On December 17, Christmas came early for Virginia’s constitutional officers when Governor Northam presented his budget to the money committees. In response to our direct request, the Governor has recommended funding support for unfunded and underfunded positions for...
The Budget Conference Committee Report (aka Conference Report) was published this morning (2/23). Here are the highlights for us. 474 #4c The budget compromise, if signed by the Governor, eliminates the proposed 1% salary bonus and increases the approved 2% salary...
Just moments ago on the House Floor, by an overwhelming voice vote, HB2640 failed to be engrossed and reported to its 3rd Reading. The bill had been disposed of. Both Delegate Ingram and Lopez supported us and spoke against the bill. The only surviving issue for us...
The Senate Finance Committee and House Appropriations subcommittees have completed their respective budget recommendations. The following is a summary of both subcommittee reports: The Governors introduced budget contained a 2% salary increase effective July 1, 2019...
BILLS OPPOSED SB1623& HB2587 Confidentiality of tax information; local tax officers sharing information. We opposed both bills. Both bills were stricken by the patrons and disposed of. SB1363 & HB2076 Petersburg, City of; amending charter, city manager shall...