02/19/2015 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 Very Reverend John A. Weatherly, Chaplain (Ret.) Virginia National Guard; Rector, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Alexandria
Delegate Cox led the House in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
Attendance roll call - Quorum present
Journal for Wednesday, February 18, 2015, approved by the Speaker
Senate communication received
House bills passed with Senate amendments: HBs 1353, 1366, 1445, 1476, 1506, 2043
House bills passed with Senate substitutes: HBs HB 1807, 1964, 1984, 2329
Senate bills, House substitutes rejected: SBs 803, 938
House bills passed: HBs 1499, 1578, 1601, 1639, 1693, 1694, 1775, 1808, 2049, 2094
Senate bill, House substitute agreed to: SB 1430
Committee report
From Transportation: SBs 836, 839, 847S, 878, 979, 1003, 1118, 1314S, 1451
SB 803, 938 - House insists on substitutes and requests Committees of Conference
SJR 338 taken up and agreed to
HJR 789 taken up and agreed to
Motion by Delegate Hugo to adjourn in honor and memory of Samantha Rahn Bedell 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 1301S - Passed by for the day
SB 717 - Passed by for the day
SB 732S - Passed by for the day
SB 809 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 846 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 850 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 876A - Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 885S - Moved to Regular Calendar
SB 896A - Committee Amendments agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 927A - Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed by for the day
SB 928A - Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed by for the day
SB 951S - Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 962 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 969 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 997A - Moved to Regular Calendar
SB 1008 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1036 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1039 - Referred to Committee on Appropriations
SB 1045 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1052 - Moved to Regular Calendar
SB 1095 - Moved to Regular Calendar
SB 1109A - Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1120 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1125 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1129A - Committee Amendments agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1133A - Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1174 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1186S - Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1197S - Committee Substitute agreed to, Moved to Regular Calendar
SB 1204 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1260 - Committee Amendment rejected, Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1262S - Moved to Regular Calendar
SB 1283 - Moved to Regular Calendar
SB 1331A - Moved to Regular Calendar
SB 1333 - Moved to Regular Calendar
SB 1368 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1372A - Moved to Regular Calendar
SB 1377 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1378 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1380 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1390 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1405A - Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1412 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1417 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1423 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1427 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1434 - Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0)
SENATE BILLS READ THIRD TIME
REGULAR CALENDAR
SB 1206S - Passed by for the day
SB 781S - Passed by for the day
SB 793 - Passed (Y-85 N-15)
SB 1046S - Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed (Y-99 N-1)
SB 1097 - Passed (Y-81 N-18)
SB 1151 - Passed (Y-99 N-1)
SB 1226 - Passed (Y-99 N-0)
SB 1268 - Passed (Y-100 N-0)
SB 1287 - Committee Substitute rejected, Delegate Rush floor substitute agreed to, Passed (Y-84 N-15)
SB 1395S - Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed (Y-93 N-5)
SB 1445 - Passed (Y-98 N-1)
SB 885S - Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed (Y-100 N-0)
SB 997A - Passed by for the day
SB 1052 - Passed (Y-97 N-2)
SB 1095 - Passed by for the day
SB 1197S - Passed by for the day
SB 1262S - Passed by for the day
SB 1283 - Passed (Y-97 N-2)
SB 1331A - Passed by for the day
SB 1333 - Passed (Y-98 N-1)
SB 1372A - Committee Amendments agreed to, Passed (Y-97 N-0)
HOUSE BILLS WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS
HB 1776 - Passed by for the day
HB 1868 - Senate amendment agreed to (Y-96 N-1)
HB 1959 - Senate substitute rejected (Y-3 N-95)
HB 1439 - Senate substitute agreed to (Y-99 N-0)
HB 1536 - Senate amendments agreed to (Y-99 N-0)
HB 1626 - Senate amendment agreed to (Y-60 N-40), Reconsidered, Senate amendment agreed to (Y-62 N-37)
HB 2083 - Senate amendment agreed to (Y-89 N-11)
HB 2119 - Senate amendment agreed to (Y-99 N-0)
SENATE BILLS READ SECOND TIME
UNCONTESTED CALENDAR
SB 843
SB 1007
SB 1030A
SB 1201S
SB 1203
SB 1286
SB 1341
SB 1365
SB 1383A
SB 1435S
SB 1461
SENATE BILLS READ SECOND TIME
REGULAR CALENDAR
SB 727S
SB 750
SB 821
SB 982S
SB 996S
SB 1001S
SB 1049S
SB 1292
SB 1381
SB 1440S
Motion by Delegate Cox to adjourn agreed to
House adjourned at 1:31 p.m. to meet Friday, February 20, 2015, at 11:00 a.m.
Transcript
What follows is a transcript of this day’s session that was created as closed-captioning text, written in real time during the session. We have made an effort to automatically clean up the text, but it is far from perfect.
The House will come to order. Members, please take your seats. Sargent at arms.
The House is now in session. All persons not entitled to privileges on the floor please retire to the gallery.
Members will rise and be led in prayer by very Reverend john a wedgerly, chaplain and rector of st. Mark's episcopal church and remain standing for the pledge of allegiance to the united states of america led by gentleman from Colonial Heights, mr. Cox.
Let us pray. God we commend your care and keeping, especially the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Remember this day, especially chaplain ben sprous, chaplain ben johnsan and 75 women presently deployed in iraq and kuwait. Defend them with your heavenly grace. Give them courage to face perils that besett them and give them a grace of your presence whenever they May be. Look with compassion on this whole human family this, assembled body. Take away arrogance or hatred that May infect our hearts. Breakdown the walls that separate us, unite us in the bonds of love and work through our struggles to accomplish your purposes that we May be the people that you would hope we might become. Amen. [ reciting the pledge of allegiance of the united states of america ]
Members will answer roll call by indicating their presence on the electronic voting board. Clerk will close the roll.
Mr. Speaker, a quorum is present.
I have examined and approved the journal of the House of delegates from February 18th. Does the clerk have announcements or communications?
Yes, sir. Mr. Speaker. Communication from the Senate the Senate rejected House amendments to Senate bills 803 and 938
Gentleman from Colonial Heights.
Mr. Speaker, I move the House request a committee of conference on previously-reported legislation.
Those in favor say aye, opposed, no. The motion is agreed to.
Remind the body of several deadlines coming up as the session begins to wind down. Deadline for requests for drafts, redrafts and corrections for all joint commending and memorial resolutions, those requests are due to division of legislative services by 5:00 tomorrow, February 20th. In addition, the deadline to be removed as a co-patron on any legislation is due to the front desk staff here by tomorrow at 5:00. Also, remind the body first, the conference reports for revenue bills to put revenue bills in the conference last night. The conference reports for the Reverend bills found on pages 5-29 of the printed calendar is Saturday, February 21st at midnight impacting House bill 1928, and House bill 2306 as well as Senate bill 741, Senate bill 1037, Senate bill 1231, Senate bill 1309, 1401 and 1404. Mr. Speaker, that completes announcements I have.
Gentlewoman from westmoreland, miss ransome.
Mr. Speaker, I rise for a motion.
Gentlewoman May proceed.
I request Senate bill 732 by for the day.
Without objection, by for the day.
Gentleman from henrico, mr. Farrell.
Mr. Speaker, I rise for an introduction.
Gentleman has the floor.
Mr. Speaker, joining us in the back of the gallery is my predecessor, the calm, quiet, honorable william jazz.
We are really excited to see our old friend with us today and hope you enjoy your time at the capitol.
Gentlewoman from James city county, miss Pogge.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise for a request.
Gentemwoman May state it.
May Senate resolution 338 called out of order?
Senate joint resolution commending william d. Fagan.
Thank you, mr. Speaker, I move the House adopt the resolution.
Those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. Agreed to. Gentleman from from Fairfax, mr. Keam.
Thank you, just a brief point of personal privilege.
Gentleman has the floor.
February is african american heritage month. We've been hearing great speeches today is also a special day for another group of virginians. The first day of the lunar new year of 2015 and beginning today, it's the year of the sheep or goat or lamb, or since we're close to vcu, maybe the year of the ram. I want to tell all of you if you have constituents that celebrate chinese new year, memorize the words, happy new year. Thank you.
Gentleman from from Fairfax, m Sickles
Thank you, mr. Speaker, I rise for the purpose of an introduction.
Gentleman May proceed.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. Today was john wedgerly perfectly located in the metropolitan region I wish I had the time to tell you all about his diverse and rich personal history. He was born in pennsylvania attended a proper college university of the south. Where he played soccer and was on the believe it or not, white water canoe team. After college, he took a degree at duke university and taught exceptional children in Portsmouth and Charlottesville. Following a journey of discernment, he entered yale divinity school. One concentration was in clinical pastoral care. He went on to work in washington, d.C. N 1986 married beverly wedgerly, also serving as an episcopal priest to the north. As a wedding president they became missionaies to brazil and have two children and two episcopal grandchildren. They served God in north carolina, connecticut, and our neighboring states to the north. He is served in our community at st. Mark's since 1997, also serving in the army chaplain corps. In 2001 serving with the 29 division in bosnia and marine first unit. Join me in welcoming Reverend john weathererly.
Gentle woman from Richmond City, miss McClellan.
Thank you, mr. Speaker, I rise for rise for the purpose of an introduction.
Gentlewoman has the floor.
We have representatives from national association of social workers, Virginia chapter. In 300 members with us today and helpfully, many of you have had a chance to visit with them. Today, we enjoy many privileges because early social workers saw misery and took action inspiring others along the way. And many of the benefits we take for granted today came about because social workers, working with families and institutions spoke out against abuse and neglect. Social workers advocate for civil rights regardless of gender, race, faith, or sexual orientation. Social workers seek to advocate for mental, physical and spiritual health in rites of families and communities and make good legislative assistants. Join me in extending a warm House welcome to social workers that are here, with us today.
We're honored to have the group with us today, thank you for all that you do for the commonwealth.
Gentleman from Portsmouth, mr. James.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise for a request. Can Senate bill 1372 be moved to the regular calendar?
Without objection, Senate bill 1372, regular calendar. Gentleman from loudoun, mr. Greason.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise for rise for the purpose of an introduction. I would like to welcome leadership loudoun and ask them to stand. Established in 1990, leadership loudoun, a nonprofit organization is the only countywide program that has seen over 500 graduates in their 20 plus year history. The network held public office, run top companies and are leading and government and nonprofit officials throughout the county. Today, members of the group are here on their trip to meet with members of the delegation, I would ask the House to join me in welcoming leadership loudoun. Thank you.
Delighted to have the visitors from Loudoun County with us today thank you for your time at the capitol. Gentleman from Scott mr. Kilgore.
Mr. Speaker, I rise for a motion.
Gentleman May proceed.
On page 13 May Senate bill 1262 be moved to regular calendar and by for the day?
Without objection, Senate bill 1262.
Yes. Page 13.
Yes. 1262 by for the day.
Mr. Speaker? Point of personal privilege.
Gentleman has the floor.
Mr. Speaker, tonight in House room three, I want to make sure everybody got an invitation big stone gap will be shown at 7:00. I hope that my colleagues will come and enjoy the movie. It was filmed in big stone gap, Virginia and sponsored by the Virginia film office and hope you'll come by and watch the movie and I think you'll have a great time. Thank you all.
Gentleman from augusta, mr. Landes.
Thank you, mr. Speaker, mr. Speaker I rise for a purpose of a motion.
Gentleman has the floor.
I move Senate bill 1039 be moved to committee of appropriations.
Moves Senate bill 1039 be referred to committee on appropriations. Those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. Motion agreed to.
Gentlewoman from Alexandria, miss Herring.
Thank you, mr. Speaker I rise for rise for the purpose of an introduction.
Gentle woman has the floor.
Thank you. I would like to introduce the parent leader institute, training parent leaders ten years. There they are. One of the parents went on to serve on our city school board. So I wish everyone would give them a warm welcome.
Delighted to have visitors from Alexandria. Gentleman from Fairfax, mr. Sullivan.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege.
Gentleman May proceed.
I rise to speak about a man who over five decades exeled in three full contact sports. Football, the law, and politics william henry louis. A son of Virginia, born to former slaves in berkeley, know known as Norfolk and exeled in academics and athletics throughout his childhood for a year before transferring to amherst college, he graduated in 1891 along with future president calvin coolidge, he is, and always will be among amherst's prestigious graduates. Louis exeled on the football team, named all american. After graduating from amherst, he moved on to harvard law school, becoming the first african american to play on harvard's football team. He graduated from harvard law in 1895 and became a coach on the team. And he then wrote a book on football strategy and became widely regarded to walter camp on football knowledge. His football accomplishments are notable, more notable is what he was able to achieve in politics and legal profession. Louis entered politics soon after graduating law school, first serving on the cambridge, massachusetts city council then, serving in massachusetts state legislature. In 1903, president teddy roosevelt made the historic decision to make louis the first african american appointed as assistant united states attorney, a federal prosecutor. He thrived and was nominated by president taft to be the first african american appointed to subcabinet position, assistant attorney general of the united states. His nomination faced stiff resistance but was confirmed in early 1911. He became the first african american member of the american bar association. When the aba tried to oust him because of the color of his skin, louis refused to back down. Much to the ever lasting shame of the american bar association he was kicked out in 1912. Louis was a pioneering civil rights leader. He described race as transcendent problem facing the country, dedicating his life to fixing that problem n one of the first cases of its kind, louis filed a lawsuit after a white barber refused to shave him and cut his beard. In boston. That lawsuit led to a massachusetts law that prohibited racial discrimination in places of accommodation. Perhaps the first such law of its kind in the country. Louis later became one of the first african american lawyers at naacp, continuing to lead the way for other lawyers like another great virginian, oliver white hill. Louis developed a reputation as an outstanding trial lawyer and argued before the united states supreme court. By the time he passed away in 1949, at age 81, he was one of the unquestioned leading lights of the legal profession and growing civil rights movement. He and his life had laid the ground work for, and inspired later giants like thurgood marshal who wondered where would I be without the sacrifice of negro lawyers before me? It was serving in the House of the representatives in massachusetts he noted quote, there are only three great charters of freedom among anglo saxon people the magna charta, the declaration of independence, and emancipation proclamation. The magna carta gave freedom to noebibility, declaration of independence freedom down to the plain people, and magna carta pro claimed liberty to slave and surf throughout the world. His life's work stands as an inspiration to us all. A testament to a life lived in advancement of liberty. May all of us remember this great son of Virginia and remain inspired by his example. Thank you, mr. Speaker.
Gentleman from from shenandoah, mr. Gilbert.
Rise for the purpose of an introduction.
Gentleman has the floor.
I'm pleased to welcome a group of constituents from Warren County who have come to see not only their capitol but their state government at work. I hope the members of the body would join me in giving them a warm House welcome.
Gentleman from Fairfax, mr. Hugo.
Mr. Speaker I rise for three motions.
Gentleman has the floor.
First, page 14 of the printed calendar, a Senate bill 1331 be moved to regular calendar for a purpose of an amendment?
Without objection, Senate bill 1331 to regular calendar.
Mr. Speaker, also move we take House joint resolution 789 out of order and move for adoption of the amendment and resolution, I 'd like to speak to that.
House joint resolution 789, celebrating the life of samantha ron biddel.
There are things in the world we do not understand and May never comprehend. We ponder why tragedy comes to our door. And especially challenged to fathom when the lives of some much too young are taken. One such life was samantha bidel. She brought happiness and laughter to her friends, and she was a young woman who brought warmth and love to her family. I would ask that when we adjourn today, we adjourn in the honor of samantha ron bidel, a life lived too briefly.
Gentleman from Fairfax moves the House adjourn in the honor and memory of samantha, ron, bidel. As many in favor will please rise. That resolution is agreed to.
The gentleman from loudoun, mr. Minchew.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise for a motion.
Gentleman has the floor.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. I move that on page 13 of the printed calendar, Senate bill 1283 be moved to the regular calendar.
Without objection, Senate bill 1283 regular calendar.
Gentlewoman from Richmond City, miss McQuinn. Thank you, mr. Speaker, I rise for an announce many.
Gentleman has the floor.
Thank you, sir. Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House I want to remind the House of a Virginia cancer caucus meeting hosted by Senator roth and myself tomorrow at 9:00 a.M in room five west. We have confirmed the director of vcu massy cancer center as well as director of university of Virginia cancer center will be here tomorrow sharing information about the latest advances in the fight against cancer that are taking place in Virginia. So I do encourage anyone who has an opportunity to come and stop by. Thank you, mr. Speaker.
Gentleman from loudoun, mr. Ramadan.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. Rise for a motion.
Gentleman May state it.
On page 19 of the printed calendar would sb 781 by for the day?
Without objection, Senate bill 781, by for the day.
Thank you, mr. Speaker.
The gentlewoman from Fairfax, miss cory.
Thank you, mr. Speaker I rise for an announce many.
Gentlewoman has the floor.
Thank you. Tomorrow morning at 8:00 the new americans caucus will meet in room five east and will have there, as our guest, one, if not two, immigration attorneys who will be teaching us what we need to know to help new americans. I hope you'll drop by. Thank you.
Thank you.
The gentleman from Frederick, mr. Berg.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise for a request.
Gentleman has the floor..
I would ask that the four following Senate bills be moved to the regular calendar. From uncontested calendar, first is 885, page four. Without objection, Senate bill 885, to the regular calendar.
997, on page seven.
Without objection, Senate bill 997 regular calendar.
And on page 8, 1052.
Senate bill 1052, regular calendar.
And finally, page 14, 1333.
Without objection, Senate bill 1333, regular calendar.
Thank you.
Gentleman from Charlottesville mr. Toscano.
Thank you, mr. Speaker, I rise for a request.
Gentleman May state it.
Page 19, Senate bill 1206 go by for the day. We're working on language hope to provide to the body tomorrow, thank you.
Without objection, Senate bill 1206 to the -- by for the day.
Are there further motions or resolutions under rule 39? If not -- gentleman from albemarle mr. Bell.
Could Senate 1095 go to regular calendar, please?
Without objection, Senate bill 1095 to regular calendar.
Clerk will call --
Calendar for how longs of delegates for today, Thursday, February 19th, 2015, page one, the printed calendar, Senate bills on third reading uncontested calendar. First up, Senate bill 1301 a bill to amend of code of Virginia relating to use of unmanned aircraft search warrant required with a substitute.
Gentleman from rockridge, mr. Cline.
Mr. Speaker, I apologize can that bill go by for the day.
Without objection, by for the day.
Turning to page two. Senate bill 17 -- excuse me, 717 a bill to amend and reenact regarding medical school scholarships
Gentleman from caroline, mr. Orrock.
Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House, currently medical school scholarships are available for students agreeing to come back and serve in under served areas of the commonwealth. They have to attend a Virginia medical school, 717 allows them to attend any accredited medical school so long as they're still coming back to serve under served citizens of the state. I hope it be the pleasure of the body to pass the bill.
Senate bill 732 by for the day. Senate bill 809 a bill to amend and reenact a session of the code regarding to economic development partnership, industrial sites.
Gentleman from montgomery, mr. Rush.
Thank you, mr. Speaker, mr. Speaker, members of the House, Senate bill 809 districts Virginia economic development partnership to develop a program to develop site and building ais hesment program to identify and assess industrial sites of 250 acres. I move the bill passed.
Senate bill 786 regarding to state wide services international courses.
Gentleman from caroline, mr. Orrock.
Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House this will have the department of social services maintain on their website information for clients on financial literacy. I hope it be the pleasure of the body to pass the bill.
Senate bill 850 a bill to amend and reenact multiple sections of the section of the code of Virginia relating to comprehensive services act for at-risk youth and families.
The gentleman from caroline, mr. Orrock.
Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House, while this is an extensive bill, it's just changing the name, everywhere that is appearing in code from comprehensive services act for at-risk youth and families to the childrens' services act. I hope it be the pleasure of the body to pass the bill.
Senate bill 876, a bill to amend and reenact several section of the code of Virginia relating to prohibited contact by officers and employees of hospital authorities with an amendment.
Gentleman from Virginia beach, mr. Knight.
Mr. Speaker, I move the amendment.
Questions on adoption of the committee amendment. Those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. Amendment is agreed to. Gentleman from Virginia beach.
Senate bill 876 allows doctors to serve on the board but limits their ability to not be able to negotiate contracts and procurements. I move the House pass the bill.
Turning to page four of the printed calendar, Senate bill 885 moved to regular calendar. Accordingly, Senate bill 896 to amend and reenact three section of the code of Virginia relating to enforcement of child labor laws, offenses reporting to congress and labor with amendments.
I move we adopt committee amendments.
Those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. Amendments are agreed to.
Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House, this House Senate bill comes from a department of labor and clarifies procedures and rules relating to agency actions which prosecute violations of child labor statute including a 21 daytime limit during which an employer can seek a field of the circuit court. I hope it be the pleasure of the thousands pass the bill.
Senate bill 927 a bill to amend and reenact to disqualification of a hearing officer with an amendment.
The gentleman from montgomery, mr. Rush.
Mr. Speaker, I move the amendment.
Questions on adoption of the committee amendment. Gentleman from montgomery.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, members of the House Senate bill 927 establishes a process for disqualification of hearing officers in which the officer cannot be fair and impartial.
Senate bill 928, a bill to amend the code of Virginia relating to administrative process act. Reporting to committee on general laws with amendment.
Gentleman from montgomery, mr. Rush.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. I move amendment.
Questions on adoption of the committee amendment. Those in favor say aye, opposed, no. Amendments is agreed to.
Thank you, mr. Speaker, mr. Speaker, members of the House, Senate bill 928 establishing a mechanism to more-efficiently dispose of contested matters under Virginia administrative process act. The defendant in the process fails to appear without a valid excuse. There is a provision to allow the agency to enter a default order in case the, in a court of order where the defendant fails to appear in a hearing. I move the bill passed.
Senate bill 951 a bill to amend and reenact section of the code of Virginia relating to disposition of dead body was a substitute.
Gentleman from caroline, mr. Orrock.
Mr. Speaker, I move committee substitute.
The question is on adoption of the committee substitute. Those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. Substitute agreed to.
Gentleman from caroline.
Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House, Senate bill 951 takes changes relating to powers of an individual dually authorized to make arrangements for the deceased and puts in a code of disposition to a individual's remains. I hope it be the pleasure of the body to pass the bill.
Senate bill 962 a bill to amend and reenact a section of the code of Virginia related to Virginia military advisement council, membership.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. Senate bill 962 reduces number of members of the Virginia military advisory council from 27 to 11.
Senate bill 969 a bill to amend and reenact two section of the code of Virginia related to Virginia freedom of information act reporting to committee on general laws
Gentleman from Fairfax, mr. Lemunyon.
Thank you, mr. Speaker, mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House Senate bill 969 makes a clarifying change to definition of meeting under freedom of information act clarifies what is and is not a meeting under the law. I hope it be the pleasure of the body to pass the bill.
Mr. Speaker?
Gentleman from Salem --
I rise for a request.
Gentleman May state it.
Can Senate bill 717 go by for the day?
Without objection, Senate bill 717, by for the day.
Returning to page seven, Senate bill 997 moved to regular calendar. Senate bill 1008 a bill to amend the code of Virginia relating to condominium and property association act reporting to committee on general laws.
Gentleman from loudoun, mr. Ramadan.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, Senate bill 1008, this bill sets out in one code section, the rights enjoyed by members of an hoa or condo association. Including rights to notice of board meetings, rights to participate in meetings and right to due process. It's also clarifying that hoa and condo owners can enforce rights just as hoa can enforce by laws the code section is not adequate for today's hoas. I am looking forward to that and in the meantime, this citizens' bill of rights is set in the right direction to clarify the current code I move we pass this measure.
Thank you.
Senate bill 1036, a bill to require the department of medical assistant services to amend waiver eligibility criteria to allow members six act of active duty to remain stationed outside of the commonwealth.
Gentleman from caroline, mr. Orrock.
Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House, creating a mechanism when a family member is on an id or dd disability waiver list, and due to military reassignment, they're moved out of the state but maintain commonwealth as a permanent state of residence ease, upon return will maintain position in the waiting list, as it were, because they had to leave through no fault of their own. I hope it be the pleasure of the body to pass the bill.
Turning to page eight, Senate bill 1039 rereferred. Accordingly, Senate bill 1045 to require the board of medicine to make information about diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder available to licensees.
Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House, Senate bill 1045 is a section one bill, simply mandating the board of medicine shall make available on the website information about services available and the diagnosis of autism disorder. I hope it be the pleasure of the body to pass the bill.
Senate bills 1052 and 1095 moved to regular calendar. Senate bill 1109 a bill to amend and reenact a section of the code of Virginia related to Virginia freedom of information act discussion relating to cyber security with an amendment.
Gentleman from Fairfax, mr. Lemunyon.
I move adoption of the committee amendment.
Those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. Agreed to. Gentleman from Fairfax,
Thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House Senate bill 1109 expands an exemption in meetings section of the freedom of information act real yapted to terrorist activity to include cyber security threats or vulnerabilities the emergency clause recommended by secretary of technology. I hope it be the pleasure of the body to pass the bill.
Senate bill 1120 a bill to reenact relating to supervised clinical training for licensure.
Gentleman from caroline, mr. Orrock.
Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House, Senate bill 1120 makes, or puts in place a requirement whereby an individual receiving their medical training in a foreign medical school but do one year of Virginia residency before able to receive full licensure.
Turning to page ten, Senate bill 1125 a bill to amend and reenact various section of the code of Virginia relating to the board after ktancy to conform with professional standards and requirements for out of state cpa firms.
Gentleman from montgomery, mr. Rush.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. It clarifies out of state cpa firms practicing in Virginia must adhere to same requirements at Virginia licensed cpa firms. I hope it be the pleasure to pass the bill.
Senate bill 1129, a bill to amend of code of Virginia relating to Virginia freedom of information act cyber security. With amendments.
Gentleman from from Fairfax, mr. Lemunyon.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. The amendment is agreed to. Gentleman from Fairfax.
Thank you, mr. Speaker, mr. Speaker, lanl of the House Senate bill 1129 is a companion to the bill just handled a moment ago. This also adds cyber security to the records section of the freedom of information act, the previous bill addressed meetings under freedom of information act. I hope it be the pleasure of the body to pass the bill.
Senate bill 1133 related to prohibited conduct to officers and employees retaliation. With an amendment.
Mr. Speaker?
The gentleman from loudoun, mr. Ramadan.
Thank you, mr. Speaker, mr. Speaker, Senate bill 1133 adds the follow together section of the code of prohibitive conduct. The use of his public position to retaliate, or threaten, against any person for expressing views on matters of public concern or for exercising rights that is otherwise protected by law. There is an exemption for constitutional officers and those that are correcting employees within the law. This is a good government bill. And I move it's passage.
The questions on adoption of the committee amendment. Those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. Amendment agreed to.
Senate bill 1174, a bill to amend and reenact two section of the code of Virginia relating to cemetery board professional care trust fund report of independent public accountant.
Gentleman from montgomery, mr. Rush.
Thank you, mr. Speaker, mr. Speaker, members of the House this, is a good cemetery bill, changing requirement that cemetery companies conduct an audit of their care trust funds in preneed trust funds. A require such companies engage in a independent certified public accountant. Mr. Speaker, he I hope it's the pleasure of the House to pass the bill.
Turning to page 12, Senate bill 1186 a bill to amend and reenact section of the code of Virginia relating to prescription distribution and administration of maloxin with a substitute.
Gentleman from henrico, mr. Yochlt bannon..
I request the House adopt the adoption.
Those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. That motion is agreed to. Gentleman from henrico.
Thank you, sir. The intil now identical to House bill 1548. And this bill is the hopefully help keep people out of cemeteries by getting where we can save lives, thank you. Hope we'll pass the bill.
Senate bill 1197 a bill to amend portions of the coda Virginia when a still birth occurs. With a substitute.
Gentle woman from James city county, miss Pogge.
Thank you, mr. Speaker, I move committee substitute.
Those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. Motion agreed to. Gentlelady from James city county.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. Senate bill 1197 requires state board of health to adopt regulations to establish policies for obstetrical services to follow when a stillbirth occurs, an unintended fetal death occurring after gestation of 20 weeks to ensure information is provided in a sensitive manner to mother and family, experiencing a stillbirth, including information about what to expect, availability of counselling, opportunity to develop a plan of care and importance of an autopsy in evaluation of a stillborn. I move the body pass the bill.
Mr. Speaker?
The gentleman from Fairfax, mr. Surovell
I ask bill Senate bill 1197 moved to regular calendar.
Senate bill 1204 related to dealing in secondhand building materials.
The gentleman from Scott, mr. Kilgore.
Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House, Senate bill 1204 deals with habitat for humanity. And what this legislation does would exempt them from the permit and record-keeping of the secondhand building material laws I hope it be the pleasure of the House to pass the bill.
Senate bill 1260 to amend and reenact section of the code of Virginia relating to restaurant employees training and food safety and allergy awareness and safety with an amendment.
Gentleman from Fairfax, mr. Keam.
I'm going to ask we reject the committee amendment. It was dealt with the subject of food safety and allergies but not close to the bill I 'd introduced through process of the Senate, conformed to my language in the House version but there are -- due to technical reasons as we're drafting in the bill words got repeated redundantly. Yesterday, we'd accepted the Senate amendment so by rejecting committee amendment we'll put this language in the same format has House language was yesterday, passing almost unanimously. So I would ask that this bill be, rejected the committee amendment and pass the bill.
The questions on adoption of the committee amendment. Those in favor say aye. Opposed no. Committee amendment is rejected.
Thank you.
Mr. Speaker, Senate bills 1262 and 1283 have been moved to regular calendar. The former being taken by for the day.
Senate bill, page 14, Senate bill 1331 and 1333 bonl moved to the regular calendar. As well arcs cordingly, Senate bill 1368 a bill to amend and reenact section of the code of Virginia related to liability of members reporting to committee on congress and labor.
Anybody? The gentleman from Scott ? Mr. Kilgore
Senate bill 1368 pierces the veil of llc. Some courts pierced it when having a single member. Regardless of where they have a single member or multiple members I hope it be the pleasure of the House to pass the bill.
Senate bill 1372 moved to regular calendar. In the block, continuing. A bill to reenact a section of the code of Virginia related to state-owned communication towers charges for use.
Gentleman from Fairfax, mr. Lemunyon.
Bill pertains to state owned communication towers when the space is leased this would allow leasing terms to be negotiated to perhaps allow for a lower rate to promote the use of broad band communications.
To page 16, Senate bill 1738 related to Virginia public pro procurement act. Reporting to committee on general laws.
Gentleman from Fairfax, mr. Lemunyon.
Thank you, mr. Speaker, Senate bill 1378 pertains to cooperative procurements. May enter into arrangement was other states, u.S. Government through general services administration and district of columbia. This would add to that list of the washington counsel of governments. I hope it be the pleasure of the body to pass the bill.
Senate bill 1380 related to schedule one drugs.
Gentleman from lynchberg, mr. Garrett.
Senate bill 1380, is identical to my House bill 1364 passing through our body adding names of three chemical drugs to schedule one that have been expedited by the board of pharmacy in December, sir. I do move the bill pass.
Senate bill 1390 a bill to amend and reenact section of the code of Virginia relating to Virginia condominium act, meetings of the unit owners association quorum.
Gentlewoman from Fairfax, mrs. Filler-corn.
Sb 1390 grants for a meeting of a condominium meeting due to failure to obtain a quorum of unit.
A section of the code of Virginia relating to health services plan, affects of actions from other states with an amendment.
Gentleman from Manassas, mr. Miller.
Mr. Speaker, I move committee amount.
Those in favor say aye, opposed, no. Amendment is agreed to. Gentleman from Manassas.
Mr. Speaker, Senate bill is identical to House bill we passed 100-0. This is about the surplus of blue cross, blue shield and how washington, d.C. Is trying to claim a higher percentage of the excess of reserves. The amendment we added was an emergency clause, which was added due to the just, mistakenly left off and transferred over to the House I move the body pass the bill.
Senate bill 1412 a bill to amend and reenact section of the code of Virginia relating to alcoholic beverage control. Reporting from the committee on general laws.
Gentleman from from Virginia beach, mr. Knight.
Mr. Speaker, Senate bill 1412 goes to alcoholic beverage control allowing royalties to be paid to historic Williamsburg from a distillery for use of their name. I move the House pass the bill.
Senate bill 1417 a bill to amend of code of Virginia relating to counselors, notification.
Gentleman from caroline, mr. Orrock.
Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House, Senate bill 1417 makes clear that an individual holding themselves out to be a counselor and operating in a private practice must post their license attesting to certification. I hope it be the pleasure of the body to pass the bill.
Turning to page 18, a bill to amend and reenact several section of the code of Virginia relating to placement of children entering foster care, punitive father registry.
Gentleman from caroline, mr. Orrock.
Sb 1423 puts in place a mechanism whereby when social services receives a child for foster placement they must initiate of the punitive father registry within 30 days on receipt of the child. I hope it be the pleasure of the body to pass the bill.
And mr. Speaker, House bill 1426 a bill to amend the code of Virginia relating to right to breast feed in public places reporting to committee on health, welfare, an institutions.
Gentleman from Fairfax, mr. Albo.
This is the same as the bill we passed here out of the House allowing women to breast feed in places that are open to the public. I hope it be the pleasure of the House to pass the bill.
Finally mr. Speaker on the block Senate bill 1434 a bill to amend the code of Virginia relating to disposition of dead bodies.
Gentleman from caroline, mr. Orrock.
Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House current practice when a hospital has an individual who is deceased in their facility and unsure of the family connections, they notify the jurisdiction where the hospital is located. But this bill would do is where known, the hospital will notify with the patient is from in order to initiate contact with the immediate family. I hope it be the pleasure of the body to pass the bill.
Mr. Speaker?
Mr. Habeeb?
On page five of the calendar can Senate bills 927 and 928 go by for the day?
Without objection, by for the day.
Shall the bills pass?
Clerk will close the roll.
Aye, 100, no, 0. Bills are passed.
Mr. Speaker, continuing with today's calendar Senate bills on third reading regular calendar, page 19, Senate bill 1206 and 791 bj by for the day. Senate bill 793 a bill to amend and reenact section of the code of Virginia relating to towing vehicle was occupants. Reporting to committee on transportation.
Gentleman from Fairfax, mr. Rust.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. Ladies and gentlemen of the House. This is a, this bill did not have a House companion. The bill simply prohibits tow truck drivers and operators from knowingly towing a motor vehicle with occupants while on a public highway. I move the bill passed mr. Speaker.
Shall the bill pass?
Clerk will close the roll.
Aye, 85, no, 15. The bill is passed.
Turning to page 20 of the printed calendar, Senate bill 1046, a bill to amend the code of Virginia relating to the formation of a not for profit benefits with a substitute.
Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House, Senate bill 1046 ahow's localities of stanton, augusta and Waynesboro to form a health benefits consortium trust and provides coverage for their employees. It will save those localities over $1.6 million annually. And I hope it be the pleasure of the House to pass the bill.
Questions on adoption of the committee substitute. Those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. The substitute agreed to.
Shall the bill pass? Clerk will close the roll.
Aye 99, no one. The bill is passed.
Senate bill 1097 a bill to amend and reenact section of the code of Virginia relating to the Virginia racing commission powers reporting to committee on general laws.
Gentleman from madison, mr. Scott.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House, Senate bill 1097 identical to House bill 1826 passing this body on a vote of 81-19. This revising our horse-racing statute in light of colonial downs surrender of the license and provides a way forward for hoarsemen and 501 c 3s to conduct racing acoulds the commonwealth I move the House pass Senate bill 1097.
Shall the bill pass? Clerk will close the roll.
Aye, 81, no, 18. The bill is passed.
Senate bill 1151, a bill to amend the code of Virginia relating to the state and local advisory team. Membership. Reporting to committee on health, welfare, and institutions.
Mr. Speaker, this bill brings greater specificity of requirement of the individuals serving on this board. It doesn't increase it's size. I hoet be the pleasure of the body to pass the bill.
Shall the bill pass? Clerk will close the roll.
Aye, 99, no, one. The bill is passed.
Senate bill 1226 a bill to amend the code of Virginia relating to Virginia public procurement act.
Gentleman from Fairfax, mr. Lemunyon.
Thank you, mr. Speaker, Senate bill 12226 says when a state agency plans to use a numeral scoring system details need to be made known at the time for request of issue. I hope it be the pleasure of the body to pass the bill.
Shall the bill pass? Clerk will close the roll.
Aye, 99, no, 0. The bill is passed.
Senate bill 1268 a bill to amend of code of Virginia relating to adoption of perspective adoptive parents for five years or more.
Gentleman from hanover, mr. Peace.
Thank you, mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House, Senate bill 1268 would allow discretion to the juvenile court to waive home study for consent for adoption proceedings where a child has been in custody for five years or more. This would apply to nonclose relative adoptions. Mr. Speaker, move the bill pass.
Shall the bill pass? Clerk will close the roll.
Aye, 100, no, 0. The bill is passed.
Senate bill 1287, a bill to amend and reenact a section of the code of Virginia related to dholic beverage control mixed beverage license was a substitute. And mr. Speaker, there is a floor substitute.
The gentleman from Virginia beach mr. Knight.
Mr. Speaker I 'd like to move the committee substitute.
Do you want to us adopt both substitutes?
Well, mr. Speaker, I is the second substitute incorporate my substitute into it?
I don't know. I didn't write it.
Me either.
Gentleman from montgomery, mr. Rust.
Mr. Speaker, thank you. It does incorporate the committee substitute.
Okay.
I think we're going to reject --
Yes, sir I move we reject the committee substitute.
Those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. Substitute, committee substitute rejected. Want to explain the floor substitute?
Do you want me to explain the underlying bill? Then, he can explain what his addition does it to?
Let's do it that way.
Yes, sir. What this bill does is goes to abc law uses areas to allow hotels or economic development related businesses to locate these are four separate locations, three in interstate 81, and 1 near route 63 and intersection of route 58. I yield to the gentleman from montgomery, sir.
Mr. Rush?
The floor substitute adds a floor substitute the art studio bill. The House bill 1482 got in some trouble over in the Senate with misinformation. I hope this will allow us to get through the Senate. Senate Watkins says it was okay with this attempt.
The questions on adoption of the floor substitute. Those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. Substitute agreed to. Shall the bill pass? Clerk will close the roll.
Aye, 84, no, 15. The bill is passed.
Turning to page 22 of the printed calendar, Senate bills 1395 a bill to amend and reenact section of the code of Virginia related to electric utilities, net energy metering programs with a substitute.
The gentle woman from Richmond City, miss McClellan.
Questions on adoption of the committee substitute substitute agreed to.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. With this substitute, Senate bill 1395 identical to my House bill 1950 passing this body 92-6 increasing from 500 kilowatts to one megawatt maximum again rating capacity of owner operated by electric utilities nonresidential customer eligible for participation. I move that the House pass the bill.
Shall the bill pass? Clerk will close the roll.
Aye, 93, no, five. The bill is passed.
Senate bill 1445 a bill to amend of code Virginia relating to appraisal management companies reporting to committee on general laws.
Gent wellwoman from chesterfield miss.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. Everybody was happy with this, bankers appraisers and firms, and I hope it be the pleasure of the body to pass the bill.
Shall the bill pass? Clerk will close the roll.
Aye, 98, no, one. The bill is passed.
Mr. Speaker, returning to page four of the printed calendar,
Mr. Lopez?
Sorry, sir. No.
Turning to page four, Senate bill 885, a bill to amend the code of Virginia relating to small business and supplier diversity. Reporting to committee on general law was a substitute.
The gentleman from arlington, mr. Lopez.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, move the committee substitute.
Questions on adoption of the committee substitute. Those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. Substitute agreed to.
Thank you, mr. Speaker, mr. Speaker, members of the House, sb 85 is the same as hb 1901 passing the House unanimously removing aapproach of using small-business standards by sba and I hope it's the will of the body to pass the bill.
Shall the bill pass? Leshg will close the roll.
Aye, 100, no, 0. The bill is passed.
Turning to page seven printed calendar, Senate bill 997, a bill to amend the code relating to emergency medical services with an amendment.
Mr. Kilgore?
Can Senate bill 997 go by for the day?
Turning to page eight, Senate bill 1052 a bill to amend and reenact section of the code of Virginia related to developmental disabilities, definition.
The gentleman from caroline, mr. Orrock.
Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House, the federal government made changes as it relates to their definition of developmental disabilities. In order for Virginia to be able to access federal funds and provide services to eligible patients and citizens we have to conform with their definition Senate bill 1052 conform that's language in the code I hope it be the pleasure of the body to pass the bill.
Shall the bill pass? Clerk will close the roll.
Aye, 97, no, two. Bill is passed.
Turning to page nine of the printed calendar, Senate bill 1095 a bill to amend and reenact section of the code of Virginia related to perspective foster parents.
The gentleman from albemarle mr. Bell.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to speak against this to tell the patron. Ask I ask this just go by for the day?
Without objection, by for the day.
Mr. Speaker, turning to page 12 of today's printed calendar. Printed calendar. Senate bill 1197 a bill to amend of code of Virginia related to hospitals establishing poll is hes to follow when a still birth occurs. With a substitute. The committee substitute has been agreed to and the bill has been explained.
The gentle woman from Alexandria ?
Thank you, mr. Speaker, can the bill go by for the day?
Without objection, by for the day.
Senate bill 1283 a bill relating to certificate of public need, definition prof -- of projects.
Senate bill 1283 is very similar to the bill of mine passed earlier. Identical to the measure that passed out of my bill hwi earlier in the session. However, it had an enactment language not consistent with rules of the House. This bill has that enactment which does have the secretary of health convening for doing a study. It is consistent for us today because we do not, as a House look back on actions on the Senate bill they have taken and deemed are jermaine to their legislation. Therefore, the bill is properly before us. It represents to my understanding the consensus of all individuals involved I hope it be the pleasure of the body to pass the bill.
Shall the bill pass? Clerk will close the roll.
Aye, 97, no, two. The bill is passed.
To page 14, a bill to amend and reenact section of the code of Virginia relating to the natural gas conservation and rate making act cost effective programs.
Gentleman from Fairfax, mr. Hugo.
Mr. Speaker, Senate bill 1331 provides claire bying language enacted by the general assembly in 2008 allowing an opportunity to offer energy efficiency programs to do this. This will give the gas utilities to Virginia consumers in the environment will be better for that. With the concur yens of the committee chairman, patron and stake holders, I would ask that we reject the committee amendment. There is a floor amount. And I think there is a floor amendment at the desk.
We don't have a floor amendment.
Can this bill go by temporarily?
By for the day?
By for the day.
Senate bill 1331, by for the day.
Continuing on page 14, Senate bill 1333, a bill to amend the code of Virginia relating to Virginia public procurement act, reporting to committee on general laws.
Gentleman from from Newport News, mr. Yancey.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. It is the companion bill to my bill which passed the House 96-0 I move the House pass the bill.
Shall the bill pass? Clerk will close the roll.
Aye, 98, no, one. The bill is passed.
And mr. Speaker, Senate bills 1372, a bill to amend and reenact several section of the code of Virginia relating to work force development, coordination of state wide delivery and training programs and activities. With amendments.
Miss Byron. .
I move committee amendments.
Those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. Amendments are agreed to. Fwentelwoman from bedford.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. With amendments on Senate bill 1372, will be identical to House bill 1986 when it comes back with two technical amendments passing out of the House and I move we report the bill. Thank you.
Shall the bill pass? Clerk will close the roll.
Aye, 97, no, 0. The bill is passed.
Mr. Speaker, turning to page 22. On the printed calendar, continuing House bills with Senate amendments. House bill 1776 a bill to amend and reenact several parts of the active assembly and repeal other sections. Virginia authority act.
Gentleman from Fairfax, mr. Albo.
Mr. Speaker, we're still negotiating. Can this go by for the day, please?
Without objection by for the day.
House bill 1868 relating to unlawful advertising as a home care organization.
Gentleman from Alexandria, mr. Krupicka.
Thank you, mr. Speaker the Senate made a minor technical amendment to the bill. I urge the body to accept the Senate amendment.
Shall the Senate amendment be agreed to? Clerk will close the roll.
Aye, 96, no, one. Amendment is agreed to.
Senate bill, House bill, 1959 a bill to amend and reenact a section of the code of Virginia relating to requiring public institution to include certain information in their plan.
Gentleman from Charlottesville, mr. Toscano.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. I hope you reject Senate amendments and let me tell you why.
Why?
We had another bill before us, Senate bill 1206. Both bills came out of the manufacturing commission, and they were designed to help get some better handle on the state sponsored research at universities. What happened is that the language on the bills is not quite in sync with each other. So our bipartisan hope and plan is to reject this bill, send it into conference, provide language tomorrow, and Senator Wagner 's bill, then, conform my bill into conference and have it come out, hopefully they'll look the same at the end. So I hope you reject Senate amendments.
Shall Senate amendments be agreed to?
Senate substitute rejected.
House bill 1439 a bill to amend several section of the code of Virginia related to alcohol beverage control, regulation. And passed the House February 24th and with a substitute on 17th.
Gentleman from Fairfax, mr. Albo.
This bill was a bill brought to us by the Virginia travel association making a list of slight changes all technical, such as allowing them to remix sangria, say when they have a happy hour advertising what type of beer. The amendments are basically further agreement amongst parties and are technical. I hope it be the pleasure of the House to adot dopt Senate substitute.
Shall the Senate substitute be agreed to? Clerk will close the roll.
Aye, 99, no, 0. Senate substitute is agreed to. House bill 1536 a bill to reenact several section of the code of Virginia for cleaning up Chesapeake bay in water quality improvement act.
Gechl Fairfax, mr. Bulova.
Thank you. House bill came out of the House simply replacing terms with amendments that are technical in nature and left out of the House version. And I ask we accept the bill.
Shall amendments be agreed to? Clerk will close the roll.
Aye, 99, no, 0. The Senate amendments are agreed to.
Turning to page 24, printed calendar. House bill 1626, a bill to amend the code of Virginia relating to participation of public school programs by students receiving home instruction. Passed the House January 29th, Senate with amend on the 17th.
The gentleman from from -- gosh. I --
Yes, sir. Mr. Speaker.
House bill 1626 was the high school participation bill for high school students. And Senate amendment confirms by students in the school division receiving home instruction confirming some counties will do this and some not. The first version proposed in 1995. This is the first time it's been passed both House and Senate I ask you to accept the Senate amendments and send it to the governor for the first time. Thank you.
Gentleman from Fairfax, miss cory.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. Speak together bill.
We're doing this --
Are we past that?
Yes. Speaking to amendments.
Okay. I would like to speak to the amendments, then.
Gentlewoman has the floor.
Thank you. I understand the amendments are intended, I think, to give local control on this issue. But we all know that if school boards do opt to include home schooled students in their athletic or scholastic competitions, they will be evicted from the Virginia high school league and therefore, not able to participate in any competitions. Both athletic and academic. I oppose the amendment.
The gentle woman from richand city, mrs. Mcclellan.
Thank you, mr. Speaker, speaking to the amendment.
Just to be clear whether the local school division decides to allow home schoolers to participate or not, none of our school divisions will be permitted to participate in the Virginia high school league which does not want to allow home schoolers in so if you pass this bill you're effectively saying no more interdivisional competition so let's be clear what we're doing. Thank you.
Gentleman from henrico?
Yes, mr. Speaker, speaking to the amendment.
This scare tactic is absurd. They can change rules if one minute in one meeting fcht they want to keech existing because local school board who should have this decision, if they don't want to change and be a stick in the mud they can cease to exist and school divisions will be able to do it. I doubt they'll holdup all business because local school boards listened to constit utants to make a decision. I support the bill.
Shall the Senate amendment be agreed to?
Aye, 60, no, 40. Senate amendments are agreed to.
Continuing with the calendar, page 24, House bill 2083 a bill to amend and reenact section of the code of Virginia relating to community policy and management teams.
Gentleman from hanover, mr. Peace.
Thank you, mr. Speaker. Senate amendment put House bill 53 same as Senate bill that deals with parental refers to children in crisis I ask we accept our adopted amendment.
Shall the Senate amendment be agreed to? Clerk will close the roll.
Aye, 89, no, 11. The Senate amendment is agreed to.
Mr. Speaker, page 25. Senate, excuse me, House bill 2119 a bill to amend and reenact section of the code of Virginia related to alcohol yek beverage control, customer service. Passed House on the 17th.
Gentleman from Virginia beach, mr. Knight.
Yes, sir. House bill 2119 is abc customer service friendly bill. It, the Senate amendment strikes some redundant language. I move we accept the Senate amendment.
Shall the Senate amendments be agreed to? Clerk will close the roll. Senate amendments are agreed to
Mr. Speaker, that completes today's calendar.
Does the clerk have announce manies?
Yes, sir, mr. Speaker. A number of changes to the day's calendar. Counties, cities and towns meet upon adjournment of the House here in the chamber. Ccnt meeting upon adjournment. Also, the appropriations --
Mr. Speaker?
Yes.
The gentleman from from shenandoah mr. Gilbert.
Mr. Speaker, I apologize having voted on prevailing side by which we accepted the Senate amendments to House bill 1626 on page 24, I move we reconsider that vote so that a member can correct his vote.
You know, he has a slip up here he can use. The -- what is the bill number?
Mr. Speaker, page 24, House bill 1626.
Gentleman from shenandoah moves that having voted on prevailing side by which we accepted the Senate amendments to House bill 1626, we reconsider that motion. Those in favor say aye. Opposed, no.
Mr. Speaker? Mr. Speaker? Excuse me.
The gentleman from prince william, mr. Marshal..
I didn't mean to choke you up, mr. Speaker,
You always do. It's a gag reflex I 've got.
That is a mouthful. Mr. Speaker -- would the gentleman, the patron of the bill resume the floor for a question?
Will the gentleman yield?
Just point of order do we do as questions or answers or expressing concerns I should address?
I'm not sure.
I hereby yield if allowed to. If not, I 'm happy to just talk.
On wmal he announced if this passed he would drop to one knee. Is he going to -- does this constitute the event for dropping to one knee?
Mr. Speaker?
He is speechless.
If the governor signs it I will go to front lawn of the governor's mansion and do it in front of him.
Yes.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
Shall the Senate amendments be agreed to?
Clerk will close the roll.
Aye, 62, no, 37. The Senate amendments are agreed to.
Mr. Speaker, continuing with today's announcements, cct meeting upon adjournment here at the chairman's desk. Also, appropriations, health, human resources subcommittee meeting upon adjournment over in the ninth floor appropriations room. Commerce and labor committee meets -- immediately.
Mr. Speaker? This will only take a few minutes one bill we need to adopt a substitute and send it out. We'll be done quick. Thank you.
Congress and labor considering one bill. General law committee meeting one half hour after adjournment of the House in House room c. General law subfour that meeting has been cancelled. However, the appropriations higher education subcommittee will be meeting at 3:30 in the 9th floor appropriations room. Then, at 4:00 appropriations compensation and retirement subwill be meeting and up in the ninth floor appropriations room. General laws has been cancelled mill lisha, public safety one has been cancelled so. Rounding out the day, Virginia legislative Black caucus meets over in the gab. Looking ahead to tomorrow, Friday, February 20th, 5:00 a.M subcommittee number tle -- me has been cancelled ben Franklin privacy caucus will be meeting in the fifth floor conference room. Counties, cities and towns meeting tomorrow has been cancelled. Will not be meeting tomorrow. Also, at 8:00 tomorrow, the new american caucus will be meeting in the fifth floor east conference room. The militia, police, and public safety committee neating has been cancelled for tomorrow. Privileges and elections committee will be meeting at 9:00. Ninth floor appropriations room. This is a change in time. Also at nine cancer caucus meeting in the fifth floor west conference room. This is a change in time. And day. And democratic caucus meeting at 10:30 tomorrow, in House room two. Republican caucus at 10:30. As well in House room one. Mr. Speaker, that completes announcements that I have.
Mr. Speaker?
Gentleman from Suffolk, mr. Jones.
Announcements were so many. Did I hear you say appropriations upon adjournment at my desk?
Appropriations meeting is now meeting immediately upon adjournment at the chairman's desk as duly noted.
Gentleman from Colonial Heights mr. Cox moves that when the House adjourn today it meets tomorrow at 11:00 a.M.
Those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. That motion is agreed to. Gentleman from Colonial Heights mr. Cox.
Mr. Speaker, I move the House do now adjourn.
Gentleman from Colonial Heights moves the House do now adjourn. Those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. The House stands adjourned until 11:00 a.M tomorrow. Tomorrow.