Appropriations Committee Agenda

Chair: Torian, Luke E.

Meeting Date & Time: 01/29/2025 Immediately upon adjournment of Appropriations - Commerce, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Subcommittee Add to Calendar

Location: House Appropriations Committee Room - 1200

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Active item: Meeting Adjourned

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Committee Clerk: 804-698-1942 (Cathy Jackson)

Staff Contact: 804-698-1590 (Karnes), 804-698-1832 (Cronin)

Report of the General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB1586 Ware Claims; Michael Haas; compensation for wrongful inclusion on sex offender registry.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 8.01-195.11 of the Code of Virginia and for the relief of Michael Haas, relating to compensation for wrongful inclusion on sex offender registry.

Fiscal Impact

General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N)

HB1776 Sullivan Relief; Grimm, Marvin Leon, Jr., compensation for wrongful incarceration.

Summary: An Act for the relief of Marvin Leon Grimm, Jr., relating to compensation for wrongful incarceration; murder, sodomy by force, and abduction with the intent to defile; sex offender registry.

Fiscal Impact

General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N)

HB1780 Sullivan Relief; Merritt, Gilbert, III, compensation for wrongful incarceration.

Summary: An Act for the relief of Gilbert Merritt III, relating to claims; compensation for wrongful incarceration.

Fiscal Impact

General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

HB1914 Sullivan Compensation for wrongful incarceration; compensation for certain intentional acts.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-195.11 and 8.01-195.13 of the Code of Virginia, relating to compensation for wrongful incarceration; compensation for certain intentional acts.

Fiscal Impact

General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)

HB2136 Keys-Gamarra Public Utility Ombudsman,Office of the; established, effective date.

Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 56-6.1, relating to Office of the Public Utility Ombudsman; established.

Fiscal Impact

General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 2-N)

HB2152 Carr Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public body's FOIA officer training.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 2.2-3704.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Freedom of Information Act; FOIA officer training.

Fiscal Impact

General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)

HB2264 Tran Taxation, Department of; repealing Virginia Free File Tax program.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 58.1-202.3 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal Chapter 535 of the Acts of Assembly of 2010, relating to Department of Taxation; free tax filing program.

Fiscal Impact

Related Bills:

SB1306 (McPike)

General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)

HB2276 Price Voter registration; list maintenance activities, cancellation procedures, required record matches.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3711, 24.2-401, 24.2-404, 24.2-408, 24.2-409, 24.2-410, 24.2-410.1, 24.2-427, 24.2-435, 24.2-444, 24.2-703.1, and 24.2-709 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 24.2-407.2, by adding in Chapter 4 of Title 24.2 an article numbered 2.1 and by adding in such article sections numbered 24.2-407.3 and 24.2-410.3 through 24.2-410.6, and by adding sections numbered 24.2-426.1 and 24.2-427.1; and to repeal §§ 24.2-404.3, 24.2-404.4, 24.2-410.2, 24.2-428, 24.2-428.1, and 24.2-428.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to voter registration; list maintenance activities; cancellation procedures; record matches; required identification information; data standards.

Fiscal Impact

General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 1-N)

HB2322 Davis Appointment of counsel for accused; felonies punishable by mandatory minimum term of confinement.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 19.2-160.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to appointment of counsel for accused; felonies punishable by a mandatory minimum term of confinement for life.

Fiscal Impact

General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)

HB2565 Leftwich Subpoenas duces tecum; financial records of nonparty, report.

Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 9 of Chapter 14 of Title 8.01 a section numbered 8.01-420.9, relating to subpoenas duces tecum; financial records of nonparty.

Fiscal Impact

Related Bills:

SB1010 (Surovell)

General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)

HB2691 Seibold Relief; Duffy, Keshawn Clarence, compensation for wrongful incarceration.

Summary: An Act for the relief of Keshawn Clarence Duffy, relating to claims; compensation for wrongful incarceration.

Fiscal Impact

General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

Report of the Compensation & Retirement Subcommittee

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB1705 Bulova Virginia Retirement System; disability benefits for certain emergency dispatchers.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 51.1-1150, 51.1-1153, 51.1-1161, and 51.1-1169 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Retirement System; disability benefits; emergency dispatchers.

Fiscal Impact

Compensation and Retirement Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)

HB1815 Campbell Line of Duty Act; benefits for campus police and private police officers, definitions.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-101, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 9.1-400, 9.1-400.1, 9.1-401, and 9.1-402 through 9.1-404 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Line of Duty Act; campus police officers; private police officers.

Fiscal Impact

Compensation and Retirement Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

HB1933 LeVere Bolling Workers' compensation; presumption as to death or disability from throat cancer.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 65.2-402 of the Code of Virginia, relating to workers' compensation; throat cancer.

Fiscal Impact

Related Bills:

SB920 (Salim)

Compensation and Retirement Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N)

HB2060 Krizek Workers' compensation benefits; post-traumatic stress disorder incurred by firefighters, etc.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 65.2-107 of the Code of Virginia, relating to workers' compensation benefits; post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder, or depressive disorder incurred by law-enforcement officers and firefighters.

Fiscal Impact

Related Bills:

SB1301 (McPike)

Compensation and Retirement Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N)

Report of the Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB1589 Williams Virginia Parole Board; powers and duties, membership, voting requirements, etc.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-10, 19.2-295.2, 19.2-390, 53.1-134, 53.1-134.1, 53.1-136, 53.1-145, 53.1-157, 53.1-161, 53.1-162, 53.1-164, and 53.1-165 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-3707.02, relating to powers and duties of Virginia Parole Board; voting requirements; meetings.

Fiscal Impact

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (8-Y 0-N)

HB1736 Price Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention, Va. Center for; created, etc.

Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 1 of Title 9.1 an article numbered 17, consisting of a section numbered 9.1-194, relating to the Virginia Center for Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention; creation.

Fiscal Impact

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 3-N)

HB1737 Reid Department of Veterans Services; powers and duties of Commissioner; online portal.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-2004 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Veterans Services; powers and duties of Commissioner; online portal.

Fiscal Impact

Related Bills:

SB1471 (Deeds)

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)

HB1738 Reid Veterans or military service members; deaths by suicide.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2004.2, 32.1-263, and 32.1-283 of the Code of Virginia, relating to deaths by suicide of veterans or military service members; inquiry by State Registrar of Vital Records; Department of Veterans Services annual report.

Fiscal Impact

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (8-Y 0-N)

HB1869 McClure Firearms; purchase, etc., assault and battery of family member or intimate partner, penalties.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-228 and 18.2-308.1:8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm; assault and battery of a family or household member or intimate partner; penalties.

Fiscal Impact

Related Bills:

SB883 (Perry)

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 3-N)

HB1894 Seibold State correctional facilities; cell and facility conditions, temperature monitoring.

Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 53.1 a section numbered 53.1-1.3, relating to state correctional facilities; cell conditions; temperature monitoring.

Fiscal Impact

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 3-N)

HB1963 Tata Virginia Military Community Infrastructure Grant Program; guidance and criteria for awarding grants.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-233.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Military Community Infrastructure Grant Program; guidance and criteria for awarding grants; military community.

Fiscal Impact

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)

HB2033 Simonds Alcoholic beverage control retail licensees and employees; training on human trafficking.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-227 and 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 4.1-203.2, relating to Department of Criminal Justice Services; alcoholic beverage control retail licensees and employees; training on human trafficking.

Fiscal Impact

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)

HB2039 Simon Encrypted telecommunications; DCJS, et al., to establish a model policy on use.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Criminal Justice Services; Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council; Virginia Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee; encrypted telecommunications.

Fiscal Impact

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)

HB2467 Henson Local and Regional Jails, State Board of; oversight of local and regional jails, powers and duties.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 53.1-1, 53.1-2, 53.1-4, 53.1-5, 53.1-6, 53.1-6.1, 53.1-68, and 53.1-127 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 53.1-6.2 through 53.1-6.5, relating to the State Board of Local and Regional Jails; oversight of local and regional jails; powers and duties.

Fiscal Impact

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 3-N)

HB2485 Krizek Cannabis control; establishes framework for creating retail market, penalties.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2499.8, 3.2-4113, 4.1-352, 4.1-600, 4.1-601, 4.1-603, 4.1-604, 4.1-606, 4.1-607, 4.1-611, 4.1-614, 4.1-621, 4.1-1100, 4.1-1101, 4.1-1121, 4.1-1500, 4.1-1501, 4.1-1502, 4.1-1601, 4.1-1604, 5.1-13, 9.1-1101, 16.1-69.40:1, 16.1-260, 16.1-273, 16.1-278.9, 18.2-46.1, 18.2-247, 18.2-248, 18.2-248.01, 18.2-251, 18.2-251.03, 18.2-251.1:1, 18.2-251.1:2, 18.2-251.1:3, 18.2-252, 18.2-254, 18.2-255, 18.2-255.1, 18.2-255.2, 18.2-258, 18.2-258.02, 18.2-258.1, 18.2-265.1, 18.2-265.2, 18.2-265.3, 18.2-287.2, 18.2-308.012, 18.2-308.4, 18.2-460, 18.2-474.1, 19.2-66, 19.2-81, 19.2-81.1, 19.2-83.1, 19.2-188.1, 19.2-303.01, 19.2-386.22 through 19.2-386.25, 19.2-389, 19.2-389.3, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 19.2-392.02, 19.2-392.6, 22.1-206, 22.1-277.08, 23.1-1301, 46.2-105.2, 46.2-347, 48-17.1, 53.1-231.2, 54.1-2903, 58.1-301, and 59.1-200, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 6 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-629, 4.1-630, and 4.1-631, by adding in Title 4.1 chapters numbered 7 through 10, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-700 through 4.1-1008, by adding sections numbered 4.1-1102 through 4.1-1105, 4.1-1106, 4.1-1113, 4.1-1114, 4.1-1115, 4.1-1117, 4.1-1118, and 4.1-1119, by adding in Title 4.1 a chapter numbered 12, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-1200 through 4.1-1206, by adding in Chapter 13 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-1300, 4.1-1301, and 4.1-1303 through 4.1-1309, by adding in Chapter 14 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-1403 through 4.1-1406, by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 6.2 a section numbered 6.2-108, and by adding in Chapter 44 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-4426; and to repeal §§ 4.1-1101.1, 4.1-1105.1, 18.2-248.1, and 18.2-251.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to cannabis control; retail market; penalties.

Fiscal Impact

Related Bills:

SB970 (Rouse)

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 3-N)

HB2594 Singh DCJS; standards and training for security at certain nonprofit institutions.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Criminal Justice Services; standards and training for security at certain nonprofit institutions.

Fiscal Impact

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 1-N)

HB2647 Keys-Gamarra Restorative housing and isolated confinement; restrictions on use, effective date.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 53.1-39.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to restorative housing and isolated confinement; restrictions on use.

Fiscal Impact

Related Bills:

SB1409 (Bagby)

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 3-N)

Report of the Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB1616 Feggans Offshore Wind Industry Workforce Program and Fund; established, report, sunset.

Summary: An Act to direct the Director of the Department of Energy to identify and develop training resources to advance workforce development in the offshore wind industry.

Fiscal Impact

Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 1-N)

HB1767 Martinez Unemployment benefits; maximum duration.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 60.2-602 and 60.2-619, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to unemployment benefits; duration.

Fiscal Impact

Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 3-N)

HB1921 Ward Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties, effective date.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 40.1-33.3 through 40.1-33.6 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2.1 of Chapter 3 of Title 40.1 sections numbered 40.1-33.5:1, 40.1-33.5:2, and 40.1-33.6:1, relating to employment; paid sick leave; civil penalties.

Fiscal Impact

Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 3-N)

HB1932 LeVere Bolling Real estate appraisers; educational requirement for licensure, fair housing & appraisal bias course.

Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 8 of Title 36 a section numbered 36-140.02, relating to Department of Housing and Community Development; Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity.

Fiscal Impact

Related Bills:

HB1693 (Askew)

HB2777 (Rasoul)

SB995 (Williams Graves)

Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 3-N)

HB1934 LeVere Bolling Electric utilities; generation of electricity from renewable and zero carbon sources.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 56-585.5 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electric utilities; generation of electricity from renewable and zero carbon sources; projects on or adjacent to public elementary or secondary schools.

Fiscal Impact

Related Bills:

SB1192 (Deeds)

Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 2-N)

HB1935 LeVere Bolling Income Qualified Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Task Force; established, report.

Summary: An Act to direct the Department of Housing and Community Development to establish an Income-Qualified Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Task Force; report.

Fiscal Impact

Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 1-N)

HB2149 Carr Zoning for Housing Production Pilot Program; created, report, sunset.

Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 36 a chapter numbered 13, consisting of sections numbered 36-176 through 36-181, relating to Zoning for Housing Production Pilot Program created; affordable dwelling unit policy incentives; report.

Fiscal Impact

Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 1-N)

HB2356 Mundon King Prevailing wage rate; apprenticeship requirements, RPS-eligible source work, penalties.

Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 40.1 an article numbered 1.2, consisting of sections numbered 40.1-28.13, 40.1-28.14, and 40.1-28.15, relating to prevailing wage rate; apprenticeship requirements; RPS-eligible source work; penalties.

Fiscal Impact

Related Bills:

SB853 (Rouse)

Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 3-N)

HB2426 Callsen Small renewable energy projects; amends definition, permit by rule.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 10.1-1197.5 of the Code of Virginia, relating to small renewable energy projects; permit by rule.

Fiscal Impact

Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 1-N)

HB2469 Henson Overtime for certain employees; domestic service workers and live-in domestic workers.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 40.1-29.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to overtime for certain employees; domestic service workers and live-in domestic workers.

Fiscal Impact

Related Bills:

SB897 (Carroll Foy)

Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 3-N)

HB2641 Helmer Statewide housing targets; requires localities to increase their total housing stock.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 36-139 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 22 of Title 15.2 a section numbered 15.2-2209.4, relating to statewide housing targets for localities.

Fiscal Impact

Related Bills:

SB975 (VanValkenburg)

Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 3-N)