This is current as of February 19, 2002
Details about the legislation can be found after the table below.
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HB 46 School crisis and emergency management plans.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-279.8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to school crisis and emergency management plans. 025969760
Summary as introduced:
School crisis and emergency management plans. Adds incidents involving weapons of mass destruction to those crises and events that must be addressed in the school crisis and emergency plan to be developed by each public school in the Commonwealth.Currently, the crises and events to be addressed include various natural disasters; medical emergencies; student or staff member deaths; explosions; bomb threats; gun, knife or other weapons threats; spills or exposures to hazardous substances; the presence of unauthorized persons or trespassers; the loss, disappearance or kidnapping of a student; hostage situations; violence on school property or at school activities; and other incidents posing a serious threat of harm to students, personnel, or facilities.
Patrons: Hamilton, Athey, Bell and Oder
01/24/02 House: Communicated to Senate
01/25/02 Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed
01/25/02 Senate: Referred to Committee on Education and Health
02/14/02 Senate: Reported from Ed. & H. with amendment (11-Y 0-N)
02/15/02 Senate: Const. reading disp., passed by for the day (40-Y 0-N)
HB 118 Purchase of handguns of certain officers.
An Act to amend and reenact § 59.1-148.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to purchase of handguns of certain officers.
Summary as passed House:
Purchase of handguns of certain officers. Allows a regional jail officer and any former Superintendent of the Department of State Police who leaves service after a minimum of five years to purchase the service handgun issued to him by the agency or institution at a price of one dollar.Patron: Pollard
02/08/02 Senate: VOTE: CONST. RDG. DISPENSED R (37-Y 0-N)
02/11/02 Senate: Read third time
02/11/02 Senate: Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
02/11/02 Senate: VOTE: PASSAGE R (40-Y 0-N)
02/13/02 House: Enrolled bill text (HB118ER)
HB 119 One handgun a month purchase limitation.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308.2:2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to purchase of one handgun a month. 026134890
Summary as passed House:
One-handgun-a-month. Provides that the one-handgun-a-month purchase limitation does not apply to a person who trades in a handgun at the same time he makes a handgun purchase and as a part of the same transaction, provided that no more than one transaction of this nature is completed per day.Patron: Pollard
02/12/02 House: Read third time and passed House (95-Y 5-N)
02/12/02 House: VOTE: PASSAGE #2 (95-Y 5-N)
02/12/02 House: Communicated to Senate
02/13/02 Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed
02/13/02 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Notes: OPPOSE
HB 132 Establishment of gun-free school zones; penalty.
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-308.1:6, relating to the establishment of optional gun-free school zones; penalty. 025984696
Summary as introduced:
Establishment of gun-free school zones; penalty. Provides that any school division may establish a "gun-free school zone" encompassing the physical boundaries of the school property and areas under exclusive use by the school division, provided that the local governing body has adopted an ordinance enabling the school division to establish such zones. The bill also provides that any person who knowingly possesses any firearm while within a gun-free school zone is guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor.Patrons: Darner, Almand, Baskerville, Christian, Crittenden, Dillard, Hull, Jones, J.C., Plum, Scott, Van Landingham, Van Yahres and Watts; Senators: Barry, Byrne, Howell, Miller, Y.B., Ticer and Whipple
01/09/02 House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 12/21/01 025984696
01/09/02 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
01/18/02 House: Assigned to M., P. & P. S. sub-committee: 1
01/25/02 House: Passed by indefinitely in M., P.& P. S. (16-Y 6-N)
Notes: SUPPORT
HB 138 Firearms in turkey season.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 29.1-519 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the use of firearms during spring turkey season; penalty. 024037600
Summary as introduced:
Firearms in turkey season. Prohibits the use of firearms other than sidelock muzzleloading rifles with iron or open sites or shotguns during spring turkey season.Patron: Abbitt
01/25/02 House: Read second time
01/25/02 House: Committee amendments agreed to
01/25/02 House: Engrossed by House as amended
01/25/02 House: Printed as engrossed 024037600-E
01/28/02 House: Stricken from House calendar
HB 223 Concealed weapons.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308 of the Code of Virginia, relating to carrying concealed weapons. 024990663
Summary as passed House:
Concealed weapons. Provides than no fee shall be charged for the issuance of a concealed weapon permit for a retired law enforcement officer after completing fifteen years of service with a police or sheriff's department within the United States, the District of Columbia or any of the territories of the United States.Patrons: Carrico and Cosgrove
02/12/02 House: VOTE: BLOCK VOTE PASSAGE #2 (100-Y 0-N)
02/12/02 House: Communicated to Senate
02/13/02 Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed
02/13/02 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
02/14/02 House: Fiscal impact statement from VSP (HB223H1)
HB 300 Possession of firearms, stun weapons by convicted felons.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to possession or transportation of firearms, stun weapons, tasers or concealed weapons by convicted felons; penalties. 024391836
Summary as introduced:
Possession or transportation of firearms, stun weapons, tasers or concealed weapons by convicted felons; penalties. Rewords last year's amendment to the law that prohibits a convicted felon from possessing a firearm to make it abundantly clear that he may possess only a stun weapon or taser as defined by § 18.2-308.1 in his residence or the curtilage thereof.Patron: McDonnell
01/23/02 House: Communicated to Senate
01/24/02 Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed
01/24/02 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
02/13/02 Senate: Reported from Courts of Justice w/amd (14-Y 0-N)
02/15/02 Senate: Const. reading disp., passed by for the day (40-Y 0-N)
HB 432 Carrying firearms during period of protective order.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308.1:4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to purchase or transportation of firearm by persons subject to protective orders; penalty. 026046778
Summary as introduced:
Carrying firearms during period of protective order. Clarifies that any person with a concealed handgun permit is prohibited from carrying any firearm, concealed or otherwise, for the duration of any protective order, and requires surrender of his permit to the court entering the order.Patrons: Hurt, Armstrong and Marshall, D.W.; Senator: Reynolds
02/12/02 House: Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)
02/12/02 House: VOTE: BLOCK VOTE PASSAGE #2 (100-Y 0-N)
02/12/02 House: Communicated to Senate
02/13/02 Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed
02/13/02 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Notes: SUPPORT
HB 582 Deadly physical force on intruders.
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-91.1, relating to use of force against intruder.
024485986
Summary as passed House:
Deadly physical force. Grants the occupant of a dwelling immunity from civil liability or criminal prosecution for any injury or death resulting from the occupant's use of force, including deadly physical force, against a person when the other person has unlawfully entered the dwelling, has committed an overt act toward the occupant or another person in the dwelling and the occupant reasonably believes he or another person in the dwelling is in imminent danger of bodily harm.Patrons: Welch, Black, Hall, Hargrove and Joannou
02/12/02 House: Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)
02/12/02 House: VOTE: BLOCK VOTE PASSAGE #2 (100-Y 0-N)
02/12/02 House: Communicated to Senate
02/13/02 Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed
02/13/02 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
HB 604 Carrying concealed weapons.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308 of the Code of Virginia, relating to carrying concealed weapons. 024515636
Summary as passed House:
Carrying concealed weapons. Provides that a valid concealed handgun permit or license issued by another state shall be valid in the Commonwealth if the stte issues a permit including a photograph of the permittee. The bill removes the requirement that other states maintain 24-hour accessible instant verification and names nine states that currently qualify.Patrons: Black, Byron, Cole, Gear, Janis, Lingamfelter, May, Rapp, Saxman, Welch and Wright
02/12/02 House: Read third time and passed House (88-Y 11-N)
02/12/02 House: VOTE: PASSAGE #2 (88-Y 11-N)
02/12/02 House: Communicated to Senate
02/13/02 Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed
02/13/02 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Notes: OPPOSE
HB 706 Carrying firearms during period of protective order.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308.1:4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to purchase or transportation of firearm by persons subject to protective orders; penalty. 020195612
Summary as introduced:
Carrying firearms during period of protective order. Clarifies that any person with a concealed handgun permit is prohibited from carrying any firearm, concealed or otherwise, for the duration of any protective order, and requires surrender of his permit to the court entering the order.Patrons: Armstrong; Senator: Reynolds
01/09/02 House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/09/02 020195612
01/09/02 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
01/18/02 House: Assigned to M., P. & P. S. sub-committee: 1
02/07/02 House: Incorporated by M., P. & P. S. (HB432-Hurt) (22-Y 0-N)
HB 811 Definition of concealed weapon; penalty.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308 of the Code of Virginia, relating to definition of concealed weapon; penalty. 027265608
Summary as introduced:
Definition of concealed weapon; penalty. Removes "by action of an explosion" from the definition of weapon for purposes of the concealed weapon prohibitions. Currently, in order to qualify as a concealed weapon, the weapon must propel a missile by explosion of a combustible material.Patron: Almand
01/09/02 House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/09/02 027265608
01/09/02 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
01/16/02 House: Fiscal impact statement from VCSC (HB811)
01/18/02 House: Assigned to M., P. & P. S. sub-committee: 1
02/08/02 House: Continued to 2003 in M.,P. & P. S. (22-Y 0-N)
HB 838 Use of firearm in committing felony.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-53.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to use or display of firearm in committing a felony. 024982956
Summary as introduced:
Use of firearm in committing felony. Provides that punishment for the use or display of a firearm in committing a felony must run consecutively with punishment for any other charge or offense. Under current law punishment cannot run consecutively with the punishment received for the primary offense.Patrons: Thomas, Abbitt, Barlow, Councill, Dudley, Jones, S.C., Keister, Kilgore, Phillips, Shuler and Woodrum
01/14/02 House: Fiscal impact statement from VCSC (HB838)
01/24/02 House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 1
02/04/02 House: Reported from Courts of Justice (22-Y 0-N)
02/04/02 House: Referred to Committee on Appropriations
02/08/02 House: Continued to 2003 in Appropriations (25-Y 0-N)
HB 951 Criminal background check required for employees of gun dealer.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308.2:3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to criminal background check required for employees of a gun dealer to transfer firearms; penalty. 024870820
Summary as passed House:
Criminal background check required for employees of a gun dealer to transfer firearms; exemptions; penalties. Provides an exemption from the requirement of employees of a federally licensed firearms dealer to submit fingerprints if the employees submit a notarized affidavit that they have previously submitted fingerprints to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and were approved by the Bureau. Punishes a false statement in the affidavit as a Class felony.Patron: Landes
02/06/02 House: VOTE: BLOCK VOTE PASSAGE (100-Y 0-N)
02/06/02 House: Communicated to Senate
02/07/02 House: Fiscal impact statement from VCSC (HB951EH1)
02/07/02 Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed
02/07/02 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
HB 952 Concealed handguns; restricted in restaurants.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308 of the Code of Virginia, relating to prohibiting the consumption of alcohol while carrying a concealed handgun and eliminating the restriction on handguns in restaurants. 024853976
Summary as introduced:
Concealed handguns. Prohibits the carrier of a concealed handgun in a public place to consume alcohol or be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs and eliminates the restriction on licensed, concealed handguns in restaurants that serve alcohol.Patrons: Ware, Athey, Black, Cole, Janis and Wright
01/09/02 House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/09/02 024853976
01/09/02 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
01/18/02 House: Assigned to M., P. & P. S. sub-committee: 1
02/08/02 House: Stricken from docket by M., P. & P. S. (21-Y 1-N)
Notes: Oppose-Patron decided to pull the bill because he was unable to secure the votes in the house.
HB 958 Carrying weapon into State Capitol; penalty.
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-283.2, relating to carrying a weapon into the State Capitol; penalty. 026033608
Summary as introduced:
Carrying weapon into State Capitol; penalty. Provides that any person who possesses in or transports into the State Capitol Building or the General Assembly Building any (i) gun or other weapon designed or intended to propel a missile or projectile of any kind, (ii) frame, receiver, muffler, silencer, missile, projectile or ammunition designed for use with a dangerous weapon and (iii) any other dangerous weapon, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.Patrons: Almand, Brink, Darner and Plum
01/09/02 House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/09/02 026033608
01/09/02 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
01/18/02 House: Assigned to M., P. & P. S. sub-committee: 2
02/04/02 House: Fiscal impact statement from DPB (HB958)
02/08/02 House: Continued to 2003 in M.,P. & P. S. (20-Y 2-N)
Notes: SUPPORT
HB 1016 Possession of firearms following the conviction of certain crimes.
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-308.1:6, relating to possession of firearms following certain criminal convictions; penalty. 025258928
Summary as introduced:
Possession of firearms following the conviction of certain crimes; penalty. Prohibits persons convicted of stalking, sexual battery or assault and battery on a family member (that results in serious bodily injury) from possessing or transporting firearms for a period of five years following conviction. There is a provision to allow the person to petition the circuit court to reinstate the right to carry or transport firearms.Patrons: Scott, Almand, Brink, Dillard, Hull, Plum, Van Landingham and Watts
01/09/02 House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/09/02 025258928
01/09/02 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
01/14/02 House: Fiscal impact statement from VCSC (HB1016)
01/18/02 House: Assigned to M., P. & P. S. sub-committee: 1
02/01/02 House: Continued to 2003 in M.,P. & P. S. (21-Y 0-N)
HB 1017 Prohibits possession of handguns in certain county-owned buildings.
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-925.1, relating to possessing handguns in certain county-owned buildings; penalty. 025255928
Summary as introduced:
Prohibition on possession of handguns in certain county-owned buildings; penalty. Provides that any county with urban county executive form of government may, by ordinance, make it unlawful for any person to possess a handgun in any county-owned building, violation of the ordinance to be punished as a Class 1 misdemeanor.Patrons: Scott, Petersen, Plum and Van Landingham
01/09/02 House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/09/02 025255928
01/09/02 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
01/18/02 House: Assigned to M., P. & P. S. sub-committee: 1
02/01/02 House: Continued to 2003 in M.,P. & P. S. (21-Y 0-N)
Notes: SUPPORT
HB 1058 Carrying concealed weapons.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308 of the Code of Virginia, relating to personal protection; carrying concealed weapons; when lawful to carry. 020002848
Summary as introduced:
Carrying concealed weapons. Provides that any person otherwise eligible, if he is a member of the United States armed forces, may apply for a concealed handgun permit in the county or city in which he is domiciled even though he may be a resident of another state.Patrons: Melvin and Rapp
02/12/02 House: Read third time and passed House (98-Y 2-N)
02/12/02 House: VOTE: PASSAGE (98-Y 2-N)
02/12/02 House: Communicated to Senate
02/13/02 Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed
02/13/02 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
HB 1274 Out-of-state concealed handgun permits.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308 of the Code of Virginia, relating to concealed handgun permits issued by another state. 025270600
Summary as introduced:
Out-of-state concealed handgun permits. Provides that concealed handgun permits issued by another state are valid in Virginia if the permit holder also carries valid, government-issued photo identification.Patron: Abbitt
01/18/02 House: Presented & ordered printed 025270600
01/18/02 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
02/08/02 House: Incorporated by M., P. & P. S. (HB604-Black) (22-Y 0-N)
HB 1281 Concealed handgun permit; retired law-enforcement officers.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308 of the Code of Virginia, relating to concealed handgun permits. 021296616
Summary as introduced:
Concealed handgun permit; retired law-enforcement officers. Provides that retiring law-enforcement officers who are domiciled and working in the Commonwealth and in good standing at the time of retirement may be granted, upon retirement, a concealed handgun permit without application.Patrons: Athey, Lingamfelter and Weatherholtz
01/18/02 House: Presented & ordered printed 021296616
01/18/02 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
02/01/02 House: Incorporated by M., P. & P. S. (HB223-Carrico) (21-Y 0-N)
HB 1355 Dangerous weapon in a recreation or community center; penalty.
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-283.2, relating to possessing a dangerous weapon in a publicly owned community or recreation center; penalty.
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Summary as introduced:
Possessing a dangerous weapon in a publicly owned recreation or community center; penalty. Allows the governing body of any county with an urban county executive form of government to adopt an ordinance making the possession of a dangerous weapon in a publicly owned recreation or community center a Class 1 (or less) misdemeanor. Exceptions are included for law enforcement personnel and court personnel.Patron: Hull
01/18/02 House: Presented & ordered printed 029819776
01/18/02 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
02/04/02 House: Fiscal impact statement from DPB (HB1355)
02/08/02 House: Passed by indefinitely in M., P.& P. S. (20-Y 2-N)
HJ 149 Study; Sunday hunting ban.
Requesting the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to study the Sunday hunting ban and determine whether it is still appropriate. 024158824
Summary as introduced:
Study; Sunday hunting ban. Requests the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to study Virginia's Sunday hunting ban and determine whether such a ban is still appropriate. The Department, in conducting its study, is directed to review other states' laws on Sunday hunting, including any pending legislation that would end or limit such bans. The Department is to complete the study by November 30, 2002, and submit written findings to the Governor and the 2003 Session of the General Assembly.Patron: Marshall, R.G.
01/09/02 House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/09/02 024158824
01/09/02 House: Referred to Committee on Rules
02/10/02 House: Passed by indefinitely in Rules (17-Y 0-N)
SB 23 Concealed weapon permits.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308 of the Code of Virginia, relating to concealed weapons permit; exception. 024511552
Summary as introduced:
Concealed weapon permits. Provides that persons licensed in another state to perform duties comparable to those performed by Virginia branch pilots licensed pursuant to Chapter 9 (§ 54.1-900 et seq.) of Title 54.1 who are performing such duties in Virginia and hold a valid concealed handgun permit issued by a state that does not have reciprocity with the Commonwealth may carry a concealed handgun without a permit while in the discharge of their official duties. Branch pilots guide ships in and out of harbors.Patrons: Wagner; Delegate: Welch
01/22/02 Senate: VOTE: PASSAGE R (39-Y 0-N)
01/22/02 Senate: Communicated to House
01/28/02 House: Placed on Calendar
01/28/02 House: Read first time
01/28/02 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
SB 46 Carrying firearms during period of protective order.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308.1:4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to purchase or transportation of firearm by persons subject to protective orders; penalty. 024734524
Summary as introduced:
Carrying firearms during period of protective order. Clarifies that any person with a concealed handgun permit is prohibited from carrying any firearm, concealed or otherwise, for the duration of any protective order, and requires surrender of his permit to the court entering the order.Patron: Reynolds
02/11/02 Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
02/11/02 Senate: VOTE: CONST. RDG. DISPENSED R (40-Y 0-N)
02/11/02 Senate: Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
02/11/02 Senate: VOTE: PASSAGE R (40-Y 0-N)
02/11/02 Senate: Communicated to House
SB 137 Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund.
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-368.4, 19.2-368.5, 19.2-368.8 and 19.2-368.11:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund. 024398536
Summary as introduced:
Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund. Allows Virginia residents to access the Fund if victimized while traveling in another country or in a territory. The bill provides that the parent of a child victim may apply for compensation on behalf of the child, so the parent can get lost wages for medical and legal appointments, etc. The bill also allows the person who paid for the victim's funeral to be reimbursed rather than limiting funeral reimbursement to certain relatives. The top limit award for weekly wages is increased from $200 to $600 and for moving expenses is increased from $500 to $1,000. The Commonwealth is directed to vigorously pursue the subrogation rights that accrue to it on behalf of victims and claimants. Attorneys for the Commonwealth are directed to request restitution when an award has been made from the Fund, so that the Fund can be reimbursed.Patron: Stolle
02/12/02 Senate: VOTE: CONST. RDG. DISPENSED R (40-Y 0-N)
02/12/02 Senate: Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
02/12/02 Senate: VOTE: PASSAGE R (40-Y 0-N)
02/12/02 Senate: Communicated to House
02/13/02 Senate: Fiscal impact statement from DPB (SB137)
SB 228 Carrying concealed weapons.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-308 of the Code of Virginia, relating to carrying concealed weapons. 024721548
Summary as passed Senate:
Carrying concealed weapons. Transfers from the State Police to the Attorney General the authority to determine which states' concealed weapon permits are eligible to be recognized in Virginia and to maintain that information on VCIN and to provide the VCIN information to law-enforcement. The bill also specifies that persons holding permits from the states of Arkansas, North Carolina, Tennesse, West Virginia and Washington may carry a concealed weapon in Virginia.Patron: Trumbo
01/29/02 Senate: VOTE: PASSAGE (37-Y 3-N)
01/29/02 Senate: Communicated to House
02/04/02 House: Placed on Calendar
02/04/02 House: Read first time
02/04/02 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
Notes: OPPOSE
SB 305 Use of firearm in committing felony.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-53.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to use or display of firearm in committing felony. 024415548
Summary as introduced:
Use of firearm in committing felony. Provides that punishment for the use or display of a firearm in committing a felony must run consecutively with punishment for any other charge or offense. Under current law punishment cannot run consecutively with the punishment received for the primary offense.Patron: Edwards
01/09/02 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/10/02 Senate: Fiscal impact statement from VCSC (SB305)
01/23/02 Senate: Reported from Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
01/23/02 Senate: Rereferred to Finance
02/13/02 Senate: Left in Finance
SB 318 VCIN and NCIC.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-390 of the Code of Virginia, relating to entry of felony warrants into criminal justice information systems. 024715536
Summary as introduced:
VCIN and NCIC. Provides an exception to the requirement that a felony warrant be entered into the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) within 72 hours of receipt of the warrant. The 72-hour period can be extended for no more than 60 days if the chief judge of the circuit court determines that the public safety would be served by such a delay.Patron: Stolle
01/09/02 Senate: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/09/02 024715536
01/09/02 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
02/06/02 Senate: Continued to 2003 in Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N)
SB 424 Possessing dangerous weapons in certain county facilities.
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 8 of Title 15.2 an article numbered 6, consisting of a section numbered 15.2-859, relating to possessing dangerous weapons in county-owned or county-operated facilities; penalty. 027246660
Summary as introduced:
Possessing dangerous weapons in certain county facilities; penalty. Provides that the governing body of any county that has adopted the urban county executive form of government may, by ordinance, make it unlawful for any person to possess a dangerous weapon upon the property, including buildings and grounds, of any county-owned or county-operated facility, violation of the ordinance to be punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor.Patron: Byrne
01/09/02 Senate: Referred to Committee on Local Government
01/22/02 Senate: Pursuant to S.Rule20(j), rereferred by L.G.
01/22/02 Senate: Rereferred to Courts of Justice
02/04/02 Senate: Fiscal impact statement from DPB (SB424)
02/06/02 Senate: Failed to report (defeated) in C. J. (4-Y 9-N 1-A)
Notes: SUPPORT
SB 593 Local control of firearms.
A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-915 of the Code of Virginia, relating to control of firearms. 024545432
Summary as introduced:
Local control of firearms. Provides that a statute that does not refer to firearms or ammunition shall not be construed to provide express authorization for localities to regulate firearms. From and after January 1, 1987, no locality shall adopt any ordinance, resolution, motion, administrative rule or regulation governing the purchase, possession, transfer, ownership, carrying or transporting of firearms, ammunition, or components or combination thereof other than those expressly authorized by statute.Patron: Hanger
02/11/02 Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute 024545432-S1
02/11/02 Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
02/11/02 Senate: VOTE: CONST. RDG. DISPENSED (40-Y 0-N)
02/11/02 Senate: Passed Senate (30-Y 10-N)
02/11/02 Senate: VOTE: PASSAGE (30-Y 10-N)
Notes: OPPOSE-High priority. Working with localities (VML,VACO) Patron agreed to amendments similar to last years senate courts amendments. These will likely be removed on the house side and the bill will go to conference.
SB 622 Gun-free school zones.
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-308.1:6, relating to the establishment of optional gun-free school zones; penalty. 029817406
Summary as introduced:
Gun-free school zones.Patron: Byrne
01/18/02 Senate: Presented & ordered printed 029817406
01/18/02 Senate: Referred to Committee on Education and Health
02/07/02 Senate: Pursuant to S. Rule20(j), rerefer. by E.H. (13-Y 0-N)
02/07/02 Senate: Rereferred to Courts of Justice
02/10/02 Senate: Failed to report (defeated) in C. J. (5-Y 10-N)
Notes: SUPPORT
Counts: HB: 22 HJ: 1 SB: 9