STOP CAP & TRADE

SUPPORT

HB 27 Residential energy efficiency standards; exempts certain homes from federal cap & trade legislation. Introduced by: Robert G. Marshall

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia relating to compliance with energy efficiency standards for residences under federal cap and trade legislation.

01/19/12  House: Reported from General Laws with amendments (15-Y 7-N)

Floor: 01/25/12  House: VOTE: PASSAGE (71-Y 28-N)

01/26/12  Senate: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

HB 66 Incandescent light bulbs; creates procedure by which manufacturer may obtain a license from SCC. Introduced by: Robert G. Marshall

01/17/12  House: Assigned C & L sub: #2

STOP EPA ABUSE

SUPPORT

HB 67 Nonnavigable state waters; regulation exclusively by Commonwealth. Introduced by: Robert G. Marshall

01/23/12  House: Assigned ACNRsub: Chesapeake

HB 1071 Alternative onsite sewage system; owner exempt from requirements for operation and maintenance.  Introduced by: Timothy D. Hugo

01/20/12  House: Assigned CC & T sub: #2

STOP SMART GROWTH MANDATES

SUPPORT

HB 92 Urban development areas; incorporation of areas optional rather than mandatory, etc. Introduced by: Robert G. Marshall
 

HB 794 Urban development areas; incorporation of areas optional rather than mandatory, etc. Introduced by: Nick Rush

HB 869 Urban development areas; makes incorporation optional rather than mandatory for all localities. Introduced by: Thomas Davis Rust

01/18/12  House: HB 92, HB 794 & HB 869 Assigned CC & T sub: #2

SB 274 Urban development areas; makes incorporation optional rather than mandatory for all localities. Introduced by: Ralph K. Smith

SB 291 Urban development areas; makes incorporation optional rather than mandatory for all localities. Introduced by: L. Louise Lucas

01/10/12  Senate: SB274 & SB 291 Referred to Committee on Local Government

SB 291 Urban development areas; makes incorporation optional rather than mandatory for all localities.

01/31/12  Senate: Incorporated by Local Government (SB274-Smith & SB291) (15-Y 0-N)

YEAS--Smith, Marsh, Lucas, Martin, Hanger, Puller, Ruff, Herring, Locke, Marsden, Stanley, Blevins, Miller, J.C., Ebbin, Favola--15.

NAYS--0.

ABSTENTIONS--0.

REIGN IN POWERS OF UNELECTED GOVERNING BOARDS

SUPPORT

HB 823 Planning district commissions; functional areas warranting regional cooperation shall be limited.  Introduced by: Robert G. Marshall

01/17/12  House: Assigned CC & T sub: #2

SB 18 Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Compact; removes authorization for State's membership. Introduced by: Richard H. Stuart

2/28/11  Senate: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

REFORM EMINENT DOMAIN

SUPPORT

HJ3 Robert B. Bell /SJ3 Mark D. Obenshain Virginia Constitutional amendment; Eminent Domain Reform
 In the 2007 General Assembly session, a statute was passed that prohibits private property from being taken by eminent domain for the primary purpose of benefiting a second private party, or for economic development, or for job creation, or for tax revenue enhancement. The eminent domain reform statute also prohibits the government from taking more property than needed to achieve a stated public use and forbids the government from taking one person’s property because adjoining property is blighted.

Since 2007, the condemnors’ lobby attends every session of the General Assembly in an attempt to weaken the good eminent domain reform statute that is now on the books. We must pass a constitutional amendment to protect private property, because constitutional amendments cannot be changed without a vote of the people who are seldom inclined to weaken their own property rights.

HJ3 - 01/12/12  House: Assigned P & E sub: Constitutional Amendments Subcommittee

SJ3 - 11/21/11  Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections

01/31/12  Senate: Reported from Privileges and Elections with substitute (13-Y 2-N)

STOP UNLAWFUL DETENTION UNDER FEDERAL NDAA LAW

SUPPORT

HB 1160 Unlawful detention of U.S. citizens; prevents any agency, etc., from assisting in investigation. Introduced by: Robert G. Marshall

01/16/12  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

01/25/12  House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 3-N)

OPPOSE

HB 69 - Englin - Renewable energy portfolio standard; required participation of electric utility in program, etc. 

01/26/12  House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely by voice vote

HB70 – Englin - Energy conservation; establishes statewide goal of reducing consumption of electric energy.

01/26/12  House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote

HB 657 - Rust - Renewable energy portfolio standard program; adjusts mix of energy sources that qualify.

01/26/12  House: Subcommittee recommends striking from docket by voice vote

HB 788 - Lopez - Green Public Buildings Act; created.

HB 883 - Sickles - Income tax, state; credit for solar energy equipment systems.

HB 312 - Ware, R.L. - Electric and natural gas utilities; energy efficiency programs

01/19/12  House: Stricken from docket by Commerce and Labor by voice vote

HB 618 - LeMunyon - Soil and water conservation boards, local; appointment of members of board of directors.

01/30/12  House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote

HB 1102 - Miller - Renewable energy portfolio standard program; credits for investments.

01/26/12  House: VOTE: PASSAGE (88-Y 10-N 1-A)

HB 1170 - Kory - Income tax, state and corporate; credit for service renewable energy property.

SB 160 - Petersen - Cost-Effective Public Buildings Act; created.

01/24/12  Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (26-Y 14-N)

SB 262 - Ebbin - Microenterprise investment tax credits; created for individuals who make qualified investment.

SB 485 - McWaters - Alternative Fuel Vehicle Conversion Fund; established.

01/27/12  Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (35-Y 4-N)

SB 493 Watkins Electric and natural gas utilities; energy efficiency programs.

SB 621 - Petersen - State-owned buildings; DGS to establish program requiring energy efficiency data.

SB 641 - Ruff - Air pollution; regulating emissions resulting from use of outdoor wood-burning heaters.

01/26/12  Senate: Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (11-Y 3-N)

HB 614 - LeMunyon - Comprehensive plan; controls future land use decisions of governing body.

HB 121- Morrissey - Virginia Housing Trust Fund Authority; created, report.  

HB 580 - Helsel - Fort Monroe Authority Act; declaration of policy.

01/26/12  House: Reported from General Laws with substitute (22-Y 0-N)

HB 176 - Knight - Nutrient credit certification; regulations.

SB 77 - Watkins - Nutrient credit certification; regulations.