Amendments

1958
An Act to amend and reenact § 1, as amended, of Chapter 161 of the Acts of Assembly of 1926, approved March 17, 1926, which was continued in effect by § 21-120 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sanitary districts in certain counties.
An Act to amend and reenact § 15-926.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to planning commissions in certain counties.
AN ACT to amend and reenact § 88-82 of the Code of Virginia, relating to construction districts and allocation of funds thereto.
AN ACT to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 18-239.1 and 18-239.2, to prohibit testifying under oath on separate occasions in a conflicting manner as to the same matter or thing; to provide how a person charged therewith may be indicted; to provide what evidence shall be necessary to sustain a conviction; to prohibit inducing another to give false testimony under oath; to give immunity to certain witnesses for the Commonwealth from prosecution for certain offenses; and to prescribe penalties for violations.
Proposing amendment to § § 110, 118, 119 and 120 to the Constitution of Virginia.
An Act to amend and reenact § 2-262, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to counties, cities, towns and political subdivisions seeking aid of the Comptroller in purchasing material, equipment and supplies
An Act to amend and reenact § 58-792.1, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to the extension of time for completion of assessments in certain counties, and to declare an emergency.
An Act to amend and reenact § 29-61, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to issuance of hunting, trapping and fishing licenses in certain cities.
An Act to amend and reenact § 55-19 of the Code of Virginia, relating to subjection of estates in trust to debts of beneficiaries.
An Act to amend and reenact § 15-870 of the Code of Virginia, relating to powers of boards of zoning appeals; and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 15-870.1 and 15-878.1, relating, respectively, to effective dates of certain decisions of, and appeals from, such boards.
AN ACT to amend and reenact § 58-109.1 of the Code of Virginia, which was enacted as § 53-109, as amended, of the Code of Virginia re- relating to State convict road force and payments for services.
An Act to amend and reenact § 8-636, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to the amount and distribution of "damages in actions for death by wrongful act."
An Act to amend and reenact § 51-111.18 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, relating to members of the Board of Trustees of the Virginia Supplemental Retirement System.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 12, a chapter numbered 6, containing sections numbered 12-65 through 12-67, to provide for the supervision, control and expenditure of the Uninsured Motorists Fund; to require certain payments to insurance companies writing motor vehicle bodily injury and property damage liability insurance and, based thereon, certain reductions in the rate applicable to uninsured motorists endorsements or provision; and to empower the State Corporation Commission to issue rules and regulations with respect thereto.
An Act to amend and reenact § 58-859, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to licenses on operators of machines operated on the coin-in-the-slot principle.
AN ACT to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 87-84.2:1 through 87-84.2:7, so as to authorize the State Hospital Board to declare property surplus under certain conditions and with the consent and approval of the Governor to sell the same; to provide for the disposal of the proceeds from any such sale; to prescribe the procedure for declaring property surplus, sales thereof and the preparation and execution of deeds incident to such sales.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 52-28 and 52-24 of the Code of Virginia, relating to appointment by the Governor of investigators and temporary special police officers and their compensation.

An Act to amend and reenact § 44-145.8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the acceptance by the State and its political subdivisions of certain gratuities for civil defense and the liability of donors, grantors and others in such cases.

1959es
An Act to amend and reenact § 14-182, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to fees charged for services in criminal cases in courts not of record.
An Act to make it unlawful for any person to induce another person to commence or prosecute proceedings in any court or before any board or administrative agency under certain conditions; to provide for ai filing of affidavits; and to provide penalties for violations of this act.
An Act to create a legislative committee of the House and Senate to investigate and hold hearings relative to the activities of corporations, associations, organizations and other groups which encourage and promote litigation relating to racial activities; to provide for the organization, powers and duties of said committee; to provide for hearings; to authorize said committee to issue subpoenas and require testimony; to provide for application to court for an order requiring any person to appear and testify who fails or refuses to do so; to provide for witness fees; to provide for employment of a clerical and investigative force by the committee; to provide for payment of expenses; to appropriate funds for use of the committee; to provide that the Attorney General or other legal counsel shall represent said committee; and for other purposes.
An Act to amend and reenact § 58-792.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to extension of time for completion of general reassessment in certain counties.
An Act to amend and reenact § 15-8, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to the powers of boards of supervisors.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 1 and 2 of Chapter 46 of the Acts of Assembly of 1952, approved February 15, 1952, which created the Newport News Port and Industrial Authority, the sections relating generally to the creation and naming of the authority
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 65-7.1, to define change in condition as used in the Workmen’s Compensation Act.
An Act to amend and reenact § 22-5, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to minimum school terms.
An Act to amend and reenact § 15-504, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, prohibiting certain county officials to have interest in contracts with counties.

1960
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 88.1-368.1, relating to fire insurance policies so as to exclude loss or damage caused by nuclear reaction or nuclear radiation or radioactive contamination.
An Act to amend and reenact § 46.1-851 of the Code of Virginia, relating to driving without a license and the punishment therefor and to the furnishing of financial responsibility as a condition of restoration of
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 18.1 thereof Chapter numbered 4.1, containing sections numbered 13.1-424 through 18.1-488, to provide a uniform and simplified method for fiduciary security transfers.
An Act to amend and reenact § 18-829 of the Code of Virginia, relating to working or transacting business on Sunday; and to add §§ 18-829.1 and 18-829.2, to provide penalties for violations.
An Act to amend and reenact § 56-304.11 of the Code of Virginia, relating to penalty for failure to carry required warrant, exemption card or registration card, so as to provide a penalty for improper use of warrants, exemption cards, registration cards, classification plates and identification markers.
An Act to amend and reenact 8§ 46.1-350, 46.1-351, 46.1-862, 46.1-417 and 46.1-421 of the Code of Virginia, all relating to motor vehicle permits and licenses.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 3.02, 4.01 as amended, 4.12, 4.17, 6.02 as amended, 6.09, 6.19, 17.02, 17.06, 17.07, 17.08, 17.18, 19.01 as amended, 19.02, 19.08, 19.04, 19.05, 19.06, 19.07 as amended, 19.08, 19.09, 19.10, 19.12, 19. 18 and 20. 02 as amended, of Chap. 328 of the Acts of Assembly 'of 1950, approved April 4, 1950, which provided a charter for the city of Falls Church, the sections relating to nomination of candidates for council; composition of council; certain referenda; procedure concerning charter amendments; submission of budgets and hearings thereon; composition and certain functions and duties of the planning commission; adoption of master plan; district boundaries; municipal courts and judges and officers thereof and election of the school board.
An Act to provide for the submission of proposed amendments to Secs. 110, 118, 119 and 120 of the Constitution of Virginia to the qualified voters for ratification or rejection, and to prescribe when and how such referendum shall be had, and the manner in which the results thereof shall be ascertained and certified, the returns canvassed, and the vote thereon proclaimed by the Governor.
An Act to amend and reenact § 38.1-291 of the Code of Virginia, relating to certain exemptions from the requirements of §§ 88.1-282 to 88.1-289.
An Act to amend and reenact § 15-508, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to interest of municipal officials in contracts with and claims against the municipality.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 9.10, as amended, 9.11 and 9.18 of Chapter 586 of the Acts of Assembly of 1950, approved April 7, 1950, being the charter of the city of Alexandria.
An Act to amend and reenact § 46.1-86 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the retention and destruction of certain records in the office of the Division of Motor Vehicles.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 4 and 23 as amended, § 23-e, § 32 as amended, §§ 46, 46-a and 47, § 2 of Chapter X and § 5 as amended of Chapter XII of Chapter 157 of the Acts of Assembly of 1908, approved March 10, 1908, which provided a charter for the city of Portsmouth, and to amend said chapter by adding to Chapter IX thereof, a section numbered 1-a, the amended and new sections relating, respectively, to election and terms of members of the council; powers of the city; election and terms of members of the planning commission; payment of taxes; duties and powers of the city treasurer; collection of taxes; lists of uncollected taxes; effective date of certain ordinances; qualifications for employment; and jurisdiction of certain courts.
An Act to permit the governing bodies of certain counties to lease lands designated on the county master plan as being intended for future public use.
An Act to amend and reenact § 38-3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the State Highway Commissioner in order to provide for the appointment of an 'Acting State Highway Commissioner' in the event of the death of the State Highway Commissioner.
An Act to amend and reenact § 9-42 of the Code of Virginia, so as to provide additional authority to the Commission to revoke, suspend or place on probation the license of any licensee under this chapter and provide standards therefor, and to provide for judicial review.
An Act to amend and reenact § 14-140 of the Code of Virginia, relating to costs chargeable against prosecutors.
An Act to amend and reenact § 4 as amended, of Chapter 412 of the Acts of Assembly of 1922, approved March 24, 1922, which provided a charter for the town of Woodstock, and to amend said chapter by adding sections numbered 4a through 4d, inclusive, the amended and new sections relating, respectively, to powers of the town; composition and election of the governing body; appointment of a town manager; legislative procedure; and continuing effect of certain ordinances.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 36-19.4, requiring that a referendum be held prior to the making of cooperation agreements for certain public housing projects by housing authorities in certain cities.
An Act to amend and reenact § 8.1-108, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to deposits or surety in lieu thereof required of insurance companies.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 51-111.10, 51-111.11, 51-111.16, §1-111.29, 51-111.34, 51-111.88, 51-111.88:8, 51-111.46, 51-111.47, §1-111.55, 51-111.56, 51-111.57, 51-111.58, 51-111.59, 51-111.62 and §1-111.68 of the Code of Virginia as severally amended, and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3.2 of Title 51 an article numbered 4.2 and sections numbered 51-111.88:10, 51-111.88:11, §1-111.88:12, §1-111.88 213, 51-111.88:14, 51-111.88:15, 51-111.88:16, §1-111.41:1 and 51-111.58:1, the amended and new sections relating to definitions in the Virginia Supplemental Retirement Act, establishment of Retirement System, revocation of rights by General Assembly and rights on dissolution, local pension systems, procedure when employer in default, participation of certain employees of the Departments of the Army and Air Force, United States Property and Fiscal Office of Virginia, how certain members may obtain credit for prior service, member contributions, employer contributions, service retirement allowance and increase therein, disability retirement and conditions therefor, disability retirement allowance and deductions therefrom, withdrawal before death or retirement, and survivor benefits; and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3.2 of Title 51 an article numbered 9 containing sections numbered 51-111.67:1 through 51-111.67:18, so as to provide survivor benefits for certain State and local employees and officers, and to this end to authorize the Board of Trustees of the Virginia Supplemental Retirement System to effect certain contracts of insurance upon the lives of certain officers and employees of the Commonwealth and of its political subdivisions; to authorize such officers and employees to join in and contribute to the cost of such insurance; to set forth the contributions which the Commonwealth and such political subdivisions, officers and employees, shall pay; to provide the terms under which such insurance may be effected and the amounts thereof; to provide for the continuation of such insurance under certain conditions; and to repeal certain acts and parts thereof inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this act.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 48-4.1, providing for the recordation of certain documents in the general index of deeds.
An Act to amend and reenact § 54-446 of the Code of Virginia, relating to certain criminal penalties.
An Act to amend and reenact § 46.1-197 of the Code of Virginia, relating to suspension of license upon conviction of violation of laws establishing maximum speed.
An Act to amend and reenact § 1 of Chapter 280 of the Acts of Assembly of 1958, approved March 7, 1958, providing for establishment of a special police force in certain counties.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 38.1-472 as amended, 88.1-475, 38.1-476, 88.1-477, 38.1-479 as amended and 38.1-480 of the Code of Virginia, and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered $88.1-472.1 and 38.1-476.1, the amended and new sections relating to group life insurance; and to repeal §§ 38.1-478, 88.1-474 as amended, 88.1-477.1, 88.1-477.2, 38.1-478 and 38.1-481, relating to the same matters.
An Act to amend and reenact § 9-23 of the Code of Virginia, so as to provide for the issuance of licenses to promote, etc., professional boxing and wrestling matches, to provide standards for such issuance and to render such licenses subject to the Commission’s rules and regulations and to the other provisions of this chapter, and to provide for judicial review.
An Act to amend and reenact § 15-571 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the powers and duties of special policemen in counties.
An Act to amend and reenact § 58-108 of the Code of Virginia to eliminate the provision for the payment of allowances for work on the public roads by certain persons convicted of misdemeanors.
AN ACT to amend and reenact § 55-59, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to imposing and conferring upon the parties of every deed of trust certain duties, rights and obligations as if the same were expressly provided for by such deed.
An Act to amend and reenact § 51-181 of the Code of Virginia, relating to transfer of credits and contributions to State Police Retirement System.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 4-112.2, to provide for the issuance of certain identification cards to persons entitled to purchase certain beverages and to provide for the cost thereof, to provide for the signing of statements by nonresidents to induce licensees of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to sell certain beverages, to provide for the keeping of such statements, and to provide penalties for false representations.
An Act to amend and reenact § 17-46 of the Code of Virginia, relating to storage of certain records.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 46.1-293, 46.1-808, 46.1-311 and 46.1-318 of the Code of Virginia, and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding thereto § 46.1-308.1, relating to approval of certain equipment and devices used on a motor vehicle.
An Act to amend chapter 588 of the Acts of Assembly of 1950, approved April 7, 1950, which provided a charter for the town of Purcellville by adding sections numbered 20.1 through 20.4, to provide for appointment, jurisdiction and compensation of issuing justices.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia concerning interest rates charged by licensed broker-dealers on customer debit balances
An Act to amend and reenact § 8-898 of the Code of Virginia, relating to when suit to enforce lien of judgment is barred in equity.
An Act to amend and reenact § 9-16.1 of the Code of Virginia, so as to eliminate the first and last paragraphs thereof.
An Act to amend and reenact § 16.1-90 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the powers of courts not of record to take recognizances.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54-44.2, providing what shall be deemed reasonable care on the part of an attorney at law in certain instances.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chap. 1 of Title 36 thereof an article numbered 7.1, containing sections numbered 36-55.1 through 36-55.6, creating Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Authorities in certain counties, prescribing the method of activation of such Authorities and for a referendum thereon under certain conditions; providing for the selection, organization and removal of commissioners of such Authorities, and prescribing their powers and duties, envestment status of bonds, conferring the power of eminent domain and providing for liquidation of the project and Authority.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2-b, 3, 4 and 10, as amended, of Chapter 161 of the Acts of Assembly of 1926, approved March 17, 1926, relating to sanitary districts in certain counties, and validating proceedings had in the creation of such sanitary districts and in connection with bond issues thereof, the sections relating to the enlargement and merger of sanitary districts, certain powers of sanitary districts and to certain bond issues.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 45-26 as amended, 54-24, 54-98, 54-260.18, 54-295.7, 54-841, 54-3895, 54-898.12, 54-741 and 54-789 of the Code of Virginia, relating to compensation allowed to members of certain boards and to the use of the funds of such boards.
An Act to amend and reenact § 2-175 of the Code of Virginia, relating to annual reports of the Comptroller.
An Act to amend and reenact § 38.1-881.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to notices of cancellation of motor vehicle insurance policies.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 10-8.1, 10-118, 10-119, and 10-1380, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to the divisions of the Department of Conservation and Economic Development, duties of Division of Industrial Development, Commissioner of Industrial Development, and relationship of such Division and Commissioner to the Advisory Council on the Virginia Economy, so as to change the titles of such Division and the Commissioner thereof to include the word 'Planning'
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18-801.1, defining the word “consideration” with respect to § 18-801 of the Code of Virginia.
An Act to amend and reenact § 16.1-92 of the Code of Virginia, relating to removal of certain actions from courts not of record.
An Act to amend and reenact § 46.1-428 of the Code of Virginia, relating to suspension and restoration of license of person committed to institution as inebriate or habitual user of drugs.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 54-60, 54-61, 54-62, as amended, 54-62.1 and 54-66 of the Code of Virginia, relating to admission to the Bar, and to repeal § 54-61.1, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to character certificates required of certain applicants.
An Act to amend and reenact § 65-85, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to the duty of employers to furnish medical attention under the Workmen’s Compensation Act.
An Act to amend and reenact § 8-441 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the institution of garnishment proceedings and providing for certain limitations.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 55-58.1, defining “security trusts’; requiring trustees thereof to be residents, if individuals, and to have their principal offices in this State, if corporations; prescribing certain requirements for the recordation or docketing of security trusts; and providing for certain exceptions.
Proposing amendments to Sections 1 and 2 of Article XVII of the Constitution of Virginia.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding thereto a section numbered 54-446.1, relating to burden of proof as to certain provisions under the “Dangerous Drug Law” in Article 5 of Chapter 15 of Title 54 of the Code of Virginia.
An Act to amend and reenact § 1 of Chapter 87, of the Acts of Assembly of 1950, approved March 8, 1950, relating to the season when squirrels may be lawfully taken in certain counties.
An Act to amend and reenact § 2 of Chapter 590 of the Acts of Assembly of 1952, approved April 8, 1952, which provided a charter for the town of Emporia, the section relating to powers of the town.
An Act to amend and reenact § 28-148 of the Code of Virginia, relating to area excepted from authorization to take oysters by dredging.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 65-10.1, to prescribe the powers and duties of the bailiff of the Industrial Commission.
An Act to amend Chapter 384 of the Acts of Assembly of 1946, approved March 28, 1946, which provided a charter for the city of Charlottesville, by adding a section numbered 5.1, to provide for submission of proposed ordinances or charter amendments to the qualified voters of the city.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding, in Title 15, a new chapter numbered 12.1, consisting of sections numbered 15-884.10 through 15-384.80, providing alternative forms of county management and government, the procedure for adoption thereof, the effect on certain municipalities within and adjoining any such county adopting the same; to provide for district commissions and the management thereof, the powers and duties of such commissions, the effect of adopting any such form of government on the creation, enlargement or dissolution of sanitary districts; to provide for other matters in connection with the foregoing; and to repeal certain acts.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 9-16.2, to prohibit interference with or restraint of the conduct of professional boxing or wrestling matches or exhibitions.
An Act to amend and reenact § 8-270 of the Code of Virginia, relating to proof of statutes of the United States and other states and proof of ordinances of political subdivisions of this State.
An Act to amend and reenact § 15-928, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to master plans adopted by county planning commissions.
Joint Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia
An Act to amend and reenact § 19-171 of the Code of Virginia, relating to summoning of petit jury in criminal cases.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered § 29-158.2, to allow the dressing, packing, and selling of bobwhites, quail or partridges by shooting preserve licensees under rules or regulations prescribed by the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries.
An Act to amend and reenact § 46.1-378, of the Code of Virginia, relating to restrictions to be placed on operators’ and/or chauffeurs’
An Act to amend and reenact § 6-78, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to limitation on amount of loans made by banks upon real estate security.
An Act to amend and reenact § 6-857 of the Code of Virginia, relating to certain provisions which do not affect the negotiable character of instruments otherwise negotiable.
An Act to amend and reenact § 15-241, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to regular meetings of boards of supervisors.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 87-230.1, to provide for disposal of unclaimed personal property of certain patients in State hospitals and colonies.