On January 15, VACo testified in support of SB 1307 (McPike), legislation that once again seeks to grant additional revenue raising authority if approved by local referendum for school capital needs. Funding for school construction
On January 15, VACo testified in support of SB 1307 (McPike), legislation that once again seeks to grant additional revenue raising authority if approved by local referendum for school capital needs. Funding for school construction
The General Assembly convened on January 10 for the first day of the 2018 session. Newly-elected delegates were seated, the House adopted amendments to its
Governor Terry McAuliffe was thankful Wednesday night as he discussed his past four years in his last State of the Commonwealth address to lawmakers. The
PRESS RELEASE FROM SPEAKER KIRK COX Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Kirk Cox on Thursday announced the standing committees of the Virginia House of Delegates
VACo is tracking general government legislation that may impact localities. SB 14 (Petersen) changes current law to require that only the county attorney or if there
VACo is monitoring criminal justice bills that may impact localities. SB 196 (Locke) requires the Criminal Justice Services Board (Board) adopt statewide professional standards of
The wireless industry will once again be pressing lawmakers to pass legislation that would severely limit local authority for the siting of new wireless support
Several Constitutional amendments of interest to localities have been reintroduced in the 2018 General Assembly. A constitutional amendment must pass twice in identical form –
SB 115 (Locke) removes the requirement for a food and beverage tax to be approved by referendum and increases the maximum tax rate from 4
The VACo Legislative Team recently met with Delegate David Toscano to discuss the upcoming General Assembly Session, and several important County issues. VACo expressed its
VACo is monitoring a pair of criminal justice bills that may affect Counties. HB 174 (Filler-Corn) requires the Department of Criminal Justice Services to establish
Two bills have been introduced that seek to address the issue of how to serve children with higher-level needs in their local school divisions. HB
February 8, 2018 | Omni Richmond Hotel | Agenda This is our day to advocate for counties at the 2018 General Assembly Session. Join us
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