Dateline 2/7/2018

After yesterday’s flurry of activity regarding HB 786 and HB 787, we are now better apprised of the facts with regard to impact of these two bills. Charlie Crowson and Lori Stevens negotiated in good faith and represented the interests of both the V.A.A.O. and CoR’s....

Dateline 2/4/2018

Today the Senate Finance Committee voted to carry over HB 786 and HB 787 for a year for further study.  This means the bills will not be heard again this year, but maybe brought back next year. Video of the Senate Finance Committee cane be seen here Go  to the 40min...

Dateline 1/25/2018

Our budget amendments are in. They can be found here: (House #73 6h, 7h, 10h, 11h) https://budget.lis.virginia.gov/get/amendmentpdf/3445/ (Senate 79 #1s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 6, 7s, 8s) https://budget.lis.virginia.gov/get/amendmentpdf/3450/ If one of the following General...

Dateline 1/17/2018

Here is the 2018 CoR Legislative Agenda adopted at our recent annual meeting. Please contact your Delegate and Senator immediately, in person if possible, and provide them with a copy and request that they support these initiatives.  It is also a good idea to share...

Dateline 2/6/2017

For Details of the Association position on Budget see: dateline 1/25/17 The Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committees completed their respective budgets yesterday.  The highlights are as follows: CDP The Senate version (SB900) maintains full funding for...

Dateline 1/26/2017

Please contact your Delegate immediately and ask them to vote “NO” on HB 2104 (Byron) and HB 2447 (Marshall). HB 2104 – Machinery and tools tax; valuation, appeal of certain local taxes:    Violates the principle of “uniformity” in assessment methodology...