Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices; mandatory fees or surcharges disclosure. Prohibits a supplier, in connection with a consumer transaction, from advertising or displaying a price for goods or services without clearly and conspicuously displaying the total price, which shall include all mandatory fees or surcharges, as defined in the bill. The bill specifies the requirements for compliance with its provisions for certain suppliers and excludes from its provisions (i) certain fees charged by motor vehicle dealers, as defined in relevant law; (ii) fees charged by electric utilities, natural gas utilities, and telecommunications service providers, as those terms are defined in relevant law; (iii) certain costs associated with real estate settlement services; and (iv) the provision of air transportation by air carriers. The bill requires a food delivery platform to (a) at the point when a consumer views and selects a vendor or items for purchase, include a clear and conspicuous disclosure of any additional fee or percentage charged, as defined in the bill, and (b) after a consumer selects items for purchase, but prior to checkout, display a subtotal page that itemizes the price of such selected items and any additional fee or percentage included in the total cost. This bill is identical to SB 1212.
Del. Josh Cole
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Board of Education; teacher licensure; career and technical education; alternative pathway to provisional licensure. Requires the Board of Education (the Board) to issue a provisional license to any person seeking an initial license in the Commonwealth with an endorsement in the area of career and technical education who has a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate and an industry-recognized credential, certification, or license in the area in which such person seeks an endorsement but has not completed all requirements specified in the Board's regulations for licensure to allow time for such person to complete, in lieu of the outstanding requirements specified in the Board's regulations for licensure, coursework in three areas specified in the bill. The bill directs the Board to amend its regulations as necessary in accordance with the provisions of the bill. This bill is identical to SB 879.
Health insurance; coverage for fertility services; essential health benefits benchmark plan. Requires the Health Insurance Reform Commission to consider coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility and for standard fertility preservation procedures in its 2025 review of the essential health benefits benchmark plan.
Siting of data centers; site assessment; high energy use facility. Provides that prior to any approval of a rezoning application, special exception application, or special use permit for the siting of a new high energy use facility (HEUF), as defined in the bill, a locality shall require that an applicant perform and submit a site assessment to examine the sound profile of the HEUF on residential units and schools located within 500 feet of the HEUF property boundary. The bill also allows a locality to require that a site assessment examine the effect of the proposed facility on (i) ground and surface water resources, (ii) agricultural resources, (iii) parks, (iv) registered historic sites, and (v) forestland on the HEUF site or immediately contiguous land. The provisions of the bill shall not apply to a site with an existing legislative or administrative approval where an applicant is seeking an expansion or modification of an already existing or approved facility and such expansion does not exceed an additional 100 megawatts or more of electrical power. Finally, the bill provides that its provisions shall not be construed to prohibit, limit, or otherwise supersede existing local zoning authority. This bill is identical to SB 1449.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution honoring the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. It does not create new laws or policies, but formally recognizes the sorority chapter's community service and contributions. The resolution was passed by the House of Representatives with a voice vote on February 21, 2025. It serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment without any binding legal effect or direct impact on constituents.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 873) that formally expresses appreciation for Dr. Liz Noto. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any specific policies or individuals beyond the symbolic recognition. The resolution was unanimously agreed to by the House via voice vote on February 21, 2025, and has no binding legal effect. It simply serves as a formal statement of commendation for Dr. Noto.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Greg Duncan for his contributions. It is a symbolic gesture by the House of Representatives with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents. The bill passed unanimously by voice vote on February 21, 2025, and is now forwarded to the Senate. As a procedural resolution, it does not establish new laws or affect any specific group.
Commending the Southside Youth Football League, the Huntersville Wolverines Football and Cheer Organization, and the Park Place Kings Football and Cheer Organization.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution commending the Prince William County Community Foundation for its work in the community. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies or individuals. The bill serves only as a symbolic gesture of recognition from the House of Representatives. As a procedural resolution, it has no substantive policy impact.
Maddy summaryHR 844 is a symbolic House resolution commending Stephanie Roble for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect policies; it is purely a gesture of recognition. The bill passed the House unanimously by voice vote on April 3, 2025, and was engrossed as HR844ER. This type of resolution typically honors individuals for community service, professional achievements, or other non-legislative merits.