GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION

I approve the general purpose of this bill, but I am returning it with a request for the adoption of 144 amendments. I am grateful to each member of the House of Delegates and the Senate of Virginia for your dedicated work and your timely passage of the budget.

I am pleased that the budget you returned to me reflects many of the important new initiatives that we sought to accomplish together. These include early childhood education, more affordable tuition and free community college for some students pursuing high-demand fields, pay increases for public employees and teachers, and more.

New circumstances now require us to revisit those decisions.

The economic effects of COVID-19 will not be clear for some time. While it is too soon to obtain an accurate reforecast of revenues, we will need to do it once the economic fog has lifted, so that we can then identify a path to return to the progressive investments we have made together. Until that can happen, I do not want to eliminate specific appropriations without first knowing the overall level of spending reductions that is required.

As a result, I am proposing 83 amendments to specifically “unallot” new, discretionary spending across all agencies. These amendments will place that spending on hold until economic circumstances enable me to reforecast revenues so that we can all make informed decisions together. These amendments freeze spending of approximately $874.6 million in fiscal year 2021 and $1.4 billion in fiscal year 2022. Each amendment lists the specific items that are to be unallotted.

Unfortunately, we must take two measures now to control our spending commitments in the next biennium. First, you prudently included $65 million as a direct general fund appropriation for maintenance reserve capital projects. This wise decision now gives us the opportunity to replace that appropriation with bond authorization. This will free up cash and give us greater liquidity necessary to pay our bills.

Second, I propose that we continue to delay the funding provided to increase the number of school counselors funded in the Standards of Quality. We did that for the current school year, and I propose that we continue this policy and hold funding for school counselors at current ratios. This action will reduce general fund expenditures by $21.7 million in fiscal year 2021 and $28.4 million in fiscal year 2022. In addition, this action will help localities by reducing the funding they are required to provide. It is important that we take this step now to include the appropriate staffing ratios in the budget, and more importantly, to send a clear message to school divisions as they plan for the next school year. Then, we can return to this shared priority when our financial picture is clearer.

Finally, COVID-19 is creating new challenges that none of us could have foreseen. We have seen in the current fiscal year that certain budgetary provisions are creating barriers to helping communities during this crisis. These include limits on accepting donations and grants, expanding or changing services, and creating new services. For this reason, I am proposing amendments to the General Provisions to allow the Governor and state agencies to respond to the specific impacts of COVID-19. These proposals are limited to the current crisis and do not seek broad changes in authority.

I propose 49 “language amendments” in total. Many of these relax specific requirements and offer greater flexibility to our agencies and institutions of higher education as they conduct business during COVID-19. These include:

·       provisions to increase per diem rates for nursing homes and specialized care;

·       use of federal CARES Act funds for child care of essential workers;

·       provisions authorizing the Director of the Department of Corrections to discharge certain offenders who have less than one year remaining on their sentences;

·       provisions to abate interest on late state income tax payments;

·       provisions for public bodies to meet electronically when circumstances related to an emergency—such as social distancing—make it impractical to meet in a single location;

·       enabling institutions of higher education to manage their funds to provide liquidity;

·       flexibility for agencies in meeting required reporting deadlines; and,

·       provisions to allow the Superintendent of Public Instruction to grant temporary flexibility or waivers for certain deadlines and requirements that cannot be met due to the state of emergency or school closures resulting from COVID-19.

I am proposing a total of 144 amendments. Forty-nine are “language-only” changes; 83 “unallot” new, discretionary spending as described above; and 12 change spending. Within these 12, four reduce total general fund spending by $121.2 million; four transfer funding between agencies for a net zero impact; one increases general fund spending by $1.0 million; and three are nongeneral fund changes only.

The net change in general fund spending is an overall reduction of $120.2 million. This and the increases to the beginning balance resulting from changes proposed in House Bill 29 (which total $493.5 million) increase the unappropriated balance from $13.7 million to $627.4 million.

While these proposals present difficult decisions today, we may face tougher choices tomorrow. The right course is to be prepared. This strategy gives us time to address the COVID-19 health crisis, re-forecast revenues when the time is right, then shape a revised budget that reflects the progressive values we share.

Amendment 1: Reflect changes in the beginning balance

Item 0

Language:

Page 1, line 22, strike the first “$691,764,245” and insert “$1,185,284,382”.

Page 1, line 22, strike the second “$691,764,245” and insert “$1,185,284,382”.

Page 1, line 28, strike “$24,155,492,186” and insert “$24,649,012,323”.

Page 1, line 28, strike “$48,359,434,889” and insert “$48,852,955,026”.

Page 1, line 40, strike “$75,735,457,029” and insert “$76,228,977,166”.

Page 1, line 40, strike “$142,636,689,905” and insert “$143,130,210,042”.

Explanation:

(Reflects changes to the beginning balance resulting from various executive actions taken and proposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 2: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 42.10    

Language:

Page 38, after line 29, insert:

“42.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 3: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 48.10    

Language:

Page 41, after line 26, insert:

“48.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 4: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 51.10    

Language:

Page 43, after line 15, insert:

“51.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 5: Reverse transfer of Executive Mansion staff to DGS

Item 53

Language:

Page 44, line 27, strike "$471,574" and insert "$801,225".

Page 44, line 27, strike "$471,574" and insert "$801,225".

Explanation:

(This amendment reverses the transfer of Executive Mansion staff from the Office of the Governor to the Department of General Services and maintains the existing supervisory roles that have been in place since 2016. This is a net neutral transfer. A companion amendment to Item 82 removes these amounts from the Department of General Services.)

Amendment 6: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 75.10    

Language:

Page 70, after line 10, insert:

“75.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 7: Implement property transfer required by prior legislation

Item 77

Language:

Page 71, after line 46, insert:

“E. To affect implementation of Chapter 678, 2019 Acts of Assembly, the correct Tax Map Parcel is 211-130-1.”

Explanation:

(This amendment is a technical correction to implement a property transferred required by Chapter 678, 2019 Acts of Assembly.)

Amendment 8: Reverse transfer of Executive Mansion staff to DGS

Item 82

Language:

Page 75, line 34, strike "$6,033,291" and insert "$5,703,640".

Page 75, line 34, strike "$5,933,291" and insert "$5,603,640".

Page 75, strike lines 39 through 41.

Page 75, line 42, strike “B.”.

Explanation:

(This amendment reverses the transfer of Executive Mansion staff from the Office of the Governor to the Department of General Services and maintains the existing supervisory roles that have been in place since 2016. This is a net neutral transfer. A companion amendment to Item 53 moves these amounts back to the Office of the Governor.)

Amendment 9: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 82.10    

Language:

Page 75, after line 44, insert:

“82.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 10: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 87.10    

Language:

Page 82, after line 28, insert:

“87.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 11: Authorize a federally compliant industrial hemp pilot program

Item 99

Language:

Page 91, after line 45, insert:

“D. The Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall, pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 5940, administer an agricultural pilot program to study the growth, cultivation, and marketing of industrial hemp via the Commissioner’s administration of the provisions of the Industrial Hemp Law (Va. Code § 3.2-4112 et seq.).  The Commissioner’s research shall include an analysis of information collected during the administration of the Industrial Hemp Law.  The Commissioner shall (i) conclude such agricultural pilot program on the date that is one year after the date on which the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture establishes a plan under section 297C of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 or on the effective date of the repeal of 7 U.S.C. 5940, whichever is later, and (ii) submit a report on such research to the Governor and General Assembly by December 1, 2020.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides clear legislative authorization for a hemp research program in order to ensure Virginia remains compliant with the federal farm bill.)

Amendment 12: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 106.10  

Language:

Page 93, after line 43, insert:

“106.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 13: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 107.10  

Language:

Page 95, after line 29, insert:

“107.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 14: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 112.10  

Language:

Page 101, after line 28, insert:

“112.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 15: Provide flexibility in allocation of homelessness funds

Item 113

Language:

Page 102, line 9, strike “shall” and insert “may”.

Explanation:

(This amendment allows the department to waive or eliminate the match requirement for certain homeless prevention funds.  The current match is 25 percent.)

Amendment 16: Provide flexibility in allocation of Housing Trust Fund awards

Item 113

Language:

Page 102, line 39 after “housing.” insert:

“Notwithstanding § 36-142, Code of Virginia, the department may use funds appropriated in paragraph E. of this Item to address housing issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides flexibility for the department in its allocation of Housing Trust Fund awards to address both homelessness assistance and other housing issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Statute currently requires a specific percentage split of the funds between flexible financing loans and grants for homelessness assistance.)

Amendment 17: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 118.10  

Language:

Page 108, after line 25, insert:

“118.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 18: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 123.10  

Language:

Page 110, after line 15, insert:

“123.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 19: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 126.10  

Language:

Page 111, after line 49, insert:

“126.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 20: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 128.10  

Language:

Page 114, after line 34, insert:

“128.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 21: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 130.10  

Language:

Page 116, after line 47, insert:

“130.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 22: Provide unemployment insurance flexibility language

Item 131

Language:

Page 117, after line 41, insert:

F. The Governor shall have the authority to alter the administration of the provisions of the Virginia Unemployment Compensation Act, Title 60.2 of the Code of Virginia, to meet the exigencies of a health emergency crisis.

Explanation:

(This amendment adds language to give the Governor authority to override the provisions of the Virginia Unemployment Compensation Act in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 23: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 134.10  

Language:

Page 119, after line 36, insert:

“134.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 24: Expand criteria for Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing grants

Item 135

Language:

Page 123, line 12, strike “and”

Page 123, line 15, strike “.” and insert:

“; and (iv) grants dedicated to matching funds for the purpose of attracting federal funds for research projects related to the COVID-19 pandemic to be conducted at the CCAM facility on a one to one basis.”

Explanation:

(This amendment authorizes the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) to provide grants dedicated to matching funds for the purpose of attracting federal funds for research projects related to the COVID-19 pandemic to be conducted at the CCAM facility on a one to one basis.)

Amendment 25: Reduce general fund support in the first year and expand uses of nongeneral funds

Item 135

Language:

Page 119, line 40, strike "$25,700,000" and insert "$19,600,000".

Page 121, line 25, strike “$3,100,000 the first year and”.

Page 121, line 35, strike “$2,000,000 the first year and”.

Page 121, line 39, strike “$1,000,000 the first year and”.

Page 121, line 47, strike “$1,000,000 the first year and”.

Page 124, strike lines 19 through 40 and insert:

“P. Any funds transferred to the Authority as a result of actions pursuant to Item 126.10, paragraph S.5 of the Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly may be used: (1) to enable the establishment of a fund of funds that will permit the Commonwealth to invest in one or more syndicated private investment funds; (2) to enhance direct investment programs by placing additional investments in partnership with Virginia accelerators and university technology commercialization programs; (3) to enable the establishment of a sustainable program to enhance discovery of, and early investment in, technologies aligned with the Virginia Innovation Index; (4) to provide additional funds to the Commonwealth Commercialization Fund to support competitive grant funds for commercialization programs like the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative; and (5) for grants, loans, investment, or other resources for young companies that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Decisions to invest in private funds shall be subject to approval by the Board of Directors.”

Explanation:

(This amendment removes general fund support in the first year for certain programs.  Additionally, language related to nongeneral funds transferred to the Authority is amended to provide greater flexibility in the use of such funds, including utilization to address resources for young companies that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 26: Provide authority for Superintendent of Public Instruction to grant temporary flexibility or issue waivers due to COVID-19

Item 143

Language:

Page 134, after line 21, insert:

“I. Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act or in § 22.1, Code of Virginia, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may grant temporary flexibility or issue waivers of certain deadlines and requirements that cannot be met due to the state of emergency or school closures resulting from Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Such flexibility or waivers may include, but are not limited to, accreditation, testing and assessments, graduation, licensure, including temporary licensure, school calendars, and program applications and reports due to the Department of Education or Board of Education. Such authority only applies to deadlines and requirements for fiscal year 2020 (school year 2019-2020) or fiscal year 2021 (school year 2020-2021). Prior to granting any flexibility or waivers pursuant to this language, the Superintendent of Public Instruction must report to the Secretary of Education and substantiate how the state of emergency or school closures resulting from COVID-19 impacted each deadline or requirement, the proposed alternative, and the affected fiscal and school years. Subsequently, information about waivers or flexibility extended shall be reported to the Board of Education and made available on the agency website.”

Explanation:

(This amendment authorizes the Superintendent of Public Instruction to grant temporary flexibility or issue waivers of certain deadlines and requirements that cannot be met for fiscal year 2020 (school year 2019-2020) or fiscal year 2021 (school year 2020-2021) due to the state of emergency or school closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 27: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 143.10  

Language:

Page 134, after line 21, insert:

“143.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 28: Maintain existing school counselor ratios

Item 145

Language:

Page 145, line 28, strike “$7,849,230,965” and “$8,045,146,276” and insert “$7,827,549,539” and “$8,016,751,006”.

Page 145, line 30, strike “$6,736,198,072” and “$6,786,449,517” and insert “$6,715,643,181” and “$6,760,121,905”.

Page 145, line 32, strike “$400,539,209” and “$536,727,683” and insert “$399,412,674” and “$534,660,025”.

Page 145, line 36, strike “$7,026,276,567” and “$7,293,676,606” and insert “$7,004,595,142” and “$7,265,281,336”.

Page 145, line 39, strike “$819,959,398” and insert “$819,959,397”.

Page 146, line 5, strike “$3,626,240,443” and “$3,633,940,749” and insert “$3,609,565,746” and “$3,612,499,672”.

Page 146, line 8, strike “$62,038,659” and insert “$62,037,147”.

Page 146, line 10, strike “$432,324,608” and “$433,529,427” and insert “$432,323,121” and “$433,527,914”.

Page 146, line 14, strike “$503,553,612” and “$505,925,471” and insert “$500,930,006” and “$502,639,077”.

Page 146, line 15, strike “$216,078,481” and “$217,020,172” and insert “$214,915,707” and “$215,609,194”.

Page 146, line 16, strike “$15,234,675” and “$15,360,994” and insert “$15,142,348” and “$15,174,856”.

Page 146, line 18, strike “$6,736,198,072” and “$6,786,449,517” and insert “$6,715,643,181” and “$6,760,121,905”.

Page 146, line 20, strike “$94,693,737” and “$192,627,868” and insert “$94,322,745” and “$191,668,158”.

Page 146, line 21, strike “$19,506,153” and “$20,134,313” and insert “$19,504,533” and “$20,130,033”.

Page 146, line 22, strike “$150,656,358” and “$174,340,385” and insert “$149,902,435” and “$173,236,717”.

Page 146, line 44, strike “$400,539,209” and “$536,727,683” and insert “$399,412,674” and “$534,660,025”.

Page 147, line 8, strike “$58,224,142” and “$60,977,948” and insert “$58,195,186” and “$60,940,599”.

Page 147, line 18, strike “$9,499,367” and “$9,800,304” and insert “$9,526,559” and “$9,834,814”.

Page 147, line 27, strike “$1,146,885” and “$1,183,905” and insert “$1,148,649” and “$1,186,744”.

Page 159, line 46, strike “$150,656,358” and “$174,340,385” and insert “$149,902,435” and “$173,236,717”.

Page 159, line 47, strike “$58,224,142” and “$60,977,948” and insert “$58,195,186” and “$60,940,599”.

Page 160, line 43, strike “$9,499,367” and “$9,800,304” and insert “$9,526,559” and “$9,834,814”.

Page 161, line 23, strike “$304,118” and insert “$304,117”.

Page 161, line 24, strike “$612,971” and insert “$612,979”.

Page 176, line 47, strike “$410,122” and insert “$408,502”.

Page 176, line 48, strike “$839,020” and insert “$834,740”.

Page 181, line 6, strike “$95,103,859” and insert “$94,731,247”.

Page 181, line 7, strike “$304,118” and insert “$304,117”.

Page 181, line 7, strike “$193,466,888” and insert “$192,502,898”.

Page 181, line 8, strike “$612,971” and insert “$612,979”.

Page 181, line 13, strike “$410,122” and insert “$408,502”.

Page 181, line 14, strike “$839,020” and insert “$834,740”.

Page 181, line 16, strike “$304,118” and insert “$304,117”.

Page 181, line 17, strike “$612,971” and insert “$612,979”.

Page 183, line 40, strike “$8,961,527,752” and “$9,155,865,650” and insert “$8,939,846,326” and “$9,127,470,380”.

Page 183, line 41, strike “$7,072,048,121” and “$7,337,870,747” and insert “$7,050,366,696” and “$7,309,475,477”.

Page 183, line 44, strike “$819,959,398” and insert “$819,959,397”.

Page 152, after line 39, insert:

“g. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection H of § 22.1-253.13:2, Code of Virginia, each school board shall employ the following full-time equivalent school counselor positions for any school that reports fall membership, according to the type of school and student enrollment: in elementary schools, one hour per day per 91 students, one full-time at 455 students, one hour per day additional time per 91 students or major fraction thereof; in middle schools, one period per 74 students, one full-time at 370 students, one additional period per 74 students or major fraction thereof; in high schools, one period per 65 students, one full-time at 325 students, one additional period per 65 students or major fraction thereof.”

Explanation:

(This amendment maintains state funding for school counselors at the fiscal year 2020 (school year 2019-2020) staffing ratios.)

Amendment 29: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 146.10  

Language:

Page 183, after line 39, insert:

“146.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 30: Amend language for new TAG requirements

Item 150

Language:

Page 186, line 22, after “enrolled” insert “exclusively”.

Page 186, line 24, after “enrolled” insert “exclusively”.

Page 186, strike line 26 and insert “the 2019-2020 award amounts for as long as the student maintains enrollment in each successive fiscal year, unless granted an exception for cause by SCHEV, until current degree completion or current degree program eligibility limits have otherwise expired, whichever comes first. This requirement shall not be applicable to otherwise place-based students required by the institution to receive distance learning instruction due to on-going COVID-19-related concerns. Council shall develop appropriate guidance for implementation of this requirement, including definitions and administrative procedures.”

Explanation:

(This amendment adds language to allow for possible COVID-19 student displacement in fall 2020, as well as clarifies phase-out and eligibility requirements for Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG) awards to Virginia residents attending Virginia based, private, not-for-profit institutions of higher education.)

Amendment 31: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 155.10  

Language:

Page 193, after line 6, insert:

“155.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 32: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 159.10  

Language:

Page 194, after line 46, insert:

“159.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 33: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 163.10  

Language:

Page 197, after line 41, insert:

“163.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 34: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 167.10  

Language:

Page 199, after line 47, insert:

“167.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 35: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 170.10  

Language:

Page 202, after line 8, insert:

“170.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 36: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 174.10  

Language:

Page 205, after line 31, insert:

“174.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 37: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 178.10  

Language:

Page 207, after line 45, insert:

“178.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 38: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 182.10  

Language:

Page 209, after line 37, insert:

“182.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 39: Allow NSU to utilize OCR balances for any institutional need

Item 183

Language:

Page 210, line 29, after “general activities”  insert “or its auxiliary enterprise activities.”

Explanation:

(Adds language allowing Norfolk State University (NSU) to utilize any year-end balances from the state funds provided to meet the requirements of Virginia's settlement with the federal Office of Civil Rights (OCR) for the purpose of addressing any education and general (E&G) or auxiliary funding issues associated with COVID-19.)

Amendment 40: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 186.10  

Language:

Page 212, after line 21, insert:

“186.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 41: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 190.10  

Language:

Page 215, after line 52, insert:

“190.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 42: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 195.10  

Language:

Page 218, after line 10, insert:

“195.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 43: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 202.10  

Language:

Page 220, after line 40, insert:

“202.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 44: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 206.10  

Language:

Page 224, after line 31, insert:

“206.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 45: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 213.10  

Language:

Page 227, after line 16, insert:

“213.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 46: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 219.10  

Language:

Page 232, after line 11, insert:

“219.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 47: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 225.10  

Language:

Page 243, after line 7, insert:

“225.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 48: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 230.10  

Language:

Page 245, after line 20, insert:

“230.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 49: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 235.10  

Language:

Page 248, after line 53, insert:

“235.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 50: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 236.10  

Language:

Page 249, after line 40, insert:

“236.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 51: Allow VSU to utilize OCR balances for any institutional need

Item 237

Language:

Page 250, line 34, after “year.”  insert:

“Virginia State University may expend any prior year end balances to support its educational and general activities or its auxiliary enterprise activities.”

Explanation:

(This amendment adds language allowing Virginia State University (VSU) to utilize any year-end balances from the state funds provided to meet the requirements of Virginia's settlement with the federal Office of Civil Rights (OCR) for the purpose of addressing any educational and general (E&G) or auxiliary funding issues associated with COVID-19.)

Amendment 52: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 240.10  

Language:

Page 252, after line 48, insert:

“240.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 53: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 241.10  

Language:

Page 253, after line 26, insert:

“241.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 54: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 244.10  

Language:

Page 255, after line 6, insert:

“244.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 55: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 248.10  

Language:

Page 256, after line 22, insert:

“248.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 56: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 249.10  

Language:

Page 257, after line 6, insert:

“249.10  Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 57: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 252.10  

Language:

Page 258 after line 4, insert:

“252.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 58: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 253.10  

Language:

Page 258, after line 39, insert:

“253.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 59: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 255.10  

Language:

Page 259, after line 43, insert:

“255.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 60: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 256.10  

Language:

Page 260, after line 23, insert:

“256.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 61: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 257.10  

Language:

Page 260, after line 49, insert:

“257.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 62: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 258.10  

Language:

Page 261, after line 9, insert:

“258.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 63: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 259.10  

Language:

Page 262, after line 11, insert:

“259.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 64: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 260.10  

Language:

Page 262, after line 33, insert:

“260.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 65: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 261.10  

Language:

Page 263, after line 12, insert:

“261.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 66: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 262.10  

Language:

Page 263, after line 33, insert:

“262.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 67: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 262.60  

Language:

Page 264, after line 45, insert:

“262.60   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 68: Delay the report on the study of collective bargaining

Item 264

Language:

Page 268, line 20, strike "2020" and insert "2021".

Explanation:

(This amendment delays the issuance of a report on the study of collective bargaining for state employees until November 1, 2021.)

Amendment 69: Technical adjustment to recordation tax language

Item 273

Language:

Page 273, line 35, after “E.” insert “1.”.

Page 273, after line 38, insert:

“2. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 58.1-816, Code of Virginia, the appropriation in this Item for the distribution of recordation taxes is not subject to the sum sufficient provisions of this Item.”

Explanation:

(This amendment makes a technical change to clarify that appropriated amounts for recordation tax are not subject to sum sufficient provisions.)

Amendment 70: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 279.10  

Language:

Page 275, after line 53, insert:

“279.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 71: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 287.10  

Language:

Page 286, after line 17, insert:

“287.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 72: Amend language to require an interim report on the special education private day services rate study

Item 293

Language:

Page 299, strike lines 29 through 31, and insert:

“3. The Office of Children's Services shall submit preliminary findings on the continuation of the study on rates for private day special education services to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission no later than Sept. 1, 2020 for review and incorporation into their 2020 study on the Children’s Services Act. The Office of Children's Services shall provide a final report on the study's findings to the Governor and the Chairmen of the Senate Finance and Appropriations and House Appropriations Committees by June 1, 2021.”

Explanation:

(This amendment requires the Office of Children's Services to provide an interim report on the establishment of a rate methodology for private day special education services to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission and clarifies the report required on June 1, 2021, to be the final report.)

Amendment 73: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 293.10  

Language:

Page 299, after line 38, insert:

“293.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 74: Expand access to long acting reversible contraceptives

Item 302

Language:

Page 308, line 36, strike "hormonal”.

Page 308, line 36, strike “that”.

Page 308, line 37, strike “delay or prevent ovulation”.

Explanation:

(This amendment increases access to all long acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) by removing the prohibition on non-hormonal LARCs. Providers participating in the program report that the current restriction is an unnecessary barrier to patients accessing contraception.)

Amendment 75: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 307.10  

Language:

Page 315, after line 39, insert:

“307.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 76: Fund initial cost of COVID-19 response

Item 313

Language:

Page 317, line 36, strike "$16,026,527,645" and insert "$16,030,222,525".

Page 317, line 41, strike "$10,100,558,642" and insert "$10,104,253,522".

Explanation:

(This amendment increases funding to cover the cost of policy changes implemented by the Department of Medical Assistance Services in response to COVID-19. These actions include expanding the use of telemedicine, waiving service authorizations and eliminating cost sharing.)

Amendment 77: Increase nursing facility rates in response to COVID-19

Item 313      

Language:

Page 351, after line 17, insert:

“LLLLL.  The Department of Medical Assistance Services shall increase nursing home and specialized care per diem rates by $20 per day per patient effective for the period of the Governor's Declaration of a State of Emergency due to COVID-19.  Such adjustment shall be made through existing managed care capitation rates as a mandated specified rate increase for the period of the Governor’s emergency declaration.  DMAS shall adjust capitation rates to account for the nursing facility rate increase and reflect the duration of the Governor’s emergency.  Should the nursing facility rate increase necessitate state spending in excess of those funds appropriated in this Item; then, notwithstanding the provisions of §4-3.02 of this Act, the Secretary of Finance may authorize an interest-free treasury loan for DMAS to offset the cost of the required nursing facility rate increase.  The department shall have the authority to file all necessary regulatory authorities without delay, make any necessary contract changes, and implement these reimbursement changes without regard to existing regulations. The specified rate increase in this paragraph applies across fee-for-service and Medicaid managed care.”

Explanation:

(This amendment increases nursing home and specialized care per diem rates by $20 per day per patient effective for the period of the Governor's Declaration of a State of Emergency due to COVID-19.  Further, authorization for a treasury loan is provided should appropriated state funding be insufficient to cover costs.)

Amendment 78: Authorize changes to medical assistance programs in response to COVID-19

Item 317      

Language:

Page 359, after line 10, insert:

“DD. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) shall have temporary authority to seek any necessary emergency changes to the State Plan for Medical Assistance Services and related waivers to address the COVID-19 pandemic.  In addition, DMAS is authorized to make changes to managed care organization (MCO) contracts consistent with the activities implemented under the provisions of this paragraph.  Further, the 45-day notification requirement pursuant to paragraph E.1. of Item 313 is temporarily waived.  Prior to the implementation of any change authorized under the provisions of this paragraph, DMAS must receive written approval of such change from the Governor.  Within 15 days of implementing changes to medical assistance programs or MCO contracts in response to COVID-19, DMAS shall send a list of such actions to the Director, Department of Planning and Budget and the Chairs of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees.  The provisions of this paragraph, as well as all actions implemented under its authority, shall be in accordance with the Governor's Declaration of a State of Emergency due to COVID-19 and be in effect for the period specified therein.  Moreover, the provisions of this paragraph and all actions implemented under its authority shall expire with the Governor’s emergency declaration.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides DMAS temporary authority to make immediate changes to its medical assistance programs in response to COVID-19.  Any change would be subject to the Governor’s approval and must be reported within 15 days.  Authorization and any program changes will expire with the Governor’s emergency declaration.)

Amendment 79: Provide flexibility to adjust medical assistance payment dates

Item 317      

Language:

Page 359, after line 10, insert:

“DD. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) shall have the authority to adjust the date of any agency payments should doing so allow the agency to maximize federal reimbursement.  This language shall only apply to the extent that any impacted payments or reimbursements are allowable and appropriate under state and federal rules.”

Explanation:

(This amendment allows DMAS to advance any appropriate and allowable payment in an effort to take advantage of enhanced federal matching funds.)

Amendment 80: Unallot general fund FMAP savings

Item 317      

Language:

Page 359, after line 10, insert:

“DD.  Within 10 days of the enactment of this Act, the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) shall generate an estimate of the annual impact of enhanced federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP), associated with federal H.R. 6021, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), on all medical assistance programs as appropriated in this Act.  The agency shall report these estimates by fiscal year, fiscal quarter, service area and fund detail, to the Department of Planning and Budget (DPB) and the Chairs of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriation Committees within the required timeframe.  DPB is authorized to unallot an amount of state funds equal to the general fund savings identified in the DMAS report.  Upon expiration of the enhanced FMAP, DPB is authorized to re-allot funding for those quarters for which assumed enhanced FMAP is not available.”

Explanation:

(This amendment requires that DMAS identify all state savings associated with the federal government increasing the FMAP rate (to 56.2%) for medical assistance services.  Further, DPB is authorized to unallot an amount of state funds equal to the general fund savings identified by DMAS.)

Amendment 81: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 317.10  

Language:

Page 359, after line 10, insert:

“317.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 82: Amend language to temporarily adjust licensing requirements

Item 318

Language:

Page 359, after line 52, insert:

“C.1.  In order to minimize the risk of exposure to infectious diseases and to protect individuals served by licensed providers as well as provider and department staff, the department, at its discretion, may conduct less than one annual unannounced inspection of each service offered by each licensed provider during the 2020 calendar year. The department shall prioritize, based on available time and necessary safety precautions, annual unannounced inspections at licensed services directly affected by the Commonwealth’s settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

2.  Notwithstanding § 37.2-415, Code of Virginia, and regulations 12VAC35-105-50A.1.b and 12VAC35-46-90.A, the commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services or any authorized agent may extend the period of any conditional license issued by the department beyond twelve months, until December 31, 2020.

3.  During a state of emergency as declared by the Governor, the commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services may issue licensing status letters to children’s residential providers in order to prevent lapse of children’s residential licenses due to inability to conduct an onsite inspection, and may extend the renewal period of licensed children’s residential services.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides flexibility for licensing activities that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting declared state of emergency. Because of limited ability to do onsite inspections, the department will not be able to meet current Code and regulatory requirements.)

Amendment 83: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 321.10  

Language:

Page 368, after line 8, insert:

“321.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 84: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 322.10  

Language:

Page 373, after line 12, insert:

“322.10   A. Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapters 607 and 683, 2017 Acts of Assembly, and paragraph MM. of Item 322 of this Act, no Community Services Board or Behavioral Health Authority shall be required to provide any service pursuant to the to the System Transformation, Excellence and Performance in Virginia (STEP-VA) process, beyond those services funded in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any new service requirements shall be subject to appropriation and allotment of funds for that purpose.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This amendment also eliminates the requirement that Community Services Boards and Behavioral Health Authorities increase the number of core services pursuant to the System Transformation, Excellence and Performance in Virginia (STEP-VA) process beyond those services that are funded in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly, unless appropriation is available.)

Amendment 85: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 328.10  

Language:

Page 374, after line 39, insert:

“328.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 86: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 338.10  

Language:

Page 376, after line 39, insert:

“338.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 87: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 346.10  

Language:

Page 382, after line 48, insert:

“346.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 88: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 348.10  

Language:

Page 383, after line 34, insert:

“348.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 89: Unallot general fund FMAP savings

Item 354

Language:

Page 394, after line 27, insert:

“V. Within 10 days of the enactment of this Act, the Department of Social Services (DSS) shall generate an estimate of the annual impact of enhanced federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP), associated with federal H.R. 6021, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), on all Title IV-E foster care and adoptions programs as appropriated in this Act.  The agency shall report these estimates by fiscal year, fiscal quarter, service area and fund detail, to the Department of Planning and Budget (DPB) and the Chairs of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees within the required timeframe.  DPB is authorized to unallot an amount of state funds equal to the general fund savings identified in the DMAS report. Upon expiration of the enhanced FMAP, DPB is authorized to re-allot funding for those quarters for which assumed enhanced FMAP is not available.”

Explanation:

(This amendment requires that DSS identify all state savings associated with the federal government increasing the federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) rate (to 56.2%). This enhanced rate increases the federal match rate for Title IV-E foster care and adoption services, which reduces the amount of general fund needed to support current service levels.  Any identified funds can be unallotted and reserved for reprogramming by the Governor and the General Assembly at the 2021 session.  This language is included in HB 29 and HB 30.)

Amendment 90: Add language for emergency licensure exemption and background check portability for child day programs operating solely for children of essential personnel

Item 357

Language:

Page 399, after line 40, insert:

“H. 1. A child day program that operates for children of essential personnel, who are in need of child care as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, shall be exempt from licensure. Programs operating under this emergency licensing exemption must file an exemption with the Department and abide by the requirements set forth in § 63.2-1715(C) and (D). The Commissioner shall have the authority to inspect these programs only upon receipt of a complaint, except as otherwise provided by law.

2. An instructional program operating under § 63.2-1715 (A) solely for children of essential personnel must file with the Commissioner a statement indicating the intent to operate the program and identifying that the program will operate solely for the children of essential personnel. All emergency child care programs shall follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Virginia Department of Health guidance on safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

I. When a child day program operates in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a background check for an individual associated with a child day program operating solely for children of essential personnel shall not be required for any individual who has completed a background check under the provisions of § 63.2-1720.1 or § 63.2-1721.1 within the previous two years and who continues to be eligible. The Department shall establish a process regarding background check portability, and child day program providers seeking portability must follow this process.

J. Any public or accredited private school may operate emergency child care for preschool or school aged children of essential personnel during a declared state or local emergency due to COVID-19. Such programs shall be exempt from licensure (§ 63.2-1715) and shall be subject to safety and supervisory standards, including background checks, established by the local school division or accredited private school offering the program. All emergency child care programs shall follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Virginia Department of Health guidance on safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.”

Explanation:

(This amendment adds language to allow emergency child care programs to be set up to care for children of essential workers during the COVID-19 state of emergency.)

Amendment 91: Add language to permit emergency program changes related to COVID-19 response

Item 359

Language:

Page 402, after line 6, insert:

“I. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department of Social Services (DSS) shall have temporary authority to make any changes to relevant State Plans, request waivers from applicable Federal agencies, change eligibility criteria for benefits and services, and payment levels for applicable programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and new authorities and funding made available by the federal government to effect those policies necessary to ensure that benefits are available to eligible populations in response to COVID-19. Prior to the implementation of any change, DSS must receive written approval from the Governor.  Within 15 days of implementing changes in response to COVID-19, DSS shall send a list of such actions to the Director, Department of Planning and Budget and the Chairs of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees.  The provisions of this paragraph, as well as any actions implemented under its authority, shall be in accordance with the Governor’s emergency declaration for COVID-19 and be in effect for the period specified therein.”

Explanation:

(This amendment adds language to give the Department of Social Services the authority to make certain changes to program eligibility and enrollment in response to COVID-19.)

Amendment 92: Amend language at the Department of Social Services to reflect identical language at the Department of Education

Item 359

Language:

Page 401, strike lines 38 through 48.

Page 401, after line 37, insert:

“F. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall convene a work group to develop and establish a plan to transfer the Child Care Development Fund grant from the Virginia Department of Social Services to the Virginia Department of Education no later than July 1, 2021. The work group shall include representatives of (i) the Secretariats of Education and Health and Human Resources; (ii) relevant state agencies, including the Department of Planning and Budget, the Office of the Attorney General, the Department of Education, and the Department of Social Services; (iii) relevant regulatory boards, including the Board of Education; and (iv) the House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations. The goal of this transfer is to house responsibility of child care and education programs under one agency. The plan shall be submitted to the Governor, the Chairs of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees, and Director of the Department of Planning and Budget no later than August 15, 2020. Such plan shall confirm the funding amounts and positions that need to be transferred between the impacted agencies, and shall identify any savings or additional costs associated with the transfer of these programs. The review shall also assess any potential administrative impacts on the Department of Social Services and the Department of Education.”

Explanation:

(This amendment makes language in the Department of Social Services identical to language in the Department of Education.)

Amendment 93: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 361.10  

Language:

Page 403, after line 7, insert:

“361.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 94: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 369.10  

Language:

Page 405, after line 24, insert:

“369.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 95: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 375.10  

Language:

Page 414, after line 19, insert:

“375.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 96: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 380.10  

Language:

Page 419, after line 23, insert:

“380.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 97: Provide permitting authority

Item 383

Language:

Page 420, after line 30, insert:

“D.1.  Subject to review and approval by the Secretary of Natural Resources, the Director of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries may issue to the Department of Transportation an interim permit to relocate the nest and eggs of any state listed threatened bird species from critical areas of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Project’s South Island associated with the ingress and egress to the island; the delivery, assembly, and immediate operations of the tunnel boring machine; or other project critical locations as mutually agreed to by the Commissioner of Highways and the Director, which, if not relocated, would effectively require all substantial construction activities to cease.

2. Prior to the issuance of an interim permit as described in section 1, (i) the Director must determine that the Department of Transportation and its design-build contractor have taken all reasonable steps to prevent birds from nesting on the South Island, in accordance with the Colonial Nesting Bird Management Plan dated March 27, 2020, (ii) the Commissioner of Highways must determine that substantial construction activities will have to cease if the nest and eggs are not relocated, and (iii) the Director shall require as a condition of the interim permit that the nest and any eggs will be relocated under the supervision of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to a location acceptable to the Director that is as close as possible to the original nesting location while allowing construction activities to continue.

3. Within 30 days of the adoption by the Board of Game and Inland Fisheries of any regulation governing the take of migratory birds or threatened and endangered species, the Department of Transportation shall apply for a permit covering such take for the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion project.

4. Any agency that exercises the authority granted in paragraph D.1, or that issues any permit that has an adverse impact on fish and wildlife or their habitat, may require compensatory mitigation for such adverse impact as a condition of issuing the permit.

a. For the purposes of this section, “compensatory mitigation” means addressing the direct and indirect adverse impacts to fish and wildlife and their habitats that may be caused by a construction project by avoiding and minimizing impacts to the extent practicable and then compensating for the remaining impacts.

b. Proposed compensatory mitigation agreements between an agency and a permittee shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of Natural Resources, and may include environmental restoration projects, purchase of mitigation bank credits, or in-lieu payments to existing state funds related to conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitat.”

Explanation:

(This amendment authorizes the Director of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to issue an interim permit to the Department of Transportation to relocate the nest and eggs of any state listed threatened bird species from critical areas of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Project's South Island.)

Amendment 98: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 386.10  

Language:

Page 424, after line 28, insert:

“386.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 99: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 390.10  

Language:

Page 426, after line 19, insert:

“390.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 100: Adjust funding for legislation projected to increase the need for prison beds

Item 402

Language:

Page 435, line 35, strike "$180,922,172" and insert "$180,872,172".

Page 438, line 24, strike “$1,000,000” and insert "$950,000".

Page 438, line 31, after “House Bill 123” insert “and Senate Bill 838”.

Page 439, strike line 3.

Explanation:

(This amendment reduces funding for bills passed by the 2020 General Assembly that may impact the need for prison bed space.  Funding was provided in the Enrolled Bill for HB 123 and SB 838, which are duplicate bills.  This amendment removes duplicate funding.)

Amendment 101: Provide authority for the Director to discharge or reassign certain prisoners

Item 402

Language:

Page 439, after line 3, insert:

“402 W.1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon the declaration by the Governor of a state of emergency pursuant to § 44-146.17 of the Code of Virginia in response to a communicable disease of public health threat as defined in § 44-146.16 of the Code of Virginia, the Director shall, during the duration of the declared emergency, have the authority to (i) discharge from incarceration or (ii) place into a lower level of supervision, including probation supervision, home electronic incarceration, or other forms of community corrections, any prisoner committed to the Department who has less than one year of his sentence remaining to be served prior to his scheduled release if the Director determines that (a) any such discharge or placement during the declared emergency will assist in maintaining the health, safety, and welfare of any prisoner discharged or placed or the prisoners remaining in state correctional facilities and (b) any such discharge or placement is compatible with the interests of society and public safety.

2. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a prisoner convicted of a Class 1 felony or a sexually violent offense as defined in § 37.2-900 of the Code of Virginia. 

3. The Director shall develop procedures for implementing the provisions of this section which shall include provisions addressing reentry planning in accordance with § 53.1-32.2 of the Code of Virginia.  To the extent practicable, the Director shall comply with all provisions of the Virginia Code relating to providing notice of a prisoner's discharge; however, any failure to comply with such notice provisions shall not affect the Director's authority to discharge a prisoner pursuant to this section.

4. The provisions of this section shall expire on July 1, 2021.”

Explanation:

(Provides authority for the Director of the Department of Corrections to discharge or lower the supervision level of certain prisoners upon the declaration of a state of emergency by the Governor due to a public health threat. This authority is temporary and expires on July 1, 2021.)

Amendment 102: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 402.10

Language:

Page 439, after line 3, insert:

“402.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 103: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 409.10

Language:

Page 447, after line 18, insert:

“409.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 104: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 414.30

Language:

Page 452, after line 43, insert:

“414.30 Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 105: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 417.10

Language:

Page 453, after line 40, insert:

“417.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 106: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 418.10

Language:

Page 454, after line 47, insert:

“418.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 107: Add language pertaining to a study and information sharing

Item 425

Language:

Page 460, line 30, after “G.” insert “ 1.”

Page 460, after line 37, insert:

“2. The Department of State Police shall, upon request, provide to the Department of Juvenile Justice any information it possesses as a result of carrying out the provisions of §§ 16.1-337.1,  19.2-389, 19.2-389.1, 37.2-819 and 64.2-2014, Code of Virginia, to enable the Department to link the data held pursuant to those provisions with other relevant data held by the Commonwealth, and then to de-identify it, for the purpose of evaluating the impact of carrying out these provisions on the public health and safety, pursuant to a research grant to Duke University and a subcontract with the University of Virginia.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides language to allow the Department of State Police to share information with the Department of Juvenile Justice for the purpose of collecting data for a study on public health and safety.)

Amendment 108: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 428.10

Language:

Page 463, after line 54, insert:

“429.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 109: Unallot spending increases in response to potential revenue shortfall

Item 429.10

Language:

Page 464, after line 22, insert:

“429.10   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Act, the amounts listed below associated with increased general fund spending within this agency shall be immediately unallotted upon enactment of these appropriations from the applicable Items of this agency and any other relevant Item of this act. Further, notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any language associated with the spending listed below shall not be applicable unless, after such unallotment, a base amount of funding remains to which such language would be applicable or unless such language previously appeared in Chapter 854, 2019 Acts of Assembly. Any amounts referenced within any other Items of this Act that reflect or include the spending amounts listed below shall have no effect.  These amounts shall remain unallotted until re-enacted by the General Assembly after acceptance of a revenue forecast that confirms the revenues estimated within this Act.  No agency shall spend, commit, or otherwise obligate the amounts listed below from any source of funds for any of the purposes stated below or any other funds that may be unallotted.

Explanation:

(This amendment unallots increases in discretionary spending amounts pending the assessment of the impact of a potential general fund revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 110: Amend language to delay Six-Year Improvement Program update

Item 430

Language:

Page 468, after line 25, insert:

“O.1.  Notwithstanding § 33.2-214, the Six-Year Improvement Program adopted June 19, 2019, and as amended shall remain in effect through June 30, 2021, or until a new Six-Year Improvement Program is adopted that is based on the official Commonwealth Transportation Fund revenue forecast reflecting the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic.

2.  Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the assistance provided for fiscal year 2021 under Item 442 A.1.a and A.1.c may be maintained up to the levels allocated in the Six Year Improvement Program approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board on June 19, 2019 until a Six-Year Improvement Program is adopted pursuant to paragraph O.1. of this item.”

Explanation:

(This amendment allows the existing transportation Six-Year Improvement Program to remain in effect through June 30, 2021, or until a new program can be adopted based on updated revenue forecasts reflecting the impact of COVID-19.)

Amendment 111: Amend language to provide funding flexibility for transportation core operations and services

Item 430

Language:

Page 468, after line 25, insert:

“O.  Notwithstanding §§ 33.2-1524, 33.2-1524.1 and other related provisions of the Code of Virginia, the Commonwealth Transportation Board may adjust the amounts appropriated, allocated, and distributed to the various Transportation agencies and programs to ensure sufficient funding to maintain and continue core operations and services threatened by revenue reductions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Such actions shall be reported to the chairs of the House Appropriations, House Finance, and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees within 30 days.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides flexibility to the Commonwealth Transportation Board to adjust the amounts appropriated, allocated, and distributed to the various transportation agencies and programs to ensure sufficient funding to maintain and continue core operations and services threatened by revenue reductions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Amendment 112: Amend language to update code citation

Item 432

Language:

Page 469, line 34, strike “subdivision A 3 of § 58.1-638” and insert “§ 33.2-1526.6”

Explanation:

(This amendment amends language to update an obsolete Code of Virginia citation to the current relevant code section.)

Amendment 113: Restore surcharge authorization associated with REAL ID driver’s licenses

Item 436

Language:

Page 472, after line 19, insert:

“O. The Department is authorized to impose a $10 surcharge on all first issuances of REAL ID compliant credentials that are acceptable for federal purposes.”

Explanation:

(This amendment restores language giving the Department of Motor Vehicles the authority to apply a $10 surcharge on processing applications for REAL ID driver’s licence.  This language was inadvertently removed during the development of the biennial budget.  Without this surcharge, the Department of Motor Vehicles will be unable to support the additional personnel hired to issue the REAL ID credentials.)

Amendment 114: Amend language to provide flexibility on use of I-64 toll revenue

Item 450

Language:

Page 480, line 27, after “Interstate 564.” insert “However, such funds may be used to support other related projects if mutually agreed upon by the Hampton Roads Accountability Commission and the Commonwealth Transportation Board.”

Explanation:

(This amendment adds language providing flexibility on the use of I-64 toll revenues in the Hampton Roads area to address regional contractual and project needs.)

Amendment 115: Amend language to correct reference for transportation debt service

Item 452

Language:

Page 483, line 37, strike “recordation taxes” and insert “state transportation revenues”

Explanation:

(This amendment amends language to reflect use of state transportation revenues for Oak Grove Connector debt service payments to reflect changes included in the omnibus transportation bill (HB1414/SB890).)