Virginia 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 962 — Noncitizens of the United States; removes term aliens throughout Code.

Last action — Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., May 17, 2024

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on March 26, 2024.

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Summary

Noncitizens of the United States; terminology.Removes the term "alien" as it pertains to persons who are not citizensor nationals of the United States and replaces it with synonymouslanguage, as appropriate, throughout the Code of Virginia.

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The recent changes to Bill HB 962 include the removal of some specific line references and the addition of clarifying definitions related to small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses. These adjustments aim to streamline the legislation and ensure it is easier to understand and implement. This matters because clear definitions help promote equitable business opportunities and participation in state contracts, ultimately supporting diverse entrepreneurial growth in Virginia.

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SESSION INTRODUCED 24101545D I HOUSE BILL NO.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY –– CHAPTER E An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-1604, 2.2-4310, 2.2-4311.1, 4.1-203.1, 6.2-2107.1, 13.1-753,N 18.2-308.2:3, 19.2-81.6, 19.2-294.2, 22.1-287, 23.1-503, 32.1-343, 38.2-6500, 40.1-11.1, 46.2-328.1, 46.2-341.12, 47.1-2, 50-73.52:6, 50-73.58:2, 53.1-218, 53.1-219, 53.1-220.1, 53.1-220.2, 55.O-100, 58.1-904, 60.2-214, 60.2-617, 64.2-203, 65.2-101, and 66-3.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to persons who are not citizens or nationals of the United States;
962 Offered January 10, 2024 N Prefiled January 9, 2024 T A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-1604, 2.2-4310, 2.2-4311.1, 4.1-203.1, 6.2-2107.1, 13.1-753, 13.1-769, 13.1-915, 13.1-931, 13.1-1050.3, 13.1-1056.2, 13.1-1238.2, 13.1-1246.2, 18.2-308.0R, 46.2-341.12, 47.1-2, 50-73.52:6, 50-73.58:2, 53.1-218, 53.1-219, 53.1-220.1, 53.1-220.2, 55.1-100,1, 58.1-904, 60.2-214, 60.2-617, 64.2-203, 65.2-101, and 66-3.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to persons who are not citizens or nationals of the United States;
D –––––––––– U Patrons––Lopez, Shin, Clark, Henson, Martinez, Rasoul and Watts;
L L [H 962] E Approved D Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Senators:
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Favola and Salim –––––––––– C Referred to Committee on General Laws E –––––––––– Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
That §§ 2.2-1604, 2.2-4310, 2.2-4311.1, 4.1-203.1, 6.2-2107.1, 13.1-753, 13.1-769, 13.1-915, 13.1-931, 13.1-1050.3, 13.1-1056.2, 13.1-1238.2, 13.1-1246.2, 18.2-308.09, 18.2-308.2:3, 19.2-81.6 19.2-294.2, 22.1-287, 23.1-503, 32.1-343, 38.2-6500, 40.1-11.1, 46.2-328.1, 46.2-341.12, 47.1-2, 50-73.52:6, 50-73.58:2, 53.1-218, 53.1-219, 53.1-220.1, 53.1-220.2, 55.1-100, 58.1-904, 60.2-214, 60.2-617, 64.2-203, 65.2-101, and 66-3.2 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted as follows:
D 13.1-931, 13.1-1050.3, 13.1-1056.2, 13.1-1238.2, 13.1-1246.2, 18.2-308.09, 18.2-308.2:3, 19.2-81.6 19.2-294.2, 22.1-287, 23.1-503, 32.1-343, 38.2-6500, 40.1-11.1, 46.2-328.1, 46.2-341.12, 47.1-2, 50-73.52:6, 50-73.58:2, 53.1-218, 53.1-219, 53.1-220.1, 53.1-220.2, 55.1-100, 58.1-904, 60.2-214, 60.2-617, 64.2-203, 65.2-101, and 66-3.2 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted as follows:
H § 2.2-1604.
§ 2.2-1604.
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
9 "Certification" means the process by which (i) a business is determined to be a small, women-owned, or minority-owned business or (ii) an employment services organization, for the purpose of reporting small, women-owned, and minority-owned business and employment services organization participation in state contracts and purchases pursuant to §§ 2.2-1608 and 2.2-1610.
H "Certification" means the process by which (i) a business is determined to be a small, women9owned, or minority-owned business or (ii) an employment services organization, for the purpose of repo2ting small, women-owned, and minority-owned business and employment services organization participation in "Department" means the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity or any division of the Department to which the Director has delegated or assigned duties and responsibilities.
"Department" means the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity or any division of the Department to which the Director has delegated or assigned duties and responsibilities.
"Employment services organization" means an organization that provides community-based employment services to individuals with disabilities that is an approved Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accredited vendor of the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.
"Employment services organization" means an organization that provides community-based employment services to individuals with disabilities that is an approved Commission on Accreditation of Services.ation Facilities (CARF) accredited vendor of the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative "Historically black colleges and university" includes any college or university that was established prior to 1964;
"Historically black colleges and university" includes any college or university that was established 34 prior to 1964;
and that is 35 accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association determined by the Secretary of 37 Edu"Minority individual" means an individual who is a United States citizen of the United States or a 38 legal resident alien lawfully admitted permanent resident and who satisfies one or more of the following 39 definitions:
and that is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association determined by the Secretary of Education.
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"Minority individual" means an individual who is a United States citizen of the United States or a legal resident alien lawfully admitted permanent resident and who satisfies one or more of the following definitions:
"African American" means a person having origins in any of the original peoples of Africa and who is regarded as such by the community of which this person claims to be a part.
who is regarded as such by the community of which this person claims to be a part.les of Africa and 2.
2.
territory of the Pacific, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka, and who is regarded as such by the community of whi3.
territory of the Pacific, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka, and who is regarded as such by the community of which this person claims to be a part.
"Hispanic American" means a person having origins in any of the Spanish-speaking peoples of Mexico, South or Central America, or the Caribbean Islands or other Spanish or Portuguese cultures and who is regarded as such by the community of which this person claims to be a part.
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"Hispanic American" means a person having origins in any of the Spanish-speaking peoples of Mexico, South or Central America, or the Caribbean Islands or other Spanish or Portuguese cultures and who4.
United States citizens or legal resident aliens lawfully admitted permanent residents, or in the case of a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other liability company or other entity is owned by one or more minority individuals who are U.S.
United States citizens or legal resident aliens lawfully admitted permanent residents, or in the case of a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity, at least 51 percent of the equity ownership interest in the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity is owned by one or more minority individuals who are U.S.
Unitedimited States citizens or legal resident aliens lawfully admitted permanent residents, and both the management HB962 2 of 27 and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minority individuals, or any historically black college or university, regardless of the percentage ownership by minority individuals or, in the case of a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity, the equity ownership interest in the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity.
United and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minority individuals, or any historicallynt black college or university, regardless of the percentage ownership by minority individuals or, in the of 27 case of a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity, the equity ownership interest in the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity.
In awarding a contract for services to a small, women-owned, or minority-owned business that is certified in accordance with § 2.2-1606, or to a business identified by a public body as a service of 27 disabled veteran-owned business where the award is being made pursuant to an enhancement or remedial program as provided in subsection C, the public body shall include in every such contract of moIe than $10,000 the following:
In awarding a contract for services to a small, women-owned, or minority-owned business that is certified in accordance with § 2.2-1606, or to a business identified by a public body as a service disabled veteran-owned business where the award is being made pursuant to an enhancement or remedial of 27 program as provided in subsection C, the public body shall include in every such contract of more than $10,000 the following:
N contractor shall include in the proposal a plan to subcontract to small, women-owned, minority-owned, and service disabled veteran-owned businesses." T E.
E "If the contractor intends to subcontract work as part of its performance under this contract, the contractor shall include in the proposal a plan to subcontract to small, women-owned, minority-owned, and service disabled veteran-owned businesses." R E.
In the solicitation or awarding of contracts, no state agency, department, or institutionRshall discriminate against a bidder or offeror because the bidder or offeror employs ex-offenders unless the state agency, department, or institution has made a written determination that employing ex-offenders on the specific contract is not in its best interest.
In the solicitation or awarding of contracts, no state agency, department, or institution shall state agency, department, or institution has made a written determination that employing ex-offenders on the specific contract is not in its best interest.
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employment services to individuals with disabilities that is an approved Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accredited vendor of the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.
"Employment services organization" means an organization that provides community-based L employment services to individuals with disabilities that is an approved Commission on AccreditEtion of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accredited vendor of the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.
E "Minority individual" means an individual who is a United States citizen of the United States or a legal resident alien lawfully admitted permanent resident and who satisfies one or more of the following definitions:
D "Minority individual" means an individual who is a United States citizen of the United States or a legal resident alien lawfully admitted permanent resident and who satisfies one or more of the following def1.
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"African American" means a person having origins in any of the original peoples of Africa and who is regarded as such by the community of which this person claims to be a part.
"African American" means a person having origins in any of the original peoples of Africa and who2.
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"Asian American" means a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, or the Pacific Islands, including but not limited to Japan, China, Vietnam, Samoa, Laos, Cambodia, Taiwan, Northern Mariana Islands, the Philippines, a U.S.
"Asian American" means a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, or the Pacific Islands, including but not limited to JHpan, China, Vietnam, Samoa, Laos, Cambodia, Taiwan, Northern Mariana Islands, the Philippines, a U.S.
territory of the Pacific, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka and who is regarded as such by the community of which this person claims to be a part.
territory of the Pacific, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka and who is regarded as such by the commu6ity of which this person claims to be a part.
H 3.
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"Hispanic American" means a person having origins in any of the Spanish-speaking peoples 9f Mexico, South or Central America, or the Caribbean Islands or other Spanish or Portuguese cultu2es and who4.
"Hispanic American" means a person having origins in any of the Spanish-speaking peoples of Mexico, South or Central America, or the Caribbean Islands or other Spanish or Portuguese cultures and who is regarded as such by the community of which this person claims to be a part.
"Native American" means a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America and who is regarded as such by the community of which this person claims to be a part or who is recognized by a tribal organization.
and who is regarded as such by the community of which this person claims to be a part or who ismerica recognized by a tribal organization.
United States citizens or legal resident aliens lawfully admitted permanent residents, or in the case of a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity, at least 51 percent of the equity ownership interest in the corporation, partnership, or limited States citizens or legal resident aliens lawfully admitted permanent residents, and both the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minority individuals, or any historically black college or university as defined in § 2.2-1604, regardless of the percentage ownership by minority individuals or, in the case of a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity, the equity ownership interest in the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity.
United States citizens or legal resident aliens lawfully admitted permanent residents, or in the case of a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity, at least 51 percent of the equity ownership interest in the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity is owned by one or more minority individuals who are U.S.
"Service disabled veteran" means a veteran who (i) served on active duty in the United States military ground, naval, or air service, (ii) was discharged or released under conditions other than Veterans Affairs.
United States citizens or legal resident aliens lawfully admitted permanent residents, and both the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minority individuals, or any historically individuals or, in the case of a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity, the equity ownership interest in the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity.
(iii) has a service-connected disability rating fixed by the United States Department of "Service disabled veteran business" means a business that is at least 51 percent owned by one or more service disabled veterans or, in the case of a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity, at least 51 percent of the equity ownership interest in the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity is owned by one or more individuals who are service disabled veterans and both the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more individuals who are service disabled veterans.
"Service disabled veteran" means a veteran who (i) served on active duty in the United States military ground, naval, or air service, (ii) was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable, and (iii) has a service-connected disability rating fixed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
or in the case of a cooperative association organized pursuant to Chapter 3 (§ 13.1-301 et seq.) of Title 13.1 as a nonstock corporation, controlled by one or more members, who are U.S.
"Service disabled veteran business" means a business that is at least 51 percent owned by one or more service disabled veterans or, in the case of a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity, at least 51 percent of the equity ownership interest in the corporation, partnership, or veterans and both the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or moree disabled individuals who are service disabled veterans.
"Small business" means a business, independently owned and controlled by one or more individuals, or in the case of a cooperative association organized pursuant to Chapter 3 (§ 13.1-301 et seq.) of Title 13.1 as a nonstock corporation, controlled by one or more members, who are U.S.
"State agency" means any authority, board, department, instrumentality, institution, agency, or other uni"Women-owned business" means a business that is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women HB962 4 of 27 who are U.S.
"State agency" means any authority, board, department, instrumentality, institution, agency, or other uni"Women-owned business" means a business that is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women who are U.S.
United States citizens or legal resident aliens lawfully admitted permanent residents, or in the case of a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity, at least 51 percent of the equity ownership interest is owned by one or more women who are U.S.
United States citizens or legal resident aliens lawfully admitted permanent residents, or in of 27 the case of a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity, at least 51 percent of the equity ownership interest is owned by one or more women who are U.S.
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After paying or adequately providing for the payment of all its obligations, the trustees shall distribute the remainder of its assets, either in cash or in kind, among its shareholders accorIing to their respective rights and interests.
After paying or adequately providing for the payment of all its obligations, the trustees shall distribute the remainder of its assets, either in cash or in kind, among its shareholders accorEing to their respective rights and interests.
A corporation whose existence is terminated pursuant to clauseN(iv) shall notB.
A corporation whose existence is terminated pursuant to clause (iv) shall not be eligible for reinstatement for a period of not less than one year.
Any corporation convicted of the offense listed in clause (iv) of subsection A shall immediately report such conviction to the Commission and file with the Commission an authenticated copy of the judgment or record of conviction.
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Any corporation convicted of the offense listed in clause (iv) of subsection A shall immeRiately report such conviction to the Commission and file with the Commission an authenticated copy of the judC.
D § 13.1-769.
§ 13.1-769.
may be revoked by order of the Commission when it finds that such foreign corporation:eign corpUration 1.
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The certificate of authority to transact business in the Commonwealth of any foreign corpEration may be revoked by order of the Commission when it finds that such foreign corporation:
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Has failed to maintain a registered office or a registered agent in the Commonwealth as rEquired by law;
Has failed to maintain a registered office or a registered agent in the Commonwealth as required by law;
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Has failed to file any document required by this chapter to be filed with the Commission;D 4.
or 5.
orh the Commission;
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§ 1324a(f), as amended, for actions of its officers the Commonwealth as described in that section.ce of employing unauthorized aliens unlawful employment in A certificate of authority revoked pursuant to subdivision A 5 shall not be eligible for reinstatement for a period of not less than one year.
§ 1324a(f), as amended, for actions of its officers and directors constituting a pattern or practice of employing unauthorized aliens unlawful employment in the Commonwealth as described in that section.
B.
H A certificate of authority revoked pursuant to subdivision A 5 shall not be eligible for reinstatement for a period of not less than one year.
A foreign corporation convicted of the offense listed in subdivision A 5 shall immediately report such conviction to the Commission and file with the Commission an authenticated copy of the judHment or record of conviction.
6 B.
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A foreign corporation convicted of the offense listed in subdivision A 5 shall immediatelE report such conviction to the Commission and file with the Commission an authenticated copy of the judgment or record of conviction.
Before entering an order revoking the certificate of authority of a foreign corporation u2der to be heard and show cause why such an order should not be entered.
C.
Before entering an order revoking the certificate of authority of a foreign corporation under to be heard and show cause why such an order should not be entered.
The Commission's revocation of a foreign corporation's certificate of authority appoints the clerk of the Commission as an agent of the foreign corporation for service of process in any proceeding based on a cause of action arising during the time the foreign corporation was authorized to transact business service on the foreign corporation and shall be made on the clerk in accordance with § 12.1-19.1.
The Commission's revocation of a foreign corporation's certificate of authority appoints the clerk of the Commission as an agent of the foreign corporation for service of process in any proceeding based on a cause of action arising during the time the foreign corporation was authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth.
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Service of process on the clerk of the Commission under this subsection is service on the foreign corporation and shall be made on the clerk in accordance with § 12.1-19.1.
Revocation of a foreign corporation's certificate of authority does not terminate the authority of the registered agent of the corporation.
the registered agent of the corporation.n's certificate of authority does not terminate the authority of § 13.1-915.
§ 13.1-915.
(ii) has failed to maintain a registered office or a registered agent in the with the Commission;
(ii) has failed to maintain a registered office or a registered agent in the Commonwealth as required by law;
(iii) has failed to file any document required by this Act to be filed with the Commission;
Upon termination, the properties and affairs of the corporation shall pass automatically to its directors as trustees in liquidation.
Upon termination, the The trustees then shall proceed to collect the assets of the corporation, and pay, satisfy and discharge itson.
The trustees then shall proceed to collect the assets of the corporation, and pay, satisfy and discharge its liabilities and obligations and do all other acts required to liquidate its business and affairs.
liabilities and obligations and do all other acts required to liquidate its business and affairs.
After paying or adequately providing for the payment of all its obligations, the trustees shall distribute the remainder clause (iv) shall not be eligible for reinstatement for a period of not less than one year.rsuant to B.
After paying or adequately providing for the payment of all its obligations, the trustees shall distribute the remainder of its assets in accordance with § 13.1-907.
A corporation whose existence is terminated pursuant to clause (iv) shall not be eligible for reinstatement for a period of not less than one year.
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The Commission may issue the rule on its own motion or on motion of the Attorney General.
The Commission may§ 13.1-931.
Involuntary revocation of certificate of authority.General.
The certificate of authority to transact business in the Commonwealth of any foreign corporation HB962 6 of 27 may be revoked by order of the Commission when it finds that the corporation:
The certificate of authority to transact business in the Commonwealth of any foreign corporation of 27 may be revoked by order of the Commission when it finds that the corporation:
§ 1324a (f)1324a(f), as amended, for actions of its members or managers constituting a pattern or practice of employing unauthorized aliens unlawful employment in the Commonwealth as described in that section.
§ 1324a (f) 1324a(f), as amended, for actions of its members or managers constituting a pattern or practice of employing unauthorized aliens unlawful employment in the Commonwealth as described in that section.
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§ 1324a (f) 1324a(f), as amended, for actions of its members or managers constituting a pattern or practice of employing unauthorized aliens unlawfuI employment in the Commonwealth as described in that section.
§ 1324a (f) 1324a(f), as amended, for actiEns of its members or managers constituting a pattern or practice of employing unauthorized aliens unlawful employment in the Commonwealth as described in that section.
N liability company giving it an opportunity to be heard and show cause why such an order should not be entered.
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The Commission may issue the rule on its own motion or on motion of the Attorney General.
Before entering any such order the Commission shall issue a rule against the foreign limiRed liability company giving it an opportunity to be heard and show cause why such an order should not be entC.
C.
The authority of a foreign limited liability company to transact business in the Commonwealth ceases on the date shown on the order canceling its certificate of registration.
The authority of a foreign limited liability company to transact business in the CommonweRlth ceases on the date shown on the order canceling its certificate of registration.
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The Commission's cancellation of a foreign limited liability company's certificate of registration appoints the clerk of the Commission the foreign limited liability company's agent for service of process in any proceeding based on a cause of action arising during the time the foreign limited liabilEty company was registered to transact business in the Commonwealth.
The Commission's cancellation of a foreign limited liability company's certificate of registration appoints the clerk of the Commission the foreign limited liability company's agent for service Df process in any proceeding based on a cause of action arising during the time the foreign limited liability the Commission under this subsection is service on the foreign limited liability company and shall be made on the clerk in accordance with § 12.1-19.1.
Service of process on the clerk of the Commission under this subsection is service on the foreign limited liability company and shall be made on the clerk in accordance with § 12.1-19.1.
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Cancellation of a foreign limited liability company's certificate of registration does noE terminate the authority of the registered agent of the foreign limited liability company.
Cancellation of a foreign limited liability company's certificate of registration does not terminate theF.
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A certificate of registration canceled pursuant to sub§ 13.1-1238.2.
A certificate of registration canceled pursuant to subdivision A 5 shall not be eligible for reinstatement for a period of not less than one year.H § 13.1-1238.2.
not less than one year.
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The existence of a business trust may be canceled involuntarily by order of the Commissio6 when it finds that the business trust has:
The existence of a business trust may be canceled involuntarily by order of the Commission when it finds that the business trust has:
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Failed to maintain a registered office or a registered agent in the Commonwealth as requiHed by law;
Failed to maintain a registered office or a registered agent in the Commonwealth as required by law;
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Failed to file any document required by this chapter to be filed with the Commission;
Been convicted for a violation of 8 U.S.C.
or 2 trustees or beneficial owners authorized to act on the behalf of a business trust constituting a pattern or practice of employing unauthorized aliens unlawful employment in the Commonwealth as described in that section.
§ 1324a (f) 1324a(f), as amended, for actions of its trustees or beneficial owners authorized to act on the behalf of a business trust constituting a pattern or practice of employing unauthorized aliens unlawful employment in the Commonwealth as described in that section.
The properties and affairs of a business trust whose existence has been canceled pursuant to this to (i) collect the assets of the business trust;
The properties and affairs of a business trust whose existence has been canceled pursuant to this section shall pass automatically to its trustees as trustees in liquidation.
(ii) sell, convey, and dispose of such of its properties as are not to be distributed in kind to its beneficial owners;
The trustees shall then proceed not to be distributed in kind to its beneficial owners;
(iii) pay, satisfy, and discharge its liabilities and obligations;
(iii) pay, satisfy, and discharge its liabilities andare obligations;
Any business trust convicted of the offense listed in subdivision A 4 shall immediately report or record of conviction.
Any business trust convicted of the offense listed in subdivision A 4 shall immediately report such conviction to the Commission and file with the Commission an authenticated copy of the judgment or record of conviction.
§ 13.1-1246.2.
Involuntary cancellation of registration.
by law;as failed to maintain a registered office or a registered agent in the Commonwealth as required 3.
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Has failed to maintain a registered office or a registered agent in the Commonwealth as required by law;
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§ 1324a (f) 1324a(f), as amended, for actions of its trustees or beneficial owners authorized to act on the behalf of a foreign business trust constituting a pattern or practice of employing unauthorized aliens unlawful employment in the Commonwealth as described in that section.
§ 1324a (f) 1324a(f), as amended, for actions of its trustees or beneficial owners authorized to act on the behalf of a foreign business trust constituting a described in that section.loying unauthorized aliens unlawful employment in the Commonwealth as B.
trust giving it an opportunity to be heard and show cause why such an order should not be entered.
Before entering any such order, the Commission shall issue a rule against the foreign business of 27 trust giving it an opportunity to be heard and show cause why such an order should not be entered.
The HB962 8 of 27 Commission may issue the rule on its own motion or on motion of the Attorney General.
The Commission may issue the rule on its own motion or on motion of the Attorney General.
An individual who has been convicted of any assault, assault and battery, sexual battery, discharging of a firearm in violation of § 18.2-280 or 18.2-286.1 or brandishing of a firearm in violation of § 18.2-282 within the three-year period immediately preceding the application.
An individual who has been convicted of any assault, assault and battery, sexual battery, discharging of a firearm in violation of § 18.2-280 or 18.2-286.1 or brandishing of a firearm in violation of 27 of § 18.2-282 within the three-year period immediately preceding the application.
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An individual whose previous convictions or adjudications of delinquency were based on an offense that would have been at the time of conviction a felony if committed by an adult under Ihe laws of any state, the District of Columbia, the United States or its territories.
An individual whose previous convictions or adjudications of delinquency were based on an offense that would have been at the time of conviction a felony if committed by an adult under the laws of any state, the District of Columbia, the United States or its territories.
For purposes of tNis conviction or adjudication or (ii) release from any incarceration imposed upon such conviction orhe adjudication shall be deemed to be "previous convictions." Disqualification under this subdivision shall not apply to an individual with previous adjudications of delinquency who has completed a term Rf service of no less than two years in the Armed Forces of the United States and, if such person has been discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States, received an honorable discharge.
For purposes of tRis disqualifier, only convictions occurring within 16 years following the later of the date of (i) the adjudication shall be deemed to be "previous convictions." Disqualification under this subdivision shall not apply to an individual with previous adjudications of delinquency who has completed a term of service of no less than two years in the Armed Forces of the United States and, if such person has been discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States, received an honorable discharge.
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An individual who has a felony charge pending or a charge pending for an offense listed Dn subdivision 14 or 15.
An individual who has a felony charge pending or a charge pending for an offense listed En subdivision 14 or 15.
residential setting within five years prior to the date of his application for a concealed handgun permit.
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An individual who has received mental health treatment or substance abuse treatment in aD residential setting within five years prior to the date of his application for a concealed handgun permit.
An individual not otherwise ineligible pursuant to this article, who, within the three-year period immediately preceding the application for the permit, was found guilty of any criminal offense Eet forth in Chapter 11 (§ 4.1-1100 et seq.) of Title 4.1, Article 1 (§ 18.2-247 et seq.), or former § 18.2-248.1:1 or of a criminal offense of illegal possession or distribution of marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids, or any controlled substance, under the laws of any state, the District of Columbia, or the United States or its territories.
An individual not otherwise ineligible pursuant to this article, who, within the three-year period in Chapter 11 (§ 4.1-1100 et seq.) of Title 4.1, Article 1 (§ 18.2-247 et seq.), or former § 18.2-248.1:1 or of a criminal offense of illegal possession or distribution of marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids, or any controlled substance, under the laws of any state, the District of Columbia, or the United States or its territories.
three-year period immediately preceding the application, upon a charge of any criminal offense set forthe in Chapter 11 (§ 4.1-1100 et seq.) of Title 4.1, Article 1 (§ 18.2-247 et seq.), or former § 18.2-248.1:1 or upon a charge of illegal possession or distribution of marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids, or any controlled substance under the laws of any state, the District of Columbia, or the United States or its territories, the trial court found that the facts of the case were sufficient for a finding of Huilt and disposed of the case pursuant to § 18.2-251 or the substantially similar law of any other state9 the District of Columbia, or the United States or its territories.
H 20.
2 firearms;
An individual, not otherwise ineligible pursuant to this article, with respect to whom, within the three-year period immediately preceding the application, upon a charge of any criminal offense 6et forth in Chapter 11 (§ 4.1-1100 et seq.) of Title 4.1, Article 1 (§ 18.2-247 et seq.), or former § 18E2-248.1:1 or upon a charge of illegal possession or distribution of marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids, or any controlled substance under the laws of any state, the District of Columbia, or the United States or its territories, the trial court found that the facts of the case were sufficient for a finding of guilt and District of Columbia, or the United States or its territories.ly similar law of any other state, the § 18.2-308.2:3.
Criminal background check required for employees of a gun dealer to transfer firearms;
penalties.ground check required for employees of a gun dealer to transfer A.
penalties.
A.
Prior to August 1, 2000, the dealer shall obtain written statements or affirmations from persons employed before July 1, 2000, to act as a seller under § 18.2-308.2:2 that they are not disqualified from the dealer shall submit the employee's fingerprints and personal descriptive information to the Central Criminal Records Exchange to be forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for the purpose of obtaining national criminal history record information regarding the request.
Prior to August 1, 2000, the dealer shall obtain written statements or affirmations from persons employed before July 1, 2000, to act as a seller under § 18.2-308.2:2 that they are not disqualified from possessing a firearm.
C1.
Within five working days of the employee's next birthday, after August 1, 2000, the dealer shall submit the employee's fingerprints and personal descriptive information to the Central purpose of obtaining national criminal history record information regarding the request.or the C1.
In lieu of submitting fingerprints pursuant to this section, any dealer holding a valid federal firearms license (FFL) issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) may submit a sworn and notarized affidavit to the Department of State Police on a form provided by the Department, stating that the dealer has been subjected to a record check prior to the issuance and that the FFL was to a record check and approved by the ATF.
In lieu of submitting fingerprints pursuant to this section, any dealer holding a valid federal firearms license (FFL) issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) may submit a sworn and notarized affidavit to the Department of State Police on a form provided by the Department, stating that the dealer has been subjected to a record check prior to the issuance and that the FFL was issued by the ATF.
This exemption shall apply regardless of whether the FFLed was issued in the name of the dealer or in the name of the business.
The affidavit may also contain the names of any employees that have been subjected to a record check and approved by the ATF.
This exemption shall apply regardless of whether the FFL was issued in the name of the dealer or in the name of the business.
"I hereby swear, under the penalty of perjury, that as a condition of obtaining a federal firearms license, each person requesting an exemption in this affidavit has been subjected to a fingerprint identification check by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms understand that any person convicted of making a false statement in this affidavit is guilty of a Class 5 HB962 10 of 27 felony and that in addition to any other penalties imposed by law, a conviction under this section shall result in the forfeiture of my federal firearms license." D.
"I hereby person requesting an exemption in this affidavit has been subjected to a fingerprint identification check by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms of 27 subsequently determined that each person satisfied the requirements of 18 U.S.C.
§ 921 et seq.
I understand that any person convicted of making a false statement in this affidavit is guilty of a Class 5 felony and that in addition to any other penalties imposed by law, a conviction under this section shall result in the forfeiture of my federal firearms license." D.
duties of probation and parole officer.
duties of probation and of 27 parole officer.
Whenever a person is (i) convicted in a circuit court of any felony and (ii) referred to a probation or parole officer for a report pursuant to § 19.2-299, or for probation supervision, the probation or parole of 27 officer shall inquire as to the citizenship of such person.
Whenever a person is (i) convicted in a circuit court of any felony and (ii) referred to E probation or parole officer for a report pursuant to § 19.2-299, or for probation supervision, the probation or parole officer shall inquire as to the citizenship of such person.
If upon inquiry it is determined that the person may not be an alien a citizen or national of the United States based upon his failure to producI evidence of United States citizenship or status as a United States national, the probation or pNrole State Police in a format approved by the Exchange.tral Criminal Records Exchange of the Department of B.
If upon inquiry it is determined that the person may not be an alien a citizen or national of the United States based upon his failure to producR evidence of United States citizenship or status as a United States national, the probation or parole State Police in a format approved by the Exchange.tral Criminal Records Exchange of the DepartmOnt of B.
The inquiry required by this section need not be made if it is apparent that a report on alien citizenship status has previously been made to the Central Criminal Records Exchange pursuant tR this section.
The inquiry required by this section need not be made if it is apparent that a report on alien citizenship status has previously been made to the Central Criminal Records Exchange pursuant to this section.
C.
L C.
It shall be the responsibility of the Central Criminal Records Exchange of the Department of State Police to review arrest reports submitted by law-enforcement agencies and reports of suspected D alien-status citizenship status inquiries made by probation or parole officers, and to report within sixty and Customs Enforcement the identity of all convicted offenders suspected of being an alien believed to not be citizens or nationals of the United States.
It shall be the responsibility of the Central Criminal Records Exchange of the DepartmentEof State Police to review arrest reports submitted by law-enforcement agencies and reports of suspected alien-status citizenship status inquiries made by probation or parole officers, and to report within sixty 60 days of final disposition to the Law Enforcement Support Center of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement the identity of all convicted offenders suspected of being an alien believed to not§ 22.1-287.
C § 22.1-287.
Limitations on access to records.s.
Limitations on access to records.
A.
E A.
1.
H 1.
provided that a school board may require that such written consent of his or her parent for such access;tion precedent to access to such records, furnish 2.
provided that a school board may require that such pupil, if he be less than 18 years of age, as a condition precedent to access to such records, 6urnish written consent of his or her parent for such access;
E 2.
The principal, or someone designated by him, of a school where the pupil attends, has attended, or intends to enroll;
The principal, or someone designated by him, of a school where the pupil attends, has attended, or int4.
H 4.
9 5.
5.
State or local law-enforcement or correctional personnel, including a law-enforcement off2cer, the course of his duties;
State or local law-enforcement or correctional personnel, including a law-enforcement officer, probation officer, parole officer, or administrator, or a member of a parole board, seeking information in the course of his duties;
officer, or administrator, or a member of a parole board, seeking information in 6.
6.
A parent or pupil entitled to see the records pursuant to subdivision A 1 shall have access to all records relating to such pupil maintained by the school except as otherwise provided by law and need material concerning such pupil shall be edited or withheld except as otherwise provided by law, and the parent or pupil shall be entitled to read such material personally.
A parent or pupil entitled to see the records pursuant to subdivision A 1 shall have access to all only appear in person during regular hours of the school day and request to see such records.
Noneed material concerning such pupil shall be edited or withheld except as otherwise provided by law, and the parent or pupil shall be entitled to read such material personally.
A division superintendent of schools may, in his discretion, provide information to the staff of an such information is necessary to a research project or study conducted, sponsored, or approved by the institution of higher education or educational research and development organization or laboratory and if no pupil will be identified by name in the information provided for research;
A division superintendent of schools may, in his discretion, provide information to the staff of an institution of higher education or educational research and development organization or laboratory if institution of higher education or educational research and development organization or laboratory and if no pupil will be identified by name in the information provided for research;
The name and address of a pupil, the record of a pupil's daily attendance, a pupil's scholastic record in the form of grades received in school subjects, the names of a pupil's parents, a pupil's date and place of birth, and the names and addresses of other schools a pupil has attended may be released to an officer or employee of the United States government seeking this information in the course of his such veteran, or an alien individual who is not a citizen or national of the United States;
The name and address of a pupil, the record of a pupil's daily attendance, a pupil's scholastic record in the form of grades received in school subjects, the names of a pupil's parents, a pupil's date and place of birth, and the names and addresses of other schools a pupil has attended may be released to an officer or employee of the United States government seeking this information in the course of his duties when the pupil is a veteran of military service with the United States, an orphan or dependent of such veteran, or an alien individual who is not a citizen or national of the United States;
dependent of 3.
3.
The record of a pupil's daily attendance shall be open for inspection and reproduction to an employee of a local department of social services who needs the record to determine the eligibility of the pupil's family for public assistance and social services;
The record of a pupil's daily attendance shall be open for inspection and reproduction to an employee of a local department of social services who needs the record to determine the eligibility of the4.
4.
The principal or his designee may disclose identifying information from a pupil's scholastic record for the purpose of furthering the ability of the juvenile justice system to effectively serve the pupil prior of 27 to adjudication.
The principal or his designee may disclose identifying information from a pupil's scholastic record for the purpose of furthering the ability of the juvenile justice system to effectively serve the pupil prior to adjudication.
In addition to those agencies or personnel identified in subdivisions A 5 and 7, the principal or his designee may disclose identifying information from a pupil's scholastic record to attorneys for the Commonwealth, court services units, juvenile detention centers or group homes, mental and medical health agencies, state and local children and family service agencies, and the Department of Juvenile Justice and to the staff of such agencies.
In addition to those agencies or personnel identified in subdivisions A 5 and 7, the attorneys for the Commonwealth, court services units, juvenile detention centers or group homes, mental HB962 12 of 27 and medical health agencies, state and local children and family service agencies, and the Department of Juvenile Justice and to the staff of such agencies.
"American Health Benefit Exchange" means the program established as a component of the Exchange pursuant to this chapter that is designed to facilitate the purchase of qualified health plans or qualified dental plans by qualified individuals.
of 27 "American Health Benefit Exchange" means the program established as a component of the Exchange pursuant to this chapter that is designed to facilitate the purchase of qualified health plans Er qualified dental plans by qualified individuals.
"Bureau" means the Bureau of Insurance, a division within the Commission through which it of 27 administers insurance law.
"Bureau" means the Bureau of Insurance, a division within the Commission through which it N administers insurance law.
"Certified application counselor" means individuals certified by the Exchange to perform theIduties described in 45 C.F.R.
R "Certified application counselor" means individuals certified by the Exchange to perform the duties des"Commission" means the State Corporation Commission.
§ 155.255(c).
O "Committee" means the Advisory Committee established pursuant to § 38.2-6503.
N "Committee" means the Advisory Committee established pursuant to § 38.2-6503.
L "Director" means the Director of the Division appointed by the Commission pursuant to § 38.2-6502.
"Director" means the Director of the Division appointed by the Commission pursuant to § 38.2-6502.
"Division" means the Health Benefit Exchange Division, a division within the Commission through which it administers the Exchange.
"Division" means the Health Benefit Exchange Division, a division within the Commission throRgh which it administers the Exchange.
E "Eligible employee" means an individual employed by a qualified employer who has been offered health insurance coverage by such qualified employer through the SHOP exchange.
"Eligible employee" means an individual employed by a qualified employer who has been offered health insurance coverage by such qualified employer through the SHOP exchange.
D "Eligible entity" means the Bureau, the Department of Medical Assistance Services, or a qualified vendor that has demonstrated experience on a statewide or regional basis in individual and small group carrier is not an eligible entity.nefits coverage;
D "Eligible entity" means the Bureau, the Department of Medical Assistance Services, or a qualified health insurance markets and in benefits coverage;
however, a health carrier or an affiliate of a health "Essential health benefits package" means the scope of covered benefits and associated limits of a health benefit plan that (i) provides benefits pursuant to § 38.2-3451;
however, a health carrier or an affiliate of a health carrier is not an eligible entity.
C "Essential health benefits package" means the scope of covered benefits and associated limitE of a health benefit plan that (i) provides benefits pursuant to § 38.2-3451;
(iii) limits cost-sharing for such coverage as described in 45 C.F.R.
(iii) limits cost-sharing for such coverage as describHd in 45 C.F.R.
Exchange established pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and in accordance with § 1311(b) of theit Federal Act, through which qualified health plans and qualified dental plans are made available to qualified individuals through the American Health Benefit Exchange and to qualified employers through the SHOP exchange.
6 "Exchange" means, as the context requires, either (i) the Division or (ii) the Virginia HealEh Benefit Exchange established pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and in accordance with § 1311(b) of the Federal Act, through which qualified health plans and qualified dental plans are made available to qualified individuals through the American Health Benefit Exchange and to qualified employers through refers to both the American Health Benefit Exchange and the SHOP exchange.it Exchange, collectively "FAMIS" means the Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan, including the FAMIS Plus program, established pursuant to Chapter 13 (§ 32.1-351 et seq.) of Title 32.1.
"Exchange," when referring to the Virginia Health Benefit Exchange, collectively refers to both the American Health Benefit Exchange and the SHOP exchange.
"Federal Act" means the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L.
H "FAMIS" means the Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan, including the FAMIS Plus9 program, established pursuant to Chapter 13 (§ 32.1-351 et seq.) of Title 32.1.
111-148, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, P.L.
2 amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, P.L.
The term does not include coverage only for accident or disability income insurance, or any combination thereof;
The term does not include coverage only for accident or disability income insurance, or any general liability insurance and automobile liability insurance;
coverage issued as a supplement to liability insurance;
workers' compensation or similar, including insurance;
liability insurance, including general liability insurance and automobile liability insurance;
automobile medical payment insurance;
workers' compensation or similar clinics;
credit-only insurance;
coverage for onsite medical clinics;
§ 1071 et seq"Health carrier" or "carrier" means an entity subject to the insurance laws and regulations of the Commonwealth and subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission that contracts or offers to contract to provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for, or reimburse any of the costs of health care services, including an insurer licensed to sell accident and sickness insurance, a health maintenance organization, a health services plan, a dental plan organization, a dental services plan, or any other entity providing a plan of health insurance, health benefits, or health care services.
§ 1071 et seq.
(TRICARE);
or similar supplemental coverage provided under a group health plan.
"Health carrier" or "carrier" means an entity subject to the insurance laws and regulations of the Commonwealth and subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission that contracts or offers to contract to insurer licensed to sell accident and sickness insurance, a health maintenance organization, a healthing an services plan, a dental plan organization, a dental services plan, or any other entity providing a plan of of 27 health insurance, health benefits, or health care services.
"Minimum essential coverage" means coverage defined in 45 C.F.R.
§ 156.600.
HB962 14 of 27 "PHSA" means the federal Public Health Service Act, Chapter 6A of Title 42 of the United States Code, as amended.
"PHSA" means the federal Public Health Service Act, Chapter 6A of Title 42 of the United States Code, as amended.
All employment application forms used by State and local governments and privately owned businesses operating in the Commonwealth on and after January 1, 1978, shall ask prospective employees if they are legally eligible for employment in the United States.
of 27 All employment application forms used by State and local governments and privately owned businesses operating in the Commonwealth on and after January 1, 1978, shall ask prospective E employees if they are legally eligible for employment in the United States.
The provisions of this section shall not be deemed to require any employer to use employment application forms.
The provisions of this section shall not be deemed to require any employer to use employmentN application forms.
of 27 § 46.2-328.1.
R § 46.2-328.1.
Licenses, permits, and special identification cards to be issued only to United States citizens, legal permanent residents, or holders of valid unexpired nonimmigrant visas;
Licenses, permits, and special identification cards to be issued only to United exceptions;
I exceptions;
renewal, duplication, or reissuance.olders of valid unexpired nonimmigrant visas;
renewal, duplication, or reissuance.
O A.
N § 46.2-345, the Department shall not issue an original license, permit, or special identification card to any applicant who has not presented to the Department, with the application, valid documentary T evidence that the applicant is either (i) a citizen of the United States, (ii) a legal permanenR resident of the United States, (iii) a person with conditional resident alien of status in the United States, (iv) an approved applicant for asylum in the United States, (v) an entrant into the United States in refugee status, or (vi) a citizen of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau, or the Depublic of the Marshall Islands, collectively known as the Freely Associated States.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, except as provided in subsection G of L § 46.2-345, the Department shall not issue an original license, permit, or special identification card to any applicant who has not presented to the Department, with the application, valid documentary L evidence that the applicant is either (i) a citizen of the United States, (ii) a legal permanenE resident of the United States, (iii) a person with conditional resident alien of status in the United States, (iv) an approved applicant for asylum in the United States, (v) an entrant into the United States in refugee status, or (vi) a citizen of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau, or the Republic of the Marshall Islands, collectively known as the Freely Associated States.
an applicant who presents in person valid documentary evidence that a federal court or federal agency having jurisdiction over immigration has authorized the applicant to be in the United States or an applicant for a REAL ID credential who provides evidence of temporary lawful status in the UnitEd States as required pursuant to the REAL ID Act of 2005, as amended, and its implementing regulations may be issued a limited-duration license, permit, or special identification card.
an applicant who presents in person valid documentary evidence that a federal court or federal agency having jurisdiction over immigration has authorized the applicant to be in the United States or an applicant for a REAL ID credential who provides evidence of temporary lawful status in the United States as required pursuant to the REAL ID Act of 2005, as amended, and its implementing regulaHions may be issued a limited-duration license, permit, or special identification card.
Such limited-duration license, permit, or special identification card shall be valid only during the period of time of the applicant's authorized stay in the United States or if there is no definite end to the period of authorized applicant's authorized stay in the United States is less than 30 days from the date of application.
Such limited-duration license, permit, or special identification card shall be valid only during the period of time o6 the applicant's authorized stay in the United States or if there is no definite end to the period oE authorized stay a period of one year.
Any limited-duration license, permit, or special identification card issued pursuant to this subsection shall clearly indicate that it is valid for a limited period and shall state the date that it expires.
No license, permit, or special identification card shall be issued if an applicant's authorized stay in the United States is less than 30 days from the date of application.
Such a limited-duration license, permit, or special identification card may be renewed only upon presentation of valid documentary evidence that the status by which the applicant qualified for the limited-durHtion license, permit, or special identification has been extended by a federal court or federal agen9y having jurisdiction over immigration.
Any limited-duration license, permit, or special identification card issued pursuant to this subsection shall limited-duration license, permit, or special identification card may be renewed only upon presentation of valid documentary evidence that the status by which the applicant qualified for the limited-duration license, permit, or special identification has been extended by a federal court or federal agency having jurisdiction over immigration.
2 renewal, duplication, or reissuance shall be presumed to have been issued in accordance with the for provisions of subsection A, provided that, at the time the application is made, (i) the license, permit, or special identification card has not expired or been cancelled canceled, suspended, or revoked or (ii) the license, permit, or special identification card has been canceled or suspended as a result of the applicant having been placed under medical review by the Department pursuant to § 46.2-322.
C.
The requirements of subsection A shall apply, however, to a renewal, duplication, or reissuance if the Department is notified by a local, state, or federal government agency that the individual seeking such renewal, dupD.
Any license, permit, or special identification card for which an application has been made for renewal, duplication, or reissuance shall be presumed to have been issued in accordance with the provisions of subsection A, provided that, at the time the application is made, (i) the license, permit, or special identification card has not expired or been cancelled canceled, suspended, or revoked or (ii) the license, permit, or special identification card has been canceled or suspended as a result of the applicant of subsection A shall apply, however, to a renewal, duplication, or reissuance if the Department is notified by a local, state, or federal government agency that the individual seeking such renewal, duplication, or reissuance is neither a citizen of the United States nor legally in the United States.
D.
§ 46.2-341.12.
A.
Application for commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit.
No entry-level driver shall be eligible to (i) apply for a Virginia Class A or Class B commercial driver's license for the first time, (ii) upgrade to a Class A or Class B commercial driver's license for the first time, or (iii) apply for a hazardous materials, passenger, or school bus endorsement for the first time, unless he has completed an entry-level driver training course related to the license, classification, or endorsement he is applying for and the training is provided by a training provider.
driver's license for the first time, (ii) upgrade to a Class A or Class B commercial driver's license for the first time, or (iii) apply for a hazardous materials, passenger, or school bus endorsement for the first time, unless he has completed an entry-level driver training course related to the license, classification, or endorsement he is applying for and the training is provided by a training provider.
Every application to the Department for a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's write his usual signature in ink in the space provided.
Every application to the Department for a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit shall be made upon a form approved and furnished by the Department, and the applicant shall write his usual signature in ink in the space provided.
The applicant shall provide the followingl information:
The applicant shall provide the following inf1.
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3.
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duty military, military reserves, National Guard, active duty United States Coast Guard, or Coast Guard HB962 16 of 27 Auxiliary pursuant to 49 U.S.C.
6.
Domicile or, if not domiciled in the Commonwealth, proof of status as a member of the active duty military, military reserves, National Guard, active duty United States Coast Guard, or Coast Guard Auxiliary pursuant to 49 U.S.C.
The Department shall verify the name, date of birth, and social security number provided by the applicant with the information on file with the Social Security Administration for initial issuance of a commercial learner's permit or transfer of a commercial driver's license from another state.
The Department shall verify the name, date of birth, and social security number provided by the applicant with the information on file with the Social Security Administration for initial issuance of a of 27 commercial learner's permit or transfer of a commercial driver's license from another state.
The Department shall make a notation in the driver's record confirming that the necessary verification has been completed and noting the date it was done.
The Department shall make a notation in the driver's record confirming that the necessary verificatEon has been completed and noting the date it was done.
Every new applicant for a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit, including any person applying for a commercial driver's license or permit after revocation of his driving privileges, of 27 who certifies that he will operate a commercial motor vehicle in non-excepted interstate or intrastate commerce shall provide the Department with an original or certified copy of a medical examiner'I certificate prepared by a medical examiner as defined in 49 C.F.R.
Every new applicant for a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit, incRuding any person applying for a commercial driver's license or permit after revocation of his driving privileges, commerce shall provide the Department with an original or certified copy of a medical examiner'sastate certificate prepared by a medical examiner as defined in 49 C.F.R.
Upon receipt of an N on the record of the driver on the Commercial Driver's License Information System.
Upon receipt of an L appropriate medical examiner's certificate, the Department shall post a certification status of "certified" on the record of the driver on the Commercial Driver's License Information System.
Any new applicanttified" for a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit who fails to comply with the T requirements of this subsection shall be denied the issuance of a commercial driver's license oR commercial learner's permit by the Department.
Any new applicant for a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit who fails to comply with the E requirements of this subsection shall be denied the issuance of a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit by the Department.
H.
D H.
Every existing holder of a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit who certifies that he will operate a commercial motor vehicle in non-excepted interstate or intrastate commerDe shall provide the Department with an original or certified copy of a medical examiner's certificate prepared by certificate, the Department shall post a certification status of "certified" and any other necessarys information on the record of the driver on the Commercial Driver's License Information System.
Every existing holder of a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit who certifies that he will operate a commercial motor vehicle in non-excepted interstate or intrastate commerce shall a medical examiner as defined in 49 C.F.R.
If an existing holder of a commercial driver's license fails to provide the Department with a medicalE certificate as required by this subsection, the Department shall post a certification status of "noncertified" on the record of the driver on the Commercial Driver's License Information System and initiate a downgrade of his commercial driver's license as defined in 49 C.F.R.
§ 390.5.
Upon receipt of an appropriate medical examiner'sd by certificate, the Department shall post a certification status of "certified" and any other necessary information on the record of the driver on the Commercial Driver's License Information System.
If an existing holder of a commercial driver's license fails to provide the Department with a medicalH certificate as required by this subsection, the Department shall post a certification status of "noncertified" on the record of the driver on the Commercial Driver's License Information System and initiate 6 downgrade of his commercial driver's license as defined in 49 C.F.R.
I.
E I.
Any person who provides a medical certificate to the Department pursuant to the requirements of Department of any change in the status of the medical certificate.
Any person who provides a medical certificate to the Department pursuant to the requirements of subsections G and H shall keep the medical certificate information current and shall notify the Department of any change in the status of the medical certificate.
If the Department determines that the medical certificate is no longer valid, the Department shall initiate a downgrade of the driver's commercial driver's license as defined in 49 C.F.R.
If the Department determines that the commercial driver's license as defined in 49 C.F.R.
J.
initiate a downgrade of the driver's J.
§ 390.5, the Department shall indicate the existence oH such medical variance on the commercial driver's license document of the driver and on the record of9the driver on the Commercial Driver's License Information System using the restriction code "V." 2 the medical variance information current and shall notify the Department of any change in the status of the medical variance.
§ 390.5, the Department shall indicate the existence of such medical variance on the commercial driver's license document of the driver and on the record of the driver on the Commercial Driver's License Information System using the restriction code "V." K.
Any holder of a commercial driver's license who has been issued a medical variance shall keep the medical variance information current and shall notify the Department of any change in the status of the medical variance.
§ 383.5.
§ 3L.
L.
A lawful permanent resident of the United States requesting a hazardous materials endorsement must additionally provide his registration number assM.
A lawful permanent resident of the United States requesting a hazardous materials endorsement must additionally provide his registration number assigned by U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) alien registration number.
M.
"Acknowledgment" means a notarial act in which an individual at a single time and place (i) appears in person before the notary and presents a document;
in person before the notary and presents a document;
(ii) is personally known to the notary or identified on the document was voluntarily affixed by the individual for the purposes stated within the documentignature and, if applicable, that the individual had due authority to sign in a particular representative capacity.
(ii) is personally known to the notary or identified by the notary through satisfactory evidence of identity;
and (iii) indicates to the notary that the signature on the document was voluntarily affixed by the individual for the purposes stated within the document and, if applicable, that the individual had due authority to sign in a particular representative capacity.
"Commissioned notary public" means that the applicant has completed and submitted the registration Commonwealth has determined that the applicant meets the qualifications to be a notary public ande issues a notary commission and forwards same to the clerk of the circuit court, pursuant to this chapter.
"Commissioned notary public" means that the applicant has completed and submitted the registration forms along with the appropriate fee to the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Secretary of the issues a notary commission and forwards same to the clerk of the circuit court, pursuant to this chapter.
"Copy certification" means a notarial act in which a notary (i) is presented with a document that is not a public record;
"Copy certification" means a notarial act in which a notary (i) is presented with a document that is of 27 not a public record;
"Credential analysis" means a process or service that independently affirms the veracity of a standards of the Secretary of the Commonwealth.ing public or proprietary data sources and meets the HB962 18 of 27 "Credible witness" means an honest, reliable, and impartial person who personally knows an individual appearing before a notary and takes an oath or affirmation from the notary to confirm that individual's identity.
"Credential analysis" means a process or service that independently affirms the veracity of a government-issued identity credential by reviewing public or proprietary data sources and meets the standards of the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
"Credible witness" means an honest, reliable, and impartial person who personally knows an individual appearing before a notary and takes an oath or affirmation from the notary to confirm that individual's identity.
a United States Passport Book, a United States Passport Card, a certificate of United States citizenship, a certificate of naturalization, a foreign passport, an alien registration a permanent resident card with photograph, a state issued driver's license or a state issued identification card or a United States military card or (ii) the oath or affirmation of one credible witness unaffected by the document or transaction who is personally known to the notary and who personally knows the individual or of two credible witnesses unaffected by the document or transaction who each personally knows the individual and shows to the notary documentary identification as described in clause (i).
a United States Passport Book, a United States Passport Card, a certificate of United States citizenship, a certificate of naturalization, a foreign passport, an alien registration a permanent resident card with photograph, a state issued driver's license or a state issued identification card or a United States military card or (ii) the oath or affirmation of one credible witness unaffected by the document or transaction who is personally known to the notary and who personally knows the individual of 27 or of two credible witnesses unaffected by the document or transaction who each personally knows the individual and shows to the notary documentary identification as described in clause (i).
In the case of an individual who resides in an assisted living facility, as defined in § 63.2-100, or a nursing home, licensed by the State Department of Health pursuant to Article 1 (§ 32.1-123 et seq.) of Chapter 5 of Title 32.1 or exempt from licensure pursuant to § 32.1-124, an expired United States Passport Book, expired United States Passport Card, expired foreign passport, or expired state issued driver's license or state issued identification card may also be used for identification of such individual, provided that the of 27 expiration of such document occurred within five years of the date of use for identification purposes pursuant to this title.
In thE case of an individual who resides in an assisted living facility, as defined in § 63.2-100, or a nursing home, licensed by the State Department of Health pursuant to Article 1 (§ 32.1-123 et seq.) of Chapter 5 of Title 32.1 or exempt from licensure pursuant to § 32.1-124, an expired United States Passport BRok, expired United States Passport Card, expired foreign passport, or expired state issued driver's license or expiration of such document occurred within five years of the date of use for identification purposest the pursuant to this title.
In the case of an electronic notarization, "satisfactory evidence of idIntity" may be based on video and audio conference technology, in accordance with the standards for electronicNvideo communicate with and identify the principal at the time of the notarial act, provided that suchnotary to identification is confirmed by (a) personal knowledge, (b) an oath or affirmation of a credible witness, or (c) at least two of the following:
In the case of an electronic notarization, "satisfactory evidence of identity" may be based on video and audio conference technology, in accordance with the standards for electronic video and audio communications set out in subdivisions B 1, 2, and 3 of § 19.2-3.1, that permits the notary to communicate with and identify the principal at the time of the notarial act, provided that suchE identification is confirmed by (a) personal knowledge, (b) an oath or affirmation of a credible witness, or (c) at least two of the following:
(1) credential analysis of an unexpired government-issuedR identification bearing a photograph of the principal's face and signature, (2) identity proofing by an antecedent in-person identity proofing process in accordance with the specifications of the Federal Bridge Certification Authority, (3) another identity proofing method authorized in guidance docDments, regulations, or standards adopted pursuant to § 2.2-436, or (4) a valid digital certificate accessed by and managed in accordance with the specifications published by the National Institute of Standards andued, Technology in Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201-1, "Personal Identity C Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors," and supplements thereto or revisions Ehereof, including the specifications published by the Federal Chief Information Officers Council in "Personal Identity Verification Interoperability for Non-Federal Issuers." D "Seal" means a device for affixing on a paper document an image containing the notary's name and other information related to the notary's commission.
(1) credential analysis of an unexpired government-issuedD identification bearing a photograph of the principal's face and signature, (2) identity proofing by an antecedent in-person identity proofing process in accordance with the specifications of the Federal regulations, or standards adopted pursuant to § 2.2-436, or (4) a valid digital certificate accessed by biometric data or by use of an interoperable Personal Identity Verification card that is designed, issued, and managed in accordance with the specifications published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201-1, "Personal Identity H Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors," and supplements thereto or revisions thereof, including the specifications published by the Federal Chief Information Officers Council in "Pe6sonal Identity Verification Interoperability for Non-Federal Issuers." E "Seal" means a device for affixing on a paper document an image containing the notary's name and other information related to the notary's commission.
"State" includes any state, territory, or possession of the United States.
"Secretary" means the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
H § 50-73.52:6.
§ 50-73.52:6.
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A.
The existence of a limited partnership may be canceled involuntarily by order of the Comm2ssion whe1.
The existence of a limited partnership may be canceled involuntarily by order of the Commission when it finds that the limited partnership has:
1.
Failed to maintain a registered office or a registered agent in the Commonwealth as required by law;
Failed to maintain a registered office or a registered agent in the Commonwealth as required by law3.
3.
giving it an opportunity to be heard and show cause why such an order should not be entered.
B.
Thenership Commission may issue the rule on its own motion or on motion of the Attorney General.
Before entering any such order, the Commission shall issue a rule against the limited partnership giving it an opportunity to be heard and show cause why such an order should not be entered.
The Commission may issue the rule on its own motion or on motion of the Attorney General.
The trustees shall then proceed to (i) collect the assets of the limited partnership;
The trustees shall its properties as are not to be distributed in kind to its partners;
(ii) sell, convey, and dispose of such of its properties as are not to be distributed in kind to its partners;
(iii) pay, satisfy, and discharge itsof liabilities and obligations;
(iii) pay, satisfy, and discharge its liabilities and obligations;
After remainder of its assets, either in cash or in kind, among its partners according to their respective rights and interests.
After paying or adequately providing for the payment of all its obligations, the trustees shall distribute the remainder of its assets, either in cash or in kind, among its partners according to their respective rights and interests.
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or partners constituting a pattern or practice of employing unauthorized aliens unlawful employment in thets HB962 20 of 27 Commonwealth as described in that section.
or 5.
Has been convicted for a violation of 8 U.S.C.
§ 1324a (f) 1324a(f), as amended, for actions of its partners constituting a pattern or practice of employing unauthorized aliens unlawful employment in the Commonwealth as described in that section.
Immigration and Naturalization Service Customs Enforcement may, following notification under § 19.2-294.2, take physical custody of and responsibility for any alien person who is not a citizen or national of the United States who is convicted of any (i) felony offense involving murder, rape, robbery, burglary, larceny, extortion, or abduction, or (ii) illegal drug violation designated as a felony under Article 1 (§ 18.2-247 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2.
Immigration and Naturalization Service of 27 Customs Enforcement may, following notification under § 19.2-294.2, take physical custody of and responsibility for any alien person who is not a citizen or national of the United States who iE convicted of any (i) felony offense involving murder, rape, robbery, burglary, larceny, extortion, or abduction, or (ii) illegal drug violation designated as a felony under Article 1 (§ 18.2-247 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2.
The director, sheriff or other official in charge of the facility in which such alien person is incarcerated may enter into an agreement, which includes provisions relating to reimbursement, with the U.S.
The director, sheriff or other official in charge of the facility in which such aliRn person is incarcerated may enter into an agreement, which includes provisions relating to reimbursement, with the such alien person until he is deported or until other mutually satisfactory arrangements are made to transfer custody of such alien person to the Service U.S.
Immigration and Naturalization Service Customs Enforcement to retain custody or supervision of such alien person until he is deported or until other mutually satisfactory arrangements are made to of 27 transfer custody of such alien person to the Service U.S.
§ 53.1-220.2.
L § 53.1-220.2.
Transfer of certain incarcerated persons to Immigration and Customs I Enforcement.
Transfer of certain incarcerated persons to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
N a citizen or national of the United States is incarcerated may, upon receipt of a detainer from U.S.
L The Director, sheriff, or other official in charge of the facility in which an alien a persoE who is not a citizen or national of the United States is incarcerated may, upon receipt of a detainer from U.S.
is not Immigration and Customs Enforcement, transfer custody of the alien such person to U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, transfer custody of the alien such person to U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement no more than five days prior to the date that he would otherwise be relRased from custody.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement no more than five days prior to the date that he would otherwise be released from custody.
Upon transfer of custody, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the alien such person shall receive credit for the number of days remaining before he would otherwise have been released.
Upon transfer of custody, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the alien such released.all receive credit for the number of days remaining before he would otherwise have been § 55.1-100.
D § 55.1-100.
or descent and hold real estate in the Commonwealth, and such real estate shall be transmitted in the same manner as real estate held by citizens.
Any alien person, not an enemy, who is a noncitizen of the United States may acquire by purchase or descent and hold real estate in the Commonwealth, and such real estate shall be transmitted Hn the same manner as real estate held by citizens.
However, if, at the time of the transfer, a court of the Commonwealth determines that the laws of a foreign country or sovereignty effectively deny a ViEginia resident, legatee, or distributee the benefit, use, or control of money or other property held in such foreign country or sovereignty, a judgment or order issued in the Commonwealth concerning the rights of a resident of that foreign country or sovereignty to the benefit, use, or control of money or property held in the Commonwealth may direct that the money or property be paid into the court for the benefit court or pursuant to the order or judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.
However, if, at the time of the transfer, a court of the Commonwealth determines that the laws of a foreign country or sovereignty effectively deny a Vi6ginia resident, legatee, or distributee the benefit, use, or control of money or other property held En such foreign country or sovereignty, a judgment or order issued in the Commonwealth concerning the rights of a resident of that foreign country or sovereignty to the benefit, use, or control of money or property held in the Commonwealth may direct that the money or property be paid into the court for the benefit court or pursuant to the order or judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.
A tax in an amount computed as provided in this section is imposed upon the transfer of rHal property and tangible personal property having an actual situs in the Commonwealth of Virginia 9nd upon intangible personal property physically present within the Commonwealth of every person wh2 at theThe tax shall be an amount computed by multiplying the federal credit by a fraction, the numerator of which is the value of that part of the gross estate over which Virginia has jurisdiction for estate tax purposes and the denominator of which is the decedent's gross estate taxable by the United States wherever situated.
A tax in an amount computed as provided in this section is imposed upon the transfer of real property and tangible personal property having an actual situs in the Commonwealth of Virginia and upon intangible personal property physically present within the Commonwealth of every person who at the time of death was not a resident of the United States.
The tax shall be an amount computed by multiplying the federal credit by a fraction, the numerator purposes and the denominator of which is the decedent's gross estate taxable by the United Statesstate tax wherever situated.
Resident aliens Lawful permanent residents or conditional residents of the United States, or persons with substantial presence in the United States, shall be subject to the tax imposed by this chapter under § 58.1-903 when the decedent, at the time of death, was not a resident of Virginia but was States, or person with substantial presence in the United States, who, at the time of death, was aUnited resident of Virginia and a resident of the United States shall be subject to the tax imposed by this chapter under § 58.1-902.
Resident aliens Lawful permanent residents or conditional residents of the United States, or persons with substantial presence in the United States, shall be subject to the tax imposed by this chapter under § 58.1-903 when the decedent, at the time of death, was not a resident of Virginia but was a resident of the United States.
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A lawful permanent resident alien or conditional resident of the United States, or person with substantial presence in the United States, who, at the time of death, was a resident of Virginia and a resident of the United States shall be subject to the tax imposed by this chapter under § 58.1-902.
For purposes of this section, stock in a corporation organized under the laws of the Commonwealth shall be deemed physically present within the Commonwealth.
Commonwealth shall be deemed physically present within the Commonwealth.er the laws of the § 60.2-214.
§ 60.2-214.
"Employment" includes service performed by an individual in agricultural labor as defined in § 61.
"Employment" includes service performed by an individual in agricultural labor as defined in § 60.2-201 when:
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For some portion of a day in each of twenty 20 different calendar weeks, whether or not such weeks were consecutive, in either the current or the preceding calendar year, employed in agricultural labor, including labor performed by an alien a noncitizen referred to in subdivision 2 of this subsection, ten2.
For some portion of a day in each of twenty 20 different calendar weeks, whether or not such weeks were consecutive, in either the current or the preceding calendar year, employed in agricultural ten 10 or more individuals, regardless of whether they were employed at the same moment of time.ubsection, 2.
Such service is not performed in agricultural labor by an individual who is an alien a noncitizen admitted to the United States to perform service in agricultural labor pursuant to 8 U.S.C.
Such service is not performed in agricultural labor by an individual who is an alien a noncitizen of 27 admitted to the United States to perform service in agricultural labor pursuant to 8 U.S.C.
For the purposes of this section any individual who is a member of a crew furnished by a crew leader to perform service in agricultural labor for any other person shall be treated as an employee of suc1.
For the purposes of this section any individual who is a member of a crew furnished by a crew leader to perform service in agricultural labor for any other person shall be treated as an employee of such crew leader if:
Such crew leader holds a valid certificate of registration under the Migrant and Seasonal HB962 22 of 27 Agricultural Workers Protection Act of 1983 (29 U.S.C.
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Such crew leader holds a valid certificate of registration under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Protection Act of 1983 (29 U.S.C.
When the employment prior to the injury extended over a period of less than 52 weeks, the method of dividing the earnings during that period by the number of weeks and parts thereof during which the employee earned wages shall be followed, provided that results fair and just to both parties will be thereby obtained.
When the employment prior to the injury extended over a period of less than 52 weeks, the method of dividing the earnings during that of 27 period by the number of weeks and parts thereof during which the employee earned wages shall be followed, provided that results fair and just to both parties will be thereby obtained.
When, by reason of a shortness of time during which the employee has been in the employment of his employer or the casual nature or terms of his employment, it is impractical to compute the average weekly wages as above defined, regard shall be had to the average weekly amount which during the 52 weeks previous to the injury was being earned by a person of the same grade and character employed in the same class of employment in the same locality or community.
When, bE reason of a shortness of time during which the employee has been in the employment of his employer or the casual nature or terms of his employment, it is impractical to compute the average weekly wages as above defined, regard shall be had to the average weekly amount which during the 52 weeks previRus to the injury was being earned by a person of the same grade and character employed in the same class of empb.
b.
When for exceptional reasons the foregoing would be unfair either to the employer or employee, such other method of computing average weekly wages may be resorted to as will most nearly L approximate the amount which the injured employee would be earning were it not for the injury.
When for exceptional reasons the foregoing would be unfair either to the employer or employee, such other method of computing average weekly wages may be resorted to as will most nearly of 27 approximate the amount which the injured employee would be earning were it not for the injury.
Whenever allowances of any character made to an employee in lieu of wages are a specifiedIpart of the wage contract, they shall be deemed a part of his earnings.
Whenever allowances of any character made to an employee in lieu of wages are a specified part of the wage contract, they shall be deemed a part of his earnings.
For the purpose of this titlN, the registered members on duty or in training of the United States Civil Defense Corps of thee Force, Commonwealth, volunteer firefighters engaged in firefighting activities under the supervision and control of the Department of Forestry, and forest wardens shall be deemed to be such amount as will entRtle them to the maximum compensation payable under this title;
For the purpose of this titlE, the average weekly wage of the members of the Virginia National Guard and the Virginia Defense Force, registered members on duty or in training of the United States Civil Defense Corps of the D Commonwealth, volunteer firefighters engaged in firefighting activities under the supervision and control of the Department of Forestry, and forest wardens shall be deemed to be such amount as will entitle provisions of this title on behalf of members of the National Guard or their dependents, or registered members on duty or in training of the United States Civil Defense Corps of the Commonwealth or their dependents, shall be subject to credit for benefits paid them under existing or future federal law on account of injury or occupational disease covered by the provisions of this title.
however, any award entered under the provisions of this title on behalf of members of the National Guard or their dependents, or registered members on duty or in training of the United States Civil Defense Corps of the Commonwealth or Dheir dependents, shall be subject to credit for benefits paid them under existing or future federal law on acc3.
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Whenever volunteer firefighters, volunteer emergency medical services personnel, volunteer law-enforcement chaplains, auxiliary or reserve police, auxiliary or reserve deputy sheriffs, members of volunteer search and rescue organizations, volunteer members of community emergency response teEms, and volunteer members of medical reserve corps are deemed employees under this title, their average weekly wage shall be deemed sufficient to produce the minimum compensation provided by this title for injured workers or their dependents.
Whenever volunteer firefighters, volunteer emergency medical services personnel, volunteer law-enforcement chaplains, auxiliary or reserve police, auxiliary or reserve deputy sheriffs, m6mbers of volunteer search and rescue organizations, volunteer members of community emergency response teEms, and volunteer members of medical reserve corps are deemed employees under this title, their average weekly wage shall be deemed sufficient to produce the minimum compensation provided by this title for injured workers or their dependents.
For the purposes of workers' compensation insurance premium calculations, the monthly payroll for each volunteer firefighter or volunteer who is an individual who $300.
For the purposes of workers' compensation insurance premium meets the definition of "emergency medical services personnel" in § 32.1-111.1 shall be deemed to beho $300.
the definition of "emergency medical services personnel" in § 32.1-111.1 shall be deemed to be 4.
4.
"Award" means the grant or denial of benefits or other relief under this title or any rule aHopted pursuant thereto.
"Award" means the grant or denial of benefits or other relief under this title or any rule adopted pursuant thereto.
9 "Change in condition" means a change in physical condition of the employee as well as any ch2nge the right to, amount of, or duration of compensation.d, suspended, or terminated which would affect "Client company" means any person that enters into an agreement for professional employer services with a professional employer organization.
"Change in condition" means a change in physical condition of the employee as well as any change in the conditions under which compensation was awarded, suspended, or terminated which would affect the"Client company" means any person that enters into an agreement for professional employer services with a professional employer organization.
"Employee" means:
Every person, including aliens noncitizens and minors, in the service of another under any contract of hire or apprenticeship, written or implied, whether lawfully or unlawfully employed, except (i) one whose employment is not in the usual course of the trade, business, occupation or profession of the employer or (ii) as otherwise provided in subdivision 2 of this definition.
Every person, including aliens noncitizens and minors, in the service of another under any contract of hire or apprenticeship, written or implied, whether lawfully or unlawfully employed, except the employer or (ii) as otherwise provided in subdivision 2 of this definition.upation or profession of b.
b.
performing voluntary service to their unit in a nonduty status at the request of their commander.
c.
Members of the Virginia National Guard, whether on duty in a paid or unpaid status or when performing voluntary service to their unit in a nonduty status at the request of their commander.
If a member of the National Guard who is fit to return to his customary civilian employment or self-employment remains unable to perform his military duties and thereby suffers loss of military pay which he would otherwise have earned, he shall be entitled to one day of income benefits for each unit trad.
If a member of the National Guard who is fit to return to his customary civilian employment or which he would otherwise have earned, he shall be entitled to one day of income benefits for each unit training assembly or day of paid training which he is unable to attend.
Members of the Virginia Defense Force.ich he is unable to attend.
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Members of the Virginia Defense Force.
and (iii) secretaries and administrative assistants for officers and members of the General Assembly employed pursuant to § 30-19.4 and Commonwealth.s provided in the general appropriation act, who shall be deemed employees of the HB962 24 of 27 g.
and (iii) secretaries and administrative assistants for officers and members of the General Assembly employed pursuant to § 30-19.4 and compensated as provided in the general appropriation act, who shall be deemed employees of the Commonwealth.
g.
Any sole proprietor, shareholder or member or the partners shall, upon such election, be entitled to employee benefits and be subject to employee responsibilities prescribed in this title.
Any sole proprietor, shareholder or member or the partners shall, upon such election, be of 27 entitled to employee benefits and be subject to employee responsibilities prescribed in this title.
When any partner or sole shareholder, member or proprietor is entitled to receive coverage under this title, such person shall be subject to all provisions of this title as if he were an employee;
When any partner or sole shareholder, member or proprietor is entitled to receive coverage uEder this title, such person shall be subject to all provisions of this title as if he were an employee;
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The independent contractor of any employer subject to this title at the election of such employer provided (i) the independent contractor agrees to such inclusion and (ii) unless the employer is self-insured, the employer's insurer agrees in writing to such inclusion.
The independent contractor of any employer subject to this title at the election of such employer self-insured, the employer's insurer agrees in writing to such inclusion.
When any independent contractor is entitled to receive coverage under this section, such person shall of 27 be subject to all provisions of this title as if he were an employee, provided that the notices required under §§ 65.2-405 and 65.2-600 are given either to the employer or its insurance carrier.
L When any independent contractor is entitled to receive coverage under this section, such person shall be subject to all provisions of this title as if he were an employee, provided that the notices required under §§ 65.2-405 and 65.2-600 are given either to the employer or its insurance carrier.
I However, nothing in this title shall be construed to make the employees of any independent N contractor.the employees of the person or corporation employing or contracting with such independent p.
E However, nothing in this title shall be construed to make the employees of any independent contractor the employees of the person or corporation employing or contracting with such independent contractor.
The legal representative, dependents and any other persons to whom compensation may be payable when any person covered as an employee under this title shall be deceased.
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The legal representative, dependents and any other persons to whom compensation may be payable wheq.
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AmeriCorps members who receive stipends in return for volunteering in local, state and nonprofit of this title.e Commonwealth, who shall be deemed employees of the Commonwealth for the purposeU s.
AmeriCorps members who receive stipends in return for volunteering in local, state and noHprofit agencies in the Commonwealth, who shall be deemed employees of the Commonwealth for the purposes of this title.
Food Stamp recipients participating in the work experience component of the Food Stamp C Employment and Training Program, who shall be deemed employees of the Commonwealth for the E purposes of this title.
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Food Stamp recipients participating in the work experience component of the Food Stamp E Employment and Training Program, who shall be deemed employees of the Commonwealth for the R purposes of this title.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients not eligible for Medicaid participating in the work experience component of the Virginia Initiative for Education and Work, who shall be deemed employees of the Commonwealth for the purposes of this title.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients not eligible for Medicaid participating in the employees of the Commonwealth for the purposes of this title.ation and Work, who shall be deemed 2.
"Employee" shall does not mean:
H b.
b.
Officers and employees of municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the Common9ealth who are elected by the people or by the governing bodies, and who act in purely administrative 2 capc.
Officers and employees of municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the Commonwealth who are elected by the people or by the governing bodies, and who act in purely administrative capc.
Any taxicab or executive sedan driver, provided the Commission is furnished evidence that such inde.
Any taxicab or executive sedan driver, provided the Commission is furnished evidence that such individual is excluded from taxation by the Federal Unemployment Tax Act.
Casual employees.from taxation by the Federal Unemployment Tax Act.
e.
f.
Casual employees.
Domestic servants.
However, this officer who is not paid salary or wages on a regular basis at an agreed upon amount and who rejectsve coverage under this title pursuant to § 65.2-300 shall not be included as an employee for purposes of this subdivision.
However, this exemption shall not apply to the operators of underground coal mines or their employees.
An executive officer who is not paid salary or wages on a regular basis at an agreed upon amount and who rejects coverage under this title pursuant to § 65.2-300 shall not be included as an employee for purposes of this subdivision.
Employees of any common carrier by railroad engaging in commerce between any of the several states or territories or between the District of Columbia and any of the states or territories and any foreign nation or nations, and any person suffering injury or death while he is employed by such carrier in such commerce.
Employees of any common carrier by railroad engaging in commerce between any of the several foreign nation or nations, and any person suffering injury or death while he is employed by such carrier in such commerce.
This title shall not be construed to lessen the liability of any such common carrier or representative, kindred or relation, or dependent of such person, may have under the act of Congress relating to the liability of common carriers by railroad to their employees in certain cases, approved April 22, 1908, or under §§ 8.01-57 through 8.01-62 or § 56-441.
This title shall not be construed to lessen the liability of any such common carrier or of 27 to diminish or take away in any respect any right that any person so employed, or the personal representative, kindred or relation, or dependent of such person, may have under the act of Congress relating to the liability of common carriers by railroad to their employees in certain cases, approved April 22, 1908, or under §§ 8.01-57 through 8.01-62 or § 56-441.
volunteer emergency medical services agency when engaged in activities related principally topartment or HB962 26 of 27 participation as an individual who meets the definition of "emergency medical services personnel" in § 32.1-111.1 or a member of such fire department whether or not the volunteer continues to receive compensation from his employer for time away from the job.
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Except as provided in subdivision 1 of this definition, a member of a volunteer fire department or volunteer emergency medical services agency when engaged in activities related principally to participation as an individual who meets the definition of "emergency medical services personnel" in § 32.1-111.1 or a member of such fire department whether or not the volunteer continues to receive compensation from his employer for time away from the job.
Filing by first-class mail, electronic transmission, or facsimile transmission shall be deemed completed only when the document or other material transmitted reaches the Commission or its designated agent.
Filing by first-class mail, electronic transmission, or facsimile transmission shall be deemed completed only when the document or other material transmitted reaches the of 27 Commission or its designated agent.
"Injury" means only injury by accident arising out of and in the course of the employment or occupational disease as defined in Chapter 4 (§ 65.2-400 et seq.) and does not include a disease in any form, except when it results naturally and unavoidably from either of the foregoing causes.
"Injury" means only injury by accident arising out of and in the course of the employment orE form, except when it results naturally and unavoidably from either of the foregoing causes.
Such term shall "Injury" does not include any injury, disease or condition resulting from an employee's voluntary:
Such termny shall "Injury" does not include any injury, disease or condition resulting from an employee's voluntary:
or 2.
or O 2.
Use of a motor vehicle that was provided to the employee by a motor vehicle dealer as defined by § 46.2-1500 and bears a dealer's license plate as defined by § 46.2-1550 for (i) commuting to or from work or (ii) any other nonwork activity.
Use of a motor vehicle that was provided to the employee by a motor vehicle dealer as defLned by § 46.2-1500 and bears a dealer's license plate as defined by § 46.2-1550 for (i) commuting to or from worSuch term shall include "Injury" includes any injury, disease, or condition:
Such term shall include "Injury" includes any injury, disease, or condition:
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Arising out of and in the course of the employment of (a) an employee of a hospital as deEined in § 32.1-123;
Arising out of and in the course of the employment of (a) an employee of a hospital as defined in § 32.1-123;
(c) an employIe of the Department of Health or a local department of health;
(c) an employee of the Department of Health or a local department of health;
or (e) any person described in clauses (i) through (iv), (vi), and (ix) of subsection A of § 65.2-402.1 oth2.
or (e) any person described in clauses (i) through (iv), (vi), and (ix) of subsection A of § 65.2-402.1 otherwise subject to the provisions of this title;
Resulting from (a) the administration of vaccinia (smallpox) vaccine, Cidofivir and derivatives thereof, or Vaccinia Immune Globulin as part of federally initiated smallpox countermeasures, oR (b) transmission of vaccinia in the course of employment from an employee participating in such countermeasures to a coemployee of the same employer.
and thereof, or Vaccinia Immune Globulin as part of federally initiated smallpox countermeasures, or (b)s transmission of vaccinia in the course of employment from an employee participating in such countermeasures to a coemployee of the same employer.
O client company to provide professional employer services.that enters into a written agreement wDth a "Professional employer services" means services provided to a client company pursuant to a wUitten agreement with a professional employer organization whereby the professional employer organization initially employs all or a majority of a client company's workforce and assumes responsibilities as an professional employer organization and the client company.
"Professional employer organization" means any person that enters into a written agreement wHth a client company to provide professional employer services.
or shared by the agreement between tEe "Staffing service" means any person, other than a professional employer organization, that hires its own employees and assigns them to a client to support or supplement the client's workforce.
9 "Professional employer services" means services provided to a client company pursuant to a w2itten initially employs all or a majority of a client company's workforce and assumes responsibilities as an employer for all coemployees that are assigned, allocated, or shared by the agreement between the professional employer organization and the client company.
It includes temporary staffing services that supply employees to clients in special work situations such as employee abs§ 66-3.2.
"Staffing service" means any person, other than a professional employer organization, that hires its own employees and assigns them to a client to support or supplement the client's workforce.
Additional duties of the Director.orkloads, and special assignments and projects.
It includes temporary staffing services that supply employees to clients in special work situations such as employee absences, temporary skill shortages, seasonal workloads, and special assignments and projects.
The Director shall forward to the Commonwealth's Attorneys' Services Council, updated on B Department,;
The Director shall forward to the Commonwealth's Attorneys' Services Council, updated on a monthly basis, a list of all juveniles, 14 years of age or older, that (i) have been committed to the Department,;
(ii) have been found guilty of a felony offense defined as a predicate criminal act under § 18.2-46.1, or have been adjudicated delinquent on the basis of an act that would be a felony and a predicate criminal act under § 18.2-46.1 if committed by an adult,;
(ii) have been found guilty of a felony offense defined as a predicate criminal act under predicate criminal act under § 18.2-46.1 if committed by an adult,;
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Action History

  1. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., May 17, 2024

  2. Communicated to Governor

  3. VOTE: REJECTED (0-Y 100-N)

  4. House rejected Governor's recommendation (0-Y 100-N)

  5. Governor's recommendation received by House

  6. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 8, 2024

  7. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 27, 2024

  8. Signed by Speaker

  9. Signed by President

  10. Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB962ER)

  11. Enrolled

  12. Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N)

  13. Read third time

  14. Passed by for the day

  15. Read third time

  16. Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)

  17. Reported from Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N)

  18. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  19. Constitutional reading dispensed

  20. VOTE: Passage (53-Y 47-N)

  21. Read third time and passed House (53-Y 47-N)

  22. Read second time and engrossed

  23. Read first time

  24. Reported from General Laws (11-Y 9-N)

  25. Subcommittee recommends reporting (3-Y 2-N)

  26. Assigned GL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process

  27. Referred to Committee on General Laws

  28. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24101545D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on · 111 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Not signed on (139)

139 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Failed 0 Yea · 99 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 09900
Total 09900
% of votes cast 0%100%0%0%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Adele Y. McClure — Nay
Alex Q. Askew — Nay
Alfonso H. Lopez — Nay
Amy J. Laufer — Nay
Anne Ferrell Tata — Nay
Arnold, Jonathan, E. P. — Nay
Atoosa R. Reaser — Nay
Batten, Amanda E. — Nay
Betsy B. Carr — Nay
Bill Wiley — Nay
Bonita G. Anthony — Nay
Briana D. Sewell — Nay
Bulova, David L. — Nay
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Nay
Charniele L. Herring — Nay
Chris S. Runion — Nay
Convirs-Fowler, Kelly K. — Nay
Cordoza, A.C. — Nay
Coyner, Carrie E. — Nay
Dan I. Helmer — Nay
David A. Reid — Nay
Debra D. Gardner — Nay
Delores L. McQuinn — Nay
Delores Oates — Nay
Earley, Mark L., Jr. — Nay
Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker — Nay
Ellen H. McLaughlin — Nay
Ennis, N. Baxter — Nay
Eric Phillips — Nay
Eric R. Zehr — Nay
Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. — Nay
Freitas, Nicholas J. — Nay
Gilbert, C. Todd — Nay
Green, W. Chad — Nay
H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr. — Nay
Higgins, Geary — Nay
Holly M. Seibold — Nay
Irene Shin — Nay
Israel D. O'Quinn — Nay
Jackie H. Glass — Nay
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Nay
James W. Morefield — Nay
Jason S. Ballard — Nay
Jeion A. Ward — Nay
Joseph P. McNamara — Nay
Joshua E. Thomas — Nay
Joshua G. Cole — Nay
Kannan Srinivasan — Nay
Karen Keys-Gamarra — Nay
Karrie K. Delaney — Nay
Kathy K.L. Tran — Nay
Katrina Callsen — Nay
Kent, Hillary Pugh — Nay
Knight, Barry D. — Nay
Laura Jane Cohen — Nay
LeVere Bolling, Destiny — Nay
Lovejoy, Ian T. — Nay
Luke E. Torian — Nay
M. Keith Hodges — Nay
Maldonado, Michelle Lopes — Nay
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Nay
Marcus B. Simon — Nay
Marshall, Daniel W., III — Nay
Marty Martinez — Nay
Michael B. Feggans — Nay
Michael J. Jones — Nay
Michael J. Webert — Nay
Mike A. Cherry — Nay
Milde, Paul V. — Nay
Mundon King, Candi — Nay
Nadarius E. Clark — Nay
Obenshain, Chris — Nay
Orrock, Robert D., Sr. — Nay
Owen, David — Nay
Patrick A. Hope — Nay
Paul E. Krizek — Nay
Phil M. Hernandez — Nay
Phillip A. Scott — Nay
R. Lee Ware — Nay
Rae Cousins — Nay
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Nay
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Nay
Rodney T. Willett — Nay
Rozia A. Henson, Jr. — Nay
Sam Rasoul — Nay
Scott A. Wyatt — Nay
Shelly A. Simonds — Nay
Sickles, Mark D. — Nay
Taylor, Kim A. — Nay
Terry G. Kilgore — Nay
Terry L. Austin — Nay
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Nay
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Nay
Timothy P. Griffin — Nay
Tony O. Wilt — Nay
Vivian E. Watts — Nay
Wendell S. Walker — Nay
Will Davis — Nay
Wren M. Williams — Nay

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Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N)

Passed 21 Yea · 19 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 211900
Total 211900
% of votes cast 53%48%0%0%
How each member voted (40)

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Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 40000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)

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Passed 9 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9600
Total 9600
% of votes cast 60%40%0%0%
How each member voted (15)

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VOTE: Passage (53-Y 47-N)

Passed 52 Yea · 47 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 524700
Total 524700
% of votes cast 53%47%0%0%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Adele Y. McClure — Yea
Alex Q. Askew — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Amy J. Laufer — Yea
Anne Ferrell Tata — Nay
Arnold, Jonathan, E. P. — Nay
Atoosa R. Reaser — Yea
Batten, Amanda E. — Nay
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
Bill Wiley — Nay
Bonita G. Anthony — Yea
Briana D. Sewell — Yea
Bulova, David L. — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Chris S. Runion — Nay
Convirs-Fowler, Kelly K. — Yea
Cordoza, A.C. — Nay
Coyner, Carrie E. — Yea
Dan I. Helmer — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Debra D. Gardner — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Delores Oates — Nay
Earley, Mark L., Jr. — Nay
Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker — Yea
Ellen H. McLaughlin — Nay
Ennis, N. Baxter — Nay
Eric Phillips — Nay
Eric R. Zehr — Nay
Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. — Nay
Freitas, Nicholas J. — Nay
Gilbert, C. Todd — Nay
Green, W. Chad — Nay
H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr. — Nay
Higgins, Geary — Nay
Holly M. Seibold — Yea
Irene Shin — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Nay
Jackie H. Glass — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Nay
James W. Morefield — Nay
Jason S. Ballard — Nay
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Joseph P. McNamara — Nay
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Joshua G. Cole — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
Karen Keys-Gamarra — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Katrina Callsen — Yea
Kent, Hillary Pugh — Nay
Knight, Barry D. — Nay
Laura Jane Cohen — Yea
LeVere Bolling, Destiny — Yea
Lovejoy, Ian T. — Nay
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Nay
Maldonado, Michelle Lopes — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Marshall, Daniel W., III — Nay
Marty Martinez — Yea
Michael B. Feggans — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Nay
Mike A. Cherry — Nay
Milde, Paul V. — Nay
Mundon King, Candi — Yea
Nadarius E. Clark — Yea
Obenshain, Chris — Nay
Orrock, Robert D., Sr. — Nay
Owen, David — Nay
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
Phil M. Hernandez — Yea
Phillip A. Scott — Nay
R. Lee Ware — Nay
Rae Cousins — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Rodney T. Willett — Yea
Rozia A. Henson, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Scott A. Wyatt — Nay
Shelly A. Simonds — Yea
Sickles, Mark D. — Yea
Taylor, Kim A. — Nay
Terry G. Kilgore — Nay
Terry L. Austin — Nay
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Nay
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Nay
Timothy P. Griffin — Nay
Tony O. Wilt — Nay
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Wendell S. Walker — Nay
Will Davis — Nay
Wren M. Williams — Nay

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Passed 11 Yea · 9 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11902
Total 11902
% of votes cast 50%41%0%9%
How each member voted (22)

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Passed 3 Yea · 2 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3204
Total 3204
% of votes cast 33%22%0%44%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Adele Y. McClure — Not Voting
Bulova, David L. — Not Voting
Ellen H. McLaughlin — Nay
Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. — Not Voting
Holly M. Seibold — Not Voting
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Nay
Joshua G. Cole — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 962 do?
Noncitizens of the United States; terminology.Removes the term "alien" as it pertains to persons who are not citizensor nationals of the United States and replaces it with synonymouslanguage, as appropriate, throughout the Code of Virginia.
Who sponsors HB 962?
HB 962 is sponsored by Alfonso H. Lopez, Irene Shin, Nadarius E. Clark, Rozia A. Henson, Jr., Marty Martinez, Sam Rasoul, Vivian E. Watts, Barbara A. Favola, and Saddam Azlan Salim.
What is the current status of HB 962?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2024. Enacted.
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