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House General Laws Bills

121 bills found.

  • HB36
    Patron: Jim Scott
    Introduced: 2007-12-05
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Fair housing law; unlawful discriminatory housing practice.
  • HB44
    Patron: Jim Scott
    Introduced: 2007-12-05
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0350)
    : Manufactured Housing Board; grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license.
  • HB75
    Patron: David Toscano
    Introduced: 2007-12-07
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Attorney General; general registrar added to list of individuals that may request official opinions.
  • HB127
    Patron: Harry Purkey
    Introduced: 2007-12-20
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Alcoholic beverages; penalty for providing to an underaged person.
  • HB164
    Patron: David Poisson
    Introduced: 2007-12-26
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Buildings, state-owned and occupied; use of compact fluorescent light bulbs, report.
  • HB171
    Patron: Terry Kilgore
    Introduced: 2007-12-26
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0024)
    : Resources Authority; authorized to finance energy conservation and energy efficiency projects.
  • HB174
    Patron: Onzlee Ware
    Introduced: 2007-12-26
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Uniform Statewide Building Code; rental inspections. 
  • HB182
    Patron: Bob Marshall
    Introduced: 2007-12-26
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Virginia Museum of Natural History and Science Museum of Virginia; consolidation thereof.
  • HB187
    Patron: Bob Marshall
    Introduced: 2007-12-26
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Public Procurement Act; expands forms of bid, payment, and performance security.
  • HB206
    Patron: Bob Marshall
    Introduced: 2007-12-27
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Consumer Affairs, Office of; removed from Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
  • HB226
    Patron: John Cosgrove
    Introduced: 2007-12-28
    Status: Tabled in General Laws
    : Charitable gaming; use of proceeds.
  • HB266
    Patron: Dave Albo
    Introduced: 2008-01-02
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Mixed beverage restaurant licensees; liquor sale calculations.
  • HB288
    Patron: David Englin
    Introduced: 2008-01-03
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Indoor Clean Air Act; smoking in restaurants.
  • HB292
    Patron: David Poisson
    Introduced: 2008-01-03
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : State Lottery; privatization of administration of the lottery, report.
  • HB302
    Patron: Paul Nichols
    Introduced: 2008-01-03
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Uniform Statewide Building Code; use of diesel fuel or motor oil as release agent prohibited.
  • HB313
    Patron: Steve Landes
    Introduced: 2008-01-04
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Freedom of Information Act; working papers and correspondence.
  • HB330
    Patron: Jennifer McClellan
    Introduced: 2008-01-04
    Status: Incorporated by General Laws (HB879-Loupassi)
    : Affordable housing; price controls. 
  • HB332
    Patron: Jennifer McClellan
    Introduced: 2008-01-04
    Status: Passed by in General Laws with letter
    : Spot blight abatement; alternative procedure when owner of record fails to respond.
  • HB333
    Patron: Jennifer McClellan
    Introduced: 2008-01-04
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Automatic sprinkler systems; tax credit for initial installation.
  • HB346
    Patron: Ken Plum
    Introduced: 2008-01-04
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Property owners' associations; Real Estate Board to develop classification.
  • HB363
    Patron: Harry Purkey
    Introduced: 2008-01-04
    Status: Stricken from docket by General Laws
    : Escheat funds; requirement to report and remit to State Treasurer
  • HB391
    Patron: David Bulova
    Introduced: 2008-01-04
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Uniform Statewide Building Code; rental inspection districts.
  • HB408
    Patron: Glenn Oder
    Introduced: 2008-01-04
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0485)
    : Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices involving residential real property.
  • HB415
    Patron: Bob Marshall
    Introduced: 2008-01-04
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Competition Council; repeals Council.
  • HB418
    Patron: Bob Marshall
    Introduced: 2008-01-04
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Uniform Statewide Building Code; energy efficiency rating to be included in final inspection.
  • HB421
    Patron: Bob Marshall
    Introduced: 2008-01-04
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Alcoholic beverage control; privatization of ABC stores, report.
  • HB426
    Patron: Bob Marshall
    Introduced: 2008-01-04
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Public Procurement Act; expands forms of bid, payment, and performance security.
  • HB485
    Patron: Jim Shuler
    Introduced: 2008-01-07
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Carbon monoxide detectors; locality to require installation in certain buildings.
  • HB498
    Patron: John Cosgrove
    Introduced: 2008-01-07
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Uniform Statewide Building Code; standards for installation of in-building antenna systems.
  • HB500
    Patron: Phil Hamilton
    Introduced: 2008-01-07
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Smoke Free Air Act; smoking in public places.
  • HB503
    Patron: Phil Hamilton
    Introduced: 2008-01-07
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0170)
    : Comprehensive Services Act; Executive Council oversee development of services for at-risk children.
  • HB522
    Patron: Terrie Suit
    Introduced: 2008-01-07
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0653)
    : Jet bases; land use adjacent to certain.
  • HB541
    Patron: Bobby Orrock
    Introduced: 2008-01-07
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Uniform Statewide Building Code; statute of limitation for prosecution of violations.
  • HB562
    Patron: Anne Crockett-Stark
    Introduced: 2008-01-07
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Criminal Justice Services Board; increases membership of Committee on Training.
  • HB564
    Patron: Anne Crockett-Stark
    Introduced: 2008-01-07
    Status: Incorporated by General Laws (HB320-Cox)
    : Fire Prevention Code; fees for inspection, exceptions.
  • HB572
    Patron: Algie Howell
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Smoke Free Air Act; smoking in public places.
  • HB575
    Patron: Vivian Watts
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0294)
    : Consumer Protection Act; prohibited acts by a contractor.
  • HB585
    Patron: Dave Marsden
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Juvenile care facilities; Board of Juvenile Justice to est. regulations for smoke detectors, etc.
  • HB598
    Patron: Jennifer McClellan
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Uniform Statewide Building Code; notice to owner prior to issuance of building permits.
  • HB601
    Patron: Jennifer McClellan
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Stricken from docket by General Laws
    : Alcoholic beverage control; localities to regulate the sale for off-premises consumption, etc.
  • HB611
    Patron: David Poisson
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Alcoholic beverage control; privatization of ABC stores, report.
  • HB633
    Patron: Joe May
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 820 (effective 7/1/08)
    : Personal Information Privacy Act; prohibits dissemination of another's social security number.
  • HB677
    Patron: Ken Plum
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 667 (effective 7/1/08)
    : Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002; public hearing.
  • HB693
    Patron: Ward Armstrong
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Incorporated by General Laws (HB807-Englin)
    : Health insurance pools; technical assistance for small businesses.
  • HB740
    Patron: Chuck Caputo
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Underaged drinking; eligibility for deferred disposition.
  • HB781
    Patron: Terry Kilgore
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0654)
    : Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Commission, created.
  • HB793
    Patron: David Englin
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Greenhouse gas emissions; Secretary of Natural Resources to develop strategy to reduce.
  • HB807
    Patron: David Englin
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Health insurance pools; technical assistance for small businesses.
  • HB821
    Patron: Harvey Morgan
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Smoke Free Air Act; smoking in public places.
  • HB834
    Patron: Brian Moran
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Irrigation systems; state-owned buildings and private property. 
  • HB838
    Patron: Beverly Sherwood
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0305)
    : Criminal Justice Services Board; establishment of Executive Committee.
  • HB862
    Patron: Adam Ebbin
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Incorporated by General Laws (HB1075-Suit)
    : Alcoholic beverage control; alcohol content in prepared foods.
  • HB864
    Patron: Adam Ebbin
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Alcoholic mixed beverages; ABC Board to grant special events licenses to local governments.
  • HB866
    Patron: Joseph Johnson
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB866ER)
    : Criminal Justice Services, Department of; limitation on licensure for bail bondsmen.
  • HB895
    Patron: Matt Lohr
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Uniform Statewide Building Code; definition of amusement devices.
  • HB908
    Patron: Tom Gear
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0134)
    : Alcoholic beverage control; operation of government stores on Sunday.
  • HB910
    Patron: Harry Purkey
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Technology, Nanotechnology and Biotechnology Investment Fund; created.
  • HB943
    Patron: Dwight Jones
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Incorporated by General Laws (HB229-Cosgrove)
    : Veterans services; changes references, etc. of Commissioner to Secretary of Public Safety.
  • HB947
    Patron: Sal Iaquinto
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Incorporated by General Laws (HB408-Oder)
    : Homeowners foreclosure protection; Attorney General may enforce violations.
  • HB951
    Patron: Sal Iaquinto
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0184)
    : Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act; created.
  • HB959
    Patron: Steve Shannon
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Uniform Statewide Building Code; grading limitations.
  • HB962
    Patron: Steve Shannon
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Residential Property Disclosure Act; disclosure of stormwater detention facilities.
  • HB997
    Patron: Rob Bell
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Residential Property Disclosure Act; condition of real property to include evidence of mold presence
  • HB1002
    Patron: Rob Bell
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Condominium Act; notice of increased assessments.
  • HB1008
    Patron: Jennifer McClellan
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Passed by in General Laws with letter
    : Derelict structures; locality authorized to impose fee on record owner.
  • HB1019
    Patron: Tim Hugo
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Telecommuting; state agencies to keep savings.
  • HB1020
    Patron: Tim Hugo
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Freedom of Information Act; electronic meetings of interim study committees.
  • HB1030
    Patron: Jeff Frederick
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Telecommuting; state contractors to offer to employees.
  • HB1063
    Patron: Bob Brink
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Indoor Clean Air Act; smoking in restaurants in Northern Virginia.
  • HB1064
    Patron: Bob Brink
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Incorporated by General Laws (HB475-Cox)
    : Veterans; Commissioner et al., to establish comprehensive program to address mental health needs.
  • HB1075
    Patron: Terrie Suit
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0513)
    : Alcoholic beverage control; powers and duties of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
  • HB1076
    Patron: Terrie Suit
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Incorporated by General Laws (HB516-Suit)
    : Property Owners' Association Act; adds new definitions and sets limits for disclosure packet fees.
  • HB1077
    Patron: Terrie Suit
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0376)
    : Real Estate Time Share Act; obligation for fees and limitation on actions.
  • HB1081
    Patron: Terrie Suit
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Elevator mechanics; Board for Contractors to issue temporary certifications in event of shortage.
  • HB1085
    Patron: David Englin
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Fair housing law; unlawful discriminatory housing practice.
  • HB1087
    Patron: Mark Sickles
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Social security numbers; public access, exceptions.
  • HB1088
    Patron: Mark Sickles
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Game and Inland Fisheries, Department of; disclosure of official records.
  • HB1096
    Patron: Mark Sickles
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Protection of Social Security Numbers Act; created.
  • HB1102
    Patron: Mark Sickles
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Freedom of Information Act; records containing social security numbers.
  • HB1104
    Patron: Joe Bouchard
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Incorporated by General Laws (HB229-Cosgrove)
    : Veterans services; changes references under powers and duties to Secretary of Public Safety.
  • HB1114
    Patron: Bob Hull
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0319)
    : Real Estate Board; real estate firm licenses.
  • HB1119
    Patron: Paula Miller
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Passed by in General Laws with letter
    : Derelict structures; locality authorized to impose fee on record owner.
  • HB1137
    Patron: Bill Fralin
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Green roof incentive programs; Board of Housing & Community Development to develop guidelines.
  • HB1167
    Patron: Chris Saxman
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0321)
    : Administrative Process Act; public participation guidelines for executive branch agencies.
  • HB1171
    Patron: John Cosgrove
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB1171ER)
    : Alcoholic mixed beverages; grounds for suspension, etc. of license if obscene material upon premise.
  • HB1184
    Patron: Scott Lingamfelter
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Financial and management review; Governor to initiate for all state agencies, report.
  • HB1195
    Patron: Brian Moran
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Green Buildings Act; established.
  • HB1199
    Patron: Shannon Valentine
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Wines; ABC Board to sell in stores magazines, etc. whose purpose is to educate consumers.
  • HB1200
    Patron: Shannon Valentine
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Passed by in General Laws with letter
    : Contracts; improper use of payment device numbers.
  • HB1253
    Patron: Dave Marsden
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Smoking; prohibited in restaurants.
  • HB1269
    Patron: Adam Ebbin
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Incorporated by General Laws (HB1075-Suit)
    : Alcoholic mixed beverages; allows licensee to make sangria.
  • HB1303
    Patron: Glenn Oder
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Residential Property Disclosure Act; property located within historic district.
  • HB1329
    Patron: Chris Peace
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 676 (effective 7/1/08)
    : Communication towers, state-owned; wireless broadband service in unserved areas.
  • HB1341
    Patron: William Barlow
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Indoor Clean Air Act; smoking in restaurants.
  • HB1353
    Patron: Tom Gear
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Stricken from docket by General Laws
    : Fire Prevention Code; prohibits locality from restricting manufacture, etc. of permissible firework.
  • HB1356
    Patron: Tom Gear
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Stricken from docket by General Laws
    : Lottery Department; lottery sales agents.
  • HB1367
    Patron: Chris Jones
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 739 (effective 7/1/08)
    : Freedom of Information Act; exemption for local government investment pool.
  • HB1397
    Patron: Jackson Miller
    Introduced: 2008-01-10
    Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 741 (effective 7/1/08)
    : Real estate brokers and salespersons; required disclosures.
  • HB1405
    Patron: Frank Hargrove
    Introduced: 2008-01-10
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Residential Property Disclosure Act; disclosure of storage tanks.
  • HB1416
    Patron: Onzlee Ware
    Introduced: 2008-01-11
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Alcoholic beverage control; ABC Board to deduct percentage from its net profits.
  • HB1423
    Patron: Kenny Alexander
    Introduced: 2008-01-14
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Cemeteries; purchasing property containing private cemetery shall not be moved, relocated, etc.
  • HB1432
    Patron: Algie Howell
    Introduced: 2008-01-14
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Indoor Clean Air Act; smoking in restaurants in certain cities.
  • HB1459
    Patron: Brian Moran
    Introduced: 2008-01-15
    Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 744 (effective 7/1/08)
    : Small Business Financing Act; preferred lenders.
  • HB1467
    Patron: Steve Shannon
    Introduced: 2008-01-15
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Leases; prohibited covenants.
  • HB1483
    Patron: Chris Saxman
    Introduced: 2008-01-16
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Certified home inspection; revises definition.
  • HB1492
    Patron: Dave Nutter
    Introduced: 2008-01-17
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, etc., Board for; land surveyors.
  • HB1497
    Patron: Danny Marshall
    Introduced: 2008-01-17
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Small business health insurance advisor; Sec. of Health and Human Resources to create position.
  • HB1537
    Patron: Tom Gear
    Introduced: 2008-01-18
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Simulcast horse racing; redefines to include live or pre-recorded races.
  • HB1549
    Patron: John Cosgrove
    Introduced: 2008-01-18
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Glass containers; on-premises licensees required to recycle.
  • HB1554
    Patron: Jennifer McClellan
    Introduced: 2008-01-18
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Public Procurement Act; awarding of contracts to small, women-, or minority-owned businesses.
  • SB20
    Patron: John Edwards
    Introduced: 2007-12-12
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Carbon monoxide alarms; locality to require installation in certain buildings.
  • SB202
    Patron: Fred Quayle
    Introduced: 2008-01-07
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Indoor Clean Air Act; smoking in restaurants.
  • SB298
    Patron: Mary Margaret Whipple
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Smoke Free Air Act; smoking in public places.
  • SB302
    Patron: Edd Houck
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Incorporated by General Laws (SB683-Norment)
    : Higher Education Board Appointments, Commission on; removes sunset provision.
  • SB347
    Patron: Harry Blevins
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Smoking; prohibited in restaurants in Planning District 23.
  • SB418
    Patron: Phil Puckett
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Real Estate Board; waiver of broker education requirements.
  • SB447
    Patron: Chap Petersen
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Green Buildings Act; Department of General Services determines when project qualifies for exemption.
  • SB501
    Patron: Mamie Locke
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : Smoking; prohibited in restaurants.
  • SB604
    Patron: Ken Stolle
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: VOTE: --- DEFEATED (24-Y 73-N)
    : Secondhand dealers; regulation thereof to current statutes regulating pawnbrokers.
  • SB686
    Patron: Ryan McDougle
    Introduced: 2008-01-15
    Status: VOTE: --- DEFEATED (20-Y 79-N)
    : Storage facility operators; duty to file lists of tenants, etc. with commissioner of revenue.
  • SB784
    Patron: Creigh Deeds
    Introduced: 2008-01-18
    Status: Left in General Laws
    : ABC Board; sell magazines in government stores that educate public about Virginia wine industry.