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SB 1259 — Virginia Highway Corporation Act; alteration of certificate of authority, powers and duties of SCC.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 350 (effective 7/1/21)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2021. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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4 sponsors
1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
5 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Virginia Highway Corporation Act; alteration of certificate of authority; powers and duties of the State Corporation Commission. Requires any application for a transfer, extension, or amendment of a certificate of authority issued under the Virginia Highway Corporation Act to include information demonstrating the financial fitness of the entity applying to operate the roadway. The bill requires an applicant for a toll increase to provide a forward-looking analysis return that will be reviewed by the Department of Transportation that demonstrates that the proposed rates will be reasonable to the user in relation to the benefit obtained, not likely to materially discourage use of the roadway, and provide the operator no more than a reasonable return. The bill also prohibits the State Corporation Commission from authorizing a toll increase if these criteria are not met or if the proposed increase is for more than one year. The bill requires an operator to receive approval from the Commission prior to refinancing any existing debt.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
32 added · 28 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of SB 1259 includes several lines that specify the review process and criteria for toll rates charged by highway operators. Notably, it ensures that any changes in ownership or control of these operators do not lead to increased tolls for drivers. This change is important because it aims to protect consumers from potentially higher costs and promotes fairness in how toll rates are determined, ensuring they remain reasonable even when ownership changes hands.
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SPECIAL SESSION I history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 350 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 56-539 and 56-542 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Highway Corporation Act;
[S 1259] Approved March 25, 2021 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (4)
- CHAP0350 View text Current html March 25, 2021
- SB1259ER View text html February 19, 2021
- Committee Substitute Committee substitute printed 21103749D-S1 html January 28, 2021
- Prefiled Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21101430D html January 11, 2021
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 350 (effective 7/1/21)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 31, 2021
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on February 24, 2021
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Impact statement from DPB (SB1259ER)
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Enrolled
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VOTE: Passage (97-Y 1-N 1-A)
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Passed House (97-Y 1-N 1-A)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Impact statement from DPB (SB1259S1)
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Reported from Transportation (22-Y 0-N)
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Continued to Special Session 1 in Transportation
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Read third time and passed Senate (32-Y 5-N)
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB1259S1
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Amendment by Senator Marsden rejected
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Reading of amendment waived
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Committee substitute agreed to 21103749D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
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Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)
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Committee substitute printed 21103749D-S1
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Reported from Transportation with substitute (12-Y 3-N)
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Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21101430D
Sponsors
- Jennifer B. Boysko · Cosponsor
- David A. Reid · Cosponsor
- Suhas Subramanyam · Cosponsor
- John J. Bell · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on · 6 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (3)
Not signed on (144)
144 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 144 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 96 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 96 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 1% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Adams, Les R. | — | Yea |
| Avoli, G. "John" | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| Carter, Lee J. | — | Yea |
| Dan I. Helmer | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| David A. Reid | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Freitas, Nicholas J. | — | Yea |
| Hurst, Chris L. | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Jones, Jerrauld C. "Jay" | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Miyares, Jason S. | — | Yea |
| Murphy, Kathleen | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Wyatt | — | Yea |
| Terry L. Austin | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Wendell S. Walker | — | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 32 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 32 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 13% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (39)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 37 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (39)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 20% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Nay |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Nay |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Nay |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1259 do?
- Virginia Highway Corporation Act; alteration of certificate of authority; powers and duties of the State Corporation Commission. Requires any application for a transfer, extension, or amendment of a certificate of authority issued under the Virginia Highway Corporation Act to include information demonstrating the financial fitness of the entity applying to operate the roadway. The bill requires an applicant for a toll increase to provide a forward-looking analysis return that will be reviewed by the Department of Transportation that demonstrates that the proposed rates will be reasonable to the user in relation to the benefit obtained, not likely to materially discourage use of the roadway, and provide the operator no more than a reasonable return. The bill also prohibits the State Corporation Commission from authorizing a toll increase if these criteria are not met or if the proposed increase is for more than one year. The bill requires an operator to receive approval from the Commission prior to refinancing any existing debt.
- Who sponsors SB 1259?
- SB 1259 is sponsored by Jennifer B. Boysko, David A. Reid, Subramanyam, Suhas, and Bell, John J..
- What is the current status of SB 1259?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2021. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 1259?
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