Studies Staffed by DLS:

• Tax Studies
• COPN Task Force
• HWI Mental Health Law Study
• General Laws Special Study on ABC Laws
• General Laws Special Study on Charitable Gaming
• Joint Subcommittee to Study the Feasibility of Creating a Regional Rapid Transit Network for Connecting Existing and Emerging Population Centers in Major Transportation Corridors (SJR 357 - 2009) (SJR 122 - 2008)
• Joint Subcommittee to Study the Development and Enhancement of the Biosciences and Biotechnology in the Commonwealth (HJR 248 - 2008)
• Joint Subcommittee to Study Development and Land Use Tools in Virginia's Localities (HJR 178/SJR 70 - 2008)
• Joint Subcommittee to Study Local Incentives Provided to Private Businesses for Economic Development Purposes (HJR 75 - 2008)
• Joint Subcommittee to Study Ways in which the Commonwealth May Work More Closely with Virginia's Private Nonprofit Colleges to Meet State Higher Education Needs (HJR 91 - 2008)
• Joint Subcommittee Studying Science, Math, and Technology Education in the Commonwealth at the elementary, secondary, and undergraduate levels (HJR 90 - 2008)(HJR 25 - 2006)
• Joint Subcommittee to Study Public-Private Partnerships Related to Seaports in Virginia (HJR 72 - 2008)
• Joint subcommittee Studying the Benefits of Adopting a Single Sales Factor to Apportion the Income of Multistate Corporations for Purposes of the Corporation Income Tax (HJR 177/SJR 101 - 2008)
• Joint Subcommittee to Study Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention in the Commonwealth (SJR 77 - 2008)
• Joint Subcommittee Studying Childhood Obesity in Virginia's Public Schools (HJR 637 - 2007)
• Joint Subcommittee Studying Revision of the Curriculum for Driver Training Programs (SJR 378 - 2007)
• Joint Subcommittee Studying Recruitment and Retainment of Fire and Resque Squad Volunteers (HJR 743 - 2007)
• Joint Subcommittee Studying Fuel Efficient Vehicles and Transportation Funding (SJR 385 - 2007)
• Joint Subcommittee Studying the Feasibility of Offering Liability Protections for Health Care Providers Rendering Aid During a State or Local Emergency (SJR 390/HJR 701 - 2007)
• Joint Subcommittee Studying Science and Technology in Higher Education (HJ 611 - 2007)
• Joint Subcommittee Studying the feasibility of a Statewide Health Insurance Experience Pool (SJR 372 - 2007)
• Joint Subcommittee Studying Long-Term Funding Sources for the Purchase of Development Rights to Preserve Open-Space Land and Farmlands (HJR 692/SJR 401 - 2007)(HJR 133/SJR 94 - 2006)
• Joint Subcommittee Studying the Cost Effectiveness of the Comprehensive Services for At-Risk Youth and Families program (SJR75 - 2008) (SJR 96 - 2006)
• Joint Subcommittee Studying the Commonwealth's Program for Prisoner Reentry to Society (SJR 327 - 2007)(SJR 126 - 2006)(SJR 273 - 2005)
• Joint Subcommittee Studying Risk Management Plans for Physicians and Hospitals (SJR 90/HJR 183 - 2006)(SJR 394/HJR 704 - 2005)(SB 601 - 2004)
• Joint Subcommittee Studying the Medical, Ethical, and Scientific Issues Relating to Stem Cell Research Conducted in the Commonwealth (HJR 584 - 2007)(HJR 48 - 2006)(HJR 588 - 2005)
• Joint Subcommittee studying Telework Opportunities for State and Private Sector Employees (HJR 144 - 2006)
• Joint subcommittee studying Virginia's Adoption Laws and Policies (SJR 331 - 2005)
• Joint Subcommittee Studying options to provide funding for the Clean-up of Virginia's Polluted Waters (HJR 640 - 2005)
• Joint Subcommittee Studying Lead Poisoning Prevention (SJR 103 - 2006)(SJR 380 - 2005)
• 200th Anniversary Celebration of the birth of Robert E. Lee (SJR 382/HJR 710)
• Joint Subcommittee Studying Voting Equipment (SJR 371 - 2005)(HJR 174 - 2004)
• Joint Subcommittee Studying Conflicts of Interests and Lobbyist Disclosure Filings (HJR 186 - 2004)
• Joint Subcommittee Studying the Consolidation of the Cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth (HJR 142 - 2004)
• Commission on Growth and Economic Development (HJR 170 - 2004) (HJR 156 - 2002)(HJR 671 - 2001)
• Joint Subcommittee Studying Southwest Virginia Economic Development (SJR 111 - 2004)
• Joint Subcommittee to provide U.S. Route 460 Communications (HJR 185 - 2004)(SJR 324 - 2003)(HJR 684 - 2001)
• Joint Subcommittee Studying the Virginia Retirement System and Review the Benefits of Public Safety Officers Injured in the Line of Duty (HJR 34 - 2004)

• Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University study of the Shortage of Large Animal Veterinarians (HJR 730 - 2009)