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JOURNAL OF THE SENATE -873- Thursday, February 15, 2007

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2007

The Senate met at 12 m. and was called to order by Lieutenant Governor William T. Bolling.

The Reverend Dr. Donald F. Runion, Jr., Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Glen Allen, Virginia,offered the following prayer:

Almighty God, We give thanks for another beautiful day in the Commonwealth. We are grateful forthe help and strength You have granted to us to be here this day and we pray we will be good stewards atthe opportunity it represents.

Help us to be mindful of the fleetingness of time and to recognize the preciousness of life. We aregrateful for the privilege of service and we pray Your blessings upon this body, upon all of its men andwomen and those who support and encourage and counsel them. May they be given today the gifts ofwisdom and discernment and may the decisions made on this day serve for the betterment of our state.

We pray Lord that the peace and the prosperity that we have enjoyed, the unity of outlook andpurpose might continue among us and that the desire for the betterment of its people might grant us thewisdom of decision making. We ask that on this day the decisions made and the discussions held bringhonor and glory to Your name. Amen.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Bell, Blevins, Chichester, Colgan, Cuccinelli, Deeds, Devolites Davis, Edwards, Hanger, Herring,Houck, Howell, Lambert, Locke, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Miller, Newman, Norment, Obenshain, O’Brien,Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Ruff, Saslaw, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Wagner, Wampler,Watkins, Whipple, Williams.

A quorum was present.

On motion of Senator Houck, the reading of the Journal was waived.

The recorded vote is as follows: YEAS--38. NAYS--0. RULE 36--0.

YEAS--Bell, Blevins, Chichester, Colgan, Cuccinelli, Deeds, Devolites Davis, Edwards, Hanger,Herring, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Locke, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Miller, Newman, Norment, Obenshain,O’Brien, Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Ruff, Saslaw, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Wagner,Wampler, Watkins, Whipple, Williams--38.

NAYS--0. RULE 36--0.

HOUSE COMMUNICATION

The following communication was received:

In the House of DelegatesFebruary 14, 2007

THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS PASSED WITH AMENDMENTS THE FOLLOWING SENATEBILLS:

S.B. 1215. A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2157.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to permit foronsite sewage disposal system installation in certain counties.

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S.B. 1229. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-914, 32.1-127, and 63.2-1732 of the Code of Virginia,relating to sex offender registry; nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

S.B. 1283. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-322 of the Code of Virginia, relating to adjustments tofederal adjusted gross income for individual income tax purposes.

S.B. 1334. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 24.2-709.1, relating toalternative procedures to expedite counting absentee votes.

THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS PASSED WITH SUBSTITUTES THE FOLLOWING SENATEBILLS:

S.B. 795. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-253.13:1 through 22.1-253.13:7 and 22.1-274 of theCode of Virginia, relating to the Standards of Quality.

S.B. 848. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3330 of the Code of Virginia, relating to notice of changein assessment.

S.B. 953. A BILL to amend and reenact § 53.1-10 of the Code of Virginia, relating to postsecondaryeducation for incarcerated individuals.

S.B. 1051. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered § 58.1-3221.2, relatingto classification of real property for tax purposes.

S.B. 1147. A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-253.13:4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to graduationrequirements.

S.B. 1167. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-625 and 58.1-626 of the Code of Virginia and to amendthe Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 58.1-611.3, relating to a limited sales and use taxexemption for hurricane preparedness equipment.

S.B. 1187. A BILL to amend and reenact § 23-7.4:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to waiver of tuitionfor children and spouses of certain public safety personnel.

S.B. 1228. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 32.1-138 and 63.2-1808 of the Code of Virginia, relating tosex offender registry; nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS INSISTED ON ITS AMENDMENT AND HAS REQUESTED ACOMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILL:

S.B. 1162. A BILL to amend and reenact § 23-155.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the appointmentof the Radford University board of visitors.

THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS AGREED TO THE FOLLOWING HOUSE JOINTRESOLUTION:

H.J.R. 903. Commending the Valentines, Virginia, Post Office on the occasion of its 120th anniversary.

THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS:


S.B. 734. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3713 of the Code of Virginia, and to repeal the secondenactment of Chapter 646 of the Acts of Assembly of 1978, as amended by Chapter 539 of the Actsof Assembly of 1985, as amended by Chapter 393 of the Acts of Assembly of 1991, as amended byChapters 614 and 635 of the Acts of Assembly of 1995, and as amended by Chapter 274 of the Actsof Assembly of 2002, relating to the sunset date of the local coal and gas road improvement tax.

S.B. 772. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3732 of the Code of Virginia, relating to exemptions frombusiness, professional, occupational license tax.

S.B. 785. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-322 of the Code of Virginia, relating to an income taxdeduction for purchases and contributions for a prepaid tuition contract or savings trust accountentered into with the Virginia College Savings Plan.

S.B. 788. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3211 of the Code of Virginia, relating to income limits foreligibility for elderly and disabled real estate tax relief programs.

S.B. 791. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-339.7 of the Code of Virginia, relating to a residential taxcredit for increased accessibility and visitability.

S.B. 811. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3819 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the localtransient occupancy tax.

S.B. 822. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-802 of the Code of Virginia, relating to recordation tax.

S.B. 862. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 58.1-478.1, relating to thefurnishing of income tax withholding information to the Department of Taxation.

S.B. 866. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 13.1-616, 13.1-816, 13.1-1067, 13.1-1204, 50-73.17, and50-73.83 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 9 of Title 13.1an article numbered 21, consisting of a section numbered 13.1-781, by adding in Chapter 10 of Title13.1 an article numbered 18, consisting of a section numbered 13.1-945, by adding in Article 14 ofChapter 14 of Title 13.1 a section numbered 13.1-1285, by adding a section numbered 50-73.76:1,and by adding in Article 10 of Chapter 2.2 of Title 50 a section numbered 50-73.150; and to repeal§§ 13.1-633, 13.1-832 and 50-73.130 of the Code of Virginia, relating to documents filed bybusiness entities to maintain property title records.

S.B. 867. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-609.1, 58.1-625, and 58.1-626 of the Code of Virginia,relating to a limited sales and use tax exemption for certain energy-efficient products.

S.B. 904. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3819 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the transientoccupancy tax in Northampton County.

S.B. 915. A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-287 of the Code of Virginia, relating to limitations onaccess to student records; exception.

S.B. 954. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-244.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to income taxcheckoff for Department for the Aging.

S.B. 999. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-609.6 of the Code of Virginia, relating to a sales and usetax exemption for certain textbooks and other educational materials withdrawn from inventory forfree distribution.


S.B. 1044. A BILL to amend and reenact § 23-7.4:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the VirginiaMilitary Survivors and Dependents Education Program.

S.B. 1054. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 36-55.63 and 58.1-435 of the Code of Virginia, relating tothe low-income housing credit.

S.B. 1063. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3321 of the Code of Virginia, relating to notice forincreased assessment rates.

S.B. 1105. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-301 of the Code of Virginia, relating to conformity of theCommonwealth’s system of taxation with the Internal Revenue Code.

S.B. 1151. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-3507 of the Code of Virginia, relating to machinery andtools tax; emergency.

S.B. 1171. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-3506 and 58.1-3916 of the Code of Virginia, relating topersonal property tax; classification of aircraft.

S.B. 1225. A BILL to amend and reenact § 32.1-19 of the Code of Virginia, relating to duties of theHealth Commissioner.

S.B. 1226. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-625.1 and 24.2-629 of the Code of Virginia, relating toelectronic voting equipment; security.

S.B. 1238. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 58.1 an articlenumbered 16.1, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-486.1 and 58.1-486.2, relating to awithholding tax paid by pass-through entities for nonresident taxpayers.

THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS AGREED TO THE AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THESENATE TO THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS:

H.B. 1652. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 18.2 asection numbered 18.2-511.1, relating to smoking in proximity to an oxygen source; penalty.

H.B. 1785. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-147.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to devices forpuncturing motor vehicle tires.

H.B. 1797. A BILL to amend and reenact § 8.01-35.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the effect ofcovenants not to sue.

H.B. 1923. A BILL to amend and reenact § 9.1-901 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sex offenderregistry; persons found not guilty by reason of insanity; penalty.

H.B. 2048. A BILL to amend and reenact § 27-98 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Statewide FirePrevention Code; enforcement.

H.B. 2198. A BILL to establish an interoperable infrastructure for electronic health records.

H.B. 2251. A BILL to amend and reenact § 55-542.06 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Uniform TrustCode; certain notice requirements.


H.B. 2347. A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-31 of the Code of Virginia, relating to capital murder ofa witness in a criminal case; penalty.

H.B. 2372. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-1718.1 and byadding in Title 52 a chapter numbered 7.2, consisting of sections numbered 52-34.4 through 52-34.6,relating to establishment of a statewide system for notification of missing senior adults.

H.B. 2438. A BILL to amend and reenact § 23-7.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to in-state tuition fordependents of active duty military personnel.

H.B. 2528. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-512.4 and 20-108.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating toexempting child support payments from garnishment.

H.B. 3002. A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-4327 of the Code of Virginia, relating to investment offunds; affordable housing.

H.B. 3183. A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-2403.01 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Codeof Virginia by adding a section numbered 32.1-11.6, relating to the Pregnant Women Support Act.

H.B. 3188. A BILL to amend and reenact § 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electronicpayment of Medicaid providers.

THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS AGREED TO THE SUBSTITUTES PROPOSED BY THESENATE TO THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS:

H.B. 1711. A BILL to authorize the issuance of bonds, in an amount up to $103,550,000 plus financingcosts, pursuant to Article X, Section 9(c) of the Constitution of Virginia, for paying costs ofacquiring, constructing and equipping revenue-producing capital projects at institutions of higherlearning of the Commonwealth; to authorize the Treasury Board, by and with the consent of theGovernor, to fix the details of such bonds, to provide for the sale of such bonds, and to issue notes toborrow money in anticipation of the issuance of the bonds; to provide for the pledge of the netrevenues of such capital projects and the full faith, credit and taxing power of the Commonwealthfor the payment of such bonds; and to provide that the interest income on such bonds and notes shallbe exempt from all taxation by the Commonwealth and any political subdivision thereof.

H.B. 1909. A BILL to amend and reenact § 17.1-223 of the Code of Virginia, relating to recordation ofdeeds.

H.B. 2304. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-306, 5.1-158, 44-146.17 and 44-146.28 of the Code ofVirginia, relating to emergency management and preparedness.

H.B. 2545. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-609.11 of the Code of Virginia, relating to auditrequirements; nonprofit organizations.

H.B. 2946. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-1124 and 2.2-2007 of the Code of Virginia, relating toelectronics disposal and recycling.

H.B. 3062. A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-609.11 of the Code of Virginia, relating to auditrequirements; nonprofit organizations.

THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS DEFEATED THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILL:


S.B. 765. A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 7 of Chapter 32 of Title 58.1 asection numbered 58.1-3296, relating to real estate assessments.

IN WHICH ACTION IT REQUESTS THE CONCURRENCE OF THE SENATE.

/s/ Bruce F. JamersonClerk, House of Delegates

On motion of Senator Norment, the Rules were suspended and the reading of the communicationfrom the House of Delegates was waived.




The House joint resolution, communicated as agreed to by the House of Delegates, was laid on theClerk’s Desk under Senate Rule 26 (g) as follows:

H.J.R. 903.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

The following bill, having been considered by the committee in session, was reported by SenatorStolle from the Committee for Courts of Justice:

H.B. 1984 (one thousand nine hundred eighty-four).

The following bills, having been considered by the committee in session, were reported by SenatorPotts from the Committee on Education and Health:

H.B. 1681 (one thousand six hundred eighty-one) with substitute with the recommendation that it berereferred to the Committee on Finance.

H.B. 1740 (one thousand seven hundred forty) with the recommendation that it be rereferred to theCommittee on Finance.

H.B. 1949 (one thousand nine hundred forty-nine). H.B. 2035 (two thousand thirty-five). H.B. 2039 (two thousand thirty-nine) with substitute. H.B. 2157 (two thousand one hundred fifty-seven) with substitute. H.B. 2238 (two thousand two hundred thirty-eight) with the recommendation that it be rereferred to

the Committee on Finance. H.B. 2302 (two thousand three hundred two). H.B. 2342 (two thousand three hundred forty-two). H.B. 2363 (two thousand three hundred sixty-three) with amendment. H.B. 2422 (two thousand four hundred twenty-two) with amendment. H.B. 2520 (two thousand five hundred twenty) with amendments. H.B. 2546 (two thousand five hundred forty-six) with substitute.


H.B. 2691 (two thousand six hundred ninety-one). H.B. 2969 (two thousand nine hundred sixty-nine). H.B. 3061 (three thousand sixty-one) with substitute. H.B. 3134 (three thousand one hundred thirty-four) with substitute. H.B. 3207 (three thousand two hundred seven).

The following bills, having been considered by the committee in session, were reported by SenatorStosch from the Committee on General Laws and Technology:

H.B. 1790 (one thousand seven hundred ninety). H.B. 1791 (one thousand seven hundred ninety-one) with amendments. H.B. 1798 (one thousand seven hundred ninety-eight) with amendment. H.B. 1801 (one thousand eight hundred one) with amendments. H.B. 1836 (one thousand eight hundred thirty-six) with substitute. H.B. 1850 (one thousand eight hundred fifty). H.B. 1942 (one thousand nine hundred forty-two). H.B. 1953 (one thousand nine hundred fifty-three). H.B. 2011 (two thousand eleven). H.B. 2015 (two thousand fifteen). H.B. 2016 (two thousand sixteen). H.B. 2017 (two thousand seventeen). H.B. 2062 (two thousand sixty-two) with substitute. H.B. 2064 (two thousand sixty-four) with substitute. H.B. 2137 (two thousand one hundred thirty-seven) with amendment. H.B. 2188 (two thousand one hundred eighty-eight) with substitute. H.B. 2197 (two thousand one hundred ninety-seven) with substitute. H.B. 2213 (two thousand two hundred thirteen). H.B. 2259 (two thousand two hundred fifty-nine). H.B. 2381 (two thousand three hundred eighty-one) with substitute. H.B. 2389 (two thousand three hundred eighty-nine). H.B. 2391 (two thousand three hundred ninety-one). H.B. 2468 (two thousand four hundred sixty-eight) with substitute. H.B. 2537 (two thousand five hundred thirty-seven) with amendments. H.B. 2558 (two thousand five hundred fifty-eight) with amendment. H.B. 2624 (two thousand six hundred twenty-four). H.B. 2669 (two thousand six hundred sixty-nine) with amendment. H.B. 2727 (two thousand seven hundred twenty-seven) with amendment. H.B. 2757 (two thousand seven hundred fifty-seven). H.B. 2758 (two thousand seven hundred fifty-eight). H.B. 2839 (two thousand eight hundred thirty-nine). H.B. 2840 (two thousand eight hundred forty). H.B. 2861 (two thousand eight hundred sixty-one). H.B. 2928 (two thousand nine hundred twenty-eight) with amendments. H.B. 2982 (two thousand nine hundred eighty-two). H.B. 3017 (three thousand seventeen). H.B. 3117 (three thousand one hundred seventeen). H.B. 3123 (three thousand one hundred twenty-three). H.B. 3131 (three thousand one hundred thirty-one).


H.B. 3140 (three thousand one hundred forty). H.B. 3162 (three thousand one hundred sixty-two). H.B. 3164 (three thousand one hundred sixty-four) with amendments. H.B. 3171 (three thousand one hundred seventy-one) with amendments. H.B. 3192 (three thousand one hundred ninety-two).

The following bills, having been considered by the committee in session, were recommended forrereferral by the Committee on General Laws and Technology:

H.B. 2632 (two thousand six hundred thirty-two) with the recommendation that it be rereferred to theCommittee for Courts of Justice.

H.B. 3082 (three thousand eighty-two) with the recommendation that it be rereferred to theCommittee for Courts of Justice.

H.B. 1681, H.B. 1740, and H.B. 2238 were rereferred to the Committee on Finance.

H.B. 2632 and H.B. 3082 were rereferred to the Committee for Courts of Justice.

INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION

Pursuant to the provisions of House Joint Resolution No. 577 and Senate Rule 26 (g), SenatorNorment introduced a joint resolution; subsequently, the following was presented and laid on the Clerk’sDesk:

S.J.R. 510. Celebrating the life of Darth Edward Turner.Patron--Norment

GUESTS PRESENTED

On motion of Senator Norment, the Rules were suspended for the purpose of granting the privilegesof the floor to a distinguished person.


YEAS--Bell, Blevins, Colgan, Cuccinelli, Deeds, Devolites Davis, Edwards, Hanger, Herring,Houck, Howell, Lambert, Locke, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Miller, Newman, Norment, Obenshain, O’Brien,Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Ruff, Saslaw, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Wagner, Wampler,Watkins, Whipple, Williams--37.


Senators Rerras and Chichester presented Dr. David B. Nichols, recipient of the national Staff Care2006 Country Doctor of the Year award, to the Senate.

On motion of Senator Norment, the Rules were suspended for the purpose of granting the privilegesof the floor to a distinguished person.





Senator Marsh presented Colonel George B. Mason, Jr., retired Chief of the Virginia Capitol Police,to the Senate.


Pursuant to the provisions of House Joint Resolution No. 577 and Senate Rule 26 (g), Senator Stolleintroduced a joint resolution; subsequently, the following was presented and laid on the Clerk’s Desk:

S.J.R. 511. Celebrating the life of Charles Q. Williams.Patron--Stolle

Pursuant to the provisions of House Joint Resolution No. 577 and Senate Rule 26 (g), SenatorLambert introduced joint resolutions; subsequently, the following were presented and laid on the Clerk’sDesk:

S.J.R. 512. Celebrating the life of Angel Janèll Jackson.Patron--Lambert

S.J.R. 513. Celebrating the life of Herbert Levi Sharpe, Jr.Patron--Lambert

S.J.R. 514. Celebrating the life of Lafayette Meekins, Jr.Patron--Lambert

Pursuant to the provisions of House Joint Resolution No. 577 and Senate Rule 26 (g), Senator Herringintroduced a joint resolution; subsequently, the following was presented and laid on the Clerk’s Desk:

S.J.R. 515. Commending the County of Loudoun on the occasion of its 250th anniversary.Patrons--Herring and Potts; Delegates: Caputo, Marshall, R.G., May, Poisson and Rust

Pursuant to the provisions of House Joint Resolution No. 577 and Senate Rule 11 (b), SenatorCuccinelli requested unanimous consent to introduce a bill.

The question was put on granting unanimous consent to introduce a bill.

The yeas and nays were called for; and, being desired by one-fifth of the Senators present, the yeasand nays were ordered.



YEAS--Bell, Blevins, Chichester, Colgan, Cuccinelli, Deeds, Devolites Davis, Edwards, Hanger,Herring, Lambert, Locke, Lucas, Martin, Newman, Norment, Obenshain, O’Brien, Puckett, Puller,Quayle, Rerras, Ruff, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Wagner, Wampler, Watkins, Whipple, Williams--31.

NAYS--Houck, Howell, Marsh, Potts, Reynolds, Saslaw--6. RULE 36--0.

The Senate refused to grant unanimous consent.

HOUSE COMMUNICATION

The following communication was received:

In the House of DelegatesFebruary 15, 2007

THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAS AGREED TO THE FOLLOWING HOUSE JOINTRESOLUTION:

H.J.R. 892. Commending Joshua Cole.

IN WHICH ACTION IT REQUESTS THE CONCURRENCE OF THE SENATE.

/s/ Bruce F. JamersonClerk, House of Delegates

On motion of Senator Martin, the Rules were suspended and the reading of the communication fromthe House of Delegates was waived.


YEAS--Blevins, Chichester, Colgan, Cuccinelli, Deeds, Hanger, Herring, Houck, Howell, Lambert,Locke, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Miller, Newman, Norment, Obenshain, O’Brien, Potts, Puckett, Puller,Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Ruff, Saslaw, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Wagner, Wampler, Watkins, Whipple,Williams--35.


The House joint resolution, communicated as agreed to by the House of Delegates, was laid on theClerk’s Desk under Senate Rule 26 (g) as follows:

H.J.R. 892.

COMMENDING RESOLUTIONIMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION

On motion of Senator Martin, the Rules were suspended and H.J.R. 892 (eight hundred ninety-two),having been laid on the Clerk’s Desk pursuant to Senate Rule 26 (g), was taken up for immediateconsideration.



YEAS--Bell, Blevins, Chichester, Colgan, Cuccinelli, Deeds, Devolites Davis, Edwards, Hanger,Herring, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Locke, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Miller, Newman, Norment, Obenshain,O’Brien, Potts, Puckett, Puller, Rerras, Reynolds, Ruff, Saslaw, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Wagner, Wampler,Watkins, Whipple, Williams--37.


H.J.R. 892, on motion of Senator Martin, was agreed to.

CALENDAR

UNFINISHED BUSINESS—SENATE

S.B. 844 (eight hundred forty-four) was taken up with the amendments proposed by the House ofDelegates as follows:

1. Line 164, engrossed, after was prepared. insert

The fee shall be treated as an assessment against the unit owner’s condominiumunit for the purposes of § 55-79.84.

2. Line 346, engrossed, after was prepared. insert

The fee shall be treated as an assessment against the member’s lot for thepurposes of § 55-516.

On motion of Senator Devolites Davis, the amendments were agreed to.




S.B. 868 (eight hundred sixty-eight) was taken up with the amendment proposed by the House ofDelegates as follows:

1. Line 47, engrossed strike

all of line 47 and through 44 on line 48

On motion of Senator Watkins, the amendment was agreed to.



YEAS--Bell, Blevins, Chichester, Colgan, Cuccinelli, Deeds, Devolites Davis, Edwards, Hanger,Herring, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Locke, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Miller, Norment, Obenshain, O’Brien,Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Ruff, Saslaw, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Wagner, Wampler,Watkins, Whipple, Williams--37.

NAYS--0. RULE 36--Newman--1.

S.B. 888 (eight hundred eighty-eight) was taken up with the amendment proposed by the House ofDelegates as follows:

1. Line 22, engrossed, after 30 strike

five insert

10

On motion of Senator Deeds, the amendment was agreed to.




S.B. 961 (nine hundred sixty-one) was taken up with the amendment proposed by the House ofDelegates as follows:

1. Line 12, engrossed, after OF strike

COUNCILMEN insert

COUNCIL MEMBERS

On motion of Senator Quayle, the amendment was agreed to.





S.B. 968 (nine hundred sixty-eight) was taken up with the amendment proposed by the House ofDelegates as follows:

1. Line 111, engrossed, after nonprofit organization insert

exempt from taxation under § 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code

On motion of Senator Whipple, the amendment was agreed to.




S.B. 969 (nine hundred sixty-nine) was taken up with the amendments proposed by the House ofDelegates as follows:

1. Line 15, engrossed, after United Statesstrike

or the Commonwealth of Virginia

2. Line 18, engrossed, after as to thestrike

size, place, duration, and manner of placement orinsert

time, place or manner of








size, place, and manner of placement orinsert

time, place, or manner of

7. Line 148, engrossed, after United States


strikeor the Commonwealth of Virginia


size, time, place, and manner of placement orinsert

time, place, or manner of

9. Line 226, engrossed, after as to the time,strike

size, place, duration, and manner of placement orinsert

place or manner of

Senator Whipple moved that the amendments be rejected.

The question was put on agreeing to the amendments.

The amendments were rejected.


YEAS--Watkins--1. NAYS--Bell, Blevins, Chichester, Colgan, Cuccinelli, Deeds, Devolites Davis, Edwards, Hanger,

Herring, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Locke, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Miller, Newman, Norment, Obenshain,O’Brien, Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Ruff, Saslaw, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Wagner, Wampler,Whipple, Williams--36.

RULE 36--0.

S.B. 1108 (one thousand one hundred eight) was taken up with the amendment proposed by the Houseof Delegates as follows:

1. Line 346, engrossed strike

all of lines 346 through 349

On motion of Senator Wampler, the amendment was agreed to.





S.B. 1117 (one thousand one hundred seventeen), on motion of Senator Rerras, was passed bytemporarily.

S.B. 1184 (one thousand one hundred eighty-four) was taken up with the amendment proposed by theHouse of Delegates as follows:

1. Line 25, engrossed, after support strike

of insert

to

On motion of Senator Locke, the amendment was agreed to.




S.B. 1202 (one thousand two hundred two) was taken up with the amendment proposed by the Houseof Delegates as follows:

1. Line 17, engrossed, after General; the strike

Chief Justice insert

Executive Secretary

On motion of Senator Wampler, the amendment was agreed to.




S.B. 1162 (one thousand one hundred sixty-two) was taken up.

On motion of Senator Bell, the Senate acceded to the request of the House of Delegates for acommittee of conference on the bill.





CONFERENCE PROCEDURES

Senator Potts, Chair of the Committee on Education and Health, appointed Senators Ruff, Bell, andEdwards, the conferees on the part of the Senate for S.B. 1162 (one thousand one hundred sixty-two).

UNFINISHED BUSINESS—SENATE

S.B. 1117 (one thousand one hundred seventeen) was taken up with the amendments proposed by theHouse of Delegates as follows:

1. Line 8, engrossed, Title, after missing strike

seniors and impaired

2. Line 31, engrossed, after caregiver insert

, including a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia,

3. Line 49, engrossed, after verify strike

than insert

that

On motion of Senator Rerras, the amendments were agreed to.




HOUSE BILLS ON THIRD READING

Senator Norment moved that the following House bills, the titles of the bills having been printed inthe Calendar for their third reading as required by Article IV, Section 11, of the Constitution, be placedbefore the Senate by number only:


H.B. 2504 (two thousand five hundred four). H.B. 964 (nine hundred sixty-four). H.B. 1622 (one thousand six hundred twenty-two). H.B. 1635 (one thousand six hundred thirty-five). H.B. 1957 (one thousand nine hundred fifty-seven). H.B. 1969 (one thousand nine hundred sixty-nine).H.B. 2001 (two thousand one).H.B. 2022 (two thousand twenty-two). H.B. 2023 (two thousand twenty-three). H.B. 2024 (two thousand twenty-four). H.B. 2066 (two thousand sixty-six). H.B. 2103 (two thousand one hundred three). H.B. 2142 (two thousand one hundred forty-two). H.B. 2272 (two thousand two hundred seventy-two). H.B. 2292 (two thousand two hundred ninety-two). H.B. 2294 (two thousand two hundred ninety-four). H.B. 2323 (two thousand three hundred twenty-three). H.B. 2334 (two thousand three hundred thirty-four). H.B. 2351 (two thousand three hundred fifty-one). H.B. 2394 (two thousand three hundred ninety-four). H.B. 2603 (two thousand six hundred three). H.B. 2738 (two thousand seven hundred thirty-eight). H.B. 2783 (two thousand seven hundred eighty-three). H.B. 2786 (two thousand seven hundred eighty-six). H.B. 2920 (two thousand nine hundred twenty).H.B. 3016 (three thousand sixteen). H.B. 3044 (three thousand forty-four).H.B. 3055 (three thousand fifty-five). H.B. 3087 (three thousand eighty-seven). H.B. 3111 (three thousand one hundred eleven).

The motion was agreed to.

H.B. 2366 (two thousand three hundred sixty-six) was taken up, the committee amendments havingbeen agreed to on February 12, 2007.

Senator Houck offered the following amendment:

1. Line 64, engrossed, after line 63insert

Out of such funds as may be appropriated, the Commissioner may, with theassistance of the Office of the Attorney General, enter into contracts for (i) thedesign of a program for the identification of noncompliant waterworks and (ii)the development of enforcement options to carry out the provisions of this act.

On motion of Senator Houck, the reading of the amendment was waived.

On motion of Senator Houck, the amendment was agreed to.

The amendments were ordered to be engrossed.

H.B. 1969 (one thousand nine hundred sixty-nine) was taken up.


The following amendments proposed by the Committee on Commerce and Labor were offered:

1. Line 27, engrossed, after for any strike

person insert

performer or performing group, or its agent,

2. Line 29, engrossed, after misleading, insert

with the intent to defraud the public,

3. Line 45, engrossed, after any strike

person insert


4. Line 54, engrossed, after Any strike

person insert


The reading of the amendments was waived.

On motion of Senator Wampler, the amendments were agreed to.


H.B. 2001 (two thousand one) was taken up.

The amendment in the nature of a substitute proposed by the Committee on Commerce and Labor wasoffered, having been printed separately, with its title reading as follows:

A BILL to amend and reenact § 38.2-301 of the Code of Virginia and to amend and reenact the secondenactment of Chapter 656 of the Acts of Assembly of 2005, relating to life insurance; insurableinterests.

The reading of the substitute was waived.

On motion of Senator Wampler, the substitute was agreed to.

The substitute was ordered to be engrossed.

H.B. 2920 (two thousand nine hundred twenty) was taken up.

The following amendment proposed by the Committee on Finance was offered:

1. Line 35, engrossed, after if the


insert taxpayer fails to disclose a listed transaction, as defined in Sec. 6707A of theInternal Revenue Code, on its federal or state income tax

The reading of the amendment was waived.

On motion of Senator Chichester, the amendment was agreed to.

The amendment was ordered to be engrossed.

H.B. 3044 (three thousand forty-four) was taken up.

The amendment in the nature of a substitute proposed by the Committee on Finance was offered,having been printed separately, with its title reading as follows:

A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-439.7 of the Code of Virginia, relating to tax credits for machineryand equipment used in the process of producing goods from recyclable materials.


On motion of Senator Chichester, the substitute was agreed to.


H.B. 3111 (three thousand one hundred eleven) was taken up.

The following amendments proposed by the Committee on Finance were offered:

1. Line 81, engrossed, after (i) the strike

fund insert

Foundation

2. Line 99, engrossed, after Treasury Board insert

and the Treasury Board shall have such powers and authority as may benecessary to exercise such management and control consistent with theprovisions of this section

3. Line 105, engrossed, after determination the insert

lesser of the available cash in, or the realized investment income for theapplicable period of the Endowment, and “corpus” of the endowment means atthe time of determination the

4. Line 121, engrossed, after The Treasury


strike board

insert Board

The reading of the amendments was waived.

On motion of Senator Chichester, the amendments were agreed to.


Senator Norment moved that the passage of the House bills that follow be considered en bloc.


On motion of Senator Norment, the following House bills were passed en bloc with their titles:

H.B. 2366 (two thousand three hundred sixty-six) with amendments.H.B. 2504 (two thousand five hundred four). H.B. 964 (nine hundred sixty-four). H.B. 1622 (one thousand six hundred twenty-two). H.B. 1635 (one thousand six hundred thirty-five). H.B. 1957 (one thousand nine hundred fifty-seven). H.B. 1969 (one thousand nine hundred sixty-nine) with amendments.H.B. 2001 (two thousand one) with substitute.H.B. 2022 (two thousand twenty-two). H.B. 2023 (two thousand twenty-three). H.B. 2024 (two thousand twenty-four). H.B. 2066 (two thousand sixty-six). H.B. 2103 (two thousand one hundred three). H.B. 2142 (two thousand one hundred forty-two). H.B. 2272 (two thousand two hundred seventy-two). H.B. 2292 (two thousand two hundred ninety-two). H.B. 2294 (two thousand two hundred ninety-four). H.B. 2323 (two thousand three hundred twenty-three). H.B. 2334 (two thousand three hundred thirty-four). H.B. 2351 (two thousand three hundred fifty-one). H.B. 2394 (two thousand three hundred ninety-four). H.B. 2603 (two thousand six hundred three). H.B. 2738 (two thousand seven hundred thirty-eight). H.B. 2783 (two thousand seven hundred eighty-three). H.B. 2786 (two thousand seven hundred eighty-six). H.B. 2920 (two thousand nine hundred twenty) with amendment.H.B. 3016 (three thousand sixteen). H.B. 3044 (three thousand forty-four) with substitute.H.B. 3055 (three thousand fifty-five). H.B. 3087 (three thousand eighty-seven). H.B. 3111 (three thousand one hundred eleven) with amendments.





H.B. 2626 (two thousand six hundred twenty-six), on motion of Senator Norment, was passed by forthe day.

H.B. 1627 (one thousand six hundred twenty-seven), on motion of Senator Newman, was passed byfor the day.

H.B. 2990 (two thousand nine hundred ninety) was read by title the third time and, on motion ofSenator Quayle, was passed with its title.


YEAS--Bell, Blevins, Chichester, Colgan, Cuccinelli, Deeds, Devolites Davis, Edwards, Hanger,Herring, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Locke, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Miller, Newman, Obenshain, O’Brien,Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Ruff, Saslaw, Stosch, Ticer, Wagner, Wampler, Watkins,Whipple, Williams--36.

NAYS--0. RULE 36--Norment, Stolle--2.

H.B. 3181 (three thousand one hundred eighty-one), on motion of Senator Stolle, was passed by forthe day.

H.B. 1603 (one thousand six hundred three) was read by title the third time.

The amendment in the nature of a substitute proposed by the Committee on Commerce and Labor wasoffered, having been printed separately, with its title reading as follows:

A BILL to amend and reenact § 56-484.14 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia byadding in Chapter 15 of Title 56 an article numbered 8, consisting of sections numbered 56-484.19through 56-484.25, relating to emergency calls made from telephones connected to multilinetelephone systems.


On motion of Senator Wampler, the substitute was agreed to.


H.B. 1603, on motion of Senator Wampler, was passed with its title.



YEAS--Bell, Blevins, Chichester, Colgan, Cuccinelli, Deeds, Devolites Davis, Edwards, Hanger,Herring, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Locke, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Miller, Newman, Norment, Obenshain,O’Brien, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Reynolds, Ruff, Saslaw, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Wagner, Wampler,Watkins, Whipple, Williams--36.

NAYS--0. RULE 36--Potts--1.

H.B. 1755 (one thousand seven hundred fifty-five) was read by title the third time and, on motion ofSenator Wampler, was passed with its title.


YEAS--Bell, Blevins, Chichester, Colgan, Cuccinelli, Devolites Davis, Lambert, Marsh, Martin,Newman, Norment, Obenshain, O’Brien, Quayle, Rerras, Ruff, Saslaw, Stolle, Stosch, Wagner, Wampler,Watkins, Williams--23.

NAYS--Deeds, Edwards, Herring, Houck, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Miller, Puckett, Puller, Reynolds,Ticer, Whipple--13.

RULE 36--Potts--1.

H.B. 1885 (one thousand eight hundred eighty-five) was read by title the third time and, on motionof Senator Wampler, was passed with its title.


YEAS--Bell, Blevins, Chichester, Colgan, Cuccinelli, Deeds, Devolites Davis, Edwards, Hanger,Herring, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Locke, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Miller, Newman, Norment, Obenshain,O’Brien, Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Ruff, Saslaw, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Wagner,Wampler, Watkins, Whipple, Williams--37.

NAYS--0. RULE 36--Potts--1.

RECONSIDERATION

Senator Saslaw moved to reconsider the vote by which H.B. 1755 (one thousand seven hundredfifty-five) was passed with its title.






H.B. 1755, on motion of Senator Saslaw, was passed with its title.


YEAS--Bell, Blevins, Chichester, Colgan, Cuccinelli, Devolites Davis, Hanger, Lambert, Martin,Newman, Norment, Obenshain, O’Brien, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Ruff, Saslaw, Stolle, Stosch, Wagner,Wampler, Watkins, Williams--24.

NAYS--Deeds, Edwards, Herring, Houck, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Marsh, Miller, Puckett, Puller,Ticer, Whipple--13.

RULE 36--Potts--1.

H.B. 2314 (two thousand three hundred fourteen), on motion of Senator Chichester, was passed byfor the day.

H.B. 3132 (three thousand one hundred thirty-two) was read by title the third time and, on motion ofSenator Wampler, was passed with its title.


YEAS--Bell, Blevins, Chichester, Colgan, Deeds, Devolites Davis, Edwards, Hanger, Herring,Houck, Howell, Lambert, Locke, Lucas, Marsh, Miller, Norment, O’Brien, Potts, Puckett, Puller, Quayle,Rerras, Reynolds, Ruff, Saslaw, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Wampler, Whipple, Williams--32.

NAYS--Cuccinelli, Martin, Obenshain, Wagner, Watkins--5. RULE 36--0.

HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING

Senator Norment moved that the Rules be suspended and the second reading of the titles of thefollowing House bills as required by Article IV, Section 11, of the Constitution, be dispensed with:

H.B. 1625 (one thousand six hundred twenty-five). H.B. 1642 (one thousand six hundred forty-two). H.B. 1835 (one thousand eight hundred thirty-five). H.B. 1860 (one thousand eight hundred sixty). H.B. 1862 (one thousand eight hundred sixty-two). H.B. 1880 (one thousand eight hundred eighty). H.B. 1919 (one thousand nine hundred nineteen). H.B. 1935 (one thousand nine hundred thirty-five). H.B. 1974 (one thousand nine hundred seventy-four). H.B. 1989 (one thousand nine hundred eighty-nine). H.B. 2028 (two thousand twenty-eight). H.B. 2050 (two thousand fifty). H.B. 2095 (two thousand ninety-five). H.B. 2141 (two thousand one hundred forty-one). H.B. 2181 (two thousand one hundred eighty-one). H.B. 2189 (two thousand one hundred eighty-nine). H.B. 2195 (two thousand one hundred ninety-five). H.B. 2201 (two thousand two hundred one). H.B. 2230 (two thousand two hundred thirty). H.B. 2239 (two thousand two hundred thirty-nine).


H.B. 2241 (two thousand two hundred forty-one). H.B. 2261 (two thousand two hundred sixty-one). H.B. 2263 (two thousand two hundred sixty-three). H.B. 2265 (two thousand two hundred sixty-five). H.B. 2287 (two thousand two hundred eighty-seven). H.B. 2298 (two thousand two hundred ninety-eight). H.B. 2335 (two thousand three hundred thirty-five). H.B. 2354 (two thousand three hundred fifty-four). H.B. 2370 (two thousand three hundred seventy). H.B. 2380 (two thousand three hundred eighty). H.B. 2386 (two thousand three hundred eighty-six). H.B. 2390 (two thousand three hundred ninety). H.B. 2400 (two thousand four hundred). H.B. 2417 (two thousand four hundred seventeen). H.B. 2427 (two thousand four hundred twenty-seven). H.B. 2460 (two thousand four hundred sixty). H.B. 2493 (two thousand four hundred ninety-three). H.B. 2500 (two thousand five hundred). H.B. 2502 (two thousand five hundred two). H.B. 2503 (two thousand five hundred three). H.B. 2544 (two thousand five hundred forty-four). H.B. 2557 (two thousand five hundred fifty-seven). H.B. 2618 (two thousand six hundred eighteen). H.B. 2645 (two thousand six hundred forty-five). H.B. 2676 (two thousand six hundred seventy-six). H.B. 2710 (two thousand seven hundred ten). H.B. 2716 (two thousand seven hundred sixteen). H.B. 2720 (two thousand seven hundred twenty). H.B. 2723 (two thousand seven hundred twenty-three). H.B. 2729 (two thousand seven hundred twenty-nine). H.B. 2735 (two thousand seven hundred thirty-five). H.B. 2740 (two thousand seven hundred forty). H.B. 2764 (two thousand seven hundred sixty-four). H.B. 2791 (two thousand seven hundred ninety-one). H.B. 2800 (two thousand eight hundred). H.B. 2818 (two thousand eight hundred eighteen). H.B. 2852 (two thousand eight hundred fifty-two). H.B. 2859 (two thousand eight hundred fifty-nine). H.B. 2880 (two thousand eight hundred eighty). H.B. 2882 (two thousand eight hundred eighty-two). H.B. 2894 (two thousand eight hundred ninety-four). H.B. 2975 (two thousand nine hundred seventy-five). H.B. 2989 (two thousand nine hundred eighty-nine). H.B. 3011 (three thousand eleven). H.B. 3019 (three thousand nineteen). H.B. 3025 (three thousand twenty-five). H.B. 3031 (three thousand thirty-one). H.B. 3037 (three thousand thirty-seven). H.B. 3039 (three thousand thirty-nine). H.B. 3079 (three thousand seventy-nine). H.B. 3093 (three thousand ninety-three). H.B. 3119 (three thousand one hundred nineteen).


H.B. 3129 (three thousand one hundred twenty-nine). H.B. 3168 (three thousand one hundred sixty-eight). H.B. 3180 (three thousand one hundred eighty). H.B. 1767 (one thousand seven hundred sixty-seven). H.B. 1830 (one thousand eight hundred thirty). H.B. 1968 (one thousand nine hundred sixty-eight). H.B. 1977 (one thousand nine hundred seventy-seven). H.B. 1979 (one thousand nine hundred seventy-nine). H.B. 2010 (two thousand ten). H.B. 2267 (two thousand two hundred sixty-seven). H.B. 2385 (two thousand three hundred eighty-five). H.B. 2446 (two thousand four hundred forty-six). H.B. 2547 (two thousand five hundred forty-seven). H.B. 2650 (two thousand six hundred fifty). H.B. 2707 (two thousand seven hundred seven). H.B. 2780 (two thousand seven hundred eighty). H.B. 2834 (two thousand eight hundred thirty-four). H.B. 3141 (three thousand one hundred forty-one).



YEAS--Bell, Chichester, Colgan, Cuccinelli, Deeds, Devolites Davis, Edwards, Hanger, Herring,Houck, Howell, Lambert, Locke, Lucas, Marsh, Miller, Newman, Norment, Obenshain, O’Brien, Potts,Puckett, Puller, Quayle, Rerras, Reynolds, Ruff, Saslaw, Stosch, Ticer, Wagner, Wampler, Watkins,Whipple, Williams--35.


On motion of Senator Norment, the following House bills were passed by for the day:

H.B. 1625 (one thousand six hundred twenty-five). H.B. 1642 (one thousand six hundred forty-two). H.B. 1835 (one thousand eight hundred thirty-five). H.B. 1860 (one thousand eight hundred sixty). H.B. 1862 (one thousand eight hundred sixty-two). H.B. 1880 (one thousand eight hundred eighty). H.B. 1919 (one thousand nine hundred nineteen). H.B. 1935 (one thousand nine hundred thirty-five). H.B. 1974 (one thousand nine hundred seventy-four). H.B. 1989 (one thousand nine hundred eighty-nine). H.B. 2028 (two thousand twenty-eight). H.B. 2050 (two thousand fifty). H.B. 2095 (two thousand ninety-five). H.B. 2141 (two thousand one hundred forty-one). H.B. 2181 (two thousand one hundred eighty-one). H.B. 2189 (two thousand one hundred eighty-nine). H.B. 2195 (two thousand one hundred ninety-five). H.B. 2201 (two thousand two hundred one). H.B. 2230 (two thousand two hundred thirty).


H.B. 2239 (two thousand two hundred thirty-nine). H.B. 2241 (two thousand two hundred forty-one). H.B. 2261 (two thousand two hundred sixty-one). H.B. 2263 (two thousand two hundred sixty-three). H.B. 2265 (two thousand two hundred sixty-five). H.B. 2287 (two thousand two hundred eighty-seven). H.B. 2298 (two thousand two hundred ninety-eight). H.B. 2335 (two thousand three hundred thirty-five). H.B. 2354 (two thousand three hundred fifty-four). H.B. 2370 (two thousand three hundred seventy). H.B. 2380 (two thousand three hundred eighty). H.B. 2386 (two thousand three hundred eighty-six). H.B. 2390 (two thousand three hundred ninety). H.B. 2400 (two thousand four hundred). H.B. 2417 (two thousand four hundred seventeen). H.B. 2427 (two thousand four hundred twenty-seven). H.B. 2460 (two thousand four hundred sixty). H.B. 2493 (two thousand four hundred ninety-three). H.B. 2500 (two thousand five hundred). H.B. 2502 (two thousand five hundred two). H.B. 2503 (two thousand five hundred three). H.B. 2544 (two thousand five hundred forty-four). H.B. 2557 (two thousand five hundred fifty-seven). H.B. 2618 (two thousand six hundred eighteen). H.B. 2645 (two thousand six hundred forty-five). H.B. 2676 (two thousand six hundred seventy-six). H.B. 2710 (two thousand seven hundred ten). H.B. 2716 (two thousand seven hundred sixteen). H.B. 2720 (two thousand seven hundred twenty). H.B. 2723 (two thousand seven hundred twenty-three). H.B. 2729 (two thousand seven hundred twenty-nine). H.B. 2735 (two thousand seven hundred thirty-five). H.B. 2740 (two thousand seven hundred forty). H.B. 2764 (two thousand seven hundred sixty-four). H.B. 2791 (two thousand seven hundred ninety-one). H.B. 2800 (two thousand eight hundred). H.B. 2818 (two thousand eight hundred eighteen). H.B. 2852 (two thousand eight hundred fifty-two). H.B. 2859 (two thousand eight hundred fifty-nine). H.B. 2880 (two thousand eight hundred eighty). H.B. 2882 (two thousand eight hundred eighty-two). H.B. 2894 (two thousand eight hundred ninety-four). H.B. 2975 (two thousand nine hundred seventy-five). H.B. 2989 (two thousand nine hundred eighty-nine). H.B. 3011 (three thousand eleven). H.B. 3019 (three thousand nineteen). H.B. 3025 (three thousand twenty-five). H.B. 3031 (three thousand thirty-one). H.B. 3037 (three thousand thirty-seven). H.B. 3039 (three thousand thirty-nine). H.B. 3079 (three thousand seventy-nine). H.B. 3093 (three thousand ninety-three).


H.B. 3119 (three thousand one hundred nineteen). H.B. 3129 (three thousand one hundred twenty-nine). H.B. 3168 (three thousand one hundred sixty-eight). H.B. 3180 (three thousand one hundred eighty). H.B. 1767 (one thousand seven hundred sixty-seven). H.B. 1830 (one thousand eight hundred thirty). H.B. 1968 (one thousand nine hundred sixty-eight). H.B. 1977 (one thousand nine hundred seventy-seven). H.B. 1979 (one thousand nine hundred seventy-nine). H.B. 2010 (two thousand ten). H.B. 2267 (two thousand two hundred sixty-seven). H.B. 2385 (two thousand three hundred eighty-five). H.B. 2446 (two thousand four hundred forty-six). H.B. 2547 (two thousand five hundred forty-seven). H.B. 2650 (two thousand six hundred fifty). H.B. 2707 (two thousand seven hundred seven). H.B. 2780 (two thousand seven hundred eighty). H.B. 2834 (two thousand eight hundred thirty-four). H.B. 3141 (three thousand one hundred forty-one).

HOUSE BILL ON THIRD READINGRECONSIDERATION

Senator Williams moved to reconsider the vote by which H.B. 3132 (three thousand one hundredthirty-two) was passed with its title.





Senator Wampler moved that H.B. 3132 be passed with its title.

Senator Watkins moved, as a substitute motion, that H.B. 3132 be passed by for the day.

The question was put on passing by for the day H.B. 3132.


H.B. 3132 was passed by for the day.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING

H.J.R. 761 (seven hundred sixty-one) was read by title the second time.

H.J.R. 18 (eighteen) was read by title the second time.


SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION ON FIRST READING

S.J.R. 492 (four hundred ninety-two) was read by title the first time.

MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS

On motion of Senator Norment, the questions on agreeing to the House joint resolutions that followwere considered en bloc.

On motion of Senator Norment, the following House joint resolutions were taken up and agreed to enbloc by a unanimous standing vote:

H.J.R. 838 (eight hundred thirty-eight). H.J.R. 839 (eight hundred thirty-nine). H.J.R. 840 (eight hundred forty). H.J.R. 846 (eight hundred forty-six). H.J.R. 856 (eight hundred fifty-six). H.J.R. 858 (eight hundred fifty-eight). H.J.R. 872 (eight hundred seventy-two).

On motion of Senator Norment, the questions on agreeing to the Senate joint resolutions that followwere considered en bloc.

On motion of Senator Norment, the following Senate joint resolutions were taken up, ordered to beengrossed, and agreed to en bloc by a unanimous standing vote:

S.J.R. 497 (four hundred ninety-seven).S.J.R. 499 (four hundred ninety-nine).S.J.R. 503 (five hundred three).S.J.R. 504 (five hundred four).S.J.R. 505 (five hundred five).S.J.R. 506 (five hundred six).S.J.R. 507 (five hundred seven).S.J.R. 508 (five hundred eight).S.J.R. 509 (five hundred nine).

S.J.R. 502 (five hundred two) was taken up, as follows:

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 502

Celebrating the life of Robert Bates Ball, Sr.

WHEREAS, Robert Bates Ball, Sr., of Henrico County, a beloved citizen of the Commonwealth andmember of the House of Delegates from 1971 to 1995, died on September 2, 2006; and

WHEREAS, a native of Caroline County, Robert Ball grew up in Richmond, and as a result of theDepression, went to work after finishing junior high school, completing high school at night at the old JohnMarshall High School; and

WHEREAS, beginning in 1936, Robert Ball worked for Safeway, Inc., for 16 years, first at the HullStreet location as a butcher, and then as store manager; and


WHEREAS, Robert Ball took work leave from the grocery store chain during World War II to servehis country in the United States Marine Corps as an instructor at Parris Island, South Carolina; after thewar he served in the Virginia Army National Guard; and

WHEREAS, Robert Ball became interested in commercial real estate, saved his money for a downpayment, and purchased the Princess Lee Motel in 1952; and

WHEREAS, Robert Ball soon established Ball Realty Corporation and expanded his company intoland and hotel development; he became an officer in the national motel chain, Quality Courts, and wasinstrumental in the redevelopment of the William Byrd Hotel into affordable housing units for the elderly;and

WHEREAS, committed to improving the quality of life of his fellow citizens, Robert Ball served onthe Henrico Planning Commission and the Henrico Board of Supervisors; and

WHEREAS, desiring to make a difference in the Commonwealth, Robert Ball became involved instate politics and was elected to the House of Delegates in 1971, representing the 32nd District, which atthe time included Henrico and Hanover counties; and

WHEREAS, Delegate Ball served as the chair of the General Assembly’s powerful HouseAppropriations Committee for five years and was instrumental in securing funding for downtownRichmond’s bio-technology research park; he also served on the Privileges and Elections and Roads andInternal Navigation committees; and

WHEREAS, because of his Depression roots and his unconventional schooling, Delegate Ball had aspecial interest in issues concerning the Commonwealth’s public library system and quality education forVirginia’s young people; and

WHEREAS, Delegate Ball was the driving force behind the location of the Library of Virginia, as itstands today on the north side of Broad Street; and he was honored by the state library by being named aspresident emeritus; and

WHEREAS, Delegate Ball was an able lawmaker and influential member of the Democratic Caucus,who worked behind the scenes to enact important legislation for the citizens of the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, Robert Ball served as president of the North Richmond Kiwanis Club; executivecommittee and board member of the Virginia Home for Boys; a 32° Mason of the Glen Allen Lodge No.131 AF&AM; and a member of the Acca Temple Shrine; and

WHEREAS, concerned with the welfare of his neighbors, Robert Ball was an active and faithfulmember of Chamberlayne Baptist Church and a participant in the church’s many missions in thecommunity; and

WHEREAS, Robert Ball was the loving husband of Edna Henry Hurt Ball, who died in February2006; and

WHEREAS, Robert Ball will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his daughter, Roberta LeeRivers of Richmond; his son, Robert B. “Butch” Ball, Jr., of Hanover County; his three sisters, all ofRichmond; his four wonderful grandchildren; his colleagues on both sides of the aisle; and the citizens ofthe Commonwealth; now, therefore, be it


RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly mournthe loss of one of its admired former members, Robert Bates Ball, Sr.; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution forpresentation to the family of Robert Bates Ball, Sr., as an expression of the General Assembly’s respectfor his memory.

S.J.R. 502, on motion of Senator Norment, was ordered to be engrossed and was agreed to by aunanimous standing vote.

COMMENDING RESOLUTIONS

On motion of Senator Norment, the questions on agreeing to the House joint resolutions that followwere considered en bloc.

On motion of Senator Norment, the following House joint resolutions were taken up and agreed to enbloc:

H.J.R. 787 (seven hundred eighty-seven). H.J.R. 810 (eight hundred ten). H.J.R. 841 (eight hundred forty-one). H.J.R. 842 (eight hundred forty-two). H.J.R. 843 (eight hundred forty-three). H.J.R. 844 (eight hundred forty-four). H.J.R. 848 (eight hundred forty-eight). H.J.R. 849 (eight hundred forty-nine). H.J.R. 850 (eight hundred fifty). H.J.R. 851 (eight hundred fifty-one). H.J.R. 852 (eight hundred fifty-two). H.J.R. 853 (eight hundred fifty-three). H.J.R. 854 (eight hundred fifty-four). H.J.R. 857 (eight hundred fifty-seven). H.J.R. 859 (eight hundred fifty-nine). H.J.R. 860 (eight hundred sixty). H.J.R. 861 (eight hundred sixty-one). H.J.R. 862 (eight hundred sixty-two). H.J.R. 863 (eight hundred sixty-three). H.J.R. 864 (eight hundred sixty-four). H.J.R. 865 (eight hundred sixty-five). H.J.R. 866 (eight hundred sixty-six). H.J.R. 867 (eight hundred sixty-seven). H.J.R. 868 (eight hundred sixty-eight). H.J.R. 869 (eight hundred sixty-nine). H.J.R. 870 (eight hundred seventy). H.J.R. 871 (eight hundred seventy-one).

On motion of Senator Norment, the questions on agreeing to the Senate joint resolutions that followwere considered en bloc.

On motion of Senator Norment, the following Senate joint resolutions were taken up, ordered to beengrossed, and agreed to en bloc:


S.J.R. 493 (four hundred ninety-three). S.J.R. 495 (four hundred ninety-five). S.J.R. 496 (four hundred ninety-six). S.J.R. 498 (four hundred ninety-eight). S.J.R. 500 (five hundred).

S.J.R. 501 (five hundred one), on motion of Senator Hanger, was ordered to be engrossed and wasagreed to.


Pursuant to the provisions of House Joint Resolution No. 577 and Senate Rule 26 (g), SenatorDevolites Davis introduced a joint resolution; subsequently, the following was presented and laid on theClerk’s Desk:

S.J.R. 516. Commending Gesher Jewish Day School on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.Patrons--Devolites Davis; Delegate: Bulova

LEGISLATION SIGNED BY PRESIDING OFFICER

The President of the Senate as required by Article IV, Section 11, of the Constitution, on the daterecorded below, signed the following bills that had been passed by both houses and duly enrolled:

February 15, 2007

H.B. 1682. An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-2400.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to informationprovided to complainants and disciplinary proceedings within the Department of Health Professions.

H.B. 1723. An Act to amend and reenact § 8.01-195.3 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal§§ 8.01-226.6, 8.01-227.1, 8.01-227.2, 8.01-227.3, 8.01-418.3, and 15.2-108 of the Code ofVirginia, relating to “year 2000” references.

H.B. 1735. An Act to amend and reenact § 8.01-380 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the dismissal ofactions by nonsuit.

H.B. 1787. An Act to amend and reenact § 8.01-226.8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to civil immunityfor public officials and private citizens participating in a recycling program for probationers.

H.B. 1810. An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.1-57.3 and 22.1-75 of the Code of Virginia, relating to tievote procedures for local school boards.

H.B. 1816. An Act to amend and reenact § 55-248.21:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the VirginiaResidential Landlord and Tenant Act; early termination of leases by military personnel.

H.B. 1822. An Act to amend and reenact § 23-7.4:2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to reduced tuitionfor active duty members, activated guard or reservist members, or guard or reservist membersmobilized or on temporary active orders for six months or more.

H.B. 1838. An Act to amend and reenact § 55-548.13 of the Code of Virginia, relating to a trustee’s dutyto inform and report.


H.B. 1840. An Act to amend and reenact § 8.01-226.7 of the Code of Virginia, relating to providing atenant a lead-based paint report.

H.B. 1899. An Act to amend and reenact § 8.01-324 of the Code of Virginia, relating to newspapers thatmay be used for legal notices and publications.

H.B. 1920. An Act to amend and reenact § 22.1-177 of the Code of Virginia, relating to decals on schoolbuses.

H.B. 1922. An Act to amend and reenact § 8.01-265 of the Code of Virginia, relating to change of venueby the court; who may bring action.

H.B. 1965. An Act to amend and reenact §§ 32.1-162.1, 32.1-162.3, 32.1-162.5, and 63.2-1806 of theCode of Virginia, relating to dedicated hospice facilities.

H.B. 1992. An Act to authorize and exempt relocation of nursing home beds from certificate of publicneed regulation under certain circumstances.

H.B. 1996. An Act to amend and reenact § 23-7.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to in-state tuition forcertain dependents of military personnel.

H.B. 1998. An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-340.16 and 18.2-340.34 of the Code of Virginia,relating to charitable gaming; definition of instant bingo, pull tabs, and seal cards.

H.B. 2029. An Act to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-11.01, 53.1-133.02, and 53.1-160 of the Code ofVirginia, relating to electronic victim notification.

H.B. 2030. An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 26 of Title 2.2 an articlenumbered 32, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-2698 and 2.2-2699, relating to the Modeling andSimulation Advisory Council.

H.B. 2033. An Act to amend and reenact § 2.2-212 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Secretary ofHealth and Human Resources; duties.

H.B. 2036. An Act to amend and reenact § 37.2-815 of the Code of Virginia, relating to commitmenthearing for involuntary admission; examination required.

H.B. 2102. An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 32.1-176.5:2, relating toprohibition on private well construction.

H.B. 2114. An Act to amend and reenact § 23-7.4:2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to eligibility forin-state tuition for certain students not domiciled in Virginia.

H.B. 2115. An Act to amend and reenact § 17.1-328 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code ofVirginia by adding a section numbered 17.1-205, relating to fee for application of out-of-stateattorney; fund for the administration of justice.

H.B. 2147. An Act to amend and reenact § 55-248.31 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the VirginiaResidential Landlord and Tenant Act; noncompliance with rental agreement.

H.B. 2153. An Act to amend and reenact § 2.2-2428 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the VirginiaPublic Broadcasting Board; membership.


H.B. 2154. An Act to amend and reenact § 23-276.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to regulation ofcertain private and out-of-state institutions of higher education.

H.B. 2179. An Act to amend and reenact § 23-7.4:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the VirginiaMilitary Survivors and Dependents Education Program.

H.B. 2196. An Act to amend and reenact § 2.2-2007 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the powers of theCIO.

H.B. 2216. An Act to amend and reenact § 22.1-205 of the Code of Virginia, relating to a surcharge fordriver education programs.

H.B. 2218. An Act to amend and reenact § 35.1-14.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to donations offood to charitable organizations; exception to regulations.

H.B. 2299. An Act to amend and reenact § 32.1-351 of the Code of Virginia, relating to reportingrequirements for the Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan.

H.B. 2307. An Act to amend and reenact § 2.2-2329 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the VirginiaNational Defense Industrial Authority; board of directors; membership.

H.B. 2311. An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-212.5:1, relating tothe establishment of a public charter school fund.

H.B. 2350. An Act to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-146, 22.1-148, 22.1-151, 22.1-153, and 22.1-161 of theCode of Virginia, and to repeal §§ 22.1-154 through 22.1-157 of the Code of Virginia, relating to theLiterary Fund.

H.B. 2356. An Act to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-201, 27-61, 27-97, 27-97.2, 27-99, 36-139, and38.2-401 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 2 of Title 9.1sections numbered 9.1-206, 9.1-207, and 9.1-208; and to repeal §§ 36-139.2, 36-139.3, and 36-139.4of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Office of the State Fire Marshal; powers and duties.

H.B. 2378. An Act to amend and reenact § 32.1-19 of the Code of Virginia, relating to duties of theHealth Commissioner.

H.B. 2393. An Act to amend and reenact §§ 32.1-283 and 32.1-283.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating toMedical Examiner reports and findings.

H.B. 2395. An Act to amend and reenact § 55-548.10 of the Code of Virginia, relating to function of adeed conveying property to trustees.

H.B. 2469. An Act to amend and reenact § 36-106 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the UniformStatewide Building Code; abatement of violations.

H.B. 2497. An Act to amend and reenact § 36-105 of the Code of Virginia, relating to building permitsfor certain school construction.


OTHER BUSINESS

On motion of Senator Norment, a leave of absence for the day was granted Senator Hawkins.

On motion of Senator Norment, a leave of absence for the day was granted Senator McDougle.

On motion of Senator Chichester, the Senate adjourned until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.

William T. BollingPresident of the Senate

Susan Clarke SchaarClerk of the Senate

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