Sen. Bill Stanley

Primary SB 1218

In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Cats or dogs; killing of companion animals.

Prohibits the humane killing of a dog or cat that is a companion animal unless the animal poses an immediate physical threat to a person or is in extreme distress and would suffer further as a result of a delay in seeking veterinary care. The bill makes a violation a Class 2 misdemeanor, with any subsequent violation a Class 6 felony. The bill exempts from the prohibition any veterinarian or other authorized person who euthanizes a companion animal under Chapter 65 (§ 3.2-6500 et seq.) of Title 3.2 (Comprehensive Animal Care).

In committee Jan 19, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 996

In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Public schools; student discipline.

In committee Jan 18, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HJ 684

Introduced · Virginia House · Co-sponsor

Commending Robert C. Vaughan III.

Introduced Jan 12, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1426

In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Education improvement scholarships; increases tax credit.

In committee Jan 12, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 980

In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Statewide Fire Prevention Code; State Fire Marshal; consumer fireworks; penalties.

Authorizes the use of consumer fireworks in the Commonwealth and distinguishes by definition consumer fireworks from display fireworks and permissible fireworks. The bill defines "consumer fireworks" as small fireworks devices (i) containing restricted amounts of pyrotechnic composition designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion and (ii) complying with certain federal regulations regarding composition and labeling. The bill also provides that the storage and transportation of consumer fireworks are to be considered the same hazard class as the storage and transportation of 1.4G explosives under the Statewide Fire Prevention Code (SFPC) and Uniform Statewide Building Code. The bill excludes from the provisions of the SFPC, unless prohibited by a local ordinance, (a) the sale of permissible or consumer fireworks; (b) any person using, igniting, or exploding permissible or consumer fireworks on residential or agricultural property with the consent of the owner of such property; or (c) such permissible or consumer fireworks when they are being transported from a locality where they were legally obtained to a locality where they are legally permitted. Current law only excludes sale of permissible fireworks or the use of such fireworks on private property. The bill also creates a 12 percent tax on the purchase of all consumer fireworks to be paid to the locality in which the tax was collected for the support of fire and rescue services. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2018. The bill contains technical amendments.

In committee Jan 3, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 993

In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Lease agreements; late charge.

In committee Jan 3, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 851

In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Weekend jail time; replaces the provision limiting nonconsecutive days.

In committee Dec 2, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 807

In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Judges; reduces number in circuit courts in the Twenty-first and Twenty-second Circuits.

In committee Oct 19, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 808

In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Discretionary sentencing guidelines worksheets; use by juries.

In committee Oct 19, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 802

In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Camping in tent or recreational vehicle; special use permit.

In committee Oct 7, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track