Thursday, March 1, 2012 -1244- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2012 The Senate met at 12 m. and was called to order by Lieutenant Governor William T. Bolling. The Reverend Michael Grooms, Rainbow Forest Baptist Church, Troutville, Virginia, offered the following prayer: Today, I feel it appropriate and timely to repeat a prayer that was supposedly prayed by Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States. Some believe it was from the American Common Book of Prayer attributed by George Lyman Locke. In any case it is a great prayer to remember for these days of crisis. Almighty God, who has given us this good land for our heritage, we humbly beseech Thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of Thy favor and glad to do Thy will. Bless our land with honorable ministry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion, from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people, the multitude brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endow with Thy spirit of wisdom those whom in Thy name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that through obedience to Thy law, we may show forth Thy praise among the nations of the earth. In time of prosperity fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in Thee to fail; all of which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names: 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, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner, Watkins. A quorum was present. After the roll call, Senator Saslaw notified the Clerk of his presence. On motion of Senator Ruff, the reading of the Journal was waived. The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--37. NAYS--3. RULE 36--0. YEAS--Barker, Black, Blevins, Carrico, Colgan, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Hanger, Herring, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Marsh, Martin, McDougle, McEachin, McWaters, Miller, J.C., Miller, Y.B., Newman, Norment, Northam, Obenshain, Puckett, Puller, Reeves, Ruff, Saslaw, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner, Watkins--37. NAYS--Deeds, Garrett, Petersen--3. RULE 36--0. HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were received: In the House of Delegates February 29, 2012 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -1245- Thursday, March 1, 2012 THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS PASSED WITH AMENDMENTS THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS: 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. S.B. 658. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3713.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to local ordinances levying taxes on the severing of oil, coal, or gas from the earth and appeals of the same. EMERGENCY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS PASSED WITH A SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILL: 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. THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS PASSED WITH A SUBSTITUTE WITH AMENDMENTS THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILL: S.B. 556. A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-4012 of the Code of Virginia, relating to pawnbrokers; holding period for purchases. THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS REJECTED THE AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY THE SENATE TO THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILL: H.B. 183. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 32.1-325 and 32.1-351 of the Code of Virginia, relating to medical assistance; coverage for certain children and pregnant women. THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS REJECTED THE SUBSTITUTES PROPOSED BY THE SENATE TO THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS: H.B. 9. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-643, 24.2-651, 24.2-651.1, 24.2-653, and 24.2-701 of the Code of Virginia, relating to elections; voting procedures; voter identification requirements; provisional ballots. H.B. 85. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 33.1-46.2 and 46.2-749.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to high-occupancy vehicle lanes and clean special fuel vehicle license plates. H.B. 391. A BILL to amend and reenact § 16.1-300 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sharing of confidential juvenile records with correctional facilities. H.B. 599. 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. H.B. 1173. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-212.6, 22.1-212.7, 22.1-212.10, 22.1-212.13, and 22.1-212.14 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public charter schools. THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS: 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. Thursday, March 1, 2012 -1246- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE S.B. 588. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2118 of the Code of Virginia, relating to liens for water and sewer charges. THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS AGREED TO THE AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE SENATE TO THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS: H.B. 42. 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. H.B. 72. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-878.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to highway work zones. H.B. 170. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2301 of the Code of Virginia, relating to review of zoning administrator decisions; appeals. H.B. 399. A BILL to require the Department of Health to convene a work group to develop a plan for implementation of a program for screening infants for critical congenital cyanotic heart disease. H.B. 408. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3212 of the Code of Virginia, relating to real property tax exemption for the elderly and disabled; eligibility. H.B. 445. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-241, 16.1-243, 63.2-1202, 63.2-1222, 63.2-1241, 63.2-1250, and 63.2-1251 of the Code of Virginia, and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 63.2-1220.01, relating to adoption of a child; procedures. H.B. 509. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-803 of the Code of Virginia, relating to recordation tax. H.B. 900. 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. H.B. 1035. A BILL to amend and reenact § 25.1-100 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. H.B. 1107. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-225, 22.1-274.2, and 54.1-3408 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public schools; administration of epinephrine. H.B. 1217. A BILL to designate a portion of Virginia Route 19 the “Sergeant Brandon Asbury Highway” and all of Virginia Route 609 the “Sergeant David Lambert Highway.” H.B. 1224. A BILL to authorize an exchange of real property controlled by the Department of Transportation. H.B. 1238. A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-386.14 of the Code of Virginia, relating to disposition of forfeited drug assets. THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS AGREED TO THE SUBSTITUTES PROPOSED BY THE SENATE TO THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS: H.B. 34. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 33.1-373 and 33.1-375.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to advertising signs within highway rights of way. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -1247- Thursday, March 1, 2012 H.B. 507. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-241.3 and 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia, relating to suspected child abuse; substance exposed infants; reporting by health care providers. IN WHICH ACTION IT REQUESTS THE CONCURRENCE OF THE SENATE. /s/ G. Paul Nardo Clerk, House of Delegates In the House of Delegates February 29, 2012 THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS ACCEDED TO THE REQUEST OF THE SENATE FOR A COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILL: H.B. 424. A BILL to amend and reenact § 8.01-390.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to school records; self-authentication. THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS INSISTED ON ITS SUBSTITUTE AND HAS REQUESTED A COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON THE FOLLOWING SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION: S.J.R. 13. Recognizing the African American members elected to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1867-1868 and members elected to the Virginia General Assembly during Reconstruction. IN WHICH ACTION IT REQUESTS THE CONCURRENCE OF THE SENATE. /s/ G. Paul Nardo Clerk, House of Delegates On motion of Senator Norment, the Rules were suspended and the reading of the communications from the House of Delegates was waived.