Virginia 2017 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 1504 — Driver's license or learner's permit; issuance, minimum standards for vision tests.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 121 (effective 7/1/17)

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 19, 2016. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

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High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 6 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Increases the minimum visual acuity an applicant must possess for issuance of a driver's license or learner's permit from a field of 100 degrees of horizontal vision in one or both eyes to a field of 110 degrees of horizontal vision in one or both eyes. This bill is identical to

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

7 added · 7 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to HB 1504 added a specific chapter reference that clarifies when the regulations for commercial driver's licenses come into effect. Additionally, it emphasizes that if a waiver is given for certain restrictions, the license’s validity period may be limited. This is important because it ensures that drivers are aware of any restrictions or expiration dates pertaining to their licenses, promoting safer driving practices.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 46.2-311 of the Code of Virginia, relating to issuance of a driver's license or learner's permit;
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version CHAPTER 121 An Act to amend and reenact § 46.2-311 of the Code of Virginia, relating to issuance of a driver's license or learner's permit;
[H 1504] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 1504] Approved February 21, 2017   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 121 (effective 7/1/17)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, February 24, 2017

  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on 2/17/17

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Enrolled

  7. Read third time

  8. Referred to Committee on Transportation

  9. Constitutional reading dispensed

  10. Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N)

  11. Printed as engrossed 17103046D-E

  12. Engrossed by House as amended HB1504E

  13. Committee amendment agreed to

  14. Read second time

  15. Read first time

  16. Assigned Transportation sub: Subcommittee #2

  17. Referred to Committee on Transportation

  18. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17103046D

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE

Passed 97 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 97000
Total 97000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (97)
Member Party Vote
Albo — Yea
Cline — Yea
Cole — Yea
Collins — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Freitas — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Habeeb — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Landes — Yea
LeMunyon — Yea
Levine — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Plum — Yea
Poindexter — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Villanueva — Yea
Yost — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Byron — Yea
Campbell — Yea
Cox — Yea
Jones — Yea
Marshall, D.W. — Yea
Marshall, R.G. — Yea
Miller — Yea
Dudenhefer — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Farrell — Yea
Greason — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Hester — Yea
Holcomb — Yea
Hugo — Yea
Ingram — Yea
James — Yea
Keam — Yea
Kory — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Lingamfelter — Yea
Loupassi — Yea
Massie — Yea
Minchew — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Morris — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Murphy — Yea
O'Bannon — Yea
Peace — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Ransone — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Rush — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Yancey — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Barry D. Knight — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jessica L. Anderson — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Mark D. Sickles — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Will Davis — Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1504 do?
Increases the minimum visual acuity an applicant must possess for issuance of a driver's license or learner's permit from a field of 100 degrees of horizontal vision in one or both eyes to a field of 110 degrees of horizontal vision in one or both eyes. This bill is identical to
Who sponsors HB 1504?
HB 1504 is sponsored by Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr..
What is the current status of HB 1504?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 19, 2016. Enacted.
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