Capitol Contact ALERT: VACo Opposes Bill Mandating Targets for Utility-Scale Solar in Comprehensive Plans
SB 1190 (Deeds), as amended in committee, mandates that every
VACo Still Opposes Amended Solar Siting Bill
On January 24, the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee reported
Elections Bills of Interest
A variety of bills on election administration are under consideration
VACo Opposes Bill that Preempts Local Authority to Appoint School Boards
On January 23, VACo testified in opposition to SB 1404
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH COMMENTARY: Virginia Must Close the Gap in State Funding for Schools
By Fairfax County Chairman Jeffrey McKay and Fairfax County Supervisor
ACTION ITEM: Oppose Bills Mandating Collective Bargaining and Other Employment Terms for Transportation Services
SB 919 (Salim) / HB 2619 (Helmer) have passed their respective committees and
ACTION ITEM: Oppose Speed Camera Bills that Preempt Local Authority
There are two problematic transportation bills advancing through the General
VACo Supports School Construction Financing Bill
On January 15, VACo testified in support of SB 1307
FOIA, COIA, Public Notice Bills Update
Freedom of Information bills HB 2152 (Carr) provides that any legal
Speed Camera Bill That Would Redirect Funds from Locality to State
HB 2401 (Seibold) would authorize the governing body of any
Bill that Negatively Affects Water Quality Improvement Grants Fails in Subcommittee
HB 2247 (Runion) states that the Director of the Department of Environmental
Bill to Make Multi-Family Residential a “By-Right” Use in Commercial Districts Fails
SB 839 (Van Valkenburg) failed to pass in the Senate