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Thursday, February 28, 2008 -1180- JOURNAL of the SENATE Thursday, February 28, 2008 -1180- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2008 The Senate met at 12 m. and was called to order by Lieutenant Governor William T. Bolling. The Reverend Robert Cilinski, All Saints Catholic Church, Manassas, Virginia, offered the following prayer: Almighty and eternal God we thank You for Your loving care and friendship. You have revealed Your glory to all nations and through You comes all wisdom and power. We praise You for the gift of life and the freedom that we share. Bless and strengthen America and make our nation a beacon of liberty and justice to the world. Assist with Your spirit of counsel and fortitude our President and all world leaders, that their efforts for peace may be realized. We remember in prayer the men and women serving our military, protect them and let them be true peacemakers. We pray for the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, for the members of the legislature, and this Senate as they begin their deliberations today. May they discharge their duties with honesty, equality and respect for virtue. Let the light of Your divine wisdom shine forth in their efforts and abilities. Sustain them in their dedication to building a more human world, a world soothed by the balm of Your love. Make them champions of justice and compassion. May the poor, sick, disabled and those who serve them be blessed and may they not be forgotten in our work. May the sanctity of life and human dignity be safeguarded and cherished in every moment. We likewise commend to Your unbounded mercy all citizens of Virginia that we may be blessed in the knowledge and observance of Your holy law and be preserved in unity, happiness, and that peace (shalom) which the world cannot give. After enjoying the blessings of this life, may we be admitted to that life which is eternal. We pray to You, who are Lord and God, forever and ever. Amen. The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names: Barker, Blevins, Colgan, Deeds, Edwards, Hanger, Herring, Houck, Howell, Hurt, Locke, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, McDougle, McEachin, Miller, J.C., Miller, Y.B., Newman, Norment, Northam, Obenshain, Petersen, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Reynolds, Ruff, Smith, Stolle, Stosch, Stuart, Ticer, Vogel, Wagner, Wampler, Watkins, Whipple. A quorum was present. After the roll call, Senators Cuccinelli and Saslaw notified the Clerk of their presence. On motion of Senator Wagner, the reading of the Journal was waived. The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--40. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0. YEAS--Barker, Blevins, Colgan, Cuccinelli, Deeds, Edwards, Hanger, Herring, Houck, Howell, Hurt, Locke, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, McDougle, McEachin, Miller, J.C., Miller, Y.B., Newman, Norment, Northam, Obenshain, Petersen, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Reynolds, Ruff, Saslaw, Smith, Stolle, Stosch, Stuart, Ticer, Vogel, Wagner, Wampler, Watkins, Whipple--40. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -1181- Thursday, February 28, 2008 HOUSE COMMUNICATION The following communication was received: In the House of Delegates February 27, 2008 THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS PASSED WITH AMENDMENTS THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS: S.B. 356. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-238, 22.1-239, 22.1-241, 22.1-242, and 22.1-243 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal §§ 22.1-240, 22.1-244 through 22.1-251, and 22.1-253 of the Code of Virginia, relating to textbook purchasing. S.B. 603. A BILL to amend and reenact § 44.1 of Chapter 393 of the Acts of Assembly of 1932, as amended, which provided a charter for the City of Williamsburg, relating to transient lodging taxes. THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS PASSED WITH SUBSTITUTES THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS: S.B. 415. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-4904 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act. S.B. 510. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 23-4.3:2, relating to policies addressing student loan vendors; criminal penalty. S.B. 770. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3823 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the additional transient occupancy tax for advertising the Historic Triangle area. THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS INSISTED ON ITS SUBSTITUTE AND HAS REQUESTED A COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILL: S.B. 95. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-239 and 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia, relating to definition of pyramid promotional schemes; penalty. THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS REJECTED THE AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE SENATE TO THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS: H.B. 662. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the protection of information provided to the Department of Conservation and Recreation on land preservation tax credits for individuals and corporations pursuant to the land preservation tax credit program. H.B. 731. 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. H.B. 879. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2305 of the Code of Virginia, relating to affordable dwelling unit ordinances. H.B. 1181. A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-13 of the Code of Virginia, relating to appointment of special conservators of the peace. Thursday, February 28, 2008 -1182- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS REJECTED THE SUBSTITUTE PROPOSED BY THE SENATE TO THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILL: H.B. 949. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 55-401 through 55-406, 55-411, and 55-414 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the slayer statute. THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS AMENDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE GOVERNOR THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILL: H.B. 211. An Act to amend and reenact § 62.1-44.15:21 of the Code of Virginia, relating to impacts to wetlands. THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS AGREED TO THE FOLLOWING HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION: H.J.R. 484. Commending the Virginia Port Authority. THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS: S.B. 215. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 1.2, 2.2, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.6 and 7.7 of Chapter 472 of the Acts of Assembly of 1970, which provided a charter for the Town of Narrows in the County of Giles, and to amend such Chapter by repealing sections numbered 6.1 through 6.4, relating to general powers of town. S.B. 284. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-101, 18.2-57, 19.2-81, and 46.2-217 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Motor Vehicles Special Agents; criminal enforcement authority. S.B. 561. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-344.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to voluntary contributions of refunds. S.B. 591. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3851 of the Code of Virginia, relating to local tourism zones. S.B. 700. A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-2006 of the Code of Virginia, relating to neighborhood assistance tax credits. S.B. 776. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308 of the Code of Virginia, relating to concealed handguns; attorneys for the Commonwealth. THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS AGREED TO THE AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE SENATE TO THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS: H.B. 85. A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-3411.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to donation of prescription medications. H.B. 137. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-238, 22.1-239, 22.1-241, 22.1-242, and 22.1-243 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal §§ 22.1-240, 22.1-244 through 22.1-251, and 22.1-253 of the Code of Virginia, relating to textbook purchasing. H.B. 229. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2001, 2.2-2004, 2.2-2452, 2.2-2681, 2.2-2682, 2.2-2715, and 2.2-2716, of the Code of Virginia, relating to administration of veterans services. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -1183- Thursday, February 28, 2008 H.B. 259. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-254.02, relating to classification of students transferring from a public school. H.B. 278. A BILL to amend and reenact § 32.1-283 of the Code of Virginia, relating to identification of body by next of kin. H.B. 350. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2286 of the Code of Virginia, relating to authority of a zoning administrator. H.B. 477. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2715 and 2.2-2716 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Veterans Services Foundation. H.B. 866. A BILL to amend and reenact § 9.1-185.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Department of Criminal Justice Services; bail bondsmen; limitation on licensure. H.B. 1005. A BILL to amend and reenact § 23-9.2:3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to providing notice to parents of dependent student’s receipt of mental health treatment on the campus of a public institution of higher education. H.B. 1017. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-225.1, relating to establishing the Office of Telework Promotion and Broadband Assistance; sunset. H.B. 1100. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-62, 32.1-37.2, 32.1-45.2, and 54.1-2403.01 of the Code of Virginia, relating to informed consent for testing for human immunodeficiency virus.
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