JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -745- Wednesday, February 14, 2007 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 The Senate met at 12 m. and was called to order by Lieutenant Governor William T. Bolling. The Reverend Daniel A. Goodall, Sr., Antioch Baptist Church, Essex County, Virginia, offered the following prayer: O God our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home. Before the hills in order stood, or earth received her frame, from everlasting Thou art God, to endless years the same. Thou, who has made the universe and caused the sun to shine by day, and the moon by night. Thou who by love, grace and mercy made the earth and crowned Thy people with glory. Thou who art God all by Yourself and above You there is no other. We seek Your face O God today. Incline Your ear to us and grant us Your presence. Lord we thank You that You have found favor in these Your people. These, men and women who have been shackled with the responsibility of leadership and the forbearance to stay the course and to do their duty. We thank You Father for their presence here today and that the work of this great Commonwealth might be fulfilled, that the people might be granted the fruit of Thou wisdom to do what is best for all of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. We pray Lord that in times like these when our great nation is at war and times are uncertain that each man and woman measure up to the task at hand. We pray Lord they put aside politics and remember the higher principles of justice, fairness, responsibility and compassion. We pray Lord that they never forget their solemn oaths to uphold the high standards of this great state. While remembering, it is the people who have given them the power and authority, to do this work. We thank You O Lord for each of these leaders who answered the call. Bless this Senate; bless the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Bless our soldiers on foreign and domestic soil, and bless our great nation. And we give Your name the praise the honor and the glory because You are worthy to be praised. In Your Holy name we pray, Amen. The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names: Bell, Blevins, Chichester, Colgan, Cuccinelli, Deeds, Devolites Davis, Edwards, Hanger, Hawkins, Herring, Howell, Lambert, Locke, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, McDougle, Miller, Newman, Norment, Obenshain, O’Brien, Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Ruff, Saslaw, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Wagner, Wampler, Watkins, Whipple, Williams. A quorum was present. After the roll call, Senator Houck notified the Clerk of his presence. On motion of Senator Whipple, the reading of the Journal was waived. Wednesday, February 14, 2007 -746- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--40. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0. YEAS--Bell, Blevins, Chichester, Colgan, Cuccinelli, Deeds, Devolites Davis, Edwards, Hanger, Hawkins, Herring, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Locke, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, McDougle, Miller, Newman, Norment, Obenshain, O’Brien, Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Ruff, Saslaw, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Wagner, Wampler, Watkins, Whipple, Williams--40. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0. HOUSE COMMUNICATION The following communication was received: In the House of Delegates February 13, 2007 THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS PASSED WITH AMENDMENTS THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS: S.B. 844. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 55-79.81, 55-79.97, 55-511, and 55-512 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 55-79.74:01 and 55-514.2, relating to the Condominium and Property Owners’ Association Acts; insurance; deposit of funds; charges for and delivery of resale certificates/disclosure packets. S.B. 868. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-953 of the Code of Virginia, relating to certain donations by localities. S.B. 888. A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-1809.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to insurance notice requirements for family day homes; civil penalty. S.B. 961. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 3.03, as amended, 3.04, and 3.07 of Chapter 367 of the Acts of Assembly of 1973, as amended, which provided a charter for the City of Suffolk, relating to direct election of mayor. S.B. 968. A BILL to amend and reenact § 55-79.94 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Condominium Act. S.B. 969. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 55-79.90, 55-79.97, and 55-513.1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 55-79.75:2, relating to the Condominium and Property Owners’ Association Acts; flying of flags; disclosure. S.B. 1108. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 32.1-42.1, 32.1-48.06, 32.1-48.09, 32.1-48.010, 32.1-48.012, 32.1-48.013, 32.1-48.014, 32.1-48.015, and 54.1-3408 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 32.1-48.013:1, relating to emergency preparedness. S.B. 1117. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-1718.1 and by adding in Title 52 a chapter numbered 7.2, consisting of sections numbered 52-34.4 through 52-34.6, relating to establishment of a statewide system for notification of missing seniors and impaired adults. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -747- Wednesday, February 14, 2007 S.B. 1184. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 44-11.1, relating to the Department of Military Affairs; duties. S.B. 1202. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-306, 5.1-158, 44-146.17 and 44-146.28 of the Code of Virginia, relating to emergency management and preparedness. THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS: S.B. 735. A BILL to amend and reenact § 36-49.1:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to housing authority law; spot blight abatement; interest on liens. S.B. 747. A BILL to amend and reenact § 65.2-402 of the Code of Virginia, relating to workers’ compensation; occupational disease presumptions applicable to certain police officers. S.B. 794. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 13.1-1002, 13.1-1020, 13.1-1123, and 58.1-811 of the Code of Virginia, relating to limited liability companies; membership interests; professional limited liability companies and professional corporations; state recordation tax exemptions. S.B. 799. A BILL to amend and reenact § 8.12, as amended, of Chapter 576 of the Acts of Assembly of 1978, which provided a charter for the City of Newport News, relating to city contracts. S.B. 881. A BILL to award a service handgun to the parents of Trooper Kevin Carder Manion. S.B. 884. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-136 of the Code of Virginia, relating to right of hunters to go on lands of another; identification. S.B. 887. A BILL to amend and reenact § 33.1-23.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to allocation by Commonwealth Transportation Board of primary system construction funds for certain projects maintained or to be maintained by municipalities. S.B. 907. A BILL to amend and reenact § 4, as amended, of Chapter 167 of the Acts of Assembly of 1962, which provided a charter for the Town of Timberville, relating to council and mayoral elections. S.B. 933. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-1129.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to arts and cultural districts. S.B. 957. A BILL to amend and reenact Chapter 157 of the Acts of Assembly of 1954, as amended, by adding a section numbered 25, relating to powers of the Portsmouth Port and Industrial Commission. S.B. 959. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-1517 of the Code of Virginia, relating to insurance for retired employees of localities. S.B. 972. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-11.01, 53.1-133.02 and 53.1-160 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electronic victim notification. S.B. 1000. A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-2062 of the Code of Virginia, relating to regulation of taxicab service by localities; public access to financial records. S.B. 1005. A BILL to amend and reenact § 12.1-21.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to fees charged by the clerk of the State Corporation Commission. Wednesday, February 14, 2007 -748- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE S.B. 1015. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-946.1, 24.2-947.1, 24.2-947.5, and 24.2-947.9 of the Code of Virginia, relating to campaign finance disclosure; filings of candidate reports. S.B. 1016. A BILL to amend and reenact § 53.1-96 of the Code of Virginia, relating to jail farms. S.B. 1018. A BILL to amend and reenact § 6.06 of Chapter 167 of the Acts of Assembly of 1979, which provided a charter for the City of Hampton, relating to real estate assessment department. S.B. 1046. A BILL to amend and reenact § 44-102.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Military Family Relief Fund; assistance after active duty. S.B. 1050. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2118 of the Code of Virginia, relating to liens for water and sewer charges.