The House Committee on Transportation convened on February 11, 2025, to address several legislative bills concerning transportation matters in Virginia. The meeting began promptly at 8:52 AM, with the clerk confirming a quorum present.
The first agenda item involved a group of administrative bills requiring re-referral to the courts. The committee discussed Senate Bill 847, sponsored by Delegate Carol Foy, Senate Bill 1411, and Senate Bill 1416, both sponsored by Senator Diggs. A motion was made and seconded to refer these three bills to the courts, which passed unanimously.
Next, the committee reviewed a set of identical bills. Senate Bill 948, which pertains to the registration of aircraft and associated fees, was discussed alongside Delegate Anthony's House Bill 2022. The committee moved to report this bill, and the roll was opened and closed for voting.
Following this, Senate Bill 1308, sponsored by Senator McPike, was addressed. This bill is identical to Delegate Sewell's House Bill 1683, which deals with motor vehicle dealers and recall and warranty costs. A motion to report this bill was also made and passed.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 1348, sponsored by Senator Srinivasan, which is identical to Delegate Singh's House Bill 2756 regarding transportation network companies. A motion to report this bill was made and approved.
Senate Bill 1428, sponsored by Senator Hackworth, was next on the agenda. This bill is identical to Delegate Arnold's House Bill 1853, which involves the naming of the Deputy Hunter D. Reedy Memorial Bridge. The committee moved to report this bill, and the roll was opened for voting.
Finally, the committee discussed Senate Bill 750, sponsored by Senator Diggs, which is similar to Delegate Green's House Bill 1543 concerning the operation of vehicles by unlicensed minors. A motion was made to conform Senate Bill 750 to House Bill 1549, which was seconded and passed. The committee then moved to report this bill with a substitute and referred it to the courts.
With no further business on the agenda, the committee concluded the meeting with a motion to adjourn, which was unanimously approved. The meeting ended at 9:12 AM, marking a productive session focused on advancing key transportation legislation in Virginia.