02/20/2008 House Proceedings

Minutes

Called to order at 12 m. by William J. Howell, Speaker

Mace placed on Speaker's table by Sergeant at Arms

Prayer offered by The Honorable S. Chris Jones, the Gentleman from Suffolk

Delegate Griffith led the House in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America

Communication from State Board of Elections

Member-elect Pollard sworn in

Attendance roll call - Quorum present

Leaves of Absence granted: Delegates Marshall of Prince William, Shuler, and Ware of Roanoke City

Journal for Tuesday, February 19, 2008, approved by the Speaker

Senate communication received
House bills passed with Senate amendments: HBs 149, 453, 627, 850, 875, 946, 1012, 1530
House bill passed with Senate substitute: HB 649
House bills passed: HBs 52, 87, 138, 254, 326, 337, 372, 454, 478, 492, 503, 548, 651, 660, 694, 756, 811, 825, 889, 890, 908, 922, 1117, 1132, 1141, 1143, 1152, 1198, 1239, 1345, 1379, 1399, 1406, 1420, 1429, 1464, 1502, 1507, 1555

Committee reports
From Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources: SBs 40A, 43, 135A (referred), 254, 272S, 303, 378A, 413, 423, 473, 513, 552, 592 (referred), 617, 663A, 689S, 690 (referred), 706 (referred), 748
From Commerce and Labor: SBs 158A, 209, 211, 311, 320A, 322, 718, 785
From Education: SBs 44A, 98A, 219, 559 (referred), 640A, 746
From Rules: SBs 94, 306, 383A, 574; SJs 24, 41, 49, 64, 108, 171
From Transportation: SBs 39 (referred), 113 (referred), 116 (referred), 121 (referred), 160, 309 (referred), 368 (referred), 570, 691S

HBs 29 and 30 - Motion by Delegate Putney for a special and continuing order for Thursday, February 21, 2008, at conclusion of morning hour agreed to (Y-94 N-0)

SJR 180 taken up and agreed to

Resolutions presented and laid on Speaker's table pursuant to House Rule 39(a)

CALENDAR

SENATE BILLS READ THIRD TIME
UNCONTESTED CALENDAR
SB 452 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 5 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 46 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 61A - Committee Amendments agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 67 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 68 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 81 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 95S - Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 112S - Passed by for the day
SB 169 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 174A - Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 180 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 192 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 195 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 203 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 212 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 225 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 229 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 232A - Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 240 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 241S - Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 262 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 276S - Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 283S - Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 286 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 312 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 326 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 357 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 376A - Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 389S - Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 427 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 506A - Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 540 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 553 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 605 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 608 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 609S - Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)
SB 657 - Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0)

SENATE BILLS READ THIRD TIME
REGULAR CALENDAR
SB 230A - Delegate Griffith floor amendments agreed to, Passed (Y-97 N-0)
SB 380S - Passed by for the day
SB 462 - Passed (Y-78 N-19)
SB 490S - Delegate Saxman floor substitute agreed to, No action taken on Committee Substitute, Passed (Y-92 N-5)
SB 560 - Passed by for the day
SB 569 - Passed (Y-94 N-2)
SB 602 - Passed (Y-95 N-0)
SB 665 - Passed (Y-87 N-9)
SB 735A - Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed (Y-96 N-0)

HOUSE BILLS READ SECOND TIME
REGULAR CALENDAR
HB 29A - Special and Continuing order for Thursday, February 21, 2008
HB 30A - Special and Continuing order for Thursday, February 21, 2008

HOUSE BILLS WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS
HB 218 - Senate substitute agreed to (Y-97 N-0)
HB 221 - Senate amendment agreed to (Y-97 N-0)
HB 282 - Senate substitute agreed to (Y-97 N-0)
HB 412 - Senate amendment rejected (Y-2 N-94)
HB 501 - Senate amendment agreed to (Y-94 N-1)
HB 770 - Senate amendment agreed to (Y-95 N-2)
HB 806 - Senate amendments agreed to (Y-97 N-0)
HB 820 - Senate substitute agreed to (Y-96 N-0)
HB 873 - Passed by for the day
HB 941 - Senate amendment agreed to (Y-96 N-0)
HB 951 - Senate amendment agreed to (Y-97 N-0)
HB 1213 - Senate amendments agreed to (Y-97 N-0)
HB 1382 - Senate amendments agreed to (Y-96 N-1)
HB 1471 - Senate amendment agreed to (Y-95 N-2)

SENATE BILLS READ SECOND TIME
UNCONTESTED CALENDAR
SB 131
SB 134
SB 141
SB 151
SB 210
SB 227S
SB 228
SB 249
SB 271A
SB 352
SB 396
SB 478
SB 495
SB 533
SB 693
SB 701S

SENATE BILLS READ SECOND TIME
REGULAR CALENDAR
SB 381A
SB 387
SB 436
SB 476

SENATE BILL READ FIRST TIME AND REFERRED
SB 713 - Referred to Committee on Finance

Motion by Delegate Griffith to adjourn agreed to

House adjourned