2009 Uncodified Acts

2009 Virginia Uncodified Acts

6/28/2025

Administration of Government Generally

Chapter 46 (HB 2660): Capital outlay plan; constitutes State's six-year proposal for projects.
Chapter 85 (HB 1969): Administrative Process Act; required review of feasibility of electronic submission.
Chapter 134 (HB 2044): Health information technology; Information Technology Investment Board establish advisory committee.
Chapter 202 (HB 2224): Braille; certification of instructors.
Chapter 224 (HB 2643): Economic development entities; extension of performance agreements.
Chapter 404 (HB 1875): War Memorial Foundation; establish criteria to honor Virginia's war casualties.
Chapter 624 (SB 1299): Administrative Process Act; certain requirement for agencies that submit documents or payments, etc.
Chapter 689 (SB 1371): Land exchange; exchange of parcels of land between Departments of Conservation & Rec. & Forestry.
Chapter 696 (SB 1531): Capital outlay plan; constitutes State's six-year proposal for projects to be funded.
Chapter 849 (SB 1318): Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act; extends implementation.
Chapter 867 (HB 2426): Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act; extends implementation of prohibition.

Alcoholic Beverage Control

Chapter 238 (HB 2293): Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; creates 2-year pilot project for certain mixed beverage licensees.

Appropriations

Chapter 781 (HB 1600): An Act to amend Chapter 879, Acts of Assembly of 2008, which appropriated funds for the 2008-10 Biennium, and to provide aportion of revenues for the two years ending, respectively, on the thirtieth day of June, 2009, and the thirtieth day of June, 2010,submitted by the Governor of Virginia to the presiding officer of each house of the General Assembly of Virginia in accordancewith the provisions of § 2.2-1509, Code of Virginia.

Bonds

Chapter 49 (HB 1604): Parking Facilities Bond Act of 2009; created.
Chapter 161 (SB 852): Parking Facilities Bond Act of 2009; created.
Chapter 165 (HB 1662): Higher Educational Institutions Bond Act of 2009; created.
Chapter 168 (SB 851): Higher Educational Institutions Bond Act of 2009; created.

Claims

Chapter 360 (HB 2050): Claims; Teddy Pierries Thompson.
Chapter 466 (HB 2243): Claims; Kurt E. Beach.

Commissions, Boards and Institutions

Chapter 232 (HB 1907): Twin County Airport Commission; change in membership.
Chapter 436 (HB 1720): Virginia Bicentennial of American War of 1812 Commission; extending time Commission may be funded.

Commonwealth Public Safety

Chapter 625 (SB 1312): Pittsylvania County; Department of Corrections to convey certain real property thereto.

Conservation

Chapter 752 (HB 2531): Electricity; SCC to conduct proceeding to determine appropriate energy conservation, etc.
Chapter 855 (SB 1348): Electricity; SCC to conduct proceeding to determine appropriate energy conservation, etc.

Constitutional Amendment

Chapter 774 (HJ 647): Constitutional amendment; limit on taxes or revenues and Revenue Stabilization Fund.
Chapter 775 (HJ 648): Constitutional amendment; property tax exemption for certain veterans (first reference).
Chapter 776 (HJ 688): Constitutional amendment; real property tax relief for persons 65 years old, etc. (first reference).
Chapter 777 (SJ 275): Constitutional amendment; property tax exemption for certain veterans (first reference).
Chapter 778 (SJ 332): Constitutional amendment; tax exemptions for buildings constructed or designed to conserve energy.

Counties, Cities and Towns

Chapter 232 (HB 1907): Twin County Airport Commission; change in membership.
Chapter 469 (HB 2322): Urban development areas; counties shall have until July 1, 2011, to amend comprehensive plans.

Courts

Chapter 172 (SB 1391): Criminal convictions; DNA Notification, report.
Chapter 733 (HB 1587): REAL ID Act; State will not comply with provision thereof that they determine would compromise.
Chapter 769 (SB 1431): REAL ID Act of 2005; State will not comply with provision thereof that compromises economic privacy.
Chapter 817 (HB 2400): Criminal sexual assault; establishment of a multidisciplinary response thereto.

Crimes and Offenses Generally

Chapter 172 (SB 1391): Criminal convictions; DNA Notification, report.
Chapter 733 (HB 1587): REAL ID Act; State will not comply with provision thereof that they determine would compromise.
Chapter 769 (SB 1431): REAL ID Act of 2005; State will not comply with provision thereof that compromises economic privacy.
Chapter 817 (HB 2400): Criminal sexual assault; establishment of a multidisciplinary response thereto.

Education

Chapter 165 (HB 1662): Higher Educational Institutions Bond Act of 2009; created.
Chapter 168 (SB 851): Higher Educational Institutions Bond Act of 2009; created.
Chapter 441 (HB 1844): Charter school, public; applicant of governing body, etc. to disclose interests during charter term.
Chapter 448 (HB 1940): Open Education Resource Center Grant Fund; established, development of two-year pilot project.
Chapter 463 (HB 2166): Schools; delayed implementation of certain statutes, etc. upon which accreditation is based.
Chapter 474 (HB 2409): Holocaust education; Board of Education to establish objectives therefor.
Chapter 488 (HB 2589): Students; assessment of those limited English proficient.
Chapter 493 (HB 2656): School for Deaf, Blind, and Multi-Disabled; Bd. of Ed., etc., hold in abeyance conveyance thereof.
Chapter 590 (SB 919): Retirement System; retirees may be hired as teachers without interrupting retirement benefits.
Chapter 615 (SB 1173): Open Education Resource Center Grant Fund; established, development of two-year pilot project.
Chapter 675 (HB 2464): Higher educational institutions, certain; management agreements with State.
Chapter 685 (SB 1156): Higher educational institutions, certain; management agreements with State.
Chapter 820 (HB 2433): Eastern Virginia Medical School; alters manner in which Board of Visitors is appointed.
Chapter 844 (SB 1249): Eastern Virginia Medical School; alters manner in which Board of Visitors is appointed.

Energy

Chapter 752 (HB 2531): Electricity; SCC to conduct proceeding to determine appropriate energy conservation, etc.
Chapter 855 (SB 1348): Electricity; SCC to conduct proceeding to determine appropriate energy conservation, etc.

Environment and Conservation

Chapter 298 (SB 1479): Marine Resources Commission; authorized to grant easements and rights-of-way on Elizabeth River.
Chapter 369 (HB 2213): Baylor Grounds; removes Marine Resources authority to grant easement for natural gas pipeline.
Chapter 458 (HB 2088): Rail and Public Transportation, Dept. of, etc.; develop process to evaluate safety issues, etc.
Chapter 702 (SB 975): Subdivision roadways; conveys through quitclaim any interest of Dept. of Conservation & Recreation.
Chapter 739 (HB 1831): Recreational Facilities Authority; delays reversion of title to real property to State.

Game, Inland Fisheries and Domestic Animals

Chapter 191 (HB 1901): Cavalier Wildlife Management Area; Board of Game & Inland Fisheries to convey certain property.
Chapter 298 (SB 1479): Marine Resources Commission; authorized to grant easements and rights-of-way on Elizabeth River.
Chapter 369 (HB 2213): Baylor Grounds; removes Marine Resources authority to grant easement for natural gas pipeline.
Chapter 458 (HB 2088): Rail and Public Transportation, Dept. of, etc.; develop process to evaluate safety issues, etc.

General Assembly

Chapter 436 (HB 1720): Virginia Bicentennial of American War of 1812 Commission; extending time Commission may be funded.

Health

Chapter 228 (HB 2274): Sex Offender Registry; not required to provide list of registrants' wanted offenses on Internet.
Chapter 303 (SB 1501): Mental Retardation Medicaid Waiver, etc.; elimination of waiting lists.
Chapter 394 (HB 1605): Certificate of public need; Commissioner of Health to accept & approve request to amend.
Chapter 479 (HB 2453): Electronic prescribing; Secretary of Health and Human Services, etc. to establish a website.

Land Use

Chapter 689 (SB 1371): Land exchange; exchange of parcels of land between Departments of Conservation & Rec. & Forestry.
Chapter 739 (HB 1831): Recreational Facilities Authority; delays reversion of title to real property to State.

Landmarks, Parks and Outdoor Recreation

Chapter 739 (HB 1831): Recreational Facilities Authority; delays reversion of title to real property to State.

Law Enforcement

Chapter 177 (HB 2624): Central Va. Criminal Justice Acad.; may enter into agreemt. to train private correctional personnel.

Motor Vehicles

Chapter 188 (HB 1752): Weight limits for gravel trucks, coal haulers, etc.; extends sunset provision thereon.
Chapter 679 (HB 2534): License plates, special; issuance to veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom, etc.
Chapter 755 (SB 817): License plates, special; issuance to members and supporters of various organizations.

Pensions, Benefis, and Retirement

Chapter 590 (SB 919): Retirement System; retirees may be hired as teachers without interrupting retirement benefits.

Professions and Occupations

Chapter 251 (SB 811): Elevator mechanics, certified; Board for Contractors shall extend time for compliance for certain.

Property and Conveyances

Chapter 298 (SB 1479): Marine Resources Commission; authorized to grant easements and rights-of-way on Elizabeth River.
Chapter 369 (HB 2213): Baylor Grounds; removes Marine Resources authority to grant easement for natural gas pipeline.
Chapter 689 (SB 1371): Land exchange; exchange of parcels of land between Departments of Conservation & Rec. & Forestry.

Taxation

Chapter 46 (HB 2660): Capital outlay plan; constitutes State's six-year proposal for projects.
Chapter 696 (SB 1531): Capital outlay plan; constitutes State's six-year proposal for projects to be funded.
Chapter 774 (HJ 647): Constitutional amendment; limit on taxes or revenues and Revenue Stabilization Fund.
Chapter 775 (HJ 648): Constitutional amendment; property tax exemption for certain veterans (first reference).
Chapter 776 (HJ 688): Constitutional amendment; real property tax relief for persons 65 years old, etc. (first reference).
Chapter 777 (SJ 275): Constitutional amendment; property tax exemption for certain veterans (first reference).
Chapter 778 (SJ 332): Constitutional amendment; tax exemptions for buildings constructed or designed to conserve energy.

Transportation, Highways, Roads and Bridges

Chapter 57 (HB 1667): American Former Prisoners of War Memorial Hwy.; extends hwy. northward from Russell/Tazewell County.
Chapter 113 (HB 2477): Popes Head Road; designating as State byway in Fairfax County.
Chapter 298 (SB 1479): Marine Resources Commission; authorized to grant easements and rights-of-way on Elizabeth River.
Chapter 334 (HB 1713): Holland-Councill Memorial Bridge; designating as Route 58 business bridge over Blackwater River.
Chapter 369 (HB 2213): Baylor Grounds; removes Marine Resources authority to grant easement for natural gas pipeline.
Chapter 458 (HB 2088): Rail and Public Transportation, Dept. of, etc.; develop process to evaluate safety issues, etc.
Chapter 533 (SB 802): Holland-Councill Memorial Bridge; designating as Route 58 bridge over Blackwater River.
Chapter 540 (SB 932): Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission; mayor of D.C. to appoint member to represent D.C.
Chapter 570 (SB 1288): Parkway; term used in § 33.1-369 of Code does not include Jerry Falwell Parkway.
Chapter 577 (SB 1405): Richard Daley Mahone Memorial Bridge; designating as Route 143 bridge over Queens Creek.
Chapter 581 (SB 1550): Jordan Bridge; Chesapeake City Council to provide for emergency replacement thereof.
Chapter 674 (HB 2401): Fallen Heroes Memorial Bridge, etc.; designating as memorial bridges.
Chapter 702 (SB 975): Subdivision roadways; conveys through quitclaim any interest of Dept. of Conservation & Recreation.
Chapter 801 (HB 2099): George Washington Toll Road Authority; created, encompasses City of Fredericksburg, etc.
Chapter 832 (SB 941): SSG Jason R. Arnette (U.S.A.) Memorial Bridge; designating as Rt. 360 bridge over Goodes Bridge Rd.

Utilities

Chapter 816 (HB 2371): Rates; SCC to conduct proceeding relating thereto for certain sales of electric power to customers.

Virginia Energy Plan

Chapter 778 (SJ 332): Constitutional amendment; tax exemptions for buildings constructed or designed to conserve energy.

Waters of the State, Ports and Harbors

Chapter 298 (SB 1479): Marine Resources Commission; authorized to grant easements and rights-of-way on Elizabeth River.
Chapter 361 (HB 2074): Wastewater treatment plant; Board to accept petition from facility subject to waste load allocation.
Chapter 369 (HB 2213): Baylor Grounds; removes Marine Resources authority to grant easement for natural gas pipeline.
Chapter 704 (SB 1022): Wastewater treatment plants; State Water Control Board to accept petitions relating therto.

Welfare and Social Services

Chapter 776 (HJ 688): Constitutional amendment; real property tax relief for persons 65 years old, etc. (first reference).

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