Gun Safety
SB 965 – Helps law enforcement track lost or stolen firearms.
Incorporated into SB786 (Senator Marsden); passed the Senate but defeated in House Militia, Police and Public Safety Subcommittee.

SB 1012 – Prohibits firearms in legislative buildings.
Failed in Senate Courts of Justice Committee.

SB 1109 – Restricts sales of firearms to those judged  mentally incapacitated or committed.
Defeated in Senate Finance Committee.

SB 1232 – Requires criminal background checks for all firearms purchases.
Failed in Senate Courts of Justice Committee.

Elections
SB 962 – Allows 17-year-olds to serve as Election Officers.
Defeated in Senate Privileges & Elections Committee.

SB 963 – Permits Election Officers at different precincts to share staff to reduce long lines.
Signed by the Governor to go into effect July 1, 2013.

SB 964 – Extends polling place hours from 7pm to 8pm.
Failed in Senate Privileges & Elections Committee.

SB 967 – Eliminates requirement that certain supporting information, e.g., a disability or Armed Services ID #, be disclosed on absentee ballot applications.
Signed by the Governor to go into effect July 1, 2013.

SB 968 – Provides that failing to write a middle name or initial on an absentee ballot envelope is not sufficient reason to disqualify that ballot from being counted.
Defeated in House Privileges & Elections Subcommittee.

Virginia Retirement System
SJ 319 – Constitutional amendment requiring adequate contributions to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) be made.
Defeated 16-24 on Senate floor.

Education
SB 1233 – Allows students approved for Deferred Action Status to qualify for in-state tuition.
Failed in Senate Education & Health Committee.

SB 1354  – Gathers information on virtual school applications to better serve students.
Failed in Senate Education & Health Committee.

Social and Criminal Justice
SB 701 – Prohibits discrimination in state employment, including on the basis of sexual orientation; introduced with Senator Donald McEachin.
Passed the Senate but defeated in House General Laws Subcommittee.

SB 966 – Provides that an assault or battery of a magistrate is an equal offense to assaulting a judge.
Incorporated into SB853 (Senator Petersen); signed by the Governor to go into effect July 1, 2013.

SB 969 – Repeals the law against cohabitation between unmarried adults.
Signed by the Governor to go into effect July 1, 2013.

SB 1273 – Vacates records of victims of human trafficking who were forced into prostitution.
Referred to State Crime Commission.

Environment
SB 970 – Enacts a 5¢ fee on throwaway paper and plastic bags (with exceptions); revenue generated from fee to go to the Water Quality Improvement Fund.
Failed in Senate Finance Committee.

SB 1102 – Fixes a loophole in emissions inspection with regards to 2008-09 Prius models.
Signed by the Governor to go into effect July 1, 2013.