House amendment to a Senate Bill or a Senate Joint Resolution, regardless of whether such House measure involves a question already determined.
47 (b). If the committee has possession of a bill or resolution, a motion to reconsider in committee may be made no later than the next committee meeting. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -54- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
However, a motion to reconsider at a second or subsequent meeting may be made with unanimous consent if the committee has possession of the bill or resolution.
XV. Suspension of Rules.
48. Any rule of the Senate may only, except where otherwise provided by the Constitution of Virginia, be amended by a vote of two-thirds of the senators Senators elected. These Rules may be suspended by a vote of two-thirds of the senators Senators elected. If the Senate is meeting with less than two-thirds of the members elected due to a state emergency or enemy attack pursuant to Article IV, Section 8 of the Constitution, then the Rules of the Senate may be suspended by a vote of two-thirds of the quorum.
XVI. Appeals.
49. If the presiding officer rules on any matter under these Rules by his own act, or upon request of any Senator, and if any Senator objects to the ruling of the presiding officer, then an appeal to the Senate shall lie, and any motion to sustain the ruling of the presiding officer shall require a majority of those present to prevail.
XVII. Committee of the Whole.
50. The Senate may go into the Committee of the Whole only upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the members elected. When the Senate shall resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole, the President shall leave the Chair and the President pro tempore shall preside in the Committee. If the President pro tempore is absent from the Senate, then the Senate shall elect a chairman chair to preside therein.
The Committee of the Whole shall consider and report on such subjects as may be committed to it by the Senate. The Rules of the Senate shall be observed in the Committee of the Whole, so far as they are applicable. The proceedings in the Committee of the Whole shall not be recorded on the Journal of the Senate, except so far as reported to the Senate by the Chairman Chair of the Committee.
XVIII. Campaign Advocacy Contribution Limitations.
51 (a). During any regular, special, or reconvened session of the General Assembly, no member of the Senate shall use his name or title or authorize another person to use the Senator’s name or title, orally or in writing, to solicit monetary contributions if any part of the contributions would be used to pay for an advocacy campaign conducted through mass mailings, e-mails, telephone calls or other communication media to influence the outcome of legislative action by the General Assembly. This rule shall not apply during any recess of a special session which lasts longer than three days. Nothing in this rule shall prohibit a Senator from using his name or title or authorizing another person to use the Senator’s name or title in the letterhead or roster listing the membership of an organization. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -55- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
XIX. Senate Ethics Advisory Panel.
51 (b). The Senate Ethics Advisory Panel shall be composed of five members: three of whom shall be former members of the Senate; and two of whom shall be citizens of the Commonwealth who have not previously held such office. The members shall be nominated by the Committee on Privileges and Elections of the Senate and confirmed by the Senate. Nominations shall be made so as to assure bipartisan representation on the Panel.
XX. Court of Impeachment.
52. When, pursuant to the Constitution, the Senate sits as a Court for the trial of impeachments, the Rules covering the same shall be as the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the United States Senate when sitting on Impeachment Trials.
XXI. Votes Required.
53. The votes required shall be as set forth in the Appendix to these Rules.
XXII. Construction of Rules.
54. The Rules of the Senate shall be adopted at the commencement of the first regular session of the General Assembly after the election of the Senate, and shall be in force for the succeeding four years unless amended or suspended as provided by these Rules. In the construction of the Rules, reference shall be had to the following sources in the following order:
(a) Jefferson’s Manual of Parliamentary Practice.
(b) Mason’s Manual of Legislative Procedure.
(c) Standing Rules for Conducting Business in the Senate of the United States.
APPENDIX VOTES REQUIRED PURSUANT TO CONSTITUTION OR RULES OF THE SENATE
(1) Appeals from ruling of chair -- a majority of the members voting, not less than...... 16 (Rule 49) (2) Bills: (a) Ordinary bills -- a majority of the members voting, not less than...... 16 (Const. Art. IV, Sec. 11) (Same for House amendment or Conference report) Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -56- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
(b) Appropriation, Claim or Demand of State, -- a majority of the members elected not less Debt or Charge, New Office, Tax than...... 21 (Const. Art. IV, Sec. 11) (Same for House amendment or Conference report) (c) (1) Bonds, general obligation -- a majority of the members elected not less than...... 21 (Const. Art. X, Sec. 9(b)) (2) Bonds, revenue -- 2/3 of the members elected, not less than...... 27 (Const. Art. X, Sec. 9(c)) (d) Charter or “Special Act” for county, city, -- 2/3 of the members elected, not less than...... 27 town or regional government (Const. Art. VII, Sec. 1) (Same for House amendment or Conference report) (e) Printing or Reading dispensed -- 4/5 of the members voting, not less than...... 17 (Const. Art. IV, Sec. 11) (f) Creating new office -- a majority of the members elected, not less than...... 21 (Const. Art. IV, Sec. 11) (3) Censure of a Senator -- a majority of the members elected, not less than...... 21 (Rule 18(h)) (4) Committee of the Whole, to go into -- a majority of the members elected, not less than...... 21 (Rule 50)
(5) Constitution, amending (a) Virginia Constitution Bills or Resolutions -- a majority of the members elected, not less proposing to amend than...... 21 (Const. Art. XII, Sec. 1) (b) Amendment to Bill or Resolution proposing -- a majority of the members elected, not less to amend Virginia Constitution than...... 21 (Const. Art. XII, Sec. 1) (c) Virginia Constitutional Convention, calling -- 2/3 of the members elected, not less than...... 27 of (Const. Art. XII, Sec. 2) (d) United States Constitution, Resolutions -- a majority of the members elected, not less proposing to ratify and amend than...... 21 (e) United States Constitution, Resolutions -- a majority of the members elected, not less proposing calling of a convention to amend than...... 21 (6) Discharging Committee -- a majority of the members voting, not less than 2/5 of the members elected...... 16 (Const. Art. IV, Sec. 11) (7) Division of question required -- 1 Senator...... 1 (Rule 31) (8) Emergency Clause -- 4/5 of the members voting, not less than...... 17 (Const. Art. IV, Sec. 13) JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -57- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
(9) Expulsion of a Senator -- 2/3 of the members elected, not less than...... 27 (Const. Art. IV, Sec. 7; Sec. 10; Rule 18(h)) (10) Extended Session 30 days -- 2/3 of the members elected, not less than...... 27 (Const. Art. IV, Sec. 6) (11) Governor, disability of -- 3/4 of the members elected, not less than...... 30 (Const. Art. V, Sec. 16) (12) Governor’s recommendation for amending -- a majority of the members present bill In case of refusal, bill again sent to Governor (Const. Art. V, Sec. 6) (13) Impeachment -- 2/3 of the members present, not less than...... 14 (Const. Art. IV, Sec. 17; Sec. 10) (14) Journal, reading waived (a) All sessions except reconvened special -- a majority of the members voting not less sessions with no business than...... 11 (Rule 3) (b) Reconvened special sessions with no -- 2 Senators...... 2 business (Rules 3 and 5) (15) Protest entered upon Journal -- 1/3 of the members present, not less than...... 7 (Rule 32) (16) Reading or printing of a Bill dispensed -- 4/5 of the members voting, not less than...... 17 (Const. Art. IV, Sec. 11)
(17) Recorded vote, yeas and nays (a) Floor -- 1/5 of the members present (Constitution Const. Article Art. IV, Sec. 10 and Rule 30) (b) Committee -- 1/5 of the Committee members present, not less than...... 3 (18) Referring certain violations of Conflict of -- a majority of the members voting, not less Interest Act to Attorney General than...... 11 (Rule 18(h)) (19) Reprimand of a Senator -- a majority of the members voting, not less than...... 11 (Rule 18(h)) (20) Resolutions other than those proposing a -- a majority of the members voting, not less Constitutional amendment than...... 16 (21) Suspending or amending Rules -- 2/3 of the members elected, not less than...... 27 (Rule 48) (22) (a) Special and Continuing Order -- a majority of the members elected, not less than...... 21 (Rule 23(a)) (b) Changing Special and Continuing Order -- a majority of the members voting, not less than...... 11 (Rule 23(b)) Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -58- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
(23) Supreme Court, Increase size of -- 3/5 of the members elected, voting at 2 consecutive regular sessions, not less than...... 24 (Const. Art. VI, Sec. 2) (24) Veto, to override -- 2/3 of the members present, not less than a majority of the members elected...... 21 (Const. Art. V, Sec. 6) (25) Votes on elections, impeachments or -- names to be recorded in Journal expulsions of a Senator Const. Art. IV, Sec. 10) (also see Secs. 7 & 17) (26) Vote to remove Senator from a Committee -- 2/3 of the members elected, not less than...... 27 (Rule 20(a)) (27) Vote to elect Senator(s) to Committee -- a majority of members elected, not less than...... 21 (28) Interruption of the Calendar -- unanimous consent of members present (Rule 25(d)) (29) Memorial or commending resolution, -- a majority of members elected, not less Senate to consider out of order than...... 21 (Rule 26(g)) (3029) Amend Senate bill or resolution after -- unanimous consent third reading (Rule 28(a)) (3130) Reconsideration (a) Floor (Second and subsequent -- unanimous consent of members present Reconsideration) (Rule 47 (a)) (b) Committee -- unanimous consent of the committee if later than the next meeting (Rule 47 (b)) (3231) President pro tempore’s substitute to -- unanimous consent of members present continue to preside over the Senate (Rule 2(c)) (3332) Call of the Senate to send for absentee(s) -- at least 9 Senators (Rule 5) (3433) Adjournment (a) Daily Session -- at least 2 Senators (Rule 5) (b) Certain Special Session -- at least 2 Senators (Rule 5) (c) Certain Reconvened Session of a Special -- at least 2 Senators Session (Rule 5) (3534) Quorum (a) Emergency -- at least 16 Senators (Const. Art IV, Sec. 8) (b) Daily Session -- a majority of members elected, not less than...... 21 (Rule 5) JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -59- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
(c) Reconvened Session -- a majority of members elected, not less than...... 21 (d) Certain Special Session -- at least 2 Senators (Rule 5) (e) Certain Reconvened Session of a Special -- at least 2 Senators Session (Rule 5) (f) Committee -- at least 8 9 Senators (Rule 20 (e)) (36) Election of “Interim” Clerk -- a majority of Committee members present and voting at least 5 Senators
On motion of Senator McEachin, the reading of the substitute was waived.
Senator McEachin moved that the substitute be agreed to.
PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY
Senator McEachin propounded a parliamentary inquiry as to under what rules the Senate was operating. The Chair stated that the Senate was operating under the normal rules of parliamentary procedure guided by Jefferson’s Manual, Mason’s Manual, etc., because the previous Rules of the Senate had expired when the new Senate took office.
PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY
Senator McEachin propounded a further parliamentary inquiry as to how the Chair would state the question on a motion to appeal from the ruling of the Chair. The Chair stated that the question on a motion to appeal from the ruling of the Chair would be consistent with the language set forth in Mason’s Manual and stated as: “Shall the ruling of the Chair be sustained?”
PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY
Senator McEachin propounded a further parliamentary inquiry as whether the Chair could break a tie vote on a motion to appeal from the ruling of the Chair. The Chair stated that there would be no reason for the Chair to break a tie vote on a motion to appeal from the ruling of the Chair because Mason’s Manual stipulates that in the event of a tie, the ruling of the Chair would be sustained.
The question was put on agreeing to the substitute.
The yeas and nays were called for; and, being desired by one-fifth of the Senators present, the yeas and nays were ordered.
The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--20. NAYS--20. RULE 36--0.
YEAS--Barker, Colgan, Deeds, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Herring, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Marsh, McEachin, Miller, J.C., Miller, Y.B., Northam, Petersen, Puckett, Puller, Saslaw--20. NAYS--Black, Blevins, Carrico, Garrett, Hanger, Martin, McDougle, McWaters, Newman, Norment, Obenshain, Reeves, Ruff, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner, Watkins--20. RULE 36--0. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -60- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
There being an equal division, the President cast his vote in accordance with Article V, Section 14, of the Constitution.
The President voted nay.
The final vote is as follows: YEAS--20. NAYS--21. RULE 36--0.
The substitute was rejected.
Senator Norment moved that S.R. 1 be ordered to be engrossed and agreed to.
The question was put on ordering S.R. 1 to be engrossed and agreed to.
The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--20. NAYS--20. RULE 36--0.
YEAS--Black, Blevins, Carrico, Garrett, Hanger, Martin, McDougle, McWaters, Newman, Norment, Obenshain, Reeves, Ruff, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner, Watkins--20. NAYS--Barker, Colgan, Deeds, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Herring, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Marsh, McEachin, Miller, J.C., Miller, Y.B., Northam, Petersen, Puckett, Puller, Saslaw--20. RULE 36--0.
There being an equal division, the President cast his vote in accordance with Article V, Section 14, of the Constitution.
The President voted yea.
The final vote is as follows: YEAS--21. NAYS--20. RULE 36--0.
S.R. 1 was ordered to be engrossed and was agreed to.
GUESTS PRESENTED
On motion of Senator Norment, the Rules were suspended for the purpose of granting the privileges of the floor to distinguished persons.
The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--40. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0.
YEAS--Barker, Black, Blevins, Carrico, Colgan, Deeds, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Garrett, Hanger, Herring, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Marsh, Martin, McDougle, McEachin, McWaters, Miller, J.C., Miller, Y.B., Newman, Norment, Northam, Obenshain, Petersen, Puckett, Puller, Reeves, Ruff, Saslaw, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner, Watkins--40. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0.
Senator Norment presented Justice William C. Mims and Congressman Robert W. Goodlatte to the Senate. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -61- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
RULES OF THE SENATE
Senator McEachin appealed from the Ruling of the Chair.
PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY
Senator Norment propounded a parliamentary question as to whether it was correct that a Senator who wished to support the ruling of the Chair would vote yea on the question to sustain the ruling of the Chair.
The Chair stated that the Senator was correct.
The question was put on sustaining the Ruling of the Chair.
The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--20. NAYS--20. RULE 36--0.
YEAS--Black, Blevins, Carrico, Garrett, Hanger, Martin, McDougle, McWaters, Newman, Norment, Obenshain, Reeves, Ruff, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner, Watkins--20. NAYS--Barker, Colgan, Deeds, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Herring, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Marsh, McEachin, Miller, J.C., Miller, Y.B., Northam, Petersen, Puckett, Puller, Saslaw--20. RULE 36--0.
The Ruling of the Chair was sustained pursuant to Senate Rule 50 and Mason’s Manual of Legislative Procedure.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
A message was received from the House of Delegates by Delegate Cox, M.K., who informed the Senate that the House was duly organized and ready to proceed to business.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The President announced that the next order of business was the election of officers of the Senate, the first election being for President pro tempore of the Senate, for a term of four years.
Senator Norment nominated Walter A. Stosch of Henrico.
The nomination was seconded by Senator McDougle.
On motion of Senator Hanger, the nominations were closed.
The roll was called with the following results:
For Walter A. Stosch--31. YEAS--31. NAYS--9. RULE 36--0.
YEAS--Barker, Black, Blevins, Carrico, Colgan, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Garrett, Hanger, Howell, Martin, McDougle, McWaters, Miller, J.C., Newman, Norment, Northam, Obenshain, Puckett, Puller, Reeves, Ruff, Saslaw, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner, Watkins--31. NAYS--Deeds, Herring, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Marsh, McEachin, Miller, Y.B., Petersen--9. RULE 36--0. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -62- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
Walter A. Stosch, having received a majority of the votes cast, was declared by the President duly elected President pro tempore of the Senate for a term of four years.
The next order of business was the election of Clerk of the Senate, for a term of four years.
Senator Norment nominated Susan Clarke Schaar.
The nomination was seconded by Senator McDougle.
On motion of Senator Saslaw, the nominations were closed.
The roll was called with the following results:
For Susan Clarke Schaar--40. YEAS--40. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0.
YEAS--Barker, Black, Blevins, Carrico, Colgan, Deeds, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Garrett, Hanger, Herring, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Marsh, Martin, McDougle, McEachin, McWaters, Miller, J.C., Miller, Y.B., Newman, Norment, Northam, Obenshain, Petersen, Puckett, Puller, Reeves, Ruff, Saslaw, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner, Watkins--40. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0.
Susan Clarke Schaar, having received all the votes cast, was declared by the President duly elected Clerk of the Senate for a term of four years.
Susan Clarke Schaar took and subscribed the oath prescribed by law, administered by the Honorable William C. Mims, Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
John McE. Garrett, Chief Deputy Clerk of the Senate, took and subscribed the oath prescribed by law, administered by the Honorable Susan Clarke Schaar, Clerk of the Senate.
The next order of business was the election of the Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate.
Senator Norment nominated D. Hobie Lehman.
The nomination was seconded by Senator McDougle.
On motion of Senator Watkins, the nominations were closed.
The roll was called with the following results:
For D. Hobie Lehman--40. YEAS--40. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0.
YEAS--Barker, Black, Blevins, Carrico, Colgan, Deeds, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Garrett, Hanger, Herring, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Marsh, Martin, McDougle, McEachin, McWaters, Miller, J.C., Miller, Y.B., Newman, Norment, Northam, Obenshain, Petersen, Puckett, Puller, Reeves, Ruff, Saslaw, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner, Watkins--40. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -63- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
D. Hobie Lehman, having received all the votes cast, was declared by the President duly elected Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate.
ELECTION OF PAGES
The next order of business was the election of Pages of the Senate.
Senator Norment nominated the following:
Michael Tyler York, Hampton; Carolyn Elizabeth Olmstead, Accomack; Taylor Janel Davis, Norfolk; Mae-Linh Kettner Bennett, Midlothian; Anna Catheline Robertson, Nottoway; Kendra Jade Strawderman, Rockingham; Christopher William Marshall, Goochland; Laura Anne Keane, Gainesville; Robert Josiah Taconet, Bland; Madeleine Grace Jahnke, Middleburg; and Kyung-Hyun Katyana Jin, Fairfax.
The nominations were seconded by Senator McDougle.
On motion of Senator Stosch, the nominations were closed.
The roll was called with the following results:
For Michael Tyler York, Hampton; Carolyn Elizabeth Olmstead, Accomack; Taylor Janel Davis, Norfolk; Mae-Linh Kettner Bennett, Midlothian; Anna Catheline Robertson, Nottoway; Kendra Jade Strawderman, Rockingham; Christopher William Marshall, Goochland; Laura Anne Keane, Gainesville; Robert Josiah Taconet, Bland; Madeleine Grace Jahnke, Middleburg; and Kyung-Hyun Katyana Jin, Fairfax--40. YEAS--40. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0.
YEAS--Barker, Black, Blevins, Carrico, Colgan, Deeds, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Garrett, Hanger, Herring, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Marsh, Martin, McDougle, McEachin, McWaters, Miller, J.C., Miller, Y.B., Newman, Norment, Northam, Obenshain, Petersen, Puckett, Puller, Reeves, Ruff, Saslaw, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner, Watkins--40. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0.
The nominees for Pages, having received all the votes cast, were declared by the President duly elected Pages of the Senate.
APPOINTMENT OF PAGES
The following appointments of Pages of the Senate were announced:
Tammy Hong Nguyen, Midlothian, by Senator Stosch, President pro tempore;
George Tryfiates, Fredericksburg, by Senator McDougle, Chair of the Republican Caucus;
Ayanna Harper-Edwards, Danville, by Senator Norment, Senate majority leader; Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -64- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
Sarah Katherine Deible, Fairfax, by Senator Saslaw, Democratic floor leader; and
Helen-Anne Stearns Gable, Middleburg, by the Lieutenant Governor.
APPOINTMENT OF MESSENGERS
Senator McDougle announced the following appointments of the Messengers of the Senate:
Déja Jeané Brandon, Henrico; David Carter Brown, Annandale; Joshua Charles Byrd, Harrisonburg; Jacob Samuel Corum, Prince William; Kayla Marchelle Diallo, Chesterfield; Erin Kaufer Flores, Chester; Riley Catherine Ford, Henrico; Marion Elizabeth Graham, Williamsburg; Edward Paul Griffin, Winchester; Robert David Hicks, Richmond; Caroline Blaine Lowery, Virginia Beach; Barham Reed Tyler Nardo, Henrico; Kayla Rae Ogden, Giles; Sara Thomas Robertson, Nottoway; David Ghee Russell, Hampton; Tyler Berkeley Schaar, Chesterfield; Caroline Emily Smith, Poquoson; and Ian Taylor Turner, Suffolk.
IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
Senator McDougle moved that the Rules be suspended, the Committee on Rules be discharged from further consideration of S.R. 2 (two), the readings of the title be waived, and the resolution be taken up for immediate consideration.
The motion was agreed to.
The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--40. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0.
YEAS--Barker, Black, Blevins, Carrico, Colgan, Deeds, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Garrett, Hanger, Herring, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Marsh, Martin, McDougle, McEachin, McWaters, Miller, J.C., Miller, Y.B., Newman, Norment, Northam, Obenshain, Petersen, Puckett, Puller, Reeves, Ruff, Saslaw, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner, Watkins--40. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0.
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2
2012 Operating Resolution.
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the Comptroller is directed to issue his warrants on the Treasurer, payable from the contingent fund of the Senate to accomplish the work of the Senate of Virginia as reported by the Clerk of the Senate to the Senate Rules Committee during the 2012 Session. Necessary payments to cover salaries of temporary employees and the pages/messengers, per diem of legislative assistants who establish a temporary residence, per diem for pages/messengers and certain employees designated by the Clerk and reported to the Chair of the Senate Rules Committee, as well as other contingent and incidental expenses, will be certified by the Clerk of the Senate or her designee. Per diem for orientation will be paid as approved by the Clerk.
S.R. 2, on motion of Senator McDougle, was ordered to be engrossed and was agreed to. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -65- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--40. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0.
YEAS--Barker, Black, Blevins, Carrico, Colgan, Deeds, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Garrett, Hanger, Herring, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Marsh, Martin, McDougle, McEachin, McWaters, Miller, J.C., Miller, Y.B., Newman, Norment, Northam, Obenshain, Petersen, Puckett, Puller, Reeves, Ruff, Saslaw, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner, Watkins--40. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0.
Senator Norment was ordered to inform the House of Delegates that the Senate was duly organized and ready to proceed to business.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
A message was received from the House of Delegates by Delegate Cox, M.K., who informed the Senate that the House had agreed to H.J.R. 103 (one hundred three), as follows; in which it requested the concurrence of the Senate:
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 103
Notifying the Governor of Organization.
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That a committee be appointed, composed of six on the part of the House of Delegates and five on the part of the Senate, to notify the Governor that the General Assembly is duly organized and is ready to receive any communication he may desire to make.
H.J.R. 103, being of a purely procedural nature, was taken up for immediate consideration and agreed to.
Senator Norment was ordered to inform the House of Delegates thereof.
The President appointed Senators Stosch, Norment, McDougle, Saslaw, and McEachin, the committee on the part of the Senate to inform the Governor that the General Assembly was duly organized and ready to receive any communication he may desire to make.
Senator Stosch, from the committee to inform the Governor that the General Assembly was duly organized and ready to receive any communication he may desire to make, reported that the committee had performed that duty and that the Governor would be pleased to address a joint assembly of the legislature.
COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS REPORT
Senator Watkins presented the following report: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -66- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
PROPOSED COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Agriculture, Conservation & Natural Resources
Hanger (Chair), Watkins, Puckett, Ruff, Blevins, Obenshain, McEachin, Petersen, Northam, Stuart, Marsden, Stanley, Black, Miller, J.C., Ebbin
Commerce & Labor
Watkins (Chair), Colgan, Saslaw, Miller, Y.B., Norment, Stosch, Edwards, Wagner, Newman, Puckett, Herring, Martin, Obenshain, Stuart, McWaters, Stanley
Courts of Justice
Norment (Chair), Saslaw, Marsh, Howell, Lucas, Edwards, Puller, Obenshain, McDougle, McEachin, Stuart, Vogel, Stanley, Reeves, Garrett
Education & Health
Martin (Chair), Saslaw, Lucas, Howell, Newman, Blevins, Locke, Barker, Northam, Miller, J.C., Smith, McWaters, Black, Carrico, Garrett
Finance
Stosch (Chair), Colgan, Howell, Saslaw, Norment, Hanger, Watkins, Miller, Y.B., Marsh, Lucas, Newman, Ruff, Wagner, McDougle, Vogel
General Laws & Technology
Ruff (Chair), Colgan, Stosch, Martin, Locke, Herring, Petersen, Barker, Vogel, Stuart, Black, Reeves, Garrett, Deeds, Ebbin
Local Government
Smith (Chair), Marsh, Lucas, Martin, Hanger, Puller, Ruff, Herring, Locke, Marsden, Stanley, Blevins, Miller, J.C., Ebbin, Favola
Privileges & Elections
Obenshain (Chair), Howell, Martin, Deeds, Puckett, Edwards, McEachin, Petersen, Smith, Northam, Vogel, McWaters, Carrico, Reeves, Garrett
Rehabilitation & Social Services
Wagner (Chair), Miller, Y.B., Puller, Hanger, Locke, McDougle, Herring, Barker, Northam, Black, Carrico, Reeves, Favola, Norment, Stosch
Rules
McDougle (Chair), Stosch, Norment, Martin, Hanger, Newman, Watkins, Ruff, Wagner, Obenshain, Smith, Colgan, Saslaw, Howell, Lucas, Vogel JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -67- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Transportation
Newman (Chair), Miller, Y.B., Marsh, Watkins, Puckett, Wagner, Blevins, Deeds, McDougle, Smith, Marsden, McWaters, Colgan, Carrico, Favola
/s/ John C. Watkins /s/ Frank W. Wagner /s/ Emmett W. Hanger, Jr. /s/ Stephen D. Newman /s/ Walter A. Stosch /s/ Thomas K. Norment, Jr. /s/ Stephen H. Martin /s/ Ralph K. Smith /s/ Jill H. Vogel /s/ Ryan T. McDougle
Senator Watkins moved that the Committee Nominations Report be adopted.
The question was put on adopting the Committee Nominations Report.
The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--20. NAYS--20. RULE 36--0.
YEAS--Black, Blevins, Carrico, Garrett, Hanger, Martin, McDougle, McWaters, Newman, Norment, Obenshain, Reeves, Ruff, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner, Watkins--20. NAYS--Barker, Colgan, Deeds, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Herring, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Marsh, McEachin, Miller, J.C., Miller, Y.B., Northam, Petersen, Puckett, Puller, Saslaw--20. RULE 36--0.
There being an equal division, the President cast his vote in accordance with Article V, Section 14, of the Constitution.
The President voted yea.
The final vote is as follows: YEAS--21. NAYS--20. RULE 36--0.
The Committee Nominations Report was adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION
The following, by leave, were prefiled, presented, ordered to be printed, and referred under Senate Rule 11 (b):
S.B. 1. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-643, 24.2-651.1, 24.2-653, and 24.2-701 of the Code of Virginia, relating to elections; voting procedures; voter identification requirements. (Prefiled December 1, 2011) Patron--Martin Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 2. A BILL for the relief of Melissa Scianna. (Prefiled December 1, 2011) Patron--Martin Referred to Committee on Finance Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -68- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 3. A BILL to prohibit use of revenues of the Commonwealth in connection with construction of Phase II of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project. (Prefiled December 1, 2011) Patron--Black Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 4. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-91.1, relating to self-defense and defense of others. (Prefiled December 2, 2011) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 5. A BILL for the relief of Kenneth and Leslie VanAuken (the VanAukens). (Prefiled December 5, 2011) Patron--Martin Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 6. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 63.2-608.1, relating to eligibility for the Virginia Initiative for Employment Not Welfare Program; screening and assessment for use of illegal substances. (Prefiled December 5, 2011) Patron--Martin Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 7. A BILL to amend and reenact § 3.8 of Chapter 131 of the Acts of Assembly of 1977, which provided a charter for the Town of Brodnax in Brunswick and Mecklenburg Counties, relating to the town council. (Prefiled December 12, 2011) Patron--Ruff Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 8. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-713 and 37.2-1020 of the Code of Virginia, relating to guardians’ authority to dispose of unclaimed bodies. (Prefiled December 16, 2011) Patron--Lucas Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 9. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 37.2-1020 and 54.1-2986.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to restricting visitation of persons under guardianship. (Prefiled December 16, 2011) Patron--Lucas Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 10. A BILL to amend and reenact § 9.1-400 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Line of duty Act; coverage; fire company personnel of the Virginia National Guard and the Virginia Air National Guard. (Prefiled December 16, 2011) Patron--Lucas Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -69- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 11. A BILL to amend and reenact § 55-545.05 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 55-545.03:2 and 55-545.03:3, relating to the creation of self-settled spendthrift trusts. (Prefiled December 19, 2011) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 12. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-700 and 24.2-701 of the Code of Virginia, relating to absentee voting; persons eligible to vote absentee. (Prefiled December 19, 2011) Patron--Howell Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 13. A BILL to amend and reenact § 32.1-35 of the Code of Virginia, relating to reporting of Lyme disease. (Prefiled December 21, 2011) Patron--Black Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 14. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 an article numbered 1.2, consisting of sections numbered 18.2-265.6 through 18.2-265.18, and to repeal § 18.2-248.8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the sale of methamphetamine precursors; penalties. (Prefiled December 21, 2011) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 15. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-901 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the provision of a locality by ordinance for removal or disposal of trash, cutting of grass and weeds. (Prefiled December 22, 2011) Patron--McEachin Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 16. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-370 of the Code of Virginia, relating to taking indecent liberties with children; penalties. (Prefiled December 27, 2011) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 17. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-507, 2.2-2801, 3.2-1010, 9.1-101, 9.1-400, 9.1-500, 9.1-801, 15.2-915.2, 18.2-51.1, 18.2-57, 18.2-136.1, 18.2-141, 18.2-283.1, 18.2-285, 18.2-287.01, 18.2-308, 19.2-81, 28.2-106, 28.2-106.1, 29.1-100, 29.1-200 through 29.1-205, 29.1-207, 29.1-208, 29.1-209, 29.1-212, 29.1-213, 29.1-217, 29.1-218, 29.1-300.2, 29.1-337, 29.1-349, 29.1-355, 29.1-516, 29.1-517, 29.1-521.3, 29.1-530, 29.1-539, 29.1-548, 29.1-552, 29.1-553, 29.1-556, 29.1-567, 29.1-735.1, 29.1-739, 29.1-739.1, 29.1-739.2, 29.1-745, 51.1-212, 58.1-1410, 62.1-194.2, 65.2-402, and 65.2-402.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to changing the name of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries law-enforcement officers. (Prefiled December 28, 2011) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -70- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 18. A BILL to repeal § 28.2-1000 of the Code of Virginia, relating to membership in the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Compact. (Prefiled December 28, 2011) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 19. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2303.1:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to cash proffers. (Prefiled December 28, 2011) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 20. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-61 of the Code of Virginia, relating to rape by ruse or trickery; penalty. (Prefiled December 28, 2011) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 21. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-61 of the Code of Virginia, relating to rape accomplished by coercion; penalty. (Prefiled December 28, 2011) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 22. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-3219.5, relating to real property tax exemption for disabled veterans. (Prefiled December 28, 2011) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 23. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-366 of the Code of Virginia, relating to adultery or fornication by persons forbidden to marry; penalty. (Prefiled December 28, 2011) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 24. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-186.2, 32.1-321.4, 63.2-522, and 63.2-523 of the Code of Virginia, relating to entitlement fraud; penalties. (Prefiled December 28, 2011) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 25. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-106, 29.1-103, 29.1-109, and 29.1-300.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to appointment of the Director of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. (Prefiled December 28, 2011) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 26. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 29.1-200.1 and to repeal § 29.1-209 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the authority of conservation police officers. (Prefiled December 28, 2011) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -71- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 27. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-711 and 46.2-715 of the Code of Virginia, relating to display of license plates on vehicles. (Prefiled December 28, 2011) Patron--Locke Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 28. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 6.2-1816, 6.2-1817, and 6.2-1818 of the Code of Virginia, relating to charges on payday loans. (Prefiled December 28, 2011) Patron--Locke Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 29. A Bill to amend and reenact Chapter 890 of the 2011 Acts of Assembly, which appropriated the public revenues and provided a portion of such revenues for the two years ending, respectively, on the thirtieth day of June, 2011, and the thirtieth day of June, 2012. (Prefiled December 19, 2011) Patron--Colgan Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 30. A tentative bill for all appropriations of the Budget submitted by the Governor of Virginia in accordance with the provisions of §2.2-1509, Code of Virginia, and to provide a portion of revenues for the two years ending respectively on the thirtieth day of June, 2013, and the thirtieth day of June, 2014. (Prefiled December 19, 2011) Patron--Colgan Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 31. A Bill to authorize the issuance of bonds, in an amount not to exceed $130,781,359 plus financing costs, pursuant to Article X, Section 9 (c) of the Constitution of Virginia, for paying costs of acquiring, constructing, and equipping revenue-producing capital projects at institutions of higher learning of the Commonwealth. EMERGENCY (Prefiled December 19, 2011) Patron--Colgan Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 32. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2404 of the Code of Virginia, relating to special assessments for local improvements. (Prefiled December 28, 2011) Patron--Locke Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 33. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3970.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to real estate with delinquent taxes or liens; City of Hampton. (Prefiled December 28, 2011) Patron--Locke Referred to Committee on Finance Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -72- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 34. A BILL to amend and reenact § 55-248.7 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the accounting of rental payments. (Prefiled December 28, 2011) Patron--Locke Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 35. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 55-225.1 and 55-225.8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to recovery of possession by a landlord. (Prefiled December 28, 2011) Patron--Locke Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 36. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-2303.4, relating to proffered conditions in certain towns. (Prefiled December 30, 2011) Patron--Black Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 37. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-609.6 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sales and use tax exemption; certain educational materials. (Prefiled December 30, 2011) Patron--Reeves Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 38. A BILL to amend and reenact § 38.2-1715 of the Code of Virginia, relating to advertisement of coverage by the Virginia Life, Accident and Sickness Insurance Guaranty Association. (Prefiled December 30, 2011) Patron--Reeves Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 39. A BILL to amend and reenact § 38.2-1700 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the limits on obligations of the Virginia Life, Accident, and Sickness Insurance Guaranty Association. (Prefiled December 30, 2011) Patron--Reeves Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 40. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-609.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sales and use tax exemption; public transportation companies. (Prefiled December 30, 2011) Patron--Reeves Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 41. A BILL for the relief of Thomas Edward Haynesworth. (Prefiled January 3, 2012) Patron--Marsh Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 42. A BILL to amend and reenact § 1 of Chapter 200 of the Acts of Assembly of 2010, relating to the City of Richmond local tax amnesty program. (Prefiled January 3, 2012) Patron--Marsh Referred to Committee on Finance JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -73- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 43. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-3300 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Washington-Lincoln Day in the Commonwealth. (Prefiled January 3, 2012) Patron--Marsh Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 44. A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-3931 of the Code of Virginia, relating to granting a certificate of admission to the Virginia State Bar without examination to full-time law professors. (Prefiled January 3, 2012) Patron--Marsh Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 45. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2463 and 2.2-2464 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal § 2.2-2462 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Open Education Curriculum Board. (Prefiled January 4, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 46. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-1176, 46.2-1178, 46.2-1178.1, and 46.2-1182 of the Code of Virginia, relating to vehicle emissions inspection program. (Prefiled January 4, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 47. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 5 of Title 38.2 a section numbered 38.2-518, relating to certificates of insurance. (Prefiled January 4, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 48. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 7 of Chapter 32 of Title 58.1 a section numbered 58.1-3295.1, relating to assessment of real property; residential rental housing. (Prefiled January 4, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 49. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-408 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 58.1-422.1, relating to apportionment of corporate income tax; retail companies. (Prefiled January 4, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 50. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 13.1-654, 13.1-655, 13.1-657, 13.1-661, 13.1-674, 13.1-711, 13.1-732, 13.1-734, 13.1-737, 13.1-749.1, 13.1-838, 13.1-839, and 13.1-1023 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 10 of Title 13.1 an article numbered 17.1, consisting of sections numbered 13.1-944.1 through 13.1-944.7, and by adding a section numbered 13.1-1047.1, relating to corporations and limited liability companies; conversion and dissolution. (Prefiled January 4, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -74- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 51. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-212, 8.2A-103, 8.9A-102, 8.9A-105, 8.9A-307, 8.9A-311, 8.9A-316, 8.9A-317, 8.9A-326, 8.9A-406, 8.9A-408, 8.9A-502, 8.9A-503, 8.9A-507, 8.9A-515, 8.9A-516, 8.9A-518, 8.9A-526, 8.9A-527, and 8.9A-607 of the Code of Virginia, to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 8.9A-521.1 and by adding in Title 8.9A a part numbered 8, consisting of sections numbered 8.9A-801 through 8.9A-809, and to repeal § 8.9A-521 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Uniform Commercial Code; secured transactions. (Prefiled January 4, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 52. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-1105 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the environmental laboratory certification program. (Prefiled January 4, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 53. A BILL to amend and reenact § 23-281 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Commonwealth Health Research Board; staffing. (Prefiled January 4, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 54. A BILL to amend and reenact § 60.2-602 of the Code of Virginia, relating to unemployment compensation; weekly benefit amounts. (Prefiled January 4, 2012) Patrons--Watkins and Puckett; Delegates: Byron, Purkey and Spruill Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 55. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-643, 24.2-651.1, 24.2-653, and 24.2-701 of the Code of Virginia, relating to voter identification requirements; persons eligible to vote absentee; applications for absentee ballots. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 56. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-613 and 24.2-640 of the Code of Virginia, relating to elections; ballots; party identification of candidates on ballots. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 57. A BILL to amend and reenact § 24.2-701 of the Code of Virginia, relating to absentee ballot applications. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 58. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-18 of the Code of Virginia, relating to redefinition of the “triggerman rule”; penalty. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -75- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 59. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-630, 8.01-631, and 8.01-676.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to injunction bonds. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 60. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 20-99 and 20-99.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to divorce; service of process; failure to respond. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 61. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-400 of the Code of Virginia, relating to corporate income tax rate for certain businesses. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Stanley Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 62. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-530 and 24.2-535 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 24.2-418.2, 24.2-423.1, and 24.2-516.1, relating to voter registration by political party; primary elections. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Stanley Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 63. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 24.2-701.1, relating to solicitation of absentee ballot applications and ballots in hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Stanley Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 64. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-91.1, relating to self-defense and defense of others. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Stanley Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 65. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 32.1-127, 32.1-138, 63.2-1805, and 63.2-1808 of the Code of Virginia, relating to nursing homes; notice of liability insurance coverage. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Stanley Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 66. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-371.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to abuse and neglect of a child; penalty. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Stanley Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -76- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 67. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal § 15.2-915.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to concealed handgun permit applications; fingerprints required by local governments. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Stanley Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 68. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 13 of Chapter 3 of Title 58.1 a section numbered 58.1-439.12:11, relating to industrial building rehabilitation tax credit. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Stanley Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 69. A BILL to amend and reenact § 60.2-612 of the Code of Virginia, relating to eligibility for unemployment benefits; requirement for volunteer service. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Stanley Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 70. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-609.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sales tax exemption; construction materials. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Stanley Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 71. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-23, 18.2-95, 18.2-96, 18.2-96.1, 18.2-97, 18.2-102, 18.2-103, 18.2-108.01, 18.2-145.1, 18.2-150, 18.2-152.3, 18.2-181, 18.2-181.1, 18.2-182, 18.2-186, 18.2-186.3, 18.2-187.1, 18.2-188, 18.2-195, 18.2-195.2, 18.2-197, 18.2-340.37, 19.2-289, 19.2-290, 19.2-386.16, and 29.1-553 of the Code of Virginia, relating to grand larceny and certain property crimes; threshold amount. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Reeves Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 72. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-23, 18.2-95, 18.2-96, 18.2-96.1, 18.2-97, 18.2-102, 18.2-103, 18.2-108.01, 18.2-145.1, 18.2-150, 18.2-152.3, 18.2-181, 18.2-181.1, 18.2-182, 18.2-186, 18.2-186.3, 18.2-187.1, 18.2-188, 18.2-195, 18.2-195.2, 18.2-197, 18.2-340.37, 19.2-289, 19.2-290, 19.2-386.16, and 29.1-553 of the Code of Virginia, relating to grand larceny and certain property crimes; threshold amount. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Reeves Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 73. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 7 of Chapter 32 of Title 58.1 a section numbered 58.1-3295.1, relating to assessment of real property; residential rental housing. EMERGENCY (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Finance JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -77- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 74. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 58.1-1003.3, relating to roll-your-own cigarette machines; retail establishments. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 75. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 6.2-1700, 6.2-1701, 6.2-1709, 6.2-1711, 6.2-1715, 6.2-1719, and 6.2-1720 of the Code of Virginia, relating to mortgage loan originators. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 76. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 6.2-1600 and 6.2-1602 of the Code of Virginia, relating to owner financing. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 77. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 62.1-44.19:13, 62.1-44.19:15, and 62.1-44.19:18 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 10.1-603.8:2 and 10.1-603.8:3 and by adding in Article 4.02 of Chapter 3.1 of Title 62.1 a section numbered 62.1-44.19:20, relating to the expansion of the nutrient credit exchange program for Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load implementation. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 78. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 13 of Chapter 3 of Title 58.1 a section numbered 58.1-439.12:11, relating to corporate tax credit; taxes paid in another state. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 79. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-4324 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Public Procurement Act; bid match preference for Virginia businesses. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 80. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-1725.1, relating to the grant of concurrent jurisdiction over adjoining waters to the City of Virginia Beach. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--McWaters Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 81. A BILL to amend and reenact § 38.2-3418.12 of the Code of Virginia, relating to health insurance coverage for hospitalization and anesthesia for pediatric dental procedures. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--McWaters Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -78- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 82. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-101 and 24.2-706 of the Code of Virginia, relating to absentee voting; duties of general registrars and electoral boards. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--McWaters Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 83. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 63.2-608.1, relating to eligibility for the Virginia Initiative for Employment Not Welfare (VIEW); screening and assessment for use of illegal substances. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--McWaters Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 84. A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-905.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to foster care; independent living services. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Favola Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 85. A BILL to amend and reenact § 23-38.10:10 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Two-Year College Transfer Grant Program; Expected Family Contribution. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Favola Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 86. A BILL to amend and reenact § 57-49 of the Code of Virginia, relating to solicitation of contributions; registration of charitable organizations. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Saslaw Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 87. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 3.01 and 3.02, as amended, of Chapter 323 of the Acts of Assembly of 1950, which provided a charter for the City of Falls Church, relating to elections. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Saslaw Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 88. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-416 of the Code of Virginia, relating to notice of suspension or revocation of driver’s licenses. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Howell Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 89. A BILL to amend and reenact § 8.01-512.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to exemptions from garnishment. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Howell Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -79- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 90. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-139 and 9.1-140 of the Code of Virginia, relating to definition of private investigator; out-of-state private security services. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Howell Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 91. A BILL to amend and reenact § 37.2-903 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the assessment of violent sex offenders for possible civil commitment. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Howell Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 92. A BILL to amend and reenact § 32.1-138.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to nursing homes; notice of involuntary discharge. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Howell Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 93. A BILL to authorize the issuance of special license plates for Reston bearing the legend: LIVE, WORK, PLAY. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Howell Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 94. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-3, 8.01-390, 8.01-401, 8.01-407, 16.1-69.40, 18.2-268.3, 19.2-265.5, 26-17.9, 32.1-127.1:03, 55-43, 55-120, and 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal §§ 8.01-375, 8.01-386, 8.01-388, and 8.01-391, Article 2.1 (§ 8.01-391.1) of Chapter 14 of Title 8.01, and §§ 8.01-397.1, 8.01-398, 8.01-400, 8.01-400.1, 8.01-400.2, 8.01-401.1, 8.01-401.3, 8.01-403, 8.01-404, 8.01-417.1, 8.01-418.1, 18.2-67.7, 19.2-184, 19.2-188.3, 19.2-265.1, 19.2-265.2, 19.2-268.1, 19.2-268.2, 19.2-271, 19.2-271.2, 19.2-271.3, 30-153, and 55-114 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Rules of Evidence. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Edwards Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 95. A BILL to amend and reenact § 51.1-305 of the Code of Virginia, relating to mandatory judicial retirement. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Edwards Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 96. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-386.1 and 19.2-249.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to publication of images resulting from unlawful filming, videotaping or photographing of another; venue; penalty. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Edwards Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -80- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 97. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 37.2-314, 37.2-408.1, 63.2-1719, and 63.2-1726 of the Code of Virginia, relating to barrier crimes. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Edwards Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 98. A BILL to amend and reenact § 6.2-312 of the Code of Virginia, relating to open-end credit plans. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Edwards Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 99. A BILL to amend and reenact § 9.1-400 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Line of Duty Act; certain members of fire companies or departments. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Edwards Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 100. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 16 of Title 23 an article numbered 2.1, consisting of sections numbered 23-220.5, 23-220.6, and 23-220.7, relating to the Two-Year College Scholarship Match Program. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Edwards Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 101. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-806 of the Code of Virginia, relating to operation of bicycles in Blacksburg. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Edwards Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 102. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-5139 of the Code of Virginia, relating to water and waste authorities; liens. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Edwards Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 103. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 58.1-3819.1, relating to transient occupancy tax; Roanoke County. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Edwards Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 104. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 23-7.4:7, relating to a partial tuition waiver for dependent children of university and college faculty. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Edwards Referred to Committee on Education and Health JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -81- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 105. A BILL to amend and reenact § 23-231.15 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Roanoke Higher Education Authority. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Edwards Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 106. A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-2952 of the Code of Virginia, relating to physician assistants; scope of practice. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Edwards Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 107. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-3706 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Freedom of Information Act; access to criminal investigative records. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Edwards Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 108. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 26-88 and 26-94 of the Code of Virginia, relating to power of attorney; embezzlement by agent; penalty. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Edwards Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 109. A BILL to amend and reenact § 55-17.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to land trusts’ successor trustees. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Edwards Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 110. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 55-548.16:1, relating to irrevocable trusts; trustee’s power to appoint assets into second trust. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Edwards Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 111. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-304 and 19.2-306 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 19.2-303.6, relating to establishing Sanctions with Unified Rapid Enforcement (SURE). (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Howell Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 112. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-609.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sales and use tax exemption; computer equipment. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--McDougle Referred to Committee on Finance Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -82- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 113. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-336 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the issuance of driver’s licenses to minors. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--McDougle Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 114. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-609.11 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sales tax exemptions for 501(c)(19) organizations. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patrons--McDougle and Stuart Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 115. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 45 of Title 2.2 a section numbered 2.2-4519 and by adding a title numbered 64.2, containing Subtitle I, consisting of a chapter numbered 1, containing sections numbered 64.2-100 through 64.2-108, Subtitle II, consisting of chapters numbered 2 through 6, containing sections numbered 64.2-200 through 64.2-620, Subtitle III, consisting of chapters numbered 7 through 11, containing sections numbered 64.2-700 through 64.2-1108, Subtitle IV, consisting of chapters numbered 12 through 21, containing sections numbered 64.2-1200 through 64.2-2120, and Subtitle V, consisting of chapters numbered 22 through 27, containing sections numbered 64.2-2200 through 64.2-2704, and to repeal Titles 26 (§§ 26-1 through 26-116) and 31 (§§ 31-1 through 31-59), Chapters 10 (§§ 37.2-1000 through 37.2-1030) and 10.1 (§§ 37.2-1031 through 37.2-1052) of Title 37.2, Chapter 2.1 (§§ 55-34.1 through 55-34.19), Article 1.2 (§§ 55-268.11 through 55-268.20) of Chapter 15, and Chapters 15.1 (§§ 55-277.1 through 55-277.33), 16 (§§ 55-278 through 55-286.2), 22 (§§ 55-401 through 55-415), and 31 (§§ 55-541.01 through 55-551.06) of Title 55, and Title 64.1 (§§ 64.1-01 through 64.1-206.8) of the Code of Virginia, relating to revising and recodifying the laws pertaining to wills, trusts, and fiduciaries. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--McDougle Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 116. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-349, 19.2-354, 46.2-395, and 46.2-416 of the Code of Virginia, relating to timeframe for payment of court fines or costs, etc.. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--McDougle Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 117. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-1503.1, 2.2-1504, 2.2-1506, 2.2-1508, 2.2-1509, 2.2-2400, 2.2-2629, 9.1-167, 9.1-172, 10.1-1322, 10.1-1402.1, 10.1-2202.3, 10.1-2212, 10.1-2213, 16.1-309.4, 22.1-18.01, 22.1-253.13:6, 22.1-289.1, 23-19, 23-38.87:13, 23-38.87:17, 33.1-23.02, 46.2-1503.5, 51.1-145, 53.1-82.3, 54.1-114, 54.1-1118, 54.1-2113, 54.1-4421, 58.1-1011, 58.1-1021.04:1, and 62.1-44.15:6 of the Code of Virginia, relating to changing the Commonwealth’s biennial appropriations to begin in an odd-numbered year. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--McDougle Referred to Committee on Finance JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -83- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 118. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 13 of Title 22.1 an article numbered 1.2:1, consisting of sections numbered 22.1-212.16:1 through 22.1-212.16:5, relating to Virginia Public School Improvement Program. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Marsh Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 119. A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-302 of the Code of Virginia, relating to temporarily employed teachers. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Marsh Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 120. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-4123, 38.2-5500, 38.2-5501, and 38.2-5503 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Risk-Based Capital Act. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, Y.B. Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 121. A BILL to amend and reenact § 6.2-872 of the Code of Virginia, relating to banks; authority to hold real estate acquired in satisfaction of previously contracted debt. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 122. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-907.2, relating to receivership of derelict and blighted buildings. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 123. A BILL to amend and reenact § 10.1-1241 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Uniform Environmental Covenants Act. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 124. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 6.2-1605, 6.2-1608, and 19.2-389 of the Code of Virginia, relating to criminal background checks for mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 125. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-400, 9.1-403, 9.1-404, and 9.1-405 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Line of Duty Act. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Finance Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -84- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 126. A BILL to amend and reenact § 10.1-1114 of the Code of Virginia, relating to allowing the Department of Forestry to use of methyl bromide gas fumigation. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 127. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-902 and 9.1-913 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sex offender registry; juvenile registration; penalty. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stanley Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 128. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 3.2 a chapter numbered 3.1, consisting of sections numbered 3.2-303 through 3.2-309, relating to creation of the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stanley Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 129. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-113 of the Code of Virginia, relating to state mandates on localities. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stanley Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 130. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 36-55.30:4, relating to the Building Revitalization Grant Fund. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stanley Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 131. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 58.1 an article numbered 13.3, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-439.25 through 58.1-439.28, relating to Education Improvement Scholarships. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patrons--Stanley and McDougle Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 132. A BILL to amend and reenact § 6.2-1323 of the Code of Virginia, relating to credit unions; amendments to articles of incorporation and bylaws. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stanley Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 133. A BILL to amend and reenact § 27-32.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the issuance of fire investigation warrants. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stanley Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -85- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 134. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 24.2-307.1, relating to elections; precinct requirements for certain towns. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puller Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 135. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3705.6, 32.1-276.2, and 32.1-276.4 of the Code of Virginia, to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 32.1-276.7:1 and 32.1-276.7:2, and to repeal § 32.1-276.5:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to health care data reporting. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puller Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 136. A BILL to amend and reenact § 51.1-155 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Retirement System; payment of retirement allowances to retired law-enforcement officers who are hired as school security officers. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patrons--Puller and Colgan Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 137. A BILL to amend and reenact § 23-295 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 24 of Title 23 a section numbered 23-295.2, relating to Gunston Hall; administration. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puller Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 138. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 58.1 a chapter numbered 22.1, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-2291 through 58.1-2297, and to repeal Article 4 (§§ 58.1-1718.1 through 58.1-1724.1) and Article 4.1 (§§ 58.1-1724.2 through 58.1-1724.4) of Chapter 17 of Title 58.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to motor vehicle fuels sales tax. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patrons--Puller, Barker and Colgan; Delegate: Lingamfelter Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 139. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 24.2-307.1, relating to elections; precinct requirements for certain towns. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patrons--Puller and Colgan Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 140. A BILL authorizing volunteer fire departments to bill insurance companies directly for fire service charges. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puckett Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -86- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 141. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-1113.2, relating to the authority of the Town of St. Paul to prohibit the use of compression release engine brakes. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puckett Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 142. A BILL to amend and reenact § 3 of Chapter 161 of the Acts of Assembly of 1918, which provided a charter for the Town of Pocahontas in Tazewell County, relating to elections. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puckett Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 143. A BILL to amend and reenact § 45.1-181 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the use of mine voids. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puckett Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 144. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 45.1-361.10:1, relating to the production of plats or maps under the Virginia Gas and Oil Act. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puckett Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 145. A BILL to amend and reenact § 45.1-361.29 of the Code of Virginia, relating to pooling orders for coalbed methane units. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puckett Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 146. A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-2722 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal the third enactments of Chapters 99 and 561 of the Acts of Assembly of 2009, as amended by Chapter 289 of the Acts of Assembly of 2011, relating to dental hygienists’ scope of practice. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puckett Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 147. A BILL to amend and reenact § 29.1-520 of the Code of Virginia, relating to times for training of bear hounds. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puckett Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 148. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-1716.2, relating to reimbursement to localities for methamphetamine lab clean-up costs. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puckett Referred to Committee on Local Government JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -87- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 149. A BILL to amend and reenact § 5 and §§ 8 and 9, as amended, of Chapters 406 and 521 of the Acts of Assembly of 1999, which provided a charter for the Town of Bluefield in Tazewell County, relating to elections; mayor. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puckett Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 150. A BILL to amend and reenact § 55-154.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the presumption regarding the estate of the owner of mineral rights. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puckett Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 151. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 29.1-521, 29.1-521.1, and 29.1-553 of the Code of Virginia, relating to hunting on Sundays. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puckett Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 152. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 45.1-361.8:1, relating to the making of false statements in connection with a permit issued under the authority of the Virginia Gas and Oil Act; penalties. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puckett Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 153. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 45.1-361.42:1, relating to the records of pooled operation income and costs in gas or oil wells. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puckett Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 154. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3703.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to license taxes; uniform ordinances. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puckett Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 155. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1600 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-1602.2, relating to repairable vehicles and salvage vehicles. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puckett Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 156. A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-1302 of the Code of Virginia, relating to adoption assistance. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Favola Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -88- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 157. A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, Mold, and Home Inspectors; examination; initial asbestos worker license applicants. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patrons--Favola and Ebbin Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 158. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-120 and 19.2-124 of the Code of Virginia, relating to admission to bail; notice to attorney for the Commonwealth. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 159. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-248 of the Code of Virginia, relating to penalty for repeat drug trafficking offenses. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 160. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 11 of Title 2.2 an article numbered 8, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-1182 and 2.2-1183, relating to the Cost-Effective Public Buildings Act. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Petersen Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 161. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 33.1-1 and 33.1-2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to composition of the Commonwealth Transportation Board. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Petersen Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 162. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-2201, 58.1-2217, 58.1-2249, 58.1-2701, as it is currently effective and as it may become effective, and 58.1-2706 of the Code of Virginia, relating to annually changing the rate of Virginia’s fuels taxes by using changes in the fuel efficiencies of motor vehicles. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Petersen Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 163. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 55-59.5, relating to foreclosure; use of false record, document, or statement. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Petersen Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 164. A BILL to amend and reenact § 55-82.1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 55-82.2, relating to fraudulent and voluntary conveyances. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Petersen Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -89- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 165. A BILL to amend and reenact § 13.1-1041.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to charging orders entered against limited liability companies. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Petersen Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 166. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 34-6, 34-14, 34-17, 34-21, and 34-26 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal § 34-3.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the homestead exemption. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Petersen Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 167. A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-279.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to student discipline; parental notification. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patrons--Petersen; Delegates: Kory and Surovell Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 168. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 3 of Chapter 14 of Title 22.1 a section numbered 22.1-280.5, relating to use of closed-circuit cameras. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Petersen Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 169. A BILL to amend and reenact § 23-276.6 of the Code of Virginia, relating to revocation of State Council of Higher Education of Virginia certification. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Petersen Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 170. A BILL to amend and reenact § 3.4 as amended of Chapter 319 of the Acts of Assembly of 1966, which provided a charter for the City of Fairfax, relating to filling of council vacancies. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Petersen Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 171. A BILL to amend and reenact § 51.1-138 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Retirement System; benefits for certain local employees. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patrons--Petersen; Delegate: Bulova Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 172. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2456, 18.2-325, 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.19, 18.2-340.22, and 18.2-340.33 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-340.28:1 and by adding in Chapter 8 of Title 18.2 an article numbered 1.2, consisting of sections numbered 18.2-340.40 through 18.2-340.56, relating to the definition of illegal gambling and charitable gaming; authorization of poker games; regulation of poker tournaments. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Petersen Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -90- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 173. A BILL to amend and reenact § 29.1-521 of the Code of Virginia, relating to hunting on private lands on Sunday. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Petersen Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 174. A BILL to amend and reenact § 10.1-603.6 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Department of Conservation and Recreation providing assistance to localities in regulating stormwater projects. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 175. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-10 and 19.2-295.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to postrelease supervision of felons. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 176. A BILL to amend and reenact § 29.1-109 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the jurisdiction of Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 177. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2245 of the Code of Virginia, relating to provisions for periodic and final release of certain performance guarantees for street construction. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 178. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 13 of Chapter 3 of Title 58.1 a section numbered 58.1-439.12:11, relating to satellite office expenses tax credit. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 179. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2241 of the Code of Virginia, relating to bond administration; reimbursement of administrative costs. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 180. A BILL to amend and reenact § 55-548.08 of the Code of Virginia, relating to protection of trustees from liability when they follow the actions of a trust director. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -91- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 181. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-604.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sales and use tax; remittance of use tax. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 182. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-36.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to penalty for DUI manslaughter. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 183. A BILL to amend and reenact § 17.1-276 of the Code of Virginia, relating to a fee exemption for the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 184. A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-164 of the Code of Virginia, relating to interpreters for non-English-speaking persons. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 185. A BILL to require that only math and English Standards of Learning be required in the third grade. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, J.C. Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 186. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 6.2-1816, 6.2-1817, and 6.2-1818 of the Code of Virginia, relating to charges on payday loans. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, J.C. Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 187. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-700 and 24.2-701 of the Code of Virginia, relating to elections; absentee voting; persons 65 and older. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, J.C. Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 188. A BILL to amend and reenact § 24.2-701 of the Code of Virginia, relating to elections; absentee ballot applications. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, J.C. Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -92- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 189. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 24.2 an article numbered 1.1, consisting of sections numbered 24.2-301.2, 24.2-301.3, and 24.2-301.4, relating to criteria for redistricting; establishment of the Virginia Redistricting Commission. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, J.C. Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 190. A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to enrollment of children of military families. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, J.C. Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 191. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-701, 2.2-1124, 2.2-1204, 2.2-1207, 2.2-2525, 2.2-2649, 2.2-3705.3, 15.2-964, 15.2-2291, 16.1-241, 16.1-269.1, 16.1-278.11, 16.1-280, 16.1-283, 16.1-336, 16.1-361, 18.2-369, 19.2-123, 19.2-182.2, 19.2-182.3, 19.2-182.8, 19.2-182.9, 19.2-218.1, 19.2-389, 22.1-7, 22.1-213, 22.1-214.3, 22.1-217.1, 22.1-253.13:2, 22.1-319, 23-38.2, 25.1-100, 32.1-59, 32.1-65, 32.1-102.1, 32.1-127.01, 32.1-283, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 32.1-323.2, 36-96.6, 37.2-100, 37.2-203, 37.2-204, 37.2-303, 37.2-306, 37.2-315, 37.2-318, 37.2-319, 37.2-403, 37.2-408, 37.2-409, 37.2-416, 37.2-500, 37.2-504, 37.2-505, 37.2-506, 37.2-508, 37.2-509, 37.2-600, 37.2-601, 37.2-605, 37.2-608, 37.2-802, 37.2-806, 37.2-837, 38.2-3323, 38.2-3409, 40.1-28.9, 46.2-400, 46.2-401, 51.1-513.3, 51.5-3, 51.5-30, 51.5-39.7, 51.5-39.8, 53.1-216, 54.1-701, 54.1-2970, 54.1-2982, 58.1-638, 60.2-213, 63.2-1000, 63.2-1105, 63.2-1603, 63.2-1805, 64.1-62.3, 64.1-157.1, 66-18, and 66-20 of the Code of Virginia, relating to intellectual disability and developmental services; terminology. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, J.C. Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 192. A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-4009 of the Code of Virginia, relating to pawnbrokers; records required to be maintained; digital images. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, J.C. Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 193. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-3705.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Freedom of Information Act; exemption for cell phone numbers for EMS and firefighters. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, J.C. Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 194. A BILL to codify the criteria to memorialize fallen Virginians at the Virginia War Memorial. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, J.C. Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 195. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1232 of the Code of Virginia, relating to local regulation of towing of trespassing vehicles. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Marsden Referred to Committee on Transportation JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -93- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 196. A BILL to amend and reenact § 33.1-34 of the Code of Virginia, relating to transfer of the Fairfax Parkway to the state primary highway system. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patrons--Marsden and Barker Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 197. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-507 of the Code of Virginia, relating to legal service provided by Attorney General in civil matters; agent of judge. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Marsden Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 198. A BILL to amend and reenact § 51.1-1401 of the Code of Virginia, relating to health insurance credit for retired school division employees. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Marsden Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 199. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-100 and 46.2-924 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-924.1, relating to requiring drivers to stop for certain pedestrians. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Marsden Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 200. A BILL to require approved textbooks to refer to the Sea of Japan as the East Sea. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Marsden Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 201. A BILL to amend and reenact § 37.2-505 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 32.1 a section numbered 32.1-137.02, relating to hospital discharge procedures for alcohol poisoning and drug overdoses in minors. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Marsden Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 202. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 29.1-525.2, relating to prohibiting fox and coyote penning; penalty. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Marsden Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 203. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-57.2, 18.2-104, and 18.2-250.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to adjudication of certain crimes; penalties. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Marsden Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -94- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 204. A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-900.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to school placement for children in foster care. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 205. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 37.2-1104, 54.1-2969, 54.1-2982, and 63.2-1520 of the Code of Virginia, relating to authority to consent to the collection of forensic evidence. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 206. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-800.3, relating to the possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle; penalty. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 207. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-105.1, 24.2-603, and 24.2-603.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to elections; information and polling hours; emergencies; extension of polling hours. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 208. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-391.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to term of administrative suspension of license upon arrest for DUI. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 209. A BILL to amend and reenact § 33.1-46.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to HOV lanes; use by vehicle with clean special fuel license plates. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 210. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-334.01 of the Code of Virginia, relating to use of wireless telecommunications devices by holders of provisional driver’s licenses. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 211. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-1514, as it is currently effective and as it may become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to assignments by the Comptroller of certain general fund balances. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Finance JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -95- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 212. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 33.1-56.2:1, relating to mandatory provisions for high-occupancy toll lane construction contracts. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 213. A BILL to amend and reenact § 33.1-23.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to allocation of asset maintenance funds. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 214. A BILL to amend and reenact § 32.1-127.1:05 of the Code of Virginia, relating to breach of medical information. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 215. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2241 of the Code of Virginia, relating to bond administration; reimbursement of administrative costs. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 216. A BILL to amend and reenact § 51.1-155 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Retirement System; payment of retirement allowances to retired law-enforcement officers who are hired as school security officers. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 217. A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to determining residency of public school students. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 218. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 16.1-283.2, relating to restoration of parental rights. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 219. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1078.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the use of handheld personal communications devices; penalty. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Transportation Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -96- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 220. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-1514 of the Code of Virginia, as it is currently effective, relating to the assignment of the general fund balance remaining at the end of a fiscal year. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Black Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 221. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 3.2-5120 and 3.2-5130 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 4 of Chapter 51 of Title 3.2 a section numbered 3.2-5146, relating to cottage food production operations. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Black Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 222. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-369 of the Code of Virginia, relating to financial exploitation of certain adults; penalty. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Herring Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 223. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-248.1:1 and 54.1-3446 of the Code of Virginia, relating to regulation of synthetic cannabinoids; bath salts; penalties. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Herring Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 224. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-57.2, 19.2-120, 19.2-120.1, and 37.2-506 of the Code of Virginia, relating to assault and battery against a family or household member; penalty. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Herring Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 225. A BILL to authorize the issuance of special license plates bearing the legend: PEACE BEGINS AT HOME; fees. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Herring Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 226. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-322 and 58.1-402 of the Code of Virginia, relating to income tax; capital gains subtraction. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Herring Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 227. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 15.2 a section numbered 15.2-2403.3, relating to certain service districts; allocation of revenues. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Herring Referred to Committee on Local Government JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -97- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 228. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1216 of the Code of Virginia, relating to vehicle and trailer immobilization. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Herring Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 229. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2209 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the establishment of a lien against real property on the basis of an unpaid civil penalty for violating the zoning ordinance. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Herring Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 230. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 33.1 a section numbered 33.1-223.2:26, relating to administration of certain highway projects. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Herring Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 231. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-2067 of the Code of Virginia, relating to local regulation of taxicabs. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Herring Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 232. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-609.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sales and use tax exemption; computer equipment. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Herring Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 233. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2302 of the Code of Virginia, relating to conditional zoning. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Herring Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 234. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2-2 and 2-3, as amended, of Chapter 433 of the Acts of Assembly of 1962, which provided a charter for the Town of Leesburg in Loudoun County, and to amend Chapter 433 of the Acts of Assembly of 1962 by adding a section numbered 2-3.1, relating to elections. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Herring Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 235. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-1517 of the Code of Virginia, relating to insurance for employees and retired employees of localities and other local governmental entities. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Herring Referred to Committee on Local Government Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -98- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 236. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-4301 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Public Procurement Act; multiple project contracts for architectural or professional engineering services relating to construction. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Colgan Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 237. A BILL to amend and reenact § 5.1-155 of the Code of Virginia, relating to composition of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. EMERGENCY (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Colgan Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 238. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-439.12:07 of the Code of Virginia, relating to telework expenses tax credit. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Herring Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 239. A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia, relating to suspected child abuse and neglect; mandatory reporting; penalties. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 240. A BILL to provide for the submission to the voters of a proposed amendment to Section 11 of Article I of the Constitution of Virginia, relating to taking or damaging of private property. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 241. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-439.18 through 58.1-439.21 and 58.1-439.24 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 58.1 an article numbered 13.3, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-439.25 through 58.1-439.28, relating to tax credits for donations to organizations providing assistance to low-income families, including but not limited to scholarships for K through 12 students attending nonpublic schools. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 242. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-4321.2, relating to contracts with state agencies for public works; agreements with labor organizations. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 243. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-212.7, 22.1-212.8 and 22.1-212.13 of the Code of Virginia, relating to charter schools. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee on Education and Health JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -99- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 244. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-101, 24.2-521, 24.2-530, and 24.2-535 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 24.2-418.2, 24.2-423.1, and 24.2-516.1, relating to voter registration by political party; primary elections, and definitions. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 245. A BILL to amend and reenact § 44-146.15 of the Code of Virginia, relating to emergency services and disasters; constitutional rights. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 246. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 8.01 an article numbered 25, consisting of sections numbered 8.01-227.11 through 8.01-227.20, relating to the limitation of liability for winter sports area operators. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patrons--Obenshain and Deeds Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 247. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 53.1-41 and 53.1-43.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to opportunities for work and career and technical education; child support. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 248. A BILL to amend and reenact § 60.2-512 of the Code of Virginia, relating to reporting and paying unemployment insurance taxes; employers of domestic service individuals. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 249. A BILL to amend and reenact § 20-23 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the authorization of commissioned lay pastors to perform marriage ceremonies. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 250. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-1402, 2.2-1403, 2.2-4310, and 15.2-965.1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-1403.1, relating to Department of Minority Business Enterprise; small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses; enhancement or remedial measures. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 251. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-446, 17.1-275, 17.1-275.5, 19.2-336, and 19.2-353.5 of the Code of Virginia, relating to fees collected by clerks of circuit courts. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -100- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 252. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-613 and 24.2-640 of the Code of Virginia, relating to elections; ballots; party identification of candidates on ballots. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Martin Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 253. A BILL to amend and reenact § 10.1-611 of the Code of Virginia, relating to dam safety and consultation with the Department of Emergency Management. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Reeves Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 254. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2.-2002.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Veterans Services; personnel. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Reeves Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 255. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 1.1 of Title 23 a section numbered 23-9.14:3, relating to a pilot program for certain high school seniors. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, J.C. Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 256. A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-253.13:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to physical activity in schools. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, J.C. Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 257. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-26, 22.1-79.1, and 22.1-296 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the opening of the school year. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Ebbin Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 258. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-1401 and 2.2-4310 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Department of Minority Business Enterprises; definition of small business. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Ebbin Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 259. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-16.5 and by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 63.2 a section numbered 63.2-214.3, relating to information regarding human trafficking. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Ebbin Referred to Committee on Education and Health JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -101- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 260. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-4303, 2.2-4304, 2.2-4343, 2.2-5005, 15.2-5102.1, and 15.2-6314.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Public Procurement Act; use of the best value contracting by certain localities. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Ebbin Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 261. A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-199.1 of the Code of Virginia, and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-199.1:1, relating to a Virginia Preschool Initiative Local Grant Program. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Ebbin Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 262. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 58.1 a section numbered 58.1-339.13, relating to microenterprise investment tax credits. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Ebbin Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 263. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3004, 15.2-1507, 15.2-1604, and 22.1-306 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 2.2-2901.1, 15.2-1500.1, and 22.1-295.2 , relating to nondiscrimination in public employment. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patrons--Ebbin and McEachin Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 264. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-816 of the Code of Virginia, relating to following too closely. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Ebbin Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 265. A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia, relating to requirement that certain injuries to children be reported by public and private school and college athletic coaches and directors. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Ebbin Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 266. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-4900, 38.2-4902, 38.2-4904, and 38.2-4905 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 49 of Title 38.2 an article numbered 2, consisting of sections numbered 38.2-4918 through 38.2-4923, and an article numbered 3, consisting of sections numbered 38.2-4924 through 38.2-4932; and to repeal §§ 38.2-4906 through 38.2-4909, 38.2-4911, and 38.2-4913 through 38.2-4916 of the Code of Virginia, relating to continuing care providers and community-based continuing care providers. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Norment Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -102- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 267. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 1 of Title 30 a section numbered 30-19.10:1, relating to reports accompanying general appropriation bill. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Norment Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 268. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 59.1-365, 59.1-369, and 59.1-392 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Racing Commission; simulcast horse racing; allocations. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Norment Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 269. A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-253.13:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to fulfillment of high school physical education requirements. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Norment Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 270. A BILL to amend and reenact § 47.1-30 of the Code of Virginia, relating to permission for a fiduciary to notarize a will. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Norment Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 271. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-184 and 22.1-279.8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Center for School Safety; antibullying training. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Marsh Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 272. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 30-19.1:11, relating to the General Assembly; consideration of certain documents concerning the budget bill or the general appropriation act. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Smith Referred to Committee on Rules
S.B. 273. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-248.1:1 and 54.1-3446 of the Code of Virginia, relating to regulation of synthetic cannabinoids; bath salts; penalties. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Smith Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 274. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2223.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to urban development areas. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Smith Referred to Committee on Local Government JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -103- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 275. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-613 and 24.2-640 of the Code of Virginia, relating to elections; ballots; party identification of candidates on ballots. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Smith Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 276. A BILL to amend and reenact § 24.2-509 of the Code of Virginia, relating to elections; method of nominating party candidates. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Smith Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 277. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-71.2, relating to a prohibition on forced or coerced abortion; penalty. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Smith Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 278. A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-304 of the Code of Virginia, relating to teachers without continuing contract status. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Smith Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 279. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-76 of the Code of Virginia, relating to notice of ultrasound requirement and an offer to view ultrasound image as part of informed consent. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Smith Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 280. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-706 and 46.2-708 of the Code of Virginia, relating to uninsured vehicle registration fees, suspension of driver’s licenses, etc. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Smith Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 281. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-504 and 24.2-948.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to elections; persons entitled to place on ballot; compliance with campaign finance disclosure provisions. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Smith Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 282. A BILL to amend and reenact § 24.2-427 of the Code of Virginia, relating to elections; voter registrations; cancellations of registrations. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Smith Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -104- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 283. A BILL to amend and reenact § 24.2-1004 of the Code of Virginia, relating to illegal voting and registrations; write-in absentee ballots. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Smith Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 284. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2201 through 2.2-2204, 2.2-2213, 2.2-2215, 33.1-23.03:2, 33.1-23.7, 58.1-423, 58.1-638, 58.1-1741, and 58.1-2425 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 2.2-2203.1 through 2.2-2203.4, relating to the oversight of and funding for commercial space flight in the Commonwealth. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Herring Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 285. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-504.2, relating to crimes against incapacitated or elder adults; penalties. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Herring Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 286. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-958.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sale of property. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Locke Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 287. A BILL to amend and reenact § 1.01 and § 4.03, as amended, of Chapter 576 of the Acts of Assembly of 1978, which provided a charter for the City of Newport News, relating to boundaries; city council. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Locke Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 288. A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.1-128 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; local ordinances; recycling by certain retail licensees. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Locke Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 289. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-800.3, relating to the possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle; penalty. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Locke Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 290. A BILL to amend and reenact § 53.1-40.01 of the Code of Virginia, relating to conditional release of geriatric prisoners. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Lucas Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -105- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 291. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2223.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to urban development areas. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Lucas Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 292. A BILL to amend and reenact § 12.03 of Chapter 717 of the Acts of Assembly of 1980, which provided a charter for the City of Chesapeake, relating to the board of zoning appeals. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Lucas Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 293. A BILL to amend and reenact § 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Department and the Board of Criminal Justice Services; compulsory minimum training standards; juvenile correctional officers. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Lucas Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 294. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 an article numbered 1.2, consisting of sections numbered 18.2-265.6 through 18.2-265.18, and to repeal § 18.2-248.8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the sale of methamphetamine precursors; penalties. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Lucas Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 295. A BILL to amend and reenact § 60.2-500 of the Code of Virginia, relating to representation by the Office of the Attorney General at Virginia Employment Commission proceedings. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puckett Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 296. A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia, relating to suspected child abuse and neglect; mandatory reporting; penalties. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patrons--Puller and Colgan Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 297. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-2452 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Board of Veterans Services; voting. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puller Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 298. A BILL to amend and reenact § 51.1-145 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Retirement System; fiscal impact analysis of employer contribution rates. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Howell Referred to Committee on Finance Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -106- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 299. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 63.2-900.1 and 63.2-901.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to kinship foster care placements. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Howell Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 300. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-241, 16.1-253.2, 16.1-253.4, and 16.1-260 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 9.1 of Title 19.2 a section numbered 19.2-152.11, relating to protective orders; juveniles; venue. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Howell Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 301. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-1627.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sexual assault response teams; addition of campus police chiefs. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Howell Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 302. A BILL to amend and reenact § 23-234 of the Code of Virginia, relating to mutual aid agreements between campus police and local law-enforcement agencies. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Howell Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 303. A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia, relating to mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse; public and private college employees. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Howell Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 304. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-711 and 46.2-715 of the Code of Virginia, relating to display of license plates on vehicles. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Blevins Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 305. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 3.2-6540 and 3.2-6542 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the dangerous dog registry. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Blevins Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 306. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3245 of the Code of Virginia, relating to tax increment financing; blighted areas. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Blevins (By Request) Referred to Committee on Finance JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -107- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 307. A BILL to amend and reenact § 59.1-293.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to reduced cigarette ignition propensity; sale of nonconforming cigarettes. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Blevins Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 308. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-2286 and 58.1-3700 of the Code of Virginia, relating to payment of delinquent taxes, fees, and other charges as a condition of issuance of a local business license or any type of land use authorization. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Blevins Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 309. A BILL to amend and reenact § 32.1-271 of the Code of Virginia, relating to disclosure of records related to marriages, divorces, and annulments. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Blevins Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 310. A BILL to amend and reenact § 32.1-271 of the Code of Virginia, relating to death records. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Blevins Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 311. A BILL to amend and reenact § 3.09 of Chapter 155 of the Acts of Assembly of 1962, which provided a charter for the City of Franklin, and to amend Chapter 155 of the Acts of Assembly of 1962 by adding sections numbered 3.10 and 3.11, relating to council; elections. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Blevins Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 312. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-694 of the Code of Virginia, as it is currently effective and as it may become effective, relating to Four-for-Life funds. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Blevins Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 313. A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-2900 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 54.1-2956.12 through 54.1-2956.15, relating to licensure of surgical assistants and certification of surgical technologists. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Blevins Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 314. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-169.3, 37.2-903, and 37.2-904 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sexually violent predators; civil commitment. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Blevins Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -108- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 315. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-920.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to incident management in the Commonwealth. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Black Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 316. A BILL to amend and reenact § 56-542 of the Code of Virginia, relating to powers of the State Corporation Commission under the Virginia Highway Corporation Act of 1988. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Black Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 317. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-254.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to drug treatment courts in Buchanan, Dickenson, Goochland, Montgomery, Russell, and Wise Counties. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Carrico Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 318. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 63.2-608.1, relating to eligibility for the Virginia Initiative for Employment Not Welfare Program; screening and assessment for use of illegal substances. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Carrico Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 319. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 60.2-612 and 60.2-618, as it is currently effective and as it may become effective, of the Code of Virginia relating to eligibility for unemployment benefits of individuals testing positive for the use of nonprescribed controlled substances; disqualification for unemployment compensation benefits. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Carrico Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 320. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-3408.01:1, relating to prescribing Schedule II, Schedule III, or Schedule IV controlled substances. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Carrico Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 321. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 54.1-2521, 54.1-2523, 54.1-2523.1, and 54.1-2523.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Prescription Monitoring Program. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Carrico Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 322. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-2101 and 46.2-2143 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-2143.1, relating to insurance requirements for motor carriers. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Carrico Referred to Committee on Transportation JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -109- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 323. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308.2:2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to handgun purchases; eliminate limitation on handgun purchases. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Carrico Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 324. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-4002 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 2.2 a chapter numbered 41.2, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-4120 through 2.2-4123, relating to the Limitation on Administrative Actions Relating to Firearms Act; limitations on certain administrative actions. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Carrico Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 325. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 1-219.1, 2.2-3124, 3.2-4212, 3.2-5139, 4.1-336, 6.2-1003, 6.2-1085, 18.2-270, 18.2-340, 19.2-386.1, 19.2-386.2 through 19.2-386.5, 19.2-386.14, 19.2-386.16, 19.2-386.26, 19.2-386.29, 19.2-386.30, 19.2-386.31, 19.2-386.32, 22.1-142, 28.2-319, 28.2-407, 28.2-821, 28.2-900, 29.1-407, 29.1-521.2, 29.1-523.1, 29.1-524, 29.1-549, 30-126, 46.2-867, 46.2-1087, 46.2-1605, and 58.1-2274 of the Code of Virginia, to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 19.2-386.2:1 and by adding in Chapter 22.2 of Title 19.2 sections numbered 19.2-386.33 and 19.2-386.34, and to repeal §§ 4.1-340 through 4.1-345 and 4.1-347 and Chapter 22 (§§ 19.2-369 through 19.2-386) of Title 19.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to consolidation of asset forfeiture laws. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Carrico Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 326. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-386.2, 19.2-386.14, 19.2-386.19, and 19.2-386.30 of the Code of Virginia, relating to asset forfeiture procedures. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Carrico Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 327. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 65.2-402 and 65.2-402.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to workers’ compensation; presumption as to death or disability of members of enforcement division of Department of Motor Vehicles. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Carrico Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 328. A BILL to amend and reenact § 65.2-402 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Workers’ Compensation; occupational disease presumptions; law-enforcement officers certified to process clandestine drug laboratories. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Carrico Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 329. A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-199.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to early education; parental obligation. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Carrico Referred to Committee on Education and Health Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -110- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 330. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 45.1-161.64 and 45.1-161.252 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Coal Mine Safety Act. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Carrico Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 331. A BILL to amend and reenact § 51.1-138 of the Code of Virginia, relating to law enforcement officers retirement; early retirement. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Carrico (By Request) Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 332. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2 of Chapter 161 of the Acts of Assembly of 1906, which provided a charter for the Town of Troutdale in Grayson County, relating to council terms. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Carrico (By Request) Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 333. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-914 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the operation of mopeds on highways. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Carrico (By Request) Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 334. A BILL to authorize the issuance of special license plates for supporters of NASCAR; fees. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Carrico (By Request) Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 335. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1143 of the Code of Virginia, relating to weight limits for trucks hauling gravel, sand, or crushed stone. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Carrico Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 336. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-100 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the definition of all-terrain and utility vehicles. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Newman Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 337. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-324.1, 46.2-325, 46.2-330, 46.2-335, 46.2-345, 46.2-692, 46.2-741, 46.2-743, 46.2-746, 46.2-1550.2, 46.2-1558, 46.2-1954, 46.2-1964, 46.2-1992.46, 46.2-1992.56, 46.2-1993.46, and 46.2-1993.55 of the Code of Virginia and § 1 of the first enactment of Chapter 669 of the Acts of Assembly of 2007 and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 46.2-205.2 and 46.2-752.1, relating to military discharge; DMV service and safety. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Newman Referred to Committee on Transportation JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -111- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 338. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-5100 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Investment Partnership Act; definitions. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Newman Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 339. A BILL to amend and reenact § 33.1-369 of the Code of Virginia, relating to animation on advertising structures. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Newman Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 340. A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-2900 of the Code of Virginia, relating to practice of occupational therapy. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Newman Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 341. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-339.11 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the long-term care insurance tax credit. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Newman Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 342. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 54.1-2700, 54.1-2712, and 54.1-2719 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-2708.4, relating to registration of dental laboratories. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Newman Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 343. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-217, 46.2-341.16, 46.2-613.1, 46.2-613.4, 46.2-703, 46.2-725.2, 46.2-2000, 46.2-2001, 46.2-2001.3, 46.2-2011.4, 46.2-2011.8, 46.2-2011.11, 46.2-2155, 58.1-2402, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 58.1-2403, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 58.1-2700.1, 58.1-2700.2, and 58.1-2712.1 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal §§ 46.2-2099.2, 46.2-2099.3, 46.2-2099.7 through 46.2-2099.10, 46.2-2099.12, 46.2-2099.13 through 46.2-2099.16, 46.2-2116, 46.2-2119, and 46.2-2123 of the Code of Virginia, relating to motor carrier and commercial driver licensing laws. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Newman Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 344. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 58.1 a section numbered 58.1-339.13, relating to income tax; small business investment tax credits. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--McDougle Referred to Committee on Finance Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -112- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 345. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-46.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to recruitment of criminal street gang members by telephone or electronic device; penalty. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--McDougle Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 346. A BILL to amend and reenact § 23-9.2:9 of the Code of Virginia, relating to institutional crisis and emergency management plans. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--McDougle Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 347. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-246.13, 18.2-246.14, 18.2-246.15, 19.2-386.21, 58.1-1000, 58.1-1007, 58.1-1017, and 58.1-1037 of the Code of Virginia, relating to counterfeit and contraband cigarettes; penalties. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--McDougle Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 348. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 30 a chapter numbered 51, consisting of sections numbered 30-330 through 30-339 relating to the Agency Effectiveness Review Commission. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--McWaters Referred to Committee on Rules
S.B. 349. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 63.2-1709.3, relating to child-placing agencies; conscience clause. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--McWaters Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 350. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-2212, 38.2-2213, and 38.2-2234 of the Code of Virginia, relating to motor vehicle insurance premiums; use of certain credit information. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Deeds Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 351. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 13.1-1002, 13.1-1008, 13.1-1011, 13.1-1012, and 13.1-1050.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to low-profit limited liability companies. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Deeds Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 352. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-513 of the Code of Virginia, relating to transfer of tax credit for land conservation. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Deeds Referred to Committee on Finance JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -113- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 353. A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.1-119 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; agents of Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Deeds Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 354. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 58.1 a section numbered 58.1-339.13, relating to beehive tax credit. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Deeds Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 355. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 20.1 of Chapter 3 of Title 58.1 a section numbered 58.1-514, relating to land preservation tax credits; information about approved credits. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Deeds Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 356. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2157 of the Code of Virginia, relating to onsite sewage systems. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Deeds Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 357. A BILL to amend and reenact § 51.1-212 of the Code of Virginia, relating to adding conservation officers of the Department of Conservation and Recreation into the Virginia Law Officers’ Retirement System. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Deeds Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 358. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1077.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to use of certain mobile infrared transmitters to change traffic light signals. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Deeds Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 359. A BILL to amend and reenact § 3.2-6500 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 3.2-6504.1, relating to the operation of a Trap, Neuter, and Return program for feral cats. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Deeds Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 360. A BILL to amend and reenact § 17.1-906 of the Code of Virginia, relating to evidentiary hearings in the Supreme Court of Virginia. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Deeds Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -114- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 361. A BILL to extend the operating period of the Rockbridge County landfill. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Deeds Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 362. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 19.2 a section numbered 19.2-271.4, relating to critical incident stress management teams; privileged communications by certain emergency medical services and public safety personnel; penalty. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Deeds Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 363. A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-1530 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Child Protection Accountability System. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Deeds Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 364. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-1209, 46.2-1211, 46.2-1212, 46.2-1213, and 46.2-1215 of the Code of Virginia, relating to towing of unattended or immobile vehicles. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Deeds Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 365. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-419 of the Code of Virginia, relating to satisfaction of judgments for damages in a motor vehicle accident. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Deeds Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 366. A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-1000 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Deeds Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 367. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-3101 of the Code of Virginia, relating to State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act; definition of personal interest in a transaction. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Deeds Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 368. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-439 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the major business facility job tax credit. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Reeves Referred to Committee on Finance JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -115- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 369. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 21 of Title 38.2 a section numbered 38.2-2129, relating to insurance policies; notices; earthquake exclusion. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Reeves Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 370. A BILL to amend and reenact § 62.1-201 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Board of Directors of the Virginia Resources Authority. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Reeves Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 371. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 37.2-1101 and 37.2-1102 of the Code of Virginia, relating to judicial authorization of treatment; advance directives. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 372. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 23-218.1, relating to the State Board for Community Colleges; mental health services. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 373. A BILL to amend and reenact § 23-9.2:10 of the Code of Virginia, relating to higher education; violence prevention. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 374. A BILL to amend and reenact § 23-9.2:3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to higher education; mental health and parental notification policies. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 375. A BILL to amend and reenact § 23-2.1:3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to student records; mental health. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 376. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 60.2 a chapter numbered 7, consisting of sections numbered 60.2-700 through 60.2-708, relating to unemployment compensation; shared work programs; reports. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patrons--Barker and Stanley Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -116- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 377. A BILL to prohibit use of state revenues in connection with construction projects unless iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in the project are produced in the United States. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--McEachin Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 378. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-270.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to ignition interlock for first offense DUI. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--McEachin Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 379. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-308.1:01, relating to transfers of firearms; penalties. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--McEachin Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 380. A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-2900 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the definition of birth control. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--McEachin Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 381. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 56-597 and 56-598 of the Code of Virginia, relating to integrated resource planning by electric utilities. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--McEachin Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 382. A BILL to amend and reenact § 56-585.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electric utilities; reporting requirements of the renewable energy portfolio standard program. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--McEachin Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 383. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2818, 2.2-2905, 2.2-3705.7, 2.2-3711, 2.2-4002, 2.2-4343, 32.1-16, 32.1-321.1, 38.2-200, 38.2-316, 38.2-3522.1, 38.2-3523.4, and 63.2-206 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 38.2-1809.1, 38.2-3430.1:2, and 38.2-3510.1 and by adding in Title 38.2 a chapter numbered 64, consisting of sections numbered 38.2-6400 through 38.2-6431, relating to the creation of the Virginia Health Benefit Exchange Authority and the establishment and operation of a health benefit exchange for the Commonwealth; assessments; rules applicable to health care plans offered outside the health benefit exchange; duties of state agencies. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--McEachin Referred to Committee on Finance JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -117- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 384. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 54.1-2709, 54.1-2711.1, 54.1-2712, 54.1-2713, 54.1-2714, and 54.1-2725 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal § 54.1-2714.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to licensure of dental faculty. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--McEachin Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 385. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 24.2-947.4:1, relating to campaign finance; interest on loans made to candidate campaigns; civil penalty. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--McEachin Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 386. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-118 of the Code of Virginia, relating to fraudulent conversion or removal of leased personal property. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--McEachin Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 387. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-701, 2.2-705, 2.2-1124, 2.2-1204, 2.2-1207, 2.2-1839, 2.2-2411, 2.2-2525, 2.2-2649, 2.2-3705.3, 2.2-3705.5, 2.2-3711, 2.2-4002, 15.2-964, 15.2-2291, 16.1-241, 16.1-269.1, 16.1-278.11, 16.1-280, 16.1-283, 16.1-336, 16.1-361, 18.2-369, 19.2-123, 19.2-182.2, 19.2-182.3, 19.2-182.8, 19.2-182.9, 19.2-218.1, 19.2-316, 19.2-389, 22.1-3, 22.1-7, 22.1-213, 22.1-214.2, 22.1-214.3, 22.1-215, 22.1-217.1, 22.1-253.13:2, 22.1-319, 23-38.2, 25.1-100, 29.1-313, 32.1-59, 32.1-65, 32.1-102.1, 32.1-127.01, 32.1-283, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 32.1-323.2, 32.1-331.13, 36-96.6, 37.2-100, 37.2-200, 37.2-203, 37.2-204, 37.2-303 through 37.2-306, 37.2-312, 37.2-314, 37.2-315, 37.2-316, 37.2-318, 37.2-319, 37.2-400, 37.2-401, 37.2-403, 37.2-406, 37.2-408, 37.2-408.1, 37.2-409, 37.2-411, 37.2-416, 37.2-419, 37.2-420, 37.2-424, 37.2-427, 37.2-428, 37.2-430, 37.2-500, 37.2-501, 37.2-504, 37.2-505, 37.2-506, 37.2-508, 37.2-509, 37.2-511, 37.2-512, 37.2-600, 37.2-601, 37.2-602, 37.2-605, 37.2-608, 37.2-609, 37.2-612, 37.2-613, 37.2-615, 37.2-700 through 37.2-706, 37.2-709 through 37.2-715, 37.2-717 through 37.2-721, 37.2-802, 37.2-806, 37.2-837 through 37.2-840, 37.2-843, 37.2-1028, 37.2-1101, 38.2-3323, 38.2-3409, 40.1-28.9, 46.2-314, 46.2-400, 46.2-401, 51.1-513.3, 51.5-3, 51.5-30, 51.5-39.7, 51.5-39.8, 51.5-39.12, 53.1-40.3, 53.1-40.5, 53.1-40.7, 53.1-216, 54.1-701, 54.1-2970, 54.1-2982, 58.1-638, 58.1-3211, 58.1-3214, 60.2-213, 63.2-1000, 63.2-1105, 63.2-1602, 63.2-1603, 63.2-1801, 63.2-1805, 63.2-1808.1, 64.1-62.3, 64.1-157.1, 66-18, 66-19, and 66-20 of the Code of Virginia, relating to mental health and developmental services; terminology. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Martin Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 388. A BILL to authorize the issuance of special license plates bearing the legend IN REMEMBRANCE, APRIL 16, 2007. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Marsden Referred to Committee on Transportation Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -118- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 389. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-915.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to localities’ regulation of pneumatic guns. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Marsden Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 390. A BILL to amend and reenact § 16.1-272 of the Code of Virginia, relating to juvenile offenders with life sentences; proceeding for sentence modification. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Marsden Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 391. A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-279.6 of the Code of Virginia, relating to parental notification of school investigations. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Marsden Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 392. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 33.1-1 and 33.1-2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to composition of the Commonwealth Transportation Board. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Marsden Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 393. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-609.6 of the Code of Virginia, relating to media-related tax exemptions. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Hanger Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 394. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3832 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the local cigarette tax stamp or meter impression. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Hanger Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 395. A BILL to amend and reenact the second and third enactments of Chapter 667 of the Acts of Assembly of 2010, relating to the Virginia Commission on the Centennial of Woodrow Wilson’s Presidency. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Hanger Referred to Committee on Rules
S.B. 396. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-2648 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Comprehensive Services for At-Risk Youth and Families; State Executive Council; membership. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Hanger Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -119- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 397. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-1176 and 46.2-1177 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electric vehicles; emissions testing. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Hanger Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 398. A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.1-320 of the Code of Virginia and to amend and reenact the third enactment of Chapter 728 of the Acts of Assembly of 2011, relating to alcoholic beverage control; advertising by manufacturers and wholesalers, including wineries and farm wineries. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Hanger Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 399. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-217.02, relating to special education for hearing-impaired children. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Hanger Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 400. A BILL to amend and reenact § 23-38.10:10 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Two-Year Transfer Grant Program; Expected Family Contribution. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Hanger Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 401. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-3916 and 58.1-3918 of the Code of Virginia, relating to local taxes; interest on refunds and delinquent taxes. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Hanger Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 402. A BILL to amend and reenact § 10.1-2128.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to nutrient reduction efforts; assessment; report. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Hanger Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 403. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-511 and 58.1-512 of the Code of Virginia, relating to land preservation tax credit; working farmers. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Hanger Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 404. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-339.10 of the Code of Virginia, relating to riparian forest tax credit; refunds. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Hanger Referred to Committee on Finance Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -120- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 405. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-2235 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority; board of directors; membership. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Hanger Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 406. A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.1-305 of the Code of Virginia, relating to purchasing or possessing alcoholic beverages unlawful in certain cases. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Hanger Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 407. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 10.1-560 through 10.1-571, 10.1-603.2, 10.1-603.2:1 through 10.1-603.8:1, 10.1-603.11 through 10.1-603.12:4, 10.1-603.12:6, 10.1-603.12:7, 10.1-603.13, 10.1-603.14, 10.1-603.14:1, 10.1-603.15, 10.1-659, 10.1-2101, 10.1-2106, 10.1-2107, 10.1-2129, and 62.1-195.1 of the Code of Virginia, to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 10.1-566.2, 10.1-603.4:2, and 10.1-2104.1, and to repeal §§ 10.1-572, 10.1-573, 10.1-603.9, 10.1-2102, and 10.1-2112 of the Code of Virginia, relating to integrating the Erosion and Sediment Control Act, the Stormwater Management Act, and the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Hanger Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 408. A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.1-320 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 4.1-113.1, relating to alcoholic beverage control; outdoor advertising. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Hanger Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 409. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-803 of the Code of Virginia, relating to recordation taxes. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Hanger Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 410. A BILL to amend and reenact § 62.1-44.15:21 of the Code of Virginia, relating to contribution to a fund dedicated to achieving no net loss of wetland acreage. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Hanger Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 411. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-201 through 9.1-204, 9.1-1110, 16.1-235.1, 16.1-238, 16.1-240, 16.1-274, 16.1-275, 66-10, and 66-23 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal §§ 2.2-223 and 66-11 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Fire Services Board, Forensic Science Board, State Board of Juvenile Justice; powers and duties of the Boards. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Norment Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -121- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 412. A BILL to amend and reenact § 9.1-902 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sex offender registry; juvenile registration; penalty. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Norment Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 413. A BILL to amend and reenact § 56-585.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the renewable energy portfolio standard program; credits for investments. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Norment Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 414. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3851.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to authorized tourism projects; sales and use tax revenues. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Norment Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 415. A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-3001 of the Code of Virginia, relating to nurses; exemption from licensure requirements. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Blevins Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 416. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-432, 8.01-435, 8.01-436, 8.01-438, and 8.01-439 of the Code of Virginia, relating to confessions of judgment by a substitute attorney-in-fact. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Stanley Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 417. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-1001, 2.2-3003, 2.2-3004, 2.2-3006, and 51.1-124.13 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the State Grievance Procedure. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Stanley Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 418. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 56-46.1 and 56-265.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to process for approval for electric transmission lines. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Stanley Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 419. A BILL to amend and reenact § 16.1-269.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to transfer and trial as adults of juveniles charged with certain offenses. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Stanley Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -122- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 420. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 9 of Title 9.1 a section numbered 9.1-923, relating to the Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; certain notifications. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Marsden Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 421. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-618, 46.2-1527.1, 46.2-1527.2, and 46.2-1527.5 of the Code of Virginia, relating to possession of vehicle titles, the Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund, and bonding of motor vehicle dealers. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Marsden Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 422. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 26-8, 26-10, and 26-10.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to commissioners of accounts; certified public accountants. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Ruff Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 423. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-711 of the Code of Virginia, relating to display of license plates on vehicles. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Ruff Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 424. A BILL to amend and reenact § 9.1-400 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Line of duty Act; coverage; fire company personnel of the Virginia National Guard and the Virginia Air National Guard. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Ruff Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 425. A BILL to amend and reenact § 62.1-44.15 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the regulation of interbasin transfers. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Ruff Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 426. A BILL to amend and reenact § 32.1-325.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Medicaid; appeals of agency determinations. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Ruff Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 427. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-2013 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Information Technologies Agency; internal service funds. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Ruff Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -123- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 428. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 10.1-1107 and 10.1-1156 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Forestry’s payments for timber sales. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Ruff Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 429. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-308.2:2 and 54.1-4201 of the Code of Virginia, relating to criminal history record information checks; required consent forms. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Ruff Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 430. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-2241, 15.2-2261, 36-99, and 54.1-2310 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 15.2-2288.5 and 15.2-2307.2, relating to cemeteries. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Ruff Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 431. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-178.1 and by adding in Chapter 22.2 of Title 19.2 a section numbered 19.2-386.33, relating to financial exploitation of elderly persons or incapacitated adults; penalties. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 432. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 55-277.26 and 55-545.05 of the Code of Virginia, relating to grantor trusts; settlor’s creditors; payment of taxes. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Stuart Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 433. A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-2808.1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-2808.2, relating to the disposal of unclaimed cremains belonging to veterans. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patrons--Reeves and Puller Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 434. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-415.1, relating to disruption of a funeral or memorial service; penalty. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Puller Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 435. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308.2:2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to criminal history record information checks; making false statements; penalty. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--McDougle Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -124- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 436. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-61, 18.2-67.1, 18.2-67.2, 18.2-67.5:3, and 19.2-303 of the Code of Virginia, relating to penalties for certain sex crimes. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 437. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 25.1-100 and 25.1-400 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 25.1-230.1, relating to eminent domain; lost profits and access. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 438. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-253.13:5, 22.1-293, 22.1-294, 22.1-295, 22.1-297, 22.1-298.1, 22.1-299, 22.1-302, 22.1-303, 22.1-304, 22.1-305, 22.1-305.1, 22.1-306, 22.1-307, and 22.1-309 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal § 22.1-299.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public schools; teacher contract and evaluation policies. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 439. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-101 and 18.2-308 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 32.1-320.1, relating to the appointment of investigators to the medical fraud control unit. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 440. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-212.6, 22.1-212.13, and 22.1-212.14 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public charter schools. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 441. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-119.1, relating to special funds for families; Line of Duty Act. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 442. A BILL to amend and reenact § 32.1-163.6 of the Code of Virginia, relating to onsite sewage systems. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 443. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-178.1 and by adding in Chapter 22.2 of Title 19.2 a section numbered 19.2-386.33, relating to financial exploitation of elderly persons or vulnerable adults; penalties. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Vogel Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -125- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 444. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-339.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to state tax credits for rehabilitation of historic structures. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Vogel Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 445. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-279.1, 17.1-513, and 19.2-152.10 of the Code of Virginia, relating to permanent protective orders. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Vogel Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 446. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 24.2 an article numbered 1.1, consisting of sections numbered 24.2-301.2, 24.2-301.3, and 24.2-301.4, relating to preparation of and standards for state legislative and congressional redistricting plans; establishment of the Bipartisan Redistricting Commission. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Vogel Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 447. A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.1, as amended, of Chapter 423 of the Acts of Assembly of 1983, which provided a charter for the Town of Middleburg in Loudoun County, and to amend Chapter 423 of the Acts of Assembly of 1983 by adding a section numbered 2.3, relating to architectural control districts and qualifications of the town attorney. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Vogel Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 448. A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia, relating to child abuse in infants. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Vogel Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 449. A BILL to establish safety standards for anchoring movable soccer goals located in recreational areas. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Vogel Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 450. A BILL to amend and reenact § 38.2-4319 of the Code of Virginia, as it is currently effective and as it may become effective, and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 38.2-3418.18, relating to insurance; parity of coverage for oral chemotherapy medications. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Vogel Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -126- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 451. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3705.5, 8.01-216.8, 8.01-216.10, 32.1-127.1:03, and 32.1-320 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act; regulation of medical assistance. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Vogel Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 452. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-334.2, 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.18, 18.2-340.19, 18.2-340.22, 18.2-340.28, 18.2-340.33, and 58.1-3732.1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 18.2-340.28:1 and 18.2-340.34:2, relating to charitable gaming; jumbo bingo. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Vogel Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 453. A BILL to amend and reenact § 1, § 1.01, as amended, §§ 3 and 8, and §§ 14.01 and 18, as amended, of Chapter 39 of the Acts of Assembly of 1932, which provided a charter for the City of Winchester, and to repeal §§ 22 and 24, as amended, and § 25 of Chapter 39 of the Acts of Assembly of 1932, relating to the appointment of certain officers by the common council. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Vogel Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 454. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1245 of the Code of Virginia, relating to free vehicle parking in certain time-restricted spaces; local ordinances. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Vogel Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 455. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-508 of the Code of Virginia, to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 24.2-302.2, and to repeal § 24.2-302.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to congressional districts. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Vogel Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 456. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-26, 22.1-79.1, and 22.1-296 of the Code of Virginia, relating to setting the school calendar. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Vogel Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 457. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-26, 22.1-79.1, and 22.1-296 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the opening of the school year. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Marsden Referred to Committee on Education and Health JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -127- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 458. A BILL to amend and reenact § 23-9.2:8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to policies addressing suicidal students; two-year institutions of higher education. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 459. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-57.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to assault and battery of a family member by strangulation; penalty. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Herring Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 460. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 19.2-81.7, relating to authority of law-enforcement officers to determine immigration status following a legal stop, detention, or arrest. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Black Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 461. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 37.2-906 and 37.2-915 of the Code of Virginia, relating to commitment of sexually violent predators; probable cause hearing; use of video and audio communication system. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Garrett Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 462. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-301 of the Code of Virginia, relating to conformity of the Commonwealth’s taxation system with Internal Revenue Code § 199. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Stosch Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 463. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-301 and 58.1-322 of the Code of Virginia, relating to income taxes. EMERGENCY (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Stosch Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 464. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 29.1-521, 29.1-521.1, and 29.1-553 of the Code of Virginia, relating to hunting on Sundays. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Northam Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 465. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-110, 24.2-111, and 24.2-411 of the Code of Virginia, relating to elections; appointment, compensation, and offices of general registrars. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Northam Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -128- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 466. A BILL to amend and reenact § 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia, relating to authorization of the Marine Resources Commission to adopt regulations to comply with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission management plan. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Northam Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 467. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2824 of the Code of Virginia, relating to prohibitions on smoking in public schools. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Northam Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 468. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-2820, 15.2-2824, 15.2-2826, 15.2-2829, and 15.2-2830 of the Code of Virginia, and to repeal § 15.2-2823 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Clean Indoor Air Act; smoking in public buildings prohibited; penalty. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Northam Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 469. A BILL to amend and reenact § 56-566 of the Code of Virginia, relating to comprehensive agreements entered into under the Public-Private Transportation Act of 1995. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Northam Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 470. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 28.2-302.2:1 and 29.1-310.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to costs of special combined sportfishing licenses. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Northam Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 471. A BILL to require the Board of Education to develop regulations regarding physical education in public schools. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Northam Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 472. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 54.1-2349, 55-79.93, 55-79.93:1, 55-394.1, 55-504.1, 55-516.1, and 55-530 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 55-79.93:2 and 55-394.2, relating to common interest communities. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Locke Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 473. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2337, 2.2-2339, and 2.2-2340 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 2.2-2341.1 and 2.2-2349.1, relating to the Fort Monroe Authority Act; declaration of policy. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Locke Referred to Committee on Local Government JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -129- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 474. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-3705.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Freedom of Information Act; exemption for cell phone numbers for EMS and firefighters. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Locke Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 475. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 23-299, 23-299.2, 23-299.4, and 23-299.9 of the Code of Virginia, relating to college partnership laboratory schools. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Locke Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 476. A BILL to amend and reenact § 16.1-300 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sharing of confidential juvenile records with correctional facilities. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Garrett Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 477. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 5 of Title 29.1 an article numbered 8, consisting of sections numbered 29.1-578 through 29.1-586, relating to possession of dangerous wild animals. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Lucas Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 478. A BILL to amend and reenact § 5.02 of Chapter 640 of the Acts of Assembly of 2011, which provided a charter for the City of Portsmouth, and to amend Chapter 640 by adding a chapter numbered 7.1, consisting of a section numbered 7.04, relating to the budget and city auditor. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Lucas Referred to Committee on Local Government
S.B. 479. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1137 of the Code of Virginia, relating to weighing of vehicles using the highways. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Lucas Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 480. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 24.2 a section numbered 24.2-303.4, relating to technical adjustments of certain Senate district boundaries. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Lucas Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 481. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-112 of the Code of Virginia, relating to vehicle odometer tampering; penalty. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Garrett Referred to Committee on Transportation Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -130- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 482. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 54.1-501 and 54.1-516.1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 54.1-515.1 and 54.1-516.2, relating to the Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, Mold, and Home Inspectors; asbestos workers; examinations and disciplinary actions. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patrons--Favola and Ebbin Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 483. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 40.1-51.26 and 40.1-51.31 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 40.1-51.27:1, relating to asbestos workers; reporting violations; penalties for noncompliance. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patrons--Favola and Ebbin Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 484. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-76 of the Code of Virginia, relating to ultrasound requirement as part of informed consent for abortion. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Vogel Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 485. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-1176.1, relating to the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Conversion Fund. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--McWaters Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 486. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-152.7:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to harassment by computer by prisoners; penalty. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Newman Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 487. A BILL to repeal § 32.1-102.12 of the Code of Virginia, relating to certificate of public need program; annual report. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Newman Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 488. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 38.2 a chapter numbered 64, consisting of sections numbered 38.2-6400 through 38.2-6412, relating to the establishment and operation of a health benefit exchange for the Commonwealth; assessments. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Saslaw Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 489. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-253.13:4 and 22.1-254 of the Code of Virginia, relating to secondary school graduation requirements; diplomas. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Ruff Referred to Committee on Education and Health JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -131- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 490. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 24.2 a section numbered 24.2-303.4, relating to technical adjustments of certain Senate district boundaries. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Ruff Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 491. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 24.2-303.4, relating to technical adjustments of certain Senate District boundaries. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 492. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 56-576 and 56-585.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the renewable energy portfolio standard program; renewable thermal energy equivalents. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 493. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 56-576 and 56-600 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electric and natural gas utilities; energy efficiency programs. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patrons--Watkins and Puckett Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 494. A BILL to amend and reenact the third enactment of Chapters 851 and 900 of the Acts of Assembly of 2007, relating to reimbursement to localities of funds for upgrades of publicly owned treatment works. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patrons--Watkins and Hanger Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 495. A BILL to amend and reenact § 56-484.17 of the Code of Virginia, relating to distribution of the Wireless E-911 Fund. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 496. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 38.2 a chapter numbered 64, consisting of sections numbered 38.2-6400 through 38.2-6415, relating to the establishment and operation of a health benefit exchange for the Commonwealth; assessments. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 497. A BILL to amend and reenact § 51.1-144 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Retirement System employee contributions; local employees; school board employees. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Finance Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -132- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 498. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 51.1-135, 51.1-138, 51.1-145, 51.1-201, 51.1-202, 51.1-212, 51.1-213, 51.1-601.1, 51.1-602, 51.1-603.1, 51.1-608, 51.1-609, 51.1-611, 51.1-1100, 51.1-1400, 51.1-1401, 51.1-1402, 51.1-1403, and 51.1-1405 of the Code of Virginia, and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 51.1 chapters numbered 1.1, consisting of a section numbered 51.1-170, and 11.1, containing articles numbered 1 through 4, consisting of sections numbered 51.1-1150 through 51.1-1185, relating to the Virginia Retirement System; optional hybrid defined contribution and defined benefit program for state and local employees. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 499. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-2818 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Department of Human Resource management; state health plan. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 500. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1308 of the Code of Virginia, relating to charging of traffic offenses; local ordinances. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 501. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-305, 9.1-101, 9.1-902, 18.2-251, 18.2-251.01, 18.2-251.02, 18.2-252, 18.2-254, 18.2-254.1, 18.2-270.1, 18.2-270.2, 18.2-271.1, 18.2-271.2, 19.2-389, 29.1-738.5, and 37.2-310 of the Code of Virginia, relating to changing Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program from a stand-alone legislative agency to one under the authority of the Department of Criminal Justice Services. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
S.B. 502. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-1176, 46.2-1178, 46.2-1178.1, 46.2-1179.1 through 46.2-1182.2, 46.2-1187.1, and 46.2-1187.3 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-1177.1, relating to motor vehicle emissions inspection. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Saslaw Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 503. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 58.1 a chapter numbered 22.1, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-2291 through 58.1-2299.20, and to repeal Article 4 (§§ 58.1-1718.1 through 58.1-1724.1) and Article 4.1 (§§ 58.1-1724.2 and 58.1-1724.4) of Chapter 17 of Title 58.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to motor vehicle fuels sales tax; penalties. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Saslaw Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 504. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 10.1-1322, 10.1-1408.1, and 62.1-44.15 of the Code of Virginia, relating to upgrade of facilities requiring air quality, solid waste, or water quality permit. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Wagner Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -133- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 505. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 56-585.1 and 58.1-3660 of the Code of Virginia, relating to tax and ratemaking incentives for combined heat and power facilities. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Wagner Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 506. A BILL to amend and reenact § 51.1-800 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 51.1-801.01, relating to defined contribution retirement plans for local employees. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Wagner Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 507. A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-2014 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Real Estate Appraiser Board; continuing education. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Wagner Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 508. A BILL to amend and reenact § 23-7.4:2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to eligibility for in-state tuition; members of the Virginia National Guard. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Wagner Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 509. A BILL to amend and reenact § 62.1-44.15 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the powers and duties of the State Water Control Board. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Wagner Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
S.B. 510. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-529 and 24.2-644 of the Code of Virginia, relating to elections and primary ballots. EMERGENCY (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Wagner Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.B. 511. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 56 a chapter numbered 27, consisting of sections numbered 56-605 through 56-608, relating to natural gas utilities; qualifying projects. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Wagner Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 512. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 29.1-521, 29.1-521.1, and 29.1-553 of the Code of Virginia, relating to hunting on Sundays. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Wagner Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -134- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.B. 513. A BILL to expand the types of credits for which career and technical education competency assessments may be substituted. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Wagner Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 514. A BILL to require that the Board of Education adopt regulations that adjust the formula for calculating the high school accreditation by adding points for students obtaining industry certifications, state licensure, or competency credentials. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Wagner Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 515. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 4.1-203.1, relating to alcoholic beverage control; managers for licensed retail establishments. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Wagner Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 516. A BILL to amend and reenact § 38.2-2201 of the Code of Virginia, relating to motor vehicle insurance policies; assignment of certain benefits. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Wagner Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 517. A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-3014 of the Code of Virginia, relating to nursing education programs; due process. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Wagner Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 518. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 38.2-3406.3, relating to mandated health insurance benefits and the essential benefits package; coverage provided under health plans offered within and outside a health benefit exchange. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Wagner Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 519. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3814 of the Code of Virginia, relating to consumer utility tax; exemption for electric generation facilities. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Wagner Referred to Committee on Finance
S.B. 520. A BILL to amend and reenact § 38.2-1824 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 8 of Title 38.2 an article numbered 3, consisting of sections numbered 38.2-812 through 38.2-815, and by adding in Chapter 18 of Title 38.2 an article numbered 4.1, consisting of sections numbered 38.2-1845.1 through 38.2-1845.23, relating to property and casualty insurance; regulation and licensing of public adjusters. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Wagner Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -135- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 521. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-210, 4.1-231, and 4.1-233 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; mixed beverage license for certain motor sports facilities. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Wagner Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
S.B. 522. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-3431 and 38.2-3551 of the Code of Virginia, relating to health insurance; small employer groups. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Wagner Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 523. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-1401 and 2.2-4310 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Department of Minority Business Enterprise; certification of sheltered workshops. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Hanger Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 524. A Bill to require the Commissioner of Health to accept applications and to authorize the Commissioner to issue certificates of public need to establish a psychiatric service and the addition of psychiatric inpatient beds. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patrons--Northam, Blevins, Martin and Wagner Referred to Committee on Education and Health
S.B. 525. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-4328 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Public Procurement Act; preference for local products and firms; applicability. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Marsh Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 526. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-4311.3, relating to the Virginia Public Procurement Act; permissive contract provisions for localities; resident employment. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Marsh Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 527. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-2903 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Personnel Act; hiring preference in state government for members of the Virginia National Guard. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Garrett Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.B. 528. A BILL to amend and reenact § 29.1-302 of the Code of Virginia, relating to special license for disabled veterans to hunt and fish. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Garrett Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -136- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.J.R. 2. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia by adding in Article X a section numbered 7-B, relating to special funds for transportation purposes. (Prefiled November 21, 2011) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.J.R. 3. Proposing an amendment to Section 11 of Article I of the Constitution of Virginia, relating to taking or damaging of private property. (Prefiled November 21, 2011) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.J.R. 5. Proposing an amendment to Section 11 of Article X of the Constitution of Virginia, relating to contributions to defined benefit retirement plans maintained for state employees and certain local employees. (Prefiled December 19, 2011) Patron--Howell Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.J.R. 6. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia by adding in Article X a section numbered 7-B, relating to special funds for transportation purposes. (Prefiled December 22, 2011) Patron--Black Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.J.R. 13. Recognizing the African American representatives to Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1867-1868. (Prefiled January 3, 2012) Patron--Marsh Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 14. Directing the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the efficiency and effectiveness of the composite index of local ability to pay. Report. (Prefiled January 3, 2012) Patron--Marsh Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 15. Directing the Joint Commission on Technology and Science to study electronic identity credentials and possible liability concerns therewith. Report. (Prefiled January 4, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 16. Directing the Commission on Unemployment Compensation to study conforming provisions of the Virginia Unemployment Compensation Act to requirements of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011. Report. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Watkins Referred to Committee on Rules JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -137- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.J.R. 17. Proposing an amendment to Section 5 of Article VIII of the Constitution of Virginia, relating to the establishment of charter schools. (Prefiled January 5, 2012) Patron--Obenshain Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.J.R. 19. Requesting the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia to study the feasibility for community colleges in the Commonwealth to offer selected baccalaureate degrees in high-demand fields. Report. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Favola Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 21. Directing the Virginia State Crime Commission to study the practice of illegal cigarette trafficking. Report. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Howell Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 25. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia by adding in Article I a section numbered 11-A, relating to the right to work. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--McDougle Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.J.R. 35. Proposing an amendment to Section 1 of Article II of the Constitution of Virginia, relating to the qualifications of voters. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, Y.B. Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.J.R. 44. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia by adding in Article I a section numbered 15-B, relating to maximum lawful rate of interest. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, J.C. Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.J.R. 45. Directing the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study real property tax relief for low-income property owners. Report. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, J.C. Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 46. Designating April, in 2012 and in each succeeding year, as Peninsula Fine Arts Center month in Virginia. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, J.C. Referred to Committee on Rules Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -138- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.J.R. 48. Directing the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the system for determining eligibility for disability claims under the Virginia Sickness and Disability Program administered by the Virginia Retirement System. Report. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 49. Directing the Virginia Housing Commission to study Continuing Care Retirement Communities. Report. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 50. Directing the Joint Commission on Health Care to study the fiscal impact to the Commonwealth that results from untreated dental disease. Report. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 52. Requesting the Commonwealth Transportation Board to make high capacity transit a priority for funding by the Commonwealth. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Ebbin Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 53. Directing the Virginia State Crime Commission to study ways to prevent, deter, and punish financial exploitation of elderly and incapacitated adults. Report. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Ebbin Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 57. Directing the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study real property tax relief for low-income property owners. Report. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Locke Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 58. Designating the third week in April, in 2013 and in each succeeding year, as Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week in Virginia. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Locke Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 64. Requesting the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission to study rating nonviolent felony offenses to aid certain classes of offenders in obtaining gainful employment, thereby further reducing chances for recidivism. Report. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Lucas Referred to Committee on Rules JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -139- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.J.R. 65. Directing the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the feasibility of vital records automation indexing. Report. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Blevins Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 66. Approving the Executive Reorganization Plan submitted by the Governor. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--McDougle Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
S.J.R. 67. Proposing an amendment to Section 11 of Article I of the Constitution of Virginia, relating to taking or damaging of private property. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--McDougle Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.J.R. 68. Directing the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the efficiency of the Virginia Department of Transportation. Report. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--McWaters Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 69. Directing the State Crime Commission to study mandatory retirement of judges. Report. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--McWaters Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 70. Proposing an amendment to Section 6 of Article II of the Constitution of Virginia, relating to districts for the House of Representatives and General Assembly; criteria for redistricting; and the establishment of the Virginia Redistricting Commission. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Deeds Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.J.R. 71. Directing the Virginia Housing Commission to study foreclosure procedures of the Commonwealth. Report. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Deeds Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 73. Extending state recognition of the Appalachian Cherokee Nation of Virginia. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Vogel Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 74. Proposing an amendment to Section 6-A of Article X of the Constitution of Virginia, relating to property tax exemptions. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Barker Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -140- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.J.R. 75. Requesting the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to study strategies for implementing new requirements under the amended Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden. Report. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Northam Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 76. Requesting the Virginia Institute of Marine Science to study strategies for adaptation to relative sea-level rise in Tidewater Virginia localities. Report. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Northam Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 85. Directing the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study a phase-out of the corporate income tax. Report. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--McWaters Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 86. Requesting the Department of Taxation to study the impact of a state income tax credit for local machinery and tools taxes paid by manufacturers. Report. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Wagner Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 87. Directing the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study measures to eliminate the disparity in the share of state and local tax burden borne by the Commonwealth’s manufacturing sector. Report. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Wagner Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 88. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia by adding in Article I a section numbered 6-A, relating to the right to a secret ballot. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Reeves Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.J.R. 89. Recognizing the African American members elected to the Virginia General Assembly during Reconstruction. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Marsh Referred to Committee on Rules
S.R. 1. Establishing the Rules of the Senate. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Norment
S.R. 2. 2012 Operating Resolution. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--McDougle Referred to Committee on Rules JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -141- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The following, by leave, were prefiled, presented, and laid on the Clerk’s Desk under Senate Rule 26 (g):
S.J.R. 1. Celebrating the life of the Honorable Elmon Taylor Gray, former member of the Senate of Virginia. (Prefiled November 21, 2011) Patron--Marsh
S.J.R. 4. Celebrating the life of Alvin York Bandy. (Prefiled December 19, 2011) Patron--Stuart
S.J.R. 7. Commending Union Presbyterian Seminary on the occasion of its 200th anniversary. (Prefiled December 22, 2011) Patron--McEachin
S.J.R. 8. Celebrating the life of Admiral Noel Arthur Meredyth Gayler, USN Ret. (Prefiled December 27, 2011) Patrons--Puller; Delegate: Surovell
S.J.R. 9. Celebrating the life of Thomas Wilson Chadwick. (Prefiled December 27, 2011) Patrons--Puller; Delegate: Surovell
S.J.R. 10. Celebrating the life of Jeffrey Martin Todd. (Prefiled December 27, 2011) Patrons--Puller; Delegate: Surovell
S.J.R. 11. Celebrating the life of Carl David Silver. (Prefiled December 28, 2011) Patron--Stuart
S.J.R. 12. Celebrating the life of Alice Clarke Lynch. (Prefiled January 3, 2012) Patron--Marsh
S.J.R. 18. Commending the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patrons--McWaters; Delegates: Iaquinto, Knight, Purkey, Stolle and Tata
S.J.R. 20. Commending Virginia R. Diamond. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--Saslaw
S.J.R. 22. Celebrating the life of Austin L. Roberts III. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--McDougle
S.J.R. 23. Celebrating the life of Robert Alfred Heinz. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--McDougle Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -142- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.J.R. 24. Celebrating the life of Paul Benjamin Ferrara. (Prefiled January 9, 2012) Patron--McDougle
S.J.R. 26. Celebrating the life of Walter Clarence VanHook. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, Y.B.
S.J.R. 27. Celebrating the life of Rudolph Bernard Brown, Sr. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, Y.B.
S.J.R. 28. Commending Joyce Gilliam Brown. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, Y.B.
S.J.R. 29. Celebrating the life of Francis U. Askew. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, Y.B.
S.J.R. 30. Celebrating the life of Thelma Ferguson Harrison. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, Y.B.
S.J.R. 31. Commending the Honorable Peter G. Decker, Jr. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, Y.B.
S.J.R. 32. Celebrating the life of Reginal Clyde Church. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, Y.B.
S.J.R. 33. Commending Clarence E. Holmes, Jr. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, Y.B.
S.J.R. 34. Celebrating the life of Clarence Emmel Bunch. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, Y.B.
S.J.R. 36. Commending Captain Cathy Ann Harrison. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Watkins
S.J.R. 37. Celebrating the life of Stephen Hartwell. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puller
S.J.R. 38. Celebrating the life of John Edward Byrne. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Puller JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -143- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.J.R. 39. Commending the Cople Elementary School Future Problem Solving Team. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stuart
S.J.R. 40. Celebrating the life of Ronald Dare Hundley. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stuart
S.J.R. 41. Commending Billy Sydnor. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stuart
S.J.R. 42. Celebrating the life of J. Clifford Hutt. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stuart
S.J.R. 43. Celebrating the life of Adam Maynard Bowen. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Stuart
S.J.R. 47. Commending the Hampton Roads Case Management Society. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Miller, J.C.
S.J.R. 51. Celebrating the life of C. Ann Sprouse. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Martin
S.J.R. 54. Celebrating the life of Cynthia Bentley Collings Andrews. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Norment
S.J.R. 55. Celebrating the life of Ronald Anthony Campana. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Norment
S.J.R. 56. Commending Garrett’s Grocery. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Norment
S.J.R. 59. Commending the Montford Point Marine Association Tidewater, Virginia Chapter #14. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Locke
S.J.R. 60. Celebrating the life of Royzell L. Dillard. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Locke
S.J.R. 61. Celebrating the life of the Reverend Dr. William James Marshall. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Locke Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -144- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
S.J.R. 62. Commending the Phoebus High School football team. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Locke
S.J.R. 63. Celebrating the life of Shirley Ann Martin. (Prefiled January 10, 2012) Patron--Norment
S.J.R. 72. Commending the Tidewater Chapter of the PKD Foundation. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Norment
S.J.R. 77. Commending the Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Northam
S.J.R. 78. Celebrating the life of Richard Fuller Hall, Jr. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Northam
S.J.R. 79. Celebrating the life of Thomas R. Pellegrino, M.D. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Northam
S.J.R. 80. Celebrating the life of the Reverend Dr. Charles F. Mapp. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Northam
S.J.R. 81. Celebrating the life of Bruce Samuel Paone. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Northam
S.J.R. 82. Commending the 2012 inductees into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Lucas
S.J.R. 83. Celebrating the life of Willie Alice Crowell Ferguson. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Lucas
S.J.R. 84. Celebrating the life of Helen Pope Shropshire. (Prefiled January 11, 2012) Patron--Lucas
The following, by leave, were presented, ordered to be printed, and referred under Senate Rule 11 (b):
S.B. 529. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3219.5 of the Code of Virginia, relating to real property tax exemption for disabled veterans. Patron--Marsden Referred to Committee on Finance JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -145- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
S.B. 530. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 33.1 a section numbered 33.1-223.2:26, relating to public hearings by Department of Transportation prior to certain highway projects. Patron--Marsden Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 531. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 33.1-13.03:1, relating to evaluation of transportation projects in the Northern Virginia Transportation District; reports. Patron--Marsden Referred to Committee on Transportation
S.B. 532. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-402, 38.2-403, and 38.2-406 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal §§ 38.2-407 through 38.2-411 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Bureau of Insurance maintenance assessment. Patron--Colgan Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 533. A BILL to amend and reenact § 59.1-21.16:2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Petroleum Products Franchise Act; operation of retail outlets. Patrons--Saslaw, Colgan, Edwards, Herring, Howell, Martin, McDougle, McWaters, Norment, Obenshain, Puckett, Puller, Stanley and Watkins Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
S.B. 534. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3506 of the Code of Virginia, relating to tangible personal property; volunteer deputy sheriffs. Patrons--Stuart and Carrico Referred to Committee on Finance
S.J.R. 90. Directing the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study excess capacity at secure juvenile facilities. Report. Patron--Marsden Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 91. Making application to the Congress of the United States to call an amendment convention pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution for the purpose of proposing a constitutional amendment that requires a balanced federal budget and prohibits unfunded federal mandates to the states. Patron--Carrico Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
S.J.R. 92. Directing the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the effect of Medicaid payment policies for hospitals, nursing homes, and physicians on access to health care services for Virginians. Report. Patron--Stosch Referred to Committee on Rules
S.J.R. 93. Directing the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the use of solitary confinement by the Department of Corrections. Report. Patron--Ebbin Referred to Committee on Rules Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -146- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE
A message was received from the House of Delegates by Delegate Cox, M.K., who informed the Senate that the House had agreed to H.J.R. 5 (five); in which it requested the concurrence of the Senate:
H.J.R. 5. Providing for a Joint Assembly, establishing a schedule for the conduct of business coming before the 2012 Regular Session of the General Assembly of Virginia, and providing for legislative continuity between the 2012 and 2013 Regular Sessions of the General Assembly.
H.J.R. 5 was taken up, read by title the first time, and referred to the Committee on Rules.
A message was received from the House of Delegates by Delegate Cox, M.K., who informed the Senate that the House had agreed to H.J.R. 6 (six); in which it requested the concurrence of the Senate:
H.J.R. 6. Establishing a schedule for the conduct of business for the prefiling period of the 2013 Regular Session of the General Assembly of Virginia.
H.J.R. 6 was taken up, read by title the first time, and referred to the Committee on Rules.
IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
Senator McDougle moved that the Rules be suspended, the Committee on Rules be discharged from further consideration of H.J.R. 5 (five), the readings of the title be waived, and the joint resolution be taken up for immediate consideration.
The motion was agreed to.
The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--38. NAYS--1. RULE 36--0.
YEAS--Barker, Black, Blevins, Carrico, Colgan, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Garrett, Hanger, Herring, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Marsh, Martin, McDougle, McEachin, McWaters, Miller, J.C., Newman, Norment, Northam, Obenshain, Petersen, Puckett, Puller, Reeves, Ruff, Saslaw, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner, Watkins--38. NAYS--Deeds--1. RULE 36--0.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5
Providing for a Joint Assembly, establishing a schedule for the conduct of business coming before the 2012 Regular Session of the General Assembly of Virginia, and providing for legislative continuity between the 2012 and 2013 Regular Sessions of the General Assembly.
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly shall meet in joint session in the Hall of the House of Delegates on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at such time as specified by the Speaker of the House of Delegates, to receive the Governor of Virginia, and such address as he may desire to make, and that the rules for the government of the House of Delegates and the Senate, when convened in joint session for such purpose, shall be as follows: JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -147- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Rule I. At the hour fixed for the meeting of the Joint Assembly, the Senators, accompanied by the President and the Clerk of the Senate, shall proceed to the Hall of the House of Delegates and shall be received by the Delegates standing. Appropriate seats shall be assigned to the Senators by the Sergeant at Arms of the House. The Speaker of the House of Delegates shall assign an appropriate seat for the President of the Senate.
Rule II. The Speaker of the House of Delegates shall be President of the Joint Assembly. In case it shall be necessary for the Speaker to vacate the Chair, the President of the Senate shall serve as the presiding officer.
Rule III. The Clerk of the House of Delegates shall be Clerk of the Joint Assembly and shall be assisted by the Clerk of the Senate. The Clerk of the Joint Assembly shall enter the proceedings of the Joint Assembly in the Journal of the House and shall certify a copy of the same to the Clerk of the Senate, who shall enter the same in the Journal of the Senate.
Rule IV. The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeepers of the House shall act as such for the Joint Assembly.
Rule V. The Rules of the House of Delegates, as far as applicable, shall be the rules of the Joint Assembly.
Rule VI. In calling the roll of the Joint Assembly, the names of the Senators shall be called in alphabetical order, then the names of the Delegates in like order, except that the name of the Speaker of the House shall be called last.
Rule VII. If, when the Joint Assembly meets, it shall be ascertained that a majority of each house is not present, the Joint Assembly may take measures to secure the attendance of absentees, or adjourn to a succeeding day, as a majority of those present may determine.
Rule VIII. When the Joint Assembly adjourns, the Senators, accompanied by the President and the Clerk of the Senate, shall return to their chamber, and the business of the House shall be continued in the same order as at the time of the entrance of the Senators; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That notwithstanding any other provision of this resolution and in accordance with the practices of each house, a request to be added or removed as a co-patron must be received prior to the first vote on the passage of a bill or agreement to a joint resolution or, if the bill or joint resolution is not reported from committee, then prior to the last action on such legislation; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That any joint resolution creating or continuing a study shall require a vote of two-thirds of the members voting in each house and any resolution creating or continuing a study shall require a vote of two-thirds of the members voting in the respective house; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That any member offering for introduction a bill or joint resolution not submitted to the Division of Legislative Services for drafting is encouraged to submit an electronic version no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day the legislation is introduced; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That for purposes of the procedural deadlines established herein for the 2012 Regular Session of the General Assembly:
“Budget Bill” shall mean the general appropriation bill introduced in each house that authorizes the biennial expenditure of public revenues for the period from July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2012, or July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2014. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -148- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
“Debt bill” shall mean any bill that authorizes the issuance of debt.
“Legislative day” shall mean the period of time that begins with the call to order by the presiding officer and ends when declared adjourned by the presiding officer. Unless another time is specified, any deadline established in this resolution shall expire at the end of the legislative day.
“Prefiled legislation” shall mean any bill or joint resolution requested from the Division of Legislative Services no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 5, 2011, and prefiled no later than 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2012, or any bill or joint resolution not requested from the Division of Legislative Services and prefiled no later than 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2012.
“Revenue bill” shall mean any bill, except the Budget Bill(s) and debt bills, that increases or decreases the total revenues available for appropriation, including any sales tax exemption bill.
“Unanimous consent” shall mean the affirmation of all the members present in the house of origin. Any legislation intended to be offered for introduction with unanimous consent or with the written request of the Governor shall not require the consent of the house in order for the member to request the Division of Legislative Services to draft such legislation. The Division of Legislative Services shall return such legislation after the original introduction deadline.
“Virginia Retirement System bill” shall mean any bill that amends, adds, repeals, or modifies any provision of any retirement system established in Title 51.1 of the Code of Virginia; and, be it
RESOLVED FINALLY, That the 2012 Regular Session of the General Assembly shall be governed by the following procedural rules, which establish introduction limits and time limitations for elections and for all legislation prefiled and introduced for the 2012 Regular Session except:
House and Senate resolutions;
bills and joint resolutions affecting the rules of procedure or the schedule of business of the General Assembly, either of its houses, or any of its committees;
bills and joint resolutions introduced with unanimous consent either to exceed the introduction limits established in Rule 1 or to exceed the time limitations established in Rules 2, 3, 5, and 17;
joint resolutions confirming appointments subject to the confirmation of the General Assembly;
joint commending and memorial resolutions, except for the time limitations established in Rules 15 and 17;
bills and joint resolutions regarding elections held by the General Assembly during the 2012 Regular Session; or
bills and joint resolutions requested in writing by the Governor.
Rule 1. After the deadline for filing prefiled legislation established by House Joint Resolution No. 568 (2011), no member of the House of Delegates shall introduce more than a combined total of five bills and joint resolutions and no member of the Senate shall introduce more than a combined total of eight bills and joint resolutions.
Rule 2. No bill or joint resolution creating or continuing a study shall be offered in either house after adjournment of that house on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -149- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Rule 3. No Virginia Retirement System bill shall be offered in either house after adjournment of that house on Wednesday, January 11, 2012.
Rule 4. Except for bills and joint resolutions required to be requested earlier, requests for the drafting, redrafting, or correction of any bill or joint resolution shall be submitted to and received by the Division of Legislative Services no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2012.
Rule 5. Except for bills required to be filed earlier, no bill or joint resolution shall be offered in either house after 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2012.
Rule 6. No later than Monday, January 23, 2012, each house shall begin its consideration of any election to fill a seat (i) due to the expiration of a term of a judge, (ii) currently held by a justice or judge serving under a pro tempore appointment of the Governor pursuant to Section 7 of Article VI of the Constitution of Virginia, (iii) currently held by a judge serving under a pro tempore appointment of a circuit court pursuant to § 16.1-69.9:2 of the Code of Virginia, and (iv) currently held by a member of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission or the State Corporation Commission. In the event that the houses cannot agree on any such election before Tuesday, January 24, 2012, such election shall become the subject of a special and continuing joint order in each house at the time such house completes its morning hour, and such special and continuing joint order shall have precedence over all other business of either house, until such time as both houses reach agreement on such election or agree to hold it at another specific time. The Rules of each house, as far as applicable, shall be the rules governing any such election.
Rule 7. No later than Thursday, January 26, 2012, the Board of Trustees of the Virginia Retirement System shall submit, in accordance with § 30-19.1:7, impact statements for all Virginia Retirement System bills filed by the first day of session. For any Virginia Retirement System bill filed later than the first day of session, the Board of Trustees shall use due diligence in preparing the impact statement in time for review by the standing committees.
Rule 8. The committees responsible for the consideration of revenue bills in the houses of introduction shall complete their work on such bills no later than midnight, Tuesday, February 14, 2012.
Rule 9. Except for the Budget Bill(s) and revenue bills, beginning Wednesday, February 15, 2012, the House of Delegates shall consider only Senate bills, Senate joint resolutions, House bills with Senate amendments, and House joint resolutions with Senate amendments; the Senate shall consider only House bills, House joint resolutions, Senate bills with House amendments, and Senate joint resolutions with House amendments; and each house may consider conference reports and other privileged matters relating thereto to the end that the work of each house may be disposed of by the other.
Rule 10. The houses of introduction shall complete their consideration of all revenue bills, except for conference reports and other privileged matters relating thereto, no later than Friday, February 17, 2012.
Rule 11. The committees responsible for the consideration of the Budget Bill(s) in the houses of introduction shall complete their work on such bill(s) no later than midnight, Sunday, February 19, 2012, and any amendments proposed by such committees shall be made available to their respective houses no later than noon, Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
Rule 12. The houses of introduction shall complete their consideration of the Budget Bill(s), except for conference reports and other privileged matters relating thereto, no later than Thursday, February 23, 2012.
Rule 13. The committees responsible for consideration of revenue bills of the other house shall complete their consideration of such bills no later than midnight, Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -150- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
Rule 14. No later than midnight, Wednesday, February 29, 2012, each house shall complete consideration of the Budget Bill(s) and all revenue bills of the other house, except for conference reports and other privileged matters relating thereto, and the appointing authority shall appoint the conferees to such bills.
Rule 15. Requests for the drafting, redrafting, or correction of any joint commending or memorial resolution shall be submitted to and received by the Division of Legislative Services no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 2, 2012.
Rule 16. The first conference on any revenue bills shall complete its deliberations no later than midnight, Saturday, March 3, 2012, and the report of such conference shall be made available to all members of the General Assembly no later than noon, Monday, March 5, 2012.
Rule 17. No joint commending or memorial resolution shall be offered in either house after 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 5, 2012.
Rule 18. Beginning Tuesday, March 6, 2012, neither house shall receive from any committee any bill or joint resolution acted on by any committee later than midnight, Monday, March 5, 2012.
Rule 19. No later than Tuesday, March 6, 2012, each house shall begin consideration of joint resolutions to fill any existing or pending vacancy on (i) the Supreme Court of Virginia, (ii) the Court of Appeals of Virginia, (iii) any circuit or district court of the Commonwealth, (iv) the State Corporation Commission, (v) the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission, and (vi) the Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission. In the event that the houses cannot agree on the filling of any such vacancy before Wednesday, March 7, 2012, such vacancy shall become the subject of a special and continuing joint order in each house at the time such house completes its morning hour, and such special and continuing joint order shall have precedence over all other business of either house, until such time as both houses reach agreement or either house votes to suspend or discharge the order. The Rules of each house, as far as applicable, shall be the rules governing the filling of any such vacancy.
Rule 20. The first conference on the Budget Bill(s) shall complete its deliberations no later than midnight, Tuesday, March 6, 2012, and the report of such conference shall be made available to all members of the General Assembly no later than noon, Thursday, March 8, 2012. No engrossment of the Budget Bill(s) shall be required in either house, and any conference on the Budget Bill(s) shall consider, as the basis of its deliberations, the Budget Bill(s) as recommended by the Governor and introduced in the House and the amendments thereto proposed by each house.
Rule 21. Except for joint resolutions affecting the rules of procedure or the schedule of business of the General Assembly, beginning Friday, March 9, 2012, the House shall consider only Senate joint resolutions and House joint resolutions with Senate amendments; the Senate shall consider only House joint resolutions and Senate joint resolutions with House amendments; and each house may consider conference reports or joint resolutions and other privileged matters relating thereto, to the end that the work of each house may be disposed of by the other.
Rule 22. This session of the General Assembly shall adjourn sine die no later than the legislative day of Saturday, March 10, 2012.
Rule 23. Pursuant to Section 6 of Article IV of the Constitution of Virginia, the General Assembly shall reconvene Wednesday, April 18, 2012, for the purpose of considering bills that may have been returned by the Governor with recommendations for their amendment and bills and items of appropriation bills, including the general appropriation act, that may have been returned by the Governor with his objections. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -151- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Rule 24. Pursuant to Section 7 of Article IV of the Constitution of Virginia, legislative continuity is hereby provided for between sessions occurring during the terms for which members of the House of Delegates are elected, in conformity with the Rules of the House of Delegates and the Rules of the Senate.
Rule 25. The conduct of the business of any subcommittee of any House committee, any joint subcommittee of House and Senate committees, and any interim study commission created pursuant to a House measure shall be governed by the Rules of the House of Delegates; the conduct of the business of any subcommittee of any Senate committee, any joint subcommittee of Senate and House committees, and any interim study commission created pursuant to a Senate measure shall be governed by the Rules of the Senate. If a House measure and a Senate measure create the same study, the conduct of business of the study shall be governed by the rules of the house of the chairman of the study, or in the case of co-chairmen, the rules of the house as agreed upon by the co-chairmen.
Rule 26. Interim meetings of any standing committee, joint committee, joint subcommittee, legislative commission, or any other interim study subcommittee or study commission shall be held on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday during the first and third full weeks of the month, unless otherwise authorized by the Speaker of the House of Delegates or the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules, as may be appropriate for the house in which the chairman serves.
Rule 27. Any staff member assigned to work for, and support the efforts of, any committee of the House or Senate, any subcommittee of any such committee, any joint subcommittee of House and Senate committees, or any interim study commission shall work under the direction of the chairman of such committee, subcommittee, joint subcommittee, or interim study commission.
Rule 28. The standing committees of the General Assembly shall complete their consideration of all legislation continued by them from the 2012 Regular Session no later than midnight, Thursday, November 29, 2012.
H.J.R. 5, on motion of Senator McDougle, was agreed to.
The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--39. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0.
YEAS--Barker, Black, Blevins, Carrico, Colgan, Deeds, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Garrett, Hanger, Herring, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Marsh, Martin, McDougle, McEachin, McWaters, Miller, J.C., Newman, Norment, Northam, Obenshain, Petersen, Puckett, Puller, Reeves, Ruff, Saslaw, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner, Watkins--39. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0.
Senator McDougle was ordered to inform the House of Delegates thereof.
IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
Senator McDougle moved that the Rules be suspended, the Committee on Rules be discharged from further consideration of H.J.R. 6 (six), the readings of the title be waived, and the joint resolution be taken up for immediate consideration.
The motion was agreed to. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -152- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--38. NAYS--2. RULE 36--0.
YEAS--Barker, Black, Blevins, Carrico, Colgan, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Garrett, Hanger, Herring, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Martin, McDougle, McEachin, McWaters, Miller, J.C., Miller, Y.B., Newman, Norment, Northam, Obenshain, Petersen, Puckett, Puller, Reeves, Ruff, Saslaw, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner, Watkins--38. NAYS--Deeds, Marsh--2. RULE 36--0.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6
Establishing a schedule for the conduct of business for the prefiling period of the 2013 Regular Session of the General Assembly of Virginia.
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the prefiling period of the 2013 Regular Session of the General Assembly shall be governed by the following rules:
Rule 1. Requests for drafts of any bill or joint resolution to be prefiled shall be submitted to and received by the Division of Legislative Services no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 3, 2012, and such drafts shall be returned for review no later than midnight, Friday, December 28, 2012.
Rule 2. Requests for the drafting, redrafting, or correction of any bill or joint resolution creating or continuing a study shall be submitted to and received by the Division of Legislative Services no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2013.
Rule 3. Requests for redrafts and corrections of any draft prepared for prefiling shall be submitted to and received by the Division of Legislative Services no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2013. The Division shall make available the covered legislation for prefiling no later than noon, Tuesday, January 8, 2013.
Rule 4. Bills and joint resolutions offered for prefiling shall be prefiled in either house no later than 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Any member offering for prefiling a bill or joint resolution not submitted to the Division of Legislative Services for drafting is encouraged to submit an electronic version no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day the legislation is prefiled.
H.J.R. 6, on motion of Senator McDougle, was agreed to.
The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--39. NAYS--1. RULE 36--0.
YEAS--Barker, Black, Blevins, Carrico, Deeds, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Garrett, Hanger, Herring, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Marsh, Martin, McDougle, McEachin, McWaters, Miller, J.C., Miller, Y.B., Newman, Norment, Northam, Obenshain, Petersen, Puckett, Puller, Reeves, Ruff, Saslaw, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner, Watkins--39. NAYS--Colgan--1. RULE 36--0.
Senator McDougle was ordered to inform the House of Delegates thereof. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -153- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
RECESS
At 5:40 p.m., Senator Norment moved that the Senate recess until 6:40 p.m.
The motion was agreed to.
The hour of 6:40 p.m. having arrived, the Chair was resumed.
JOINT ASSEMBLY
The President requested that the Senators, accompanied by the President of the Senate and the Clerk of the Senate, proceed to the Hall of the House of Delegates for a Joint Assembly to receive the Governor.
THE JOINT ASSEMBLY
The hour of 6:45 p.m. having arrived, being the time designated by the Speaker of the House of Delegates to receive the Governor of Virginia, Robert F. McDonnell, the Senators, preceded by the President of the Senate, William T. Bolling, the President pro tempore of the Senate, Walter A. Stosch, and the Clerk of the Senate, Susan Clarke Schaar, entered the Hall of the House of Delegates and were received by the Delegates standing.
The roll of the Senate was called and the following Senators answered to their names:
Barker, Black, Blevins, Carrico, Colgan, Ebbin, Favola, Garrett, Hanger, Herring, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Marsh, Martin, McDougle, McEachin, McWaters, Miller, J.C., Miller, Y.B., Norment, Northam, Obenshain, Petersen, Reeves, Ruff, Saslaw, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Wagner, Watkins.
There were 34 Senators present.
The roll of the House of Delegates was called and the following Delegates answered to their names:
Albo, Alexander, Anderson, BaCote, Bell, R.P., Bell, R.B., Brink, Bulova, Byron, Carr, Cline, Cole, Comstock, Cosgrove, Cox, J.A., Cox, M.K., Crockett-Stark, Dance, Dudenhefer, Edmunds, Englin, Fariss, Farrell, Filler-Corn, Garrett, Gilbert, Greason, Habeeb, Head, Helsel, Herring, Hodges, Hope, Hugo, Iaquinto, Ingram, James, Joannou, Johnson, Jones, Keam, Kilgore, Knight, Kory, Landes, LeMunyon, Lewis, Lopez, Loupassi, Marshall, D.W., Marshall, R.G., Massie, May, McClellan, McQuinn, Merricks, Miller, Minchew, Morefield, Morris, Morrissey, O’Bannon, O’Quinn, Orrock, Peace, Plum, Pogge, Poindexter, Purkey, Putney, Ramadan, Ransone, Robinson, Rush, Rust, Scott, E.T., Scott, J.M., Sherwood, Sickles, Stolle, Surovell, Tata, Torian, Toscano, Tyler, Villanueva, Ward, Ware, O., Ware, R.L., Watson, Watts, Webert, Yancey, Yost, Mr. Speaker.
There were 95 Delegates present.
Delegates Spruill and Wilt took their seats after the roll was called.
The Speaker granted leave of absence to Delegate Lingamfelter, who was absent from the Joint Assembly on account of pressing personal business.
A majority of each house being present, the President of the Joint Assembly, William J. Howell, declared the Joint Assembly duly organized and ready to proceed to business.
The Gentleman from Colonial Heights, Delegate Cox, offered the following resolution: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -154- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
RESOLUTION OF THE JOINT ASSEMBLY
Notifying the Governor of Organization.
RESOLVED, That the president of the Joint Assembly appoint a committee of eleven, composed of six Delegates and five Senators, to notify the Governor that the Joint Assembly is duly organized and would be pleased to receive him and any communication he may desire to make.
The resolution was agreed to.
The President of the Joint Assembly appointed Delegates Tata, Purkey, Cox of Colonial Heights, Ingram, Plum, and Toscano and Senators Stosch, Norment, McDougle, Saslaw, and McEachin the Committee.
The President of the Joint Assembly presented the following distinguished guests, who were received by the members of the Joint Assembly:
Members of the First Family of the Commonwealth and Guests: First Lady Maureen McDonnell Bobby McDonnell Sean McDonnell Rachel McDonnell Chris Young
Major Carl Engstrom Joy Engstrom First Sergeant Kelvin Franklin Private First Class Quinton Franklin Michelle Franklin Trooper Mike Hamer Natalie Hamer Chief Wendell Flinchum Tina Crouse Cpl. Derek Hutchison
The Governor’s Cabinet and Executive Branch Officials: Martin Kent, Chief of Staff Lisa Hicks-Thomas, Secretary of Administration Todd Haymore, Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Jim Cheng, Secretary of Commerce and Trade Janet Polarek, Secretary of the Commonwealth Laura Fornash, Secretary of Education Ric Brown, Secretary of Finance Bill Hazel, Secretary of Health and Human Resources Doug Domenech, Secretary of Natural Resources Marla Decker, Secretary of Public Safety Sean Connaughton, Secretary of Transportation
Jasen Eige, Counselor to the Governor Terrie Suit, Assistant to the Governor for Commonwealth Preparedness Tucker Martin, Communications Director JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -155- Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The State Corporation Commission: Judith Williams Jagdmann, Chairman Mark C. Christie James C. Dimitri
The Supreme Court of Virginia: Chief Justice Cynthia D. Kinser Justice Lawrence L. Koontz, Jr. Justice Donald W. Lemons Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn Justice LeRoy F. Millette, Jr. Justice William C. Mims Justice Elizabeth A. McClanahan Justice Cleo E. Powell
Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, II, Attorney General
The Committee subsequently presented the Governor, Robert F. McDonnell, who was formally received by the Joint Assembly.
The Governor addressed the Joint Assembly.
On motion of the Senator from Louisa, Senator Garrett, one thousand copies of the Governor’s address were ordered to be printed as Senate Document No. 1.
On motion of the Senator from Arlington, Senator Favola, the Joint Assembly adjourned sine die, whereupon the Senate returned to its chamber.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Journal of the House of Delegates in relation to the address of the Governor to the Joint Assembly on January 11, 2012.
/s/ G. Paul Nardo Clerk of the House of Delegates and Clerk of the Joint Assembly
Upon the Senators’ return to the Senate Chamber, the Chair was resumed.
OTHER BUSINESS
Pursuant to Senate Rule 26 (f), the Clerk reported that Delegate Cole had been added as a co-patron of S.B. 4 (four).
Pursuant to Senate Rule 26 (f), the Clerk reported that Senator Miller, J.C., had been added as a co-patron of S.B. 12 (twelve).
Pursuant to Senate Rule 26 (f), the Clerk reported that Senator Northam had been added as a co-patron of S.B. 14 (fourteen).
Pursuant to Senate Rule 26 (f), the Clerk reported that Senator Deeds had been added as a co-patron of S.B. 40 (forty). Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -156- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
Pursuant to Senate Rule 26 (f), the Clerk reported that Delegate Peace had been added as a co-patron of S.B. 45 (forty-five).
Pursuant to Senate Rule 26 (f), the Clerk reported that Senator Stuart had been added as a co-patron of S.J.R. 3 (three).
Pursuant to Senate Rule 26 (f), the Clerk reported that Delegate Cole had been added as a co-patron of S.J.R. 4 (four).
Pursuant to Senate Rule 26 (f), the Clerk reported that Senator Reeves and Delegate Cole had been added as co-patrons of S.J.R. 11 (eleven).
Pursuant to Senate Rule 26 (f), the Clerk reported that Senator Wagner and Delegate Villanueva had been added as co-patrons of S.J.R. 18 (eighteen).
On motion of Senator Stosch, the Senate adjourned until tomorrow at 12 m.
William T. Bolling President of the Senate
Susan Clarke Schaar Clerk of the Senate