2013 Approved Legislative Package

This Legislative Program is presented in two sections. This first section contains Chesapeake's legislative initiatives for 2013. These initiatives are specific legislative actions which the City of Chesapeake requests that the Virginia General Assembly consider and approve during its 2013 Session. The second section contains policy positions. The City Council requests that the General Assembly consider these positions throughout its decision-making process. Questions or comments concerning the Legislative Program should be directed to the City's legislative liaison, Anna D'Antonio 382-6322.

For updates on the Virginia General Assembly session,
visit their website at: http://legis.state.va.us/

Legislative Initiatives

• TEMPORARY JAIL AUXILIARY HOUSING UNITS
• FUNDING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY FOR I-64 HIGH RISE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

Policy Positions

• General Government
  • IMPACT FEES/CONDITIONAL ZONING/RECORDATION FEE
  • LAND USE
  • REVITALIZATION/REDEVELOPMENT
  • VIRGINIA HOUSING TRUST FUND
  • FUNDING FOR OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION
  • MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE LOANS, PAYDAY LOANS, AND OPEN-END CREDIT PLANS
• Finance
  • LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITY
  • STATE AID TO LOCALITIES
  • MANDATES
  • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAMS
  • VIRGINIA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM
  • FUNDING FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS
  • FUNDING FOR CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES
• Education and Human Development
  • EDUCATION FUNDING
  • TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE – CHESAPEAKE CAMPUS
  • MENTAL HEALTH, INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
  • COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES ACT
  • PRETRIAL SERVICES
  • HUMAN SERVICES
• Transportation
  • TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
• Public Safety
  • SAFETY BELT REQUIREMENT
  • DISTRACTED DRIVING
• Environmental Quality
  • URANIUM MINING
  • SOLID WASTE OR OTHER SURCHARGES

Public Safety Addendum

• Police Department
  1. VA Code Section 19.2-386.23 Disposal of seized controlled substances, marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids, and paraphernalia.
  2. VA Code Section 18.2-460. Obstructing Justice.
  3. VA Code Section 46.2-833. Traffic lights; penalty.
  4. VA Code Section 18.2-174. Impersonating officer.
• Office of the Sheriff
  1. Inmate Medical Costs for Outside Services
  2. Sheriff Fees