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2006 SESSION


CHAPTER 345
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-604.1, relating to designation by agency heads; interests of senior citizens and adults with disabilities.
[H 854]
Approved March 30, 2006

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 2.2-604.1 as follows:

§ 2.2-604.1. Designation of officials; interests of senior citizens and adults with disabilities.

The head of each state agency shall designate an existing employee who shall be responsible for reviewing policy and program decisions under consideration by the agency in light of the effect of such decisions on senior citizens and adults with disabilities. The designated employee shall advise and alert the agency head of opportunities to make policies, programs, and regulations senior-friendly and disability-friendly.