Am I reading this right? It seems as though we will now have until January 1, 2009 to figure this mess out.

Information obtained from: http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?081+sum+SB707S if you would like to read the whole text.

Summary as passed:
Board of Towing and Recovery Operators.  Provides that in even-numbered years, the chairman of the Board of Towing and Recovery Operators will be a licensed Class A operator and the vice-chairman a licensed Class B operator, and in odd-numbered years, the chairman will be a licensed Class B operator and the vice-chairman a licensed Class A operator.  The bill also extends the effective date for Board regulations pertaining to public safety towing and recovery services to July 1, 2010, and extends the effective date of other Board regulations to January 1, 2009.  Any violation of § 46.2-2812 on or after January 1, 2009, will constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor.  Prior to drafting any public safety towing regulations, the Board will hold four public meetings to receive comments and recommendations regarding the appropriate equipment, standards, training, safety, and other factors related to providing public safety towing and recovery services.

Summary as passed Senate:
Board of Towing and Recovery Operators. Provides that in even-numbered years, the chairman of the Board of Towing and Recovery Operators will be a licensed Class A operator and the vice-chairman a licensed Class B operator, and in odd-numbered years, the chairman will be a licensed Class B operator and the vice-chairman a licensed Class A operator. Extends the effective date for Board regulations pertaining to public safety towing and recovery services to July 1, 2010. Any violation of this section on or after January 1, 2009, will constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor. Prior to drafting any public safety towing regulations, the Board will hold four public meetings to receive comments and recommendations regarding the appropriate equipment, standards, training, safety, and other factors related to providing public safety towing and recovery services.

Summary as introduced:
Board of Towing and Recovery Operators.  Postpones until July 1, 2010, the effective date of any regulations promulgated by the Board, the requirement that tow truck operators have tow truck driver authorization documents issued by the Board, and the requirement that towing and recovery services have and display licenses issued by the Board. The bill also alters composition of the Board.  Regulations recommended by the Board shall be presented to the Senate and House Transportation Committees for their consideration during the 2009 General Assembly session.