SENIOR CITIZENS

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incorporated into other legislation
(C) Carried over to 2005 Session


Aging population; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study impact thereof on demand for and cost of state agency services, policies and program management. (Patron-Reid, HJR 103 (P))
Building Code; standards for fire detection and suppression systems in assisted living facilities, residential dwelling units for senior citizens, nursing homes and facilities. Amending § 36-99.5:1. (Patron-Blevins, SB 183 (Chapter 584))
Donations by localities; authorized for organizations providing recreational or daycare to certain senior citizens. Amending § 15.2-953. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 300 (Chapter 272))
Driver’s license; requires vision exam for persons age 80 or older. Amending § 46.2-330. (Patron-Jones, D.C., HB 257 (Chapter 218); O’Brien, SB 402 (Chapter 112))
Driver’s license; requires vision exam for persons age 80 or older, DMV to study effects of aging on driving ability. Amending § 46.2-330. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 1197 (I) See HB257)
Elderly frail persons; establishment of congregate housing services program therefor, report. Adding § 63.2-1602.2. (Patron-Eisenberg, HB 813 (F))
Emissions inspections; exempts certain vehicles owned by persons age 65 years old or older. Amending § 46.2-1177. (Patron-Plum, HB 1406 (C))
Income tax, state; credit for purchase of long-term care insurance. Amending § 58.1-322; adding § 58.1-339.11. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 1050 (C); Landes, HB 1214 (C); Lambert, SB 263 (C))
Long-term care insurance; development for state employees. Adding § 2.2-1208. (Patron-Bryant, HB 1179 (Chapter 312))
Medical assistance services; eligibility for aged and disabled individuals. Amending § 32.1-325. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 195 (C))
Medical assistance services; includes long-term care partnership program. Amending § 32.1-325. (Patron-Edwards, SB 266 (Chapter 246))
Pain management in long-term care facilities; Joint Commission on Health Care to study. (Patron-Brink, HJR 160 (F))
Prescription drugs; assistance for senior citizens. Adding §§ 32.1-366 through 32.1-370. (Patron-Purkey, HB 197 (F))
Public-Private Long-Term Care Insurance Partnership Programs; Department of Medical Assistance Services to study. (Patron-Edwards, SJR 50 (F))
Real estate tax; allows Charlottesville City to increase amount of income for elderly or disabled prior to reduced imposition. Amending § 58.1-3211. (Patron-Van Yahres, HB 154 (Chapter 5))
Real estate tax; allows Goochland County to increase amount of income for elderly or disabled prior to reduced imposition. Amending § 58.1-3211. (Patron-Janis, HB 403 (Chapter 6); Watkins, SB 122 (Chapter 494))
Real estate tax; allows Northern Virginia to increase amount of income for elderly or disabled prior to reduced imposition. Amending § 58.1-3211. (Patron-Colgan, SB 361 (Chapter 503))
Real estate tax; alternative payment schedules for elderly and handicapped. Adding § 58.1-3916.02. (Patron-Colgan, SB 645 (C))
Real estate tax; alternative payment schedules for elderly and handicapped persons in Prince William County. Adding § 58.1-3916.02. (Patron-Frederick, HB 928 (Chapter 548))
Real estate tax; increases amount of income for elderly or disabled prior to reduced imposition. Amending § 58.1-3211. (Patron-Cole, HB 98 (I) See HB94)
Real estate tax; increases amount of land acreage owned by elderly or disabled prior to reduced imposition. Amending § 58.1-3211. (Patron-Cole, HB 97 (Chapter 78))
Real estate tax; increases amount of principal residence of elderly or disabled prior to reduced imposition. Amending § 58.1-3211. (Patron-Cole, HB 96 (I) See HB94)
Real estate tax; increases amount of transferred assets of elderly or disabled prior to reduced imposition. Amending § 58.1-3211. (Patron-Cole, HB 95 (I) See HB94)
Real estate tax; increases certain asset threshold amounts for elderly or disabled prior to reduced imposition. Amending § 58.1-3211. (Patron-Cole, HB 94 (Chapter 77))