Virginia’s state legislators have returned home to their districts after reconvening on April 2 for the 2025 legislative session. But action on some of their House and Senate bills is not complete. Twenty-five Senate and House bills chief patroned by members of the Fairfax County Delegation to the General Assembly are “Awaiting Governor’s Action.” The governor's action deadline is slightly over two weeks away, at 11:59 p.m. May 2, 2025.
Among the delegation’s legislation awaiting governor’s action are:
* SB780 Health insurance; coverage for contraceptive drugs and devices introduced by Sen. Jennifer D. Caroll Foy, (D-33) representing parts of Fairfax;
* SB1449 Data centers; site assessment for high energy use facility, introduced by Sen. Adams P. Ebbin, (D-39) Alexandria, * HB1725 Medical Debt, Protection Act; created, prohibited practices, penalties, introduced by Karrie K. Delaney (Chief Patron). These are part of the 160 House and Senate bills awaiting the governor’s action, as of Sunday, April 13, according to reports by the Virginia State Legislative Information System (LIS).
In a release after the 2025 reconvened session on April 2, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) said, "Over the next 30 days, I will review and take final action on the bills and budget amendments that have been sent back to my desk."
LIS reports that for the 2025 session, as of Sunday, April 13, there are 677 approved or enacted bills, “Acts of Assembly Chapter.” They are all the house and senate bills enacted into law from this session. The report is available here.
Vetoed bills number 158, including HB1600, the state Budget Bill. They are available here.
The 160 House and Senate bills “Awaiting Governor’s Actions” are available here.
Before the governor’s deadline on March 24, he acted on 916 bills sent to him during the 2025 General Assembly session and presented his Budget Bill, HB1600, with recommendations. The governor signed 599 bills and vetoed 157 bills that he thought would "take the Commonwealth backward by raising the cost of living, hurting our strong job growth, stifling innovation, undermining our All-American All-of-the-Above Power and Energy Plan, or making our communities less safe," according to a release by the Office of the Governor.
The Democratic-controlled General Assembly reconvened in Richmond on Wednesday, April 2, for a one-day session. They considered Youngkin's vetoes and amendments to bills they introduced during the session, the governor's eight-item vetoes, and 205 amendments to the state Budget Bill. Ultimately, the General Assembly sustained Gov. Glenn Youngkin's veto actions on the 157 bills, and did not override them. Democrats maintain a narrow majority in both chambers but would require a two-thirds supermajority to override Youngkin's vetoes.
Like most bills introduced by other Virginia General Assembly members, the majority patroned by the Fairfax County Delegation did not succeed in becoming law. Legislators from across Virginia introduced a total of 3,512 bills during the 2025 General Assembly session. The independent Richmond Sunlight, which has been following the Virginia General Assembly since 2007, says that the number of bills introduced to those that become law is like sea turtle hatchlings. "Out of dozens and dozens of eggs, only a few make it safely past the seagulls to the water, and of those, only one is likely to grow to adulthood."
For bills introduced by the Fairfax Delegation that progressed through the Senate and House and were passed, the governor vetoed much of the proposed legislation. Passage of the bills could have impacted the state's firearms regulations, healthcare policies, and labor laws.
Here are some examples of bills chief patroned by members of the Fairfax County Delegation to the General Assembly that the governor vetoed and the reasons why. Vetoed bills include:
* HB1607 Purchase, sale, transfer, etc., of assault firearms and certain ammunition feeding devices prohibited, penalties. Introduced by Dan I. Helmer (Chief Patron); Governor's Veto Explanation: “The Constitution precludes the Commonwealth from prohibiting a broad category of firearms widely embraced for lawful purposes, such as self-defense.”
* SB1013 Neurocognitive disorder, etc.; affirmative defense to prosecution. Introduced by Jennifer B. Boysko (Chief Patron). Governor’s Veto Explanation: “The proposal also significantly reduces the protections afforded to law enforcement and erodes the Commonwealth Attorney's discretion in evaluating cases, needlessly introducing logistical and procedural challenges that further burden our strained court system. This bill sends the wrong message at precisely the wrong time.”
* SB917 Collective bargaining by public employees; exclusive bargaining representatives. Introduced by Scott A. Surovell (Chief Patron). Governor's Veto Explanation: “The legislation represents a fundamental shift in employment policy in the Commonwealth of Virginia that would threaten the funding and delivery of critical state and local services and will collectively cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars a year.”
* SB880 Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, penalty, introduced by Sen. Adams P. Ebbin (D-39), Alexandria. Governor’s Veto Explanation: “Such a prohibition is unconstitutional as it attempts to restrict widely embraced firearms used for lawful purposes like self-defense.”
* HB2037 Land development; solar canopies in surface parking areas, introduced by Del. David L. Bulova (D-11), Fairfax. Governor's Veto Explanation: “Mandating the construction of these facilities not only undermines the economics of new development opportunities but also limits flexibility.”
* HB2485: Cannabis control establishes a framework for creating a retail market and penalties, introduced by Del. Holly M. Seibold (D-12), Vienna Governor's Veto Explanation: “The current illegal cannabis market in Virginia is pervasive and dangerous … decriminalizing marijuana by establishing a safe and regulated marketplace is an unachievable goal. The more prudent approach would be to revisit the issue of discrepancies in enforcement, not compounding the risks and endangering Virginians’ health and safety with greater market availability.”
The Senate and House Bills (SB# and HB#) detailed below are limited solely to those introduced by the legislators of the Fairfax County Delegation as “chief patron.” Data does not include bills with the status “Failed/ Awaiting Action” (i.e., continued to next session), “Incorporated,” and Resolutions (SR#) (HR#s), such as those commending a person or group. The report provides the status of bills and where they are in the legislative process, as of Sunday, April 13, 2025, referencing the Virginia State Legislative Information System. Three status options are reviewed: Acts of Assembly, Governor’s Veto, and Awaiting Governor’s Action.
Acts of Assembly Chapter
SB1002 Campaign finance; prohibited personal use of campaign funds, etc.
SB1004 Trailer franchise requirements; applicability to certain trailers.
SB1005 Sexual assault patients; services, provision of information.
SB1127 Animal testing facilities; public notification of inspection report.
SB1137 Data Governance and Analytics, Office of; changes oversight of office to VITA.
SB1237 Medical Assistance Services, Department of; appeals of agency determinations.
Vetoed by Governor
SB1013 Neurocognitive disorder, etc.; affirmative defense to prosecution.
SB1124 Driver education programs; classroom training may be administered in-person or online.
SB1125 Propagation of mammalian wildlife; unlawful without a permit, premature separation.
SB1132 Prospective employees; prohibiting employer seeking wage or salary history.
SB1134 Firearms; storage in residence where minor or person prohibited from possessing is present, penalty.
SB1135 Crystalline polymorph psilocybin; regulations for prescribing, etc.
Acts of Assembly Chapter
SB781 Retired Or Former Law-Enforcement Officers; Publication Of Personal Information.
SB847 Reckless Driving; Improper Driving As A Lesser Included Offense.
SB965 District Courts; Recording Of Proceedings.
SB966 Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission; increase membership.
SB968 School Boards, Support Services Personnel, And The Annual Collection Of Certain Staffing Data Are Required.
Vetoed by the Governor
SB897 Overtime For Certain Employees; Domestic Service Workers And Live-In Domestic Workers.
SB962 Va. Public Procurement Act; Additional Public Works Contract Requirements.
Awaiting Governor’s Action
SB780 Health insurance; coverage for contraceptive drugs and devices.
SB963 Discovery materials or evidence; allows accused to request the Commonwealth to copy or photograph.
Acts of Assembly Chapter
SB877 Post-release job search assistance services; DOC, et al., to provide.
SB878 Unemployment Compensation, Commission on; increases membership, powers and duties.
SB1042 Certified public accountant; educational requirements to qualify for CPA licensure.
SB1043 Va. Residential Landlord & Tenant Act; terms and conditions of rental agreement, renewal notice.
SB1051 Boarding establishments; work group to consider whether to propose state license, etc.
SB1053 Synthetic digital content; definition, penalty, report, effective clause.
SB1056 Unemployment compensation; increases weekly benefit amounts, report.
SB1057 Unemployment insurance; weekly benefit amount, increasing threshold for deduction of wages payable.
SB1058 Electric utilities; distribution cost sharing program established, etc.
SB1060 Retail tobacco and hemp products; smoking by a person younger than 21 years of age, prohibitions.
SB1280 Gaming; posting of problem gambling helpline information.
SB1283 Correctional facilities, state and regional; private management prohibited.
SB1416 Pedestrians; drivers to stop when crossing highway, etc., penalty.
Governor’s Veto
SB880 Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, penalty.
SB1052 Virginia Human Rights Act; definition of "employer."
SB1450 Firearm industry members; standards of responsible conduct, civil liability.
Awaiting Governor’s Action
SB879 Teachers; career and technical education, alternative pathway to provisional licensure.
SB881 Plastic firearms or receivers, unserialized firearms, etc., transfer, etc., prohibited, penalties.
SB1449 Data centers; site assessment for high energy use facility.
Acts of Assembly Chapter
SB1332 Towing and storage of certain vehicles; limitation on charges.
SB1335 Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund; loan and grant program, eligible recipients.
SB1338 Carbon-free energy or clean energy; definition of fusion energy.
SB1339 Virginia Telephone Privacy Protection Act; telephone solicitations by text message, effective date.
SB1340 Commissioner of Hwys.; prequalification program for self-bonding program removes certain reports.
SB1376 Virginia Consumer Protection Act; food labeling.
Governor's Veto
SB1329 Carrying concealed weapons; secured storage of firearms in unattended vehicles, penalty.
Awaiting Governor’s Action
SB1336 Electricity consumption tax; rate adjustments.
Acts of Assembly Chapter
SB738 Public elementary & secondary schools; bell-to-bell student cell phone & smart device possession.
SB1030 Public middle and high schools; student athletes, pre-participation physical examination required.
SB1034 Students who need or use augmentative and alternative communication; documentation of needs.
SB1035 Opioid antagonists; dispensing and administration by person acting on behalf of an organization.
SB1036 Seizure rescue meds.; administration by certain school employees, possession by certain students.
SB1037 School boards; school-based telehealth and mental health teletherapy services, accessibility.
SB1038 Telehealth visits for patients with disabilities; best practice educational training.
SB1039 DOC and State Board of Local and Regional Jails; policies on inmate participation in telehealth.
SB1188 International licensure and certification; regulations.
SB1210 Va. Residential Property Disclosure Act; required disclosures for buyer to beware, aircraft noise.
SB1215 Health insurance; required provisions regarding prior authorization for health care services.
SB1269 Surplus lines broker taxes; certain insurance policies.
Governor's Veto
SB1032 Public school teachers; written notice of noncontinuation of continuing contract.
Awaiting Governor’s Action
SB1048 School board policies; parental notification, safe storage of prescription drugs and firearms, etc.
SB1212 Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, mandatory fees or surcharges disclosure.
Acts of Assembly Chapter
SB920 Workers' compensation; presumption as to death or disability from throat cancer.
SB939 Mail theft; definitions, penalty.
SB1011 Affordable dwelling unit program; adds City of Falls Church to list.
SB1165 Virginia Public Procurement Act; solar photovoltaic equipment and facilities.
SB1166 Invasive plant species; retail sales, penalty, delayed effective date January 1, 2027.
SB1169 Marine Resources Commission; encroachment on subaqueous beds, permitting requirements.
SB1406 Children's Ombudsman, Office of the; foster youths right to receive information.
Governor's Veto
SB848 Firearms, certain; age requirement for purchase, penalty.
SB891 Firearms; five-day waiting period, penalty.
SB919 Private companies providing public transportation services; employee protections.
SB1009 Elections; conduct of election, ranked choice voting, report.
Acts of Assembly Chapter
SB774 Essential health benefits benchmark plan review; members of stakeholder work group.
SB850 Water & wastewater utilities; eligible infrastructure replacement and enhancement.
SB999 Appeals; procedure on appeal, payment of expenses.
SB1006 Driving while intoxicated; pre-conviction ignition interlock for certain offenders.
SB1010 Subpoenas duces tecum; financial records of nonparty, report.
SB1402 Transient occupancy tax; administration.
SB1413 Public school buildings; indoor air quality, inspection and evaluation.
SB1465 Virginia State Crime Commission; designating review panel, cases involving Mary Jane Burton, report.
SB1466 Criminal records; expungement and sealing of records, repeals Sealing Fee Fund.
Governor's Veto
SB775: Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.
SB893: Renewable energy portfolio standard program; geothermal heating and cooling systems, report.
SB917: Collective bargaining by public employees; exclusive bargaining representatives.
SB1008: Contractors, Board for; licensing examinations.
SB1021: Electric utilities; integrated resource plans, Phase I or Phase II files updated plans, etc.
SB1324: Obstructing health care facility access; penalties.
Awaiting Governor’s Action
SB805: Child support; updates amounts in the schedule of basic support obligations.
SB940: Elections; candidates for office, challenges to candidate qualifications.
Acts of Assembly Chapter
HB1703 Alcoholic beverage control; tied house exceptions.
HB1704 Resale Disclosure Act; resale certificate, responsibility for payment of insurance deductible.
HB1705 Virginia Retirement System; disability benefits for certain emergency dispatchers.
HB1706 Va. Residential Property Disclosure Act; required disclosures for buyer to beware.
HB1707 Virginia Contractor Transaction Recovery Fund; claim limits; license threshold amounts.
HB1948 Abandoned Mine Land Grant Retention Fund established.
HB2036 Reckless driving; definition of "exhibition driving," penalties.
HB2050 Occoquan Reservoir PFAS Reduction Program; established.
Governor’s Veto
HB2037: Land development; solar canopies in surface parking areas.
Awaiting Governor’s Action
N/A
Acts of Assembly Chapter
HB1682 Surplus lines broker taxes; certain insurance policies.
HB1800 Persons with disabilities; rights to the full and free use of public playgrounds.
HB1804 DMAS; application for medical assistance, eligibility for Medicaid Works.
HB1805 Individuals with disabilities; postsecondary transition planning & services, documentation or evidence.
HB1806 Students with disabilities; individualized accommodations and supports during emergency evacuations.
Governor’s Veto
HB1802 Small Business and Supplier Diversity, Department of; powers and duties.
HB1803 Human Resource Management, Department of; establishing a career group for licensed behavior analysts.
Awaiting Governor's Action
HB1678 School board policies; parental notification; safe storage of prescription drugs and firearms in the household
Acts of Assembly Chapter
HB1727 Establishment of parent and child relationship; persons who committed sexual assault.
HB1728 Child victims and witnesses; using two-way closed-circuit television.
HB1729 Sales and use tax; exemption for aircraft components, extends sunset.
HB1731 Services for sexual assault patients; provision of information for sexual assault patients; Task Force on Services for Survivors of Sexual Assault; work group; report.
HB1734 Sex Trafficking Response Coordinator; name change.
HB1968 Victims of crime; compensation, extends time for filing a claim.
HB2258 Bureau of Insurance of SCC; step therapy protocols for health benefit plans, report.
HB2260 Child in need of services; expands definition.
HB2261 Trailer franchise requirements; applicability to certain trailers, definitions.
Governor's Veto
HB1724 Prescription Drug Affordability Board; established, drug cost affordability review, report.
Awaiting Governor's Action
HB1725 Medical Debt Protection Act; created, prohibited practices, penalties
HB1730 Personal injury or death by wrongful act; liability of employer to vulnerable victims.
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Acts of Assembly Chapter
HB1798 Agricultural commodity boards; Agricultural Council, appointment and membership
Terms.
HB2618 Public school buildings; indoor air quality, inspection and evaluation.
Governor's Veto
HB1607 Purchase, sale, transfer, etc., of assault firearms and certain ammunition feeding devices prohibited; penalties.
HB1608 Firearm industry members; standards of responsible conduct, civil liability.
HB1794 Elections; primary dates, presidential year primaries.
HB1797 Concealed handgun permits; reciprocity with other states.
HB2619 Private companies providing public transportation services; employee protections.
Awaiting Governor's Action
HB1609 Essential health benefits benchmark plan; Commission to consider coverage for infertility treatment.
HB1796 Corporations; creates a regulatory framework for decentralized autonomous organizations.
HB1957 SOL assessments & related student assessment methods; assessment development, etc., reform.
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Acts of Assembly Chapter
HB1659 Local Foundation and Soil Management Fund.
HB1874 Retired or former law-enforcement officers; definition, publication of personal information.
HB2468 Advanced registered medication aides; administration of drugs.
HB2476 Public officers; death, resignation, or ceasing to hold office, automatic substitution.
HB2489 Physician assistants; Department of Health Professions to study expansion of scope of practice.
HB2640 Virtual or online learning; development of guidelines and information, public health emergencies.
Governor's Veto
HB1657 Voter registration; regular periodic review of registration records.
HB2469 Overtime for certain employees; domestic service workers and live-in domestic workers.
HB2477 Property under common ownership; creation of easements.
HB2555 Marijuana-related offenses; modification of sentence, sunset.
HB2781 Affordable housing; counties with executive form of government.
Acts of Assembly Chapter
HB2111 Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission; increase membership.
HB2723 Criminal records; expungement and sealing of records, repeals Sealing Fee Fund.
Governor's Veto
HB2113 Solar Interconnection Grant Program; established, sunset, report.
Awaiting Governor's Action
HB2109 Maternal Health Data and Quality Measures, Task Force on; State Health Commissioner to reestablish
HB2724 Automatic license plate recognition systems; use, reports, penalty
Acts of Assembly Chapter
HB1628 Fire insurance; assignment of claims prohibited.
HB2115 Summonses of a juvenile; custody, visitation, and support proceedings.
HB2116 Driver's licenses and identification cards; indication of non-apparent disability.
HB2117 Experiencing or reporting an overdose or act of sexual violence; arrest and prosecution.
HB2130 Juvenile respondent in protective order proceeding; other dispositions.
HB2475 Motor vehicles; use of safety belt systems.
Governor's Veto
HB2136 Public Utility Ombudsman, Office of the; established, effective date.
HB2647 Restorative housing and isolated confinement; restrictions on use, effective date.
Awaiting Governor's Action
HB1630 Discovery materials or evidence; allows accused to request the Commonwealth to copy or photograph.
Acts of Assembly Chapter
HB2058 Alcoholic beverage control; delivery of mixed beverages.
HB2077 Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund; loan and grant program, eligible recipients.
HB2493 Gaming; fantasy contests, age restrictions.
Governor's Veto
HB2482 Va. Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements.
HB2485 Cannabis control; establishes framework for creating retail market, penalties.
Awaiting Governor's Action
HB2134 American Indians, Va. recognized tribes, and federally recognized tribes; definitions, sovereignty.
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Acts of Assembly Chapter
HB2058 Alcoholic beverage control; delivery of mixed beverages.
HB2077 Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund; loan and grant program, eligible recipients.
HB2493 Gaming; fantasy contests, age restrictions.
Governor's Veto
HB2482 Va. Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements.
HB2485 Cannabis control; establishes framework for creating retail market, penalties.
Awaiting Governor's Action
HB2134 American Indians, Va. recognized tribes, and federally recognized tribes; definitions, sovereignty.
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Acts of Assembly Chapter
HB2083 Pregnant qualified individuals; Va. Health Benefit Exchange to establish special enrollment period.
HB2084 Public utilities certain; SCC shall determine if using reasonable classifications of customers.
HB2085 Health insurance; carrier business practices, method of payment for claims.
HB2088 Va. Forensic Nursing Advisory Council; established.
HB2742 Hospitals; urine drug screening to include testing for fentanyl.
Governor's Veto
HB2090 Multi-family shared solar program; amends requirements for a shared facility, etc.
HB2341 Culturally responsive & language-appropriate mental health support & services; guidance & policies.
HB2743 Public service companies; prevailing wage rate for underground infrastructure works.
Awaiting Governor's Action
HB2087 Electric utilities; transportation electrification, definitions.
HB2779 New Americans Advisory Board, Office of; increases number of nonlegislative citizen members.
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Acts of Assembly Chapter
HB2302 Real property tax; exemption for religious buildings, rebuilding structure.
HB2319 Drug and controlled paraphernalia; creates exception for drug checking products.
HB2372 Health Care, Joint Commission on; duty to study proposed health insurance mandates.
HB2375 Prescription drug price transparency; pharmacy services administrative organizations.
HB2392 Health insurance; pharmacy benefits managers, definition of "covered entity."
HB2473 Long-acting injectable or extended-release prescription drugs; correctional facilities.
HB2644 Electric cooperative subsidiaries; customers exceeding 90 megawatts demand.
HB2738 Health insurance; coverage for mental health and substance abuse disorders.
Governor's Veto
HB2479 Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.
HB2744 Electric utilities; energy efficiency upgrades, report.
Acts of Assembly Chapter
HB1871 Transfer on death deeds; inter vivos deed conveying real property to another.
HB1888 Tort actions; immunity of persons based on statements made at a Title IX hearing.
HB1889 Notarial act; definition.
HB2110 Resale Disclosure Act; resale certificate, prohibition on requiring purchaser's name.
HB2137 Affordable dwelling unit program; City of Falls Church.
HB2396 Deed fraud; VHDA to evaluate prevalence, develop recommendations for prevention, etc.
HB2430 Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fee disclosure statement.
HB2660 Subdivision ordinance; shortens timeframe for local approvals.
HB2675 Retail Sales and Use Tax; media-related exemptions, sunset.
HB2680 Ear-piercers and ear-piercing salons and schools; licensure by the Board of Barbers and Cosmetology.
HB2783 Placing Nazi symbols or emblems on certain property with intent to intimidate; penalty.
Governor's Veto
HB2039 Encrypted telecommunications; DCJS, et al., to establish a model policy on use.
HB2668 Elections; procedures for removal of electoral board members and general registrars.
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Acts of Assembly Chapter
HB1776 Relief; Grimm, Marvin Leon, Jr., compensation for wrongful incarceration.
HB1777 Children's Ombudsman, Office of the; foster youth's right to receive information.
HB1778 Insurance agents; appointments and terminations.
HB1779 Carbon-free energy or clean energy; definition of fusion energy.
HB1780 Relief; Merritt, Gilbert, III, compensation for wrongful incarceration.
HB1781 Foreign protective orders in cases of family abuse; enforcement.
HB1782 Newborn screening requirements; federal Recommended Uniform Screening Panel, evaluation, report.
HB1914 Compensation for wrongful incarceration; compensation for certain intentional acts.
Governor's Veto
HB1775 Divorce; adultery, filing, parties living separate and apart.
HB1791 Electric Vehicle Rural Infrastructure Program and Fund; established and created.
HB2550 Noise abatement monitoring systems; counties in Planning Districts 8 and 16 to place & operate.
Awaiting Governor's Action
HB2537 Energy storage requirements; Department of Energy, et al., to develop model ordinances, reports.
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Acts of Assembly Chapter
HB2218 Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; rental payment methods.
HB2219: Students who need or use augmentative and alternative communication; documentation of needs.
HB2265 Teachers; certain individuals to be licensed with an endorsement in special ed., early childhood.
HB2266 Electric utilities; distribution cost sharing program established, etc.
HB2269 Hospitals; reports of threats or acts of violence against health care providers.
HB2541 Information Technology Access Act; digital accessibility, definitions, procurement requirements.
Governor's Veto
HB2241 Firearms, etc.; possession, etc., by person convicted of hate crime.
HB2264 Taxation, Department of; repealing Virginia Free File Tax program.
HB2746 Incapacitated persons; finding of lack of capacity to understand act of voting.
HB2764 Collective bargaining by public employees; exclusive bargaining representatives.
Acts of Assembly Chapter
HB1712 Law-enforcement agencies and officers; establishing training curriculum on certain arrests.
HB1715 Mail theft; definitions, penalty.
HB1743 License tax, local; work group to review deduction for receipts attributable to out-of-state.
HB1970 Tax-exempt property; nonprofit institutions of learning, provisions are declaratory of existing law.
Governor's Veto
HB1713 Jurisdiction of district courts in felony cases; specialty dockets; Behavioral Health Docket Act.
Awaiting Governor's Action
HB1721 Condemnation of conservation or open-space easement; compensation, Uniform Easement Relocation Act.