General Assembly Legislative Session - Year 2003

Tracking Report (Bills) - April 8, 2003


Bills Committee Last action Date
HB 1376 - Landes - Board of Education; nonvoting student representative. (H) Committee on Education (H) Passed by indefinitely in Education (11-Y 10-N) 01/20/03
HB 1378 - Landes - Local school boards; nonvoting student representatives. (H) Committee on Education (H) Tabled in Education (14-Y 8-N) 01/13/03
HB 1404 - Councill - School board salaries; Southampton County. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0175) 03/24/03
HB 1432 - Louderback - Passing school buses. (H) Committee on Transportation (H) Stricken at request of Patron in Tra. (22-Y 0-N) 01/14/03
HB 1460 - Purkey - Independent analysis of school performance. (H) Committee on Education (H) Tabled in Education (22-Y 0-N) 01/27/03
HB 1462 - Wardrup - Special license plates; teachers. (H) Committee on Transportation (H) Incorporated by Tra. (HB1735-Rollison) (21-Y 0-N) 02/01/03
HB 1464 - Carrico - General educational development (GED) certificate; special diploma. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0688) 03/27/03
HB 1482 - Darner - Standards of Accreditation; multiple criteria. (H) Committee on Education (H) Tabled in Education (17-Y 5-N) 01/15/03
HB 1493 - Amundson - Standards of Quality; appropriate learning environment. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0690) 03/27/03
HB 1495 - Amundson - Education; funding for the state Standards of Quality. (H) Committee on Appropriations (H) Passed by indefinitely in App. (24-Y 1-N) 01/22/03
HB 1497 - Christian - Standards of Learning assessments. (H) Committee on Education (H) Stricken at request of Patron in Educ. (22-Y 0-N) 01/15/03
HB 1498 - Lingamfelter - Character education; Virginia Statement of Values. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0777) 03/27/03
HB 1499 - Lingamfelter - Notification to parents of certain health services to minors. (H) Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(S) Passed by indefinitely in Ed. & Health (10-Y 5-N) 02/13/03
HB 1503 - Landes - High school diplomas; civics education seal. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0691) 03/27/03
HB 1518 - Black - School board policies; equal access. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0693) 03/27/03
HB 1522 - Kilgore - Virginia Retirement System; creditable compensation of teachers. (H) Committee on Appropriations (H) Tabled in Appropriations (23-Y 1-N) 01/27/03
HB 1559 - Orrock - Truancy court. (H) Committee for Courts of Justice

(S) Committee for Courts of Justice
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0587) 03/27/03
HB 1567 - Hamilton - Retirement; creditable compensation for teachers. (H) Committee on Appropriations (H) Tabled in Appropriations (22-Y 2-N) 01/27/03
HB 1572 - Hamilton - Juvenile criminal information; schools. (H) Committee for Courts of Justice

(S) Committee for Courts of Justice
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0119) 03/20/03
HB 1606 - Petersen - Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments. (H) Committee on Education (H) Passed by indefinitely in Education (14-Y 8-N) 01/13/03
HB 1611 - Darner - Administration of assessments for certain nonpublic school students. (H) Committee on Education (H) Passed by indefinitely in Education (16-Y 6-N) 01/13/03
HB 1638 - Marshall, R.G. - Early completion of high school graduation requirements. (H) Committee on Education (H) Tabled in Education (22-Y 0-N) 01/15/03
HB 1639 - Marshall, R.G. - Overcrowding of public schools. (H) Committee on Education (H) Passed by indefinitely in Education (21-Y 1-N) 01/15/03
HB 1701 - Ware - Individual income tax; subtraction; local school board employees. (H) Committee on Finance (H) Passed by in Finance with letter (19-Y 3-N) 01/20/03
HB 1714 - Hogan - Comprehensive Services Act; family assessment/planning team referral. (H) Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions

(S) Committee on Rehabilitation & Social Services
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0483) 03/26/03
HB 1716 - Hogan - Student social security numbers. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0637) 03/27/03
HB 1735 - Rollison - Special license plates; members and supporters of the YMCAs of Va. (H) Committee on Transportation

(S) Committee on Transportation
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0925) 03/31/03
HB 1757 - Amundson - Remediation for certain students. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0697) 03/27/03
HB 1758 - Amundson - Va. Public School Authority; School Construction Grant Act of 2003. (H) Committee on Education (H) Tabled in Education (21-Y 1-N) 01/27/03
HB 1760 - Amundson - Standards of Quality; apportionment of state and local share. (H) Committee on Appropriations (H) Tabled in Appropriations (24-Y 1-N) 01/22/03
HB 1790 - Tata - Timelines for decisions and appeals of teacher grievances. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0187) 03/24/03
HB 1794 - Jones, D.C. - Student directory information. (H) Committee on Education (H) Passed by indefinitely in Education (20-Y 1-N) 01/20/03
HB 1795 - Jones, D.C. - Social studies textbooks. (H) Committee on Education (H) Stricken at request of Patron in Educ. (22-Y 0-N) 01/15/03
HB 1798 - Jones, D.C. - School boards; rules governing outside discussion of closed meetings. (H) Committee on General Laws (H) Stricken at request of Patron in G. L. (22-Y 0-N) 01/21/03
HB 1815 - Scott - Commencement of school day in certain school divisions. (H) Committee on Education (H) Passed by indefinitely in Education (21-Y 1-N) 01/15/03
HB 1834 - Reese - Scoliosis screening for public school students. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0894) 03/31/03
HB 1837 - Reese - School board employees; standard classifications. (H) Committee on Education (H) Passed by indefinitely in Education (18-Y 3-N) 01/20/03
HB 1839 - Reese - Division superintendent contracts. (H) Committee on Education (H) VOTE: DEFEATED (28-Y 70-N 1-A) 01/29/03
HB 1843 - Reese - Student drug testing; disclosure of test results. (H) Committee on Education (H) Passed by indefinitely in Education (10-Y 9-N) 01/22/03
HB 1896 - Stump - School board employees; compensation schedule. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0557) 03/26/03
HB 1897 - Stump - Virginia Retirement System; creditable compensation of teachers. (H) Committee on Appropriations (H) Tabled in Appropriations (23-Y 1-N) 01/27/03
HB 1907 - Almand - Student expulsions; possession of air rifle or BB gun. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0843) 03/31/03
HB 2021 - Bell - Elementary school teachers; planning time. (H) Committee on Appropriations (H) Tabled in Appropriations (24-Y 1-N) 01/22/03
HB 2042 - Marshall, R.G. - Virginia Educational Options Program. (H) Committee on Education (H) Passed by indefinitely in Education (21-Y 1-N) 01/15/03
HB 2043 - Marshall, R.G. - Virginia Scholarship and Tutorial Assistance Program. (H) Committee on Education (H) Passed by indefinitely in Education (21-Y 1-N) 01/15/03
HB 2076 - Gear - Dissemination of criminal history record information;school volunteer. (H) Committee for Courts of Justice (H) Tabled in Courts of Justice (21-Y 0-N) 01/31/03
HB 2091 - Joannou - Drug Testing in Public Schools. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0899) 03/31/03
HB 2098 - Plum - Teacher compensation; national average. (H) Committee on Appropriations (H) Passed by indefinitely in App. (13-Y 12-N) 01/31/03
HB 2124 - Reid - Governor's Schools; selection of fiscal agent. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0702) 03/27/03
HB 2138 - Brink - Acceptable Internet use policies. (H) Committee on Education (H) Passed by indefinitely in Education (19-Y 2-N) 01/22/03
HB 2140 - Brink - Posting of First Amendment in public schools. (H) Committee on Appropriations

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0902) 03/31/03
HB 2146 - Rust - Uniform guidelines for care of students with diabetes. (H) Committee on Education (H) Stricken at request of Patron in Educ. (22-Y 0-N) 01/15/03
HB 2151 - Rust - School funding; reporting of required local expenditure. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0948) 03/31/03
HB 2189 - Saxman - Teacher licensure by reciprocity. (H) Committee on Education (H) Stricken at request of Patron in Educ. (22-Y 0-N) 01/20/03
HB 2210 - Jones, S.C. - Sensitive Records Protection Act; penalty. (H) Committee on General Laws

(S) Committee on General Laws
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0848) 03/31/03
HB 2243 - Watts - Standards of Quality; apportionment of state and local share. (H) Committee on Appropriations (H) Tabled in Appropriations (24-Y 1-N) 01/22/03
HB 2254 - Watts - Notification of reduction in force for teachers. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0706) 03/27/03
HB 2324 - Albo - Drivers' license suspension; underage drinking and driving. (H) Committee for Courts of Justice

(S) Committee for Courts of Justice
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0605) 03/27/03
HB 2348 - Black - Dual enrollment of home school students. (H) Committee on Education (H) Stricken from docket by Education (21-Y 0-N) 01/22/03
HB 2349 - Hull - Standards of Quality; School Performance Report Card. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(S) Left in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N) 02/13/03
HB 2389 - Albo - Standards of Quality; apportionment of state and local share. (H) Committee on Appropriations (H) Tabled in Appropriations (24-Y 1-N) 01/22/03
HB 2403 - Van Yahres - School vending machines. (H) Committee on Education (H) Tabled in Education (18-Y 4-N) 01/20/03
HB 2404 - Oder - Driver education. (H) Committee on Transportation

(S) Committee on Transportation
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0951) 03/31/03
HB 2407 - Marrs - Student discipline; self-defense. (H) Committee on Education (H) Failed to report (defeated) in Education (10-Y 10-N) 01/29/03
HB 2408 - Marrs - Student discipline. (H) Committee on Education (H) Passed by indefinitely in Education (20-Y 1-N) 01/22/03
HB 2409 - Marrs - Student discipline; possession and use of nonprescription medications. (H) Committee on Education (H) Passed by indefinitely in Education (21-Y 0-N) 01/22/03
HB 2435 - Dillard - Standards of Quality; apportionment of state and local share. (H) Committee on Appropriations (H) Tabled in Appropriations (24-Y 1-N) 01/22/03
HB 2437 - Dillard - School board salaries. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0713) 03/27/03
HB 2438 - Dillard - Virginia Retirement System; teachers. (H) Committee on Appropriations

(S) Committee on Finance
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0211) 03/24/03
HB 2439 - Dillard - Virginia Retirement System; creditable service for certain teachers. (H) Committee on Appropriations (H) Passed by indefinitely in App. (24-Y 0-N) 01/27/03
HB 2441 - Dillard - Standards of Learning assessments; limited English proficiency (LEP). (H) Committee on Appropriations (H) Left in Appropriations 02/04/03
HB 2442 - Dillard - Students with limited English proficiency; Standards of Quality. (H) Committee on Appropriations

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0714) 03/27/03
HB 2472 - Crittenden - Sales and use tax rate increase; revenues; for K-12 public education. (H) Committee on Finance (H) Passed by indefinitely in Finance (20-Y 2-N) 01/29/03
HB 2478 - Crittenden - VA. Public School Authority; School Construction Grant Act of 2003. (H) Committee on Appropriations (H) Passed by indefinitely in App. (23-Y 2-N) 01/22/03
HB 2495 - Bolvin - Textbook selection. (H) Committee on Education (H) Stricken from docket by Education (21-Y 0-N) 01/22/03
HB 2496 - Bolvin - Instructional materials in phonics. (H) Committee on Education (H) Stricken from docket by Education (21-Y 0-N) 01/22/03
HB 2501 - Griffith - Public school foundations. (H) Committee on Education (H) Tabled in Education (22-Y 0-N) 01/29/03
HB 2534 - Byron - Oral threats to school employees. (H) Committee for Courts of Justice (H) Left in Courts of Justice 01/31/03
HB 2553 - Landes - Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind. (H) Committee on Appropriations (H) Tabled in Appropriations (22-Y 3-N) 01/29/03
HB 2596 - Brink - Annual teacher evaluations. (H) Committee on Education (H) Passed by indefinitely in Education (19-Y 3-N) 01/29/03
HB 2615 - Sears - Sale of drugs on or near certain properties; penalty. (H) Committee for Courts of Justice

(S) Committee for Courts of Justice
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0091) 03/20/03
HB 2621 - Sherwood - School safety audits. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0801) 03/27/03
HB 2627 - Scott - Standards of Quality; salaries of instructional personnel. (H) Committee on Appropriations (H) Passed by indefinitely in App. (25-Y 0-N) 01/22/03
HB 2633 - Darner - School data. (H) Committee on Education (H) Stricken at request of Patron in Educ. (21-Y 0-N) 01/20/03
HB 2636 - Van Landingham - Students with limited English proficiency; Standards of Quality. (H) Committee on Appropriations (H) Incorporated by App. (HB2442-Dillard) (25-Y 0-N) 01/29/03
HB 2646 - Bell - Student records in private or independent schools. (H) Committee on Education (H) Passed by indefinitely in Education (21-Y 1-N) 01/27/03
HB 2671 - Hamilton - School safety personnel. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Finance
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0617) 03/27/03
HB 2679 - Sears - Special education. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(S) Stricken at request of patron in Ed. & Health (15-Y 0-N) 02/10/03
HB 2680 - Black - Reports of certain acts by school authorities. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee for Courts of Justice
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0954) 03/31/03
HB 2699 - Lingamfelter - Teacher liability insurance program. (H) Committee on Appropriations (H) Left in Appropriations 02/04/03
HB 2706 - Rapp - Health insurance credits for certain retirees. (H) Committee on Appropriations (H) Stricken at request of Patron in Appropriations (24-Y 0-N) 01/27/03
HB 2757 - Rust - Data on convictions; school personnel. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0723) 03/27/03
HB 2761 - Cox - Children At Risk in Education Tax Credit. (H) Committee on Finance (H) Passed by in Finance with letter (13-Y 9-N) 01/29/03
HB 2763 - Hurt - Firearms on school property and locked vehicle trunks. (H) Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety

(S) Committee for Courts of Justice
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0619) 03/27/03
HB 2768 - Brink - Schools and libraries; Internet filtering. (H) Committee on Science and Technology (H) Tabled in Science and Technology (21-Y 1-N) 01/27/03
HB 2780 - Shuler - The Virginia Educational Quality Act of 2003. (H) Committee on Appropriations (H) Left in Appropriations 02/04/03
HB 2801 - Scott - VA Public School Authority; School Construction Grant Act of 2003. (H) Committee on Appropriations (H) Passed by indefinitely in App. (25-Y 0-N) 01/29/03
HB 2806 - Saxman - Four-day school week. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0724) 03/27/03
HB 2821 - Christian - Standards of Quality; Standard 3. (H) Committee on Education (H) Tabled in Education (14-Y 8-N) 01/29/03
HB 2829 - Hull - Displaying flag of the Republic of Vietnam. (H) Committee on Rules

(S) Committee on Rules
(S) Left in Rules 02/18/03
SB 659 - Ruff - School board employees; testing for blood-borne pathogens. (H) Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0001) 02/10/03
SB 703 - Quayle - Possession of weapons on school property. (S) Committee for Courts of Justice (S) Failed to report (defeated) in C. J. (5-Y 7-N 1-A) 01/08/03
SB 710 - Puller - Standards of Quality; appropriate learning environment. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0861) 03/31/03
SB 717 - Wampler - School board employees; compensation schedule. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0531) 03/26/03
SB 719 - Wampler - Virginia Retirement System; creditable compensation of teachers. (S) Committee on Finance (S) Failed to report (defeated) in Finance 01/21/03
SB 743 - Miller, K.G. - Educational sales and use tax exemptions; omnibus extension bill. (H) Committee on Finance

(S) Committee on Finance
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0758) 03/27/03
SB 755 - O'Brien - Standards of Quality; apportionment of state and local share. (S) Committee on Education and Health (S) Tabled in Education & Health (10-Y 2-N) 01/23/03
SB 756 - O'Brien - School superintendent contracts. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0866) 03/31/03
SB 779 - Blevins - Student assessments. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1004) 04/03/03
SB 787 - Deeds - Certain reports on student progress required. (S) Committee on Education and Health (S) Stricken from docket by Ed. & Health (12-Y 0-N 1-A) 01/16/03
SB 804 - Martin - Virginia Advisory Council for Adult Education and Literacy. (H) Committee on General Laws

(S) Committee on General Laws
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0452) 03/26/03
SB 829 - Marsh - Cultural diversity policies;school boards;institutions of higher ed. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(H) Tabled in Education (14-Y 7-N) 02/12/03
SB 830 - Marsh - Equal Educational Opportunity Plan. (H) Committee on Appropriations

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(H) Passed by indefinitely in App. (19-Y 5-N) 02/12/03
SB 842 - Quayle - Planning time for elementary school teachers. (S) Committee on Finance (S) Passed by indefinitely in Finance (10-Y 3-N) 01/28/03
SB 848 - Howell - Health insurance credit; retired teachers. (S) Committee on Finance (S) Passed by indefinitely in Finance (10-Y 3-N) 01/28/03
SB 885 - Puller - Va.Public School Authority; School Construction Grant Act of 2003. (S) Committee on Finance (S) Left in Finance 02/04/03
SB 923 - Byrne - Restrictions on vending machines in public elementary schools. (S) Committee on Education and Health (S) Passed by indefinitely in Ed. & Health (11-Y 2-N) 01/23/03
SB 941 - Colgan - Timelines;Fact-finding panel established to hear a teacher grievance. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0161) 03/24/03
SB 987 - Mims - School buses; display of American flag decals. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0162) 03/24/03
SB 1043 - Blevins - Child protective services; investigation procedures. (H) Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions

(S) Committee for Courts of Justice
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1013) 04/03/03
SB 1050 - Hanger - Smaller school divisions; adjusted state share. (H) Committee on Appropriations

(S) Committee on Finance
(H) Tabled in Appropriations (23-Y 2-N) 02/17/03
SB 1054 - Hanger - Study; continuing the Commission on Educational Accountability. (S) Committee on Rules (S) Left in Rules 02/04/03
SB 1056 - O'Brien - Student directory information. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(H) VOTE: DEFEATED (30-Y 69-N) 02/18/03
SB 1067 - Saslaw - Constitutional amendment(first resolution); Standards of Quality (SOQ) (S) Committee on Privileges and Elections (S) Stricken at request of Patron in P. & E. 01/14/03
SB 1071 - Rerras - Sale of drugs on or near certain properties; penalty. (H) Committee for Courts of Justice

(S) Committee on Finance
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0080) 03/20/03
SB 1099 - Edwards - Joint schools. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0165) 03/24/03
SB 1100 - Edwards - Character education; participation in community service. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(H) Failed to report (defeated) in Education (9-Y 9-N) 02/05/03
SB 1127 - Norment - Standards of Quality; career and technical education. (S) Committee on Education and Health (S) Stricken at request of patron in Ed. & Health (13-Y 0-N) 01/23/03
SB 1159 - Ticer - Study; hearing aids for small children. (S) Committee on Rules (S) Stricken from docket by Rules (14-Y 0-N) 01/27/03
SB 1171 - Puckett - Teacher compensation; national average. (S) Committee on Finance (S) Passed by indefinitely in Finance (11-Y 2-N) 01/28/03
SB 1178 - Puckett - Virginia Retirement System; creditable compensation of teachers. (S) Committee on Finance (S) Left in Finance 02/04/03
SB 1204 - Newman - Code Adam alerts; Virginia Amber Alert Program. (H) Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety

(S) Committee for Courts of Justice
(G) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0086) 03/20/03
SB 1213 - Newman - Temporary teachers; right to respond to students/parents complaints. (H) Committee on Education

(S) Committee on Education and Health
(H) VOTE: DEFEATED (39-Y 54-N 1-A) 02/18/03
SB 1223 - Williams - Special education; retention of counsel. (S) Committee on Education and Health (S) Left in Education and Health 01/23/03
SB 1299 - Marsh - School security officers (S) Committee for Courts of Justice (S) Left in Courts of Justice 02/04/03
SB 1304 - Lambert - Standards of Quality; Standard 3. (S) Committee on Education and Health (S) Stricken at request of patron in Ed. & Health 01/23/03

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