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Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Bills

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  • HB5
    Patron: Bobby Orrock
    Introduced: 2007-11-19
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0008)
    : Gas chambers; prohibits use thereof for euthanizing companion animals.
  • HB211
    Patron: Mark Cole
    Introduced: 2007-12-27
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0244)
    : Water Protection Permit; exempts landowners whose construction or maintenance may impact wetlands.
  • HB233
    Patron: John Cosgrove
    Introduced: 2007-12-28
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0010)
    : Dishwashing detergents; bans use of phosphorus therein for household dishwashing machines.
  • HB267
    Patron: Dave Albo
    Introduced: 2008-01-02
    Status: Subject matter referred to Commission on Mental Health Law Reform pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Involuntary admission; court determines petitioner is indigent, court shall appoint counsel.
  • HB312
    Patron: Steve Landes
    Introduced: 2008-01-04
    Status: Subject matter referred by letter to Crime Commission pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Miscarriage or stillbirth; unintentional cause thereof.
  • HB343
    Patron: Ken Plum
    Introduced: 2008-01-04
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0012)
    : Cathode ray tubes; disposal bans.
  • HB344
    Patron: Ken Plum
    Introduced: 2008-01-04
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0541)
    : Computer Recovery and Recycling Act; adoption and implementation of recovery plan.
  • HB360
    Patron: David Bulova
    Introduced: 2008-01-04
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0500)
    : Nonpoint source pollution reduction; Governor & General Assembly to provide funding therefor.
  • HB392
    Patron: David Bulova
    Introduced: 2008-01-04
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0013)
    : Stormwater ordinances; authorizes localities classified as MS4 to enact.
  • HB455
    Patron: Don Merricks
    Introduced: 2008-01-04
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0014)
    : North and South Mayo Rivers; designating portions thereof in Henry County as State scenic rivers.
  • HB528
    Patron: Brenda Pogge
    Introduced: 2008-01-07
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0015)
    : Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act; ordinance appeals.
  • HB537
    Patron: Bobby Orrock
    Introduced: 2008-01-07
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0016)
    : Rabies vaccination certificates; exempts certain records sent to local treasurer from public access.
  • HB555
    Patron: Brenda Pogge
    Introduced: 2008-01-07
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0173)
    : Wetlands; localities to establish and operate mitigation banks.
  • HB632
    Patron: Joe May
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0504)
    : Resources Authority; provisions of broadband services.
  • HB655
    Patron: Morgan Griffith
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0360)
    : Dogs, dangerous; judicial discretion.
  • HB673
    Patron: Kenny Alexander
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0127)
    : Animals; clarifies several standards of welfare.
  • HB837
    Patron: Beverly Sherwood
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0491)
    : Dam break inundation zones; localities with authority to address development.
  • HB848
    Patron: Lee Ware
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Continued to 2009 in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (15-Y 0-N)
    : Development rights program; Board of Farmland Preservation to create lease.
  • HB858
    Patron: Adam Ebbin
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Subject matter referred by letter to FOIA Council pursuant to Senate Rules 20 (L)
    : Freedom of Information Act; exemption for certain publicly owned museum records.
  • HB870
    Patron: Joseph Johnson
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0369)
    : Mineral Resources, Division of; name changed to Division of Geology and Mineral Resources.
  • HB886
    Patron: Matt Lohr
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0031)
    : Bear hunting; clarifies time of day during hound training season.
  • HB938
    Patron: Todd Gilbert
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Subject matter referred to Commission on Mental Health Law Reform pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Involuntary commitment hearings; petitioner right to appeal.
  • HB939
    Patron: Todd Gilbert
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Subject matter referred to Commission on Mental Health Law Reform pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Involuntary commitment order; detainee may petition court to transfer to outpatient treatment.
  • HB999
    Patron: Rob Bell
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0510)
    : Animals; posting of bond by owners of those abandoned or cruelly treated.
  • HB1115
    Patron: Watkins Abbitt
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0254)
    : Forest protection; increases annual amount a locality pays to State Forester therefor.
  • HB1150
    Patron: Bud Phillips
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0227)
    : Oil or gas operations; identify in permit application any cemetary located within 100 feet.
  • HB1174
    Patron: Scott Lingamfelter
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Subject matter referred by letter to Commission on Immigration pursuant to Rule (L)
    : Immigrant Assistance, Office of; created.
  • HB1259
    Patron: John O\'Bannon
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0045)
    : Environmental impact reports; requires county, city, or town to submit report on highway projects.
  • HB1308
    Patron: Harvey Morgan
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0020)
    : Coastal primary sand dunes; authorizes additional localities to adopt ordinance.
  • HB1332
    Patron: Steve Landes
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0557)
    : DEQ; authority to issue and enforce permits, etc. related to air and water pollution.
  • HB1335
    Patron: Steve Landes
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0643)
    : Natural Resources Commitment Fund; created.
  • HB1361
    Patron: Ben Cline
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Passed by indefinitely in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (13-Y 1-N)
    : Game and Inland Fisheries, Department of; duties of Director.
  • HB1372
    Patron: Steve Landes
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0257)
    : Honey houses; repeals inspection thereof.
  • HB1424
    Patron: Matt Lohr
    Introduced: 2008-01-14
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0021)
    : Avian influenza; requires importer of poultry to test therefor.
  • HB1448
    Patron: Ken Plum
    Introduced: 2008-01-15
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0022)
    : State park employees; Department of Conservation & Recreation to lease private residential property.
  • HB1482
    Patron: Chris Saxman
    Introduced: 2008-01-16
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0260)
    : Bears; non-lethal control measures.
  • HB1552
    Patron: Scott Lingamfelter
    Introduced: 2008-01-18
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0023)
    : Erosion and sediment control plan; file specifications for stream restoration banks annually.
  • SB40
    Patron: Roscoe Reynolds
    Introduced: 2007-12-19
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0336)
    : North and South Mayo Rivers; designating portions thereof in Henry County as State scenic rivers.
  • SB43
    Patron: Yvonne Miller
    Introduced: 2007-12-20
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0473)
    : Environmental impact reports; requires county, city, or town to submit report on highway projects.
  • SB47
    Patron: Mary Margaret Whipple
    Introduced: 2007-12-20
    Status: Subject matter referred to Commission on Mental Health Law Reform pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Advance directives; mental health directives follows same procedures as for medical.
  • SB64
    Patron: Janet Howell
    Introduced: 2007-12-21
    Status: Subject matter referred to Commission on Mental Health Law Reform pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Community services board; adds crisis stabilization, outpatient, etc. to list of core services.
  • SB102
    Patron: Ken Cuccinelli
    Introduced: 2008-01-03
    Status: Subject matter referred to Commission on Mental Health Law Reform pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Three-tiered system of transportation; established.
  • SB106
    Patron: Ken Cuccinelli
    Introduced: 2008-01-03
    Status: Subject matter referred to Commission on Mental Health Law Reform pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Involuntary commitment; criteria for determining outpatient treatment.
  • SB120
    Patron: John Edwards
    Introduced: 2008-01-03
    Status: Subject matter referred by letter to Crime Commission pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Blacksburg, Town of; authority to bring civil action for failure to provide adequate crowd control.
  • SB135
    Patron: Richard Stuart
    Introduced: 2008-01-03
    Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 686 (effective 7/1/08)
    : Fertilizers; Board of Agriculture et al, to adopt nonagricultural application regulations.
  • SB143
    Patron: John Edwards
    Introduced: 2008-01-04
    Status: Subject matter referred to Commission on Mental Health Law Reform pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Temporary detention order; extends time period.
  • SB157
    Patron: Don McEachin
    Introduced: 2008-01-07
    Status: Subject matter referrred by letter to Housing Commission pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Mortgage lenders and brokers; duties to borrowers.
  • SB162
    Patron: Louise Lucas
    Introduced: 2008-01-07
    Status: Subject matter referrred by letter to Housing Commission pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Vacant building registration; enhances penalties for failure to register.
  • SB163
    Patron: Louise Lucas
    Introduced: 2008-01-07
    Status: Subject matter referrred by letter to Housing Commission pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Derelict structures; locality authorized to impose fee on record owner.
  • SB167
    Patron: Harry Blevins
    Introduced: 2008-01-07
    Status: Subject matter referred by letter to Housing Commission pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Uniform Statewide Building Code; use of noncombustible materials in certain structures construction.
  • SB172
    Patron: Harry Blevins
    Introduced: 2008-01-07
    Status: Continued to 2009 in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (15-Y 0-N)
    : Horses; regulates sales thereof for showing or racing by dealers.
  • SB196
    Patron: Mark Herring
    Introduced: 2008-01-07
    Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (15-Y 0-N)
    : Hazardous materials; localities to prohibit initiation of new storage in floodplains.
  • SB214
    Patron: John Edwards
    Introduced: 2008-01-07
    Status: Subject matter referred to Commission on Mental Health Law Reform pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Special justices; required to complete minimum training program.
  • SB258
    Patron: Creigh Deeds
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Subject matter referred by letter to Housing Commission pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Mortgage lending and brokering practices; prohibitions and penalties.
  • SB272
    Patron: Creigh Deeds
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0459)
    : Food establishments; inspection of preparation, exception for private homes.
  • SB316
    Patron: Creigh Deeds
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Subject matter referred by letter to JLARC pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Sickness and Disability Program; open-enrollment period.
  • SB321
    Patron: Frank Wagner
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0528)
    : Energy electric generating facilities; DEQ to consult with others to consider environmental impact.
  • SB333
    Patron: Ken Cuccinelli
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Subject matter referred to Commission on Mental Health Law Reform pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Independent examiners; dismissal of involuntary commitment petitions.
  • SB335
    Patron: Ken Cuccinelli
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Subject matter referred to Commission on Mental Health Law Reform pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Voluntary outpatient treatment; provides option therefor prior to commitment hearing.
  • SB351
    Patron: Roscoe Reynolds
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Subject matter referred by letter to Crime Commission pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Grand larceny; threshold amount. 
  • SB361
    Patron: John Watkins
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Committee substitute printed 083978348-S1
    : Stream mitigation banks; Henrico County to establish and operate.
  • SB365
    Patron: John Watkins
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (15-Y 0-N)
    : Turkeys; localities to prohibit hunting with rifle.
  • SB373
    Patron: Richard Stuart
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Continued to 2009 in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
    : Invasive plants; nurseries to label all species of plants.
  • SB377
    Patron: Richard Stuart
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (15-Y 0-N)
    : Crab pots; unauthorized taking of crabs Class 3 misdemeanor.
  • SB378
    Patron: Richard Stuart
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0405)
    : Stormwater; Soil and Water Conservation Board to promote reuse and reclamation thereof.
  • SB386
    Patron: Stephen Martin
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (14-Y 0-N)
    : Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act; redefines localities that are under jurisdiction.
  • SB413
    Patron: Phil Puckett
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0275)
    : Mining operations; permit fees to be submitted from applicants that discharge waters.
  • SB417
    Patron: Phil Puckett
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: Subject matter referred by letter to JLARC pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Sickness and Disability Program; open-enrollment period.
  • SB423
    Patron: Phil Puckett
    Introduced: 2008-01-08
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0276)
    : DEQ; authority to issue and enforce permits, etc. related to air and water pollution.
  • SB454
    Patron: Chap Petersen
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Subject matter referred by letter to Housing Commission pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Residential Property Disclosure Act; disclosure of stormwater detention facilities.
  • SB456
    Patron: Chap Petersen
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Subject matter referred by letter to Housing Commission pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Uniform Statewide Building Code; grading limitations.
  • SB477
    Patron: Emmett Hanger
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0530)
    : Development rights programs; State grants shall be distributed to local purchase thereof.
  • SB498
    Patron: Ralph Northam
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (15-Y 0-N)
    : Gas chambers; prohibits use thereof for euthanizing companion animals.
  • SB513
    Patron: Emmett Hanger
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0278)
    : Nonpoint source pollution reduction; Governor & General Assembly to provide funding therefor.
  • SB524
    Patron: Frank Wagner
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Passed by indefinitely in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (13-Y 2-N)
    : Hunting on Sunday; allows hunting thereon.
  • SB528
    Patron: Edd Houck
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Continued to 2009 in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (14-Y 0-N)
    : Marine Resources Commission; permits in emergency situations.
  • SB529
    Patron: Edd Houck
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Subject matter referred by letter to FOIA Council pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L).
    : Concealed handgun permits; access to personal information of permittees.
  • SB552
    Patron: Robert Hurt
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0279)
    : Fishing license; exemptions for persons assisting disabled persons.
  • SB586
    Patron: Phil Puckett
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0534)
    : Gas and Oil Act; notification of interested parties.  
  • SB594
    Patron: Tommy Norment
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Left in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
    : Dams; exempts owners of those not dangerous & historically significant from correcting deficiencies.
  • SB617
    Patron: Ken Stolle
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0416)
    : Apprentice hunting license; Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to issue.
  • SB631
    Patron: Patsy Ticer
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Subject matter referred to Commission on Mandated Health Benefits pursuant to Code §2.2-2505
    : Accident and sickness insurance; coverage for the treatment of infertility.
  • SB647
    Patron: Patsy Ticer
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: Subject matter referred by letter to FOIA Council pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Freedom of Information Act; exemption for certain publicly owned museum records.
  • SB663
    Patron: Harry Blevins
    Introduced: 2008-01-09
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0345)
    : Companion animals; authorizes localities to charge for the repeated impoundment thereof.
  • SB679
    Patron: Roscoe Reynolds
    Introduced: 2008-01-14
    Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 835 (effective 7/1/08)
    : Forest firefighting by localities or volunteer fire or rescue; recovery of costs.
  • SB689
    Patron: John Watkins
    Introduced: 2008-01-15
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0418)
    : Biodiesel and green diesel fuel; definition thereof.
  • SB690
    Patron: John Watkins
    Introduced: 2008-01-15
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0572)
    : Water Quality Improvement Fund; reimbursment to localities for costs of nutrient removal upgrades.
  • SB711
    Patron: Fred Quayle
    Introduced: 2008-01-16
    Status: Subject matter referred by letter to DEQ pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Plastic carryout bags; retail merchant shall provide durable plastic bag, with handles, etc.
  • SB712
    Patron: Frank Wagner
    Introduced: 2008-01-16
    Status: Continued to 2009 in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (15-Y 0-N)
    : Cap and trade system for NOx and SO2; nonattainment areas.
  • SB739
    Patron: Mary Margaret Whipple
    Introduced: 2008-01-18
    Status: Subject matter referred by letter to JCOTS pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
    : Noise emissions; DMV to establish for motor vehicles.
  • SB748
    Patron: Jill Holtzman Vogel
    Introduced: 2008-01-18
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0282)
    : Alternative fuels & air emissions; no permit modifications, etc. required under certain conditions.
  • SB752
    Patron: Mark Herring
    Introduced: 2008-01-18
    Status: Committee substitute printed 083278240-S1
    : Brownfields; public notice of voluntary remediation plans.
  • SB765
    Patron: Steve Newman
    Introduced: 2008-01-18
    Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0535)
    : Water safety enforcement; provide enhanced enforcement effort on Smith Mountain Lake in summer.
  • SB6005
    Patron: Ken Cuccinelli
    Introduced: 2008-06-23
    Status: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
    : Offshore natural gas and petroleum resources.
  • SB6011
    Patron: Frank Wagner
    Introduced: 2008-06-23
    Status: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
    : Offshore Energy Revenue Fund.