GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION

I approve of the general purpose of this bill, but I am returning it without my signature with the request that the attached amendments be adopted. 

Together, the 242 amendments to the HB 29 and HB 30 that I am offering preserve the vast majority of spending priorities as passed by the General Assembly.

The $64 billion Common Ground Budget eliminates all proposed tax increases, invests a record $21.2 billion in K-12 education, caps tuition increases at 3%, includes 3% pay raises for teachers and state employees in each year, and increases investments in health and human resources by $3.2 billion over the biennium.

To be very clear, the budget passed by the General Assembly eliminated over $850 million of my priority spending items in the introduced budget and $1 billion of tax relief; the Common Ground budget restores only $230 million of those priorities. The Common Ground budget includes $196 million in additional funding for at-risk students, an additional $1 billion in higher education funding, $175 million for the Housing Trust Fund, toll relief in Hampton Roads, a full funding of the state’s share of WMATA’s short-term funding needs, and $70 million to expedite projects on Interstate-81.

Virginia’s Strong Financial Position

Virginia’s revenues continue to rise steadily. Annual tax collections rose by 40% in the last five years, fueled by more jobs and economic growth. With the highest labor force in Virginia’s history and with more job growth than 42 other states in the last two years, we know that revenues will remain strong even when viewed conservatively against economic uncertainty.

Our reserve fund balances are among the best of any state in the nation. We have over $4.6 billion in reserve funds representing 15% of our annual general fund spending. Revenue collections are running ahead of the revenue forecast by $827 million year to date. 

In short, Virginia can fund priorities and maintain our long-term structural balance without raising taxes. I proposed 1 billion in tax relief in my introduced budget, while the budget passed by the General Assembly included tax increases that would cost Virginians $2.6 billion in total. Common Ground – and common sense – says we can write a clean budget without tax increases or tax decreases.

Building on Our Bipartisan Commitment to Funding Education i

The Common Ground Budget continues to build on the bipartisan commitment to funding a high-quality education, setting a new two-year record for K-12 education funding, $21.2 billion, and increasing higher education funding by $1 billion.

The budget includes a 3% teacher pay raise in each year, on top of 12% teacher pay raises adopted in the last two budget cycles. These 18% teacher pay raises are projected to raise average teacher pay in Virginia above the national average by nearly $3,500 a year.

The amendments invest over $800 million for early childhood care and education to support 68,000 early learners previously supported by federal dollars and increase the number of early childhood slot, and increase funding for higher education by $1 billion, including over $150 million for affordable access to cap tuition increases at 3%.

The amendments include $75 million to support PELL grant recipients, $33 million for financial aid, and $24 million to support veterans and their families.

Building on Our Bipartisan Commitment to Health and Human Resources

The Common Ground budget reflects the collective commitment to health and human resources, including our ongoing transformation of Virginia’s behavioral health system. The amended budget includes a total of $3.2 billion increase in health and human resources funding over the last biennium.

This includes $895 million to fully fund Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance, $169 million in additional Right Help, Right Now investment, $516 million for over 3,440 development disability waiver slots, and $56 million to increase personal care attendant reimbursement rates.

Building on Our Bipartisan Commitment to Public Safety

The Common Ground budget provides a total of $72.5 million over the biennium for community violence intervention programs, including $20 million to support Operation Ceasefire and $25 million for the Safer Communities program. The amended budget will provide $49 million for the School Resource Officer Incentive Grant Fund, and $4.7 million for increases in Commonwealth Attorney and paralegal positions to address workload needs.

Building On Our Bipartisan Investments in the Commonwealth

The Common Ground budget provides $90 million over the biennium for site development and $175 million for the Virginia Housing Trust Fund. The amended budgets preserve $42.5 million over the biennium for anticipated payments and invests $114 million for biotechnology and life sciences commercialization. In recognition of the leading role the Commonwealth is taking in the celebration of America’s semiquincentennial, the Common Ground budget includes $20 million in Fiscal Year 2025 for capital improvements at historic sites and museums and over $15 million in priority investments in historic sites and battlefields.

The budget includes $26.5 million to the City of Bristol to help with landfill remediation, $25 million to the City of Norfolk for Coastal Storm Risk management projects, $50 million to the City of Richmond for the combined sewer overflow project. Combined with significant funding for agricultural best management practices, the Common Ground budget puts over $350 million towards state water quality goals.

Finally, the Common Ground budget removes language mandating Virginia rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiatives, while providing $100 million in general fund in fiscal year 2025 to the Community Flood Preparedness Fund.

Attached to this letter are my proposed amendments to HB 30.  In your review of these proposals, I think you will find they are consistent with the primary objectives that we all have worked toward this year.  I respectfully request your adoption of these amendments so that they may be incorporated into the Appropriation Act for the upcoming biennium.

Amendment 1: Reflect change in beginning balance

Item 0

Language:

Page 1, line 25, strike "$2,490,903,129" and insert "$2,397,349,232".

Page 1, line 25, strike "$2,490,903,129" and insert "$2,397,349,232".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$32,937,915,721" and insert "$32,844,361,824".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$65,518,787,714" and insert "$65,425,233,817".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$99,228,957,263" and insert "$99,135,404,066".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$187,847,356,710" and insert "$187,753,802,813".

Explanation:

(This amendment reflects the reduction in amounts coming forward from FY 2024 into FY 2025 resulting from amendments to HB 29.)

Amendment 2: Reflect the reversion of GF capital amounts

Item 0

Language:

Page 1, line 26, strike "($500,000)" and insert "$47,000,000".

Page 1, line 26, strike "($1,000,000)" and insert "$46,500,000".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$32,937,915,721" and insert "$32,985,415,721".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$65,518,787,714" and insert "$65,566,287,714".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$99,228,957,263" and insert "$99,276,457,263".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$187,847,356,710" and insert "$187,894,856,710".

Explanation:

(This amendment reflects the reversion of general fund (GF) capital amounts. A companion amendment in Item C-52 includes reversion language.)

Amendment 3: Reflect change in ABC profits transfer

Item 0

Language:

Page 1, line 28, strike "$1,578,108,079" and insert "$1,534,008,079".

Page 1, line 28, strike "$1,536,470,480" and insert "$1,470,470,480".

Page 1, line 28, strike "$3,114,578,559" and insert "$3,004,478,559".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$32,937,915,721" and insert "$32,893,815,721".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$32,580,871,993" and insert "$32,514,871,993".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$65,518,787,714" and insert "$65,408,687,714".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$99,228,957,263" and insert "$99,184,857,263".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$88,618,398,747" and insert "$88,552,398,747".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$187,847,356,710" and insert "$187,737,256,710".

Explanation:

(This amendment reflects the reduction in ABC profits transfer on the front page summary of General Fund resources. A companion amendment to section 3-1.01 modifies the transfer language.)

Amendment 4: Reflect the elimination of sales tax expansion

Item 0

Language:

Page 1, line 27, strike "$28,869,404,513" and insert "$28,568,604,513".

Page 1, line 27, strike "$31,044,901,513" and insert "$30,291,201,513".

Page 1, line 27, strike "$59,914,306,026" and insert "$58,859,806,026".

Page 1, line 28, strike "$1,578,108,079" and insert "$1,541,608,079".

Page 1, line 28, strike "$1,536,470,480" and insert "$1,439,070,480".

Page 1, line 28, strike "$3,114,578,559" and insert "$2,980,678,559".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$32,937,915,721" and insert "$32,600,615,721".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$32,580,871,993" and insert "$31,729,771,993".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$65,518,787,714" and insert "$64,330,387,714".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$99,228,957,263" and insert "$98,891,657,263".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$88,618,398,747" and insert "$87,767,298,747".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$187,847,356,710" and insert "$186,658,956,710".

Explanation:

(This amendment reflects the elimination of the sales tax expansion in the general fund resources summary on the front page. A companion amendment to section 4-14 strikes the enactment that includes language authorizing the expansion. A companion amendment to section 3-5.03 reflects the reduction in the K-12 sales tax transfer.)

Amendment 5: Reflect the modification of Revenue Reserve Fund transfer

Item 0

Language:

Page 1, line 28, strike "$1,578,108,079" and insert "$1,302,423,149".

Page 1, line 28, strike "$1,536,470,480" and insert "$1,812,155,410".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$32,937,915,721" and insert "$32,662,230,791".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$32,580,871,993" and insert "$32,856,556,923".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$99,228,957,263" and insert "$98,953,272,333".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$88,618,398,747" and insert "$88,894,083,677".

Explanation:

(Reflects the modification of the transfer of Revenue Reserve Fund amounts to the General Fund on the front page summary of General Fund resources. A companion amendment to Section 3-1.01 includes a modification to transfer language.)

Amendment 6: Reflect amendment of skill games transfer

Item 0

Language:

Page 1, line 28, strike "$1,578,108,079" and insert "$1,531,233,079".

Page 1, line 28, strike "$3,114,578,559" and insert "$3,067,703,559".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$32,937,915,721" and insert "$32,891,040,721".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$65,518,787,714" and insert "$65,471,912,714".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$99,228,957,263" and insert "$99,182,082,263".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$187,847,356,710" and insert "$187,800,481,710".

Explanation:

(This amendment reflects the modification of transfers to the General Fund associated with skill games resulting from an amendment to SB 212 which would delay the start of the collection of associated revenue to January 2025. A companion amendment to Section 3-1.01 includes a mofification to transfer language.)

Amendment 7: Remove cannabis revenue

Item 0

Language:

Page 1, line 27, strike "$28,869,404,513" and insert "$28,864,117,513".

Page 1, line 27, strike "$31,044,901,513" and insert "$31,026,317,513".

Page 1, line 27, strike "$59,914,306,026" and insert "$59,890,435,026".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$32,937,915,721" and insert "$32,932,628,721".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$32,580,871,993" and insert "$32,562,287,993".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$65,518,787,714" and insert "$65,494,916,714".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$99,228,957,263" and insert "$99,223,670,263".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$88,618,398,747" and insert "$88,599,814,747".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$187,847,356,710" and insert "$187,823,485,710".

Explanation:

(This amendment reflects the reduction in revenue resulting from the veto of cannabis legislation.  A companion amendment in the Department of Taxation removes administrative costs associated with the implementation of the legislation.)

Amendment 8: Remove tax compliance revenue

Item 0

Language:

Page 1, line 27, strike "$28,869,404,513" and insert "$28,856,604,513".

Page 1, line 27, strike "$31,044,901,513" and insert "$31,019,301,513".

Page 1, line 27, strike "$59,914,306,026" and insert "$59,875,906,026".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$32,937,915,721" and insert "$32,925,115,721".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$32,580,871,993" and insert "$32,555,271,993".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$65,518,787,714" and insert "$65,480,387,714".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$99,228,957,263" and insert "$99,216,157,263".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$88,618,398,747" and insert "$88,592,798,747".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$187,847,356,710" and insert "$187,808,956,710".

Explanation:

(This amendment removes the increase in revenue associated with additional tax compliance positions.  A companion amendment in the Department of Taxation removes the additional positions and associated General Fund appropriation.)

Amendment 9: Restore Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit revenue assumptions

Item 0

Language:

Page 1, line 27, strike "$28,869,404,513" and insert "$28,865,404,513".

Page 1, line 27, strike "$31,044,901,513" and insert "$31,040,901,513".

Page 1, line 27, strike "$59,914,306,026" and insert "$59,906,306,026".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$32,937,915,721" and insert "$32,933,915,721".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$32,580,871,993" and insert "$32,576,871,993".

Page 1, line 31, strike "$65,518,787,714" and insert "$65,510,787,714".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$99,228,957,263" and insert "$99,224,957,263".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$88,618,398,747" and insert "$88,614,398,747".

Page 1, line 43, strike "$187,847,356,710" and insert "$187,839,356,710".

Explanation:

(This amendment restores Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit (EISTC) revenue assumptions. Specifically, this amendment reduces revenue by $4 million each year.)

Amendment 10: Amend language granting the State Crime Commission additional powers and duties

Item 23

Language:

Page 22, strike lines 37 through 56 and insert:

“C.1. For the purpose of carrying out its duties to study, report and make recommendations on public safety matters, the Virginia State Crime Commission shall have access to criminal justice-related data from the Office of the Executive Secretary of Virginia, the courts, the Virginia Department of Corrections, the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, and other state agencies, or any entities created by the Commonwealth, or any political subdivision of the Commonwealth that has criminal justice related-data. Additionally, in coordination with state correctional facilities, and upon request and with reasonable notice, the Virginia State Crime Commission may access correctional facilities to observe their operations deemed necessary by the Virgnia State Crime Commission for the performance of its duties. Such entities may not require the Virginia State Crime Commission to pay a fee to obtain records or any other information, or to access their facilities or observe their operations. Upon request, the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia shall provide the Virginia State Crime Commission with case data, in an electronic format, from its district and circuit court case management systems for all adults and juveniles charged with a criminal offense, civil offense, or traffic violation. If a clerk of the circuit court does not participate in the statewide Circuit Case Management System maintained by the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia, then upon request such clerk of the circuit court shall provide the Virginia State Crime Commission with case data, in an electronic format, from its own case management system for all adults and juveniles charged with a criminal offense, civil offense, or traffic violation.”

Page 23, line 8, after “Act.” insert: “The Virgnia State Crime Commission shall not have access to criminal investigative files, any intelligence and law enforcement operational methods, plans, and records or any other information prohibited for dissemination by the Code of Virginia.”

Explanation:

(This amendment modifies language to limit the request of data by the State Crime Commission to criminal justice related data, and limits access to facilities by the Commission to state correctional facilities.)

Amendment 11: Remove regulatory review language.

Item 44

Language:

Page 43, strike lines 36 through 43.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes new language restricting regulatory reviews in the Executive Branch.)

Amendment 12: Remove contingent transfer of DEI funds

Item 44.50

Language:

Page 44, strike lines 3 through 6.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes new language directing the transfer of funding to the Virginia Cannabis Equity Business Loan Fund if the position created by § 2.2-435.12, Code of Virginia, is not filled by July 1, 2024. The language is not needed because the position is currently filled.)

Amendment 13: Clarify Lieutenant Governor's ability to hire adequate staffing

Item 48

Language:

Page 45, line 10, strike “up to three”.

Explanation:

(This amendment modifies language regarding the ability of the  Lieutenant Governor to hire adequate staffing.)

Amendment 14: Eliminate funding for opioid prevention marketing campaign

Item 49

Language:

Page 45, line 17, strike the first “$57,435,842” and insert “$56,935,842”.

Page 45, line 17, strike the second “$57,435,842” and insert “$56,935,842”.

Page 47, strike lines 7 through 10.

Page 47, line 11, strike “K.” and insert “J.”.

Explanation:

(This amendment eliminates funding from the Commonwealth Opioid Abatement and Remediation Fund for the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth.)

Amendment 15: Restore funding for notary and restoration of rights positions

Item 55

Language:

Page 49, line 21, strike the first instance of “$3,161,712” and insert “$3,331,089”.

Page 49, line 21, strike the second instance of “$3,161,712” and insert “$3,331,089”.

Explanation:

(This amendment restores funding and positions to support the Secretary of the Commonwealth's responsibilities for notary oversight and restoration of rights.)

Amendment 16: Add funding for new Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney positions

Item 64

Language: 

Page 60, line 45, strike “$103,044,987” and insert “$104,508,876”. 

Page 60, line 45, strike “$102,320,882” and insert “$103,932,361”. 

Page 63, line 18, strike “$752,147” and insert “$2,216,036”. 

Page 63, line 18, strike “$828,042” and insert “$2,439,521”. 

Page 63, line 19, after “of ” insert “up to an additional 29 Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney positions and up to”. 

Explanation: 

(This amendment adds funding for up to 29 new Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney positions. This funding is in addition to amounts provided for up to 18 new paralegal positions. These positions will be allocated by the Compensation Board. A companion amendment to Item 67 adjusts the position count table to align with new positions. The funding source for this adjustment is a reduction to Safer Communities Program funding in DCJS.) 

Amendment 17: Adjust position count for Commonwealth's Attorney Offices 

Item 67 

Language: 

Page 67, Line 32, strike first “1,350” and insert “1,379”.  

Page 67, Line 32, strike second “1,350” and insert “1,379”.  

Explanation: 

(This amendment makes a technical adjustment to the Compensation Board position count table to align with 29 new positions funded in Item 64.) 

Amendment 18: Move DGS back to Administration from Independent Agencies

Item 68.10

Language:

Page 71, after line 1, insert:

Authority: Title 2.2, Chapter 11, Article 2, Code of Virginia.

A. The provisions of § 2.2-1104, Code of Virginia, notwithstanding, the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services shall ensure that no individual is denied the benefits of laboratory tests mandated by the Department of Health for reason of inability to pay for such services.

B. Out of this appropriation, $5,509,322 the first year and $5,509,322 the second year for Statewide Laboratory Services is sum sufficient and these amounts are estimates from an internal service fund which shall be paid from revenues derived from charges collected from state agencies and institutions of higher education for laboratory testing services. The internal service fund shall also consist of revenues transferred from the Department of Transportation for motor fuel testing as stated in § 3-1.02 of this act.

C.1. The provisions of § 2.2-1104 B, Code of Virginia, notwithstanding, the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services may charge a fee for the limited and specific purpose of analyses of water samples where (i) testing is required by Department of Health regulations as mandated by the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, (ii) funding to support such testing is not otherwise provided for in this act, and (iii) fees shall not be increased unless a plan is first approved by the Governor.

2. The Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services may charge a fee to recover its costs to certify laboratories under the requirements of §§ 2.2-1104 A. 4 and 2.2-1105, Code of Virginia, where certification of these laboratories is required by the Department of Health regulations mandated by the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, Chapter 13 (§ 10.1-1300 et seq.) of Title 10.1, the Virginia Waste Management Act (§ 10.1-1400 et seq.), or the State Water Control Law (§ 62.1-44.2 et seq.), Code of Virginia.

3.a. Any regulations or guidelines necessary to implement or change the amount of the fees charged for testing of water samples or certification of laboratories may be adopted without complying with the Administrative Process Act (§2.2-4000 et seq.) provided that input is solicited from the public. Such input requires only that notice and an opportunity to submit written comments be given.

b. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, changes to fees charged for testing of water samples or certification of laboratories shall be subject to the provisions of § 4-5.03 of this act, effective July 1, 2016.

c. Fees charged for testing of water samples or certification of laboratories shall not exceed the cost of providing such services."

Explanation:

(This amendment moves the Department of General Services (DGS) back to the Administration section of the operating budget from Independent Agencies.)

Amendment 19: Move DGS back to Administration from Independent Agencies

Item 69.10

Language:

Page 71, after line 2, insert:

Authority: Title 2.2, Chapter 11, Article 4, § 2.2-1156, Code of Virginia.

A. Out of this appropriation, $73,099,266 the first year and $73,099,266 the second year for Statewide Leasing and Disposal Services is sum sufficient and amounts shown are estimates from an internal service fund which shall be paid from revenues from rent payments or fees to be paid by state agencies and institutions for their occupancy of facilities and management of real property transactions, including, but not necessarily limited to, leases of non-state owned office space throughout the Commonwealth for use by such agencies and institutions. Also included are funds to pay costs associated with the disposal of state-owned real property and interests therein. In implementing the program, the Department of General Services may utilize brokerage services, portfolio management strategies, personnel policies, and compensation practices generally consistent with prevailing industry best practices.

B.1. The costs paid for each sale of state-owned property shall be returned to the fund upon sale of the property in an amount calculated at 115 percent of such costs.

2. The rate charged for administration of single-agency leases shall be three percent of lease costs and the rate for administration of master leases shall be five percent of lease costs. Fees approved in accordance with § 4-5.03 of this act may also be charged for one-time transactions."

Explanation:

(This amendment moves the Department of General Services (DGS) back to the Administration section of the operating budget from Independent Agencies.)

Amendment 20: Move DGS back to Administration from Independent Agencies

Item 70.10

Language:

Page 71, after line 3, insert:

Authority: Title 2.2, Chapter 11, Articles 3 and 6, Code of Virginia.

A. 1. Out of this appropriation, $618,386 the first year and $618,386 the second year for federal surplus property is sum sufficient and amounts shown are estimates from an internal service fund which shall be paid from revenues derived from charges for services.

2. Out of this appropriation, $1,528,267 the first year and $1,528,267 the second year for state surplus property is sum sufficient and amounts shown are estimates from an internal service fund which shall be paid from revenues derived from charges for services.

B. Out of this appropriation, $34,399,069 the first year and $34,399,069 the second year for Statewide Cooperative Procurement and Distribution Services is sum sufficient and amounts shown are estimates from an internal service fund which shall be paid from revenues derived from charges for services.

C. The Commonwealth's statewide electronic procurement system and program known as eVA will be financed by fees assessed to state agencies and institutions of higher education and vendors.

D. The Department of General Services shall allow nonprofit food banks operating in Virginia and granted tax-exempt status under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code to purchase directly from the Virginia Distribution Center.

E. The Department of General Services, for goods and services requirements identified by the Virginia Department of Social Services and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, pursuant to Item 333, is directed to develop and maintain a list of emergency contracts for use by state agencies responsible for emergency response and recovery, and to establish contracts for resources, goods and services, as identified by the Virginia Department of Social Services and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management in the event of state shelter activation during a declaration of state emergency.”

Explanation:

(This amendment moves the Department of General Services (DGS) back to the Administration section of the operating budget from Independent Agencies.)

Amendment 21: Move DGS back to Administration from Independent Agencies

Item 71.10

Language:
Page 71, after line 4, insert:

Authority: Title 2.2, Chapter 11, Articles 4, 6, and 8; § 58.1-3403, Code of Virginia.

A.1. Out of this appropriation, $46,234,318 the first year and $40,251,813 the second year for Statewide Building Management represent a sum sufficient internal service fund which shall be paid from revenues from rental charges assessed to occupants of seat of government buildings controlled, maintained, and operated by the Department of General Services and fees paid for other building maintenance and operation services provided through service agreements and special work orders. The internal service fund shall support the facilities at the seat of government and maintenance and operation of such other state-owned facilities as the Governor or department may direct, as otherwise provided by law.

2. The rent rate for occupants of office space in seat of government facilities operated and maintained by the Department of General Services, excluding the building occupants that currently have maintenance service agreements with the department, shall be $18.70 per square foot the first year and $16.78 the second year.

3. On or before September 1 of each year, the Department of General Services shall report to the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees, the Secretary of Administration, and the Department of Planning and Budget regarding the operations and maintenance costs of all buildings controlled, maintained, and operated by the Department of General Services. The report shall include, but not be limited to, the cost and fund source associated with the following: utilities, maintenance and repairs, security, custodial services, groundskeeping, direct administration and other overhead, and any other operations or maintenance costs for the most recently concluded fiscal year. The amount of unleased space in each building shall also be reported.

4. Further, out of the estimated cost for Statewide Building Management, amounts estimated at $3,061,776 the first year and $3,061,776 the second year shall be paid for Payment in Lieu of Taxes. In addition to the amounts for Statewide Building Management, the following sums, estimated at the amounts shown for this purpose, are included in the appropriations for the agencies identified:

B.1. Out of this appropriation, $6,283,915 the first year and $6,283,915 the second year for Statewide Engineering and Architectural Services provided by the Division of Engineering and Buildings represent a sum sufficient internal service fund which shall be paid from revenues from fees paid by state agencies and institutions of higher education for the review of architectural, mechanical, and life safety plans of capital outlay projects.

2. In administering this internal service fund, the Division of Engineering and Buildings (DEB) shall provide capital project cost review services to state agencies and institutions of higher education and produce capital project cost analysis work products for the Department of Planning and Budget. DEB shall collect fees, consistent with those fees authorized above in paragraph B.1, from state agencies and institutions of higher education for completed capital project cost review services or work products.

3. The hourly rate for engineering and architectural services shall be $192.00 the first year and $192.00 the second year, excluding contracted services and other special rates as authorized pursuant to § 4-5.03 of this act.

4. Out of the amounts appropriated in this Item, $464,182 the first year and $464,182 the second year from the general fund is provided for the Division of Engineering and Buildings to support the Commonwealth's capital budget and capital pool process for which fees authorized in this paragraph cannot otherwise be assessed.

C. Interest on the employee vehicle parking fund authorized by § 4-6.04 c of this act shall be added to the fund as earned.

D. The Department of General Services shall, in conjunction with affected agencies, develop, implement, and administer a consolidated mail function to process inbound and outbound mail for agencies located in the Richmond metropolitan area. The consolidated mail function shall include the establishment of a centralized mail receiving and outbound processing location or locations, and the enhancement of mail security capabilities within these location(s).

E. All new and renovated state-owned facilities, if the renovations are in excess of 50 percent of the structure's assessed value, that are over 5,000 gross square feet shall be designed and constructed consistent with energy performance standards at least as stringent as the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED rating system or the Green Globes rating system.

F. The total service charge for payment in lieu of taxes to the City of Richmond for the property known as the General Assembly Building and the State Capitol Building shall not exceed $70,000 per fiscal year.

G. The Director of the Department of General Services shall work with the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation and other agencies to maximize the use of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) instead of traditional incandescent light bulbs when any state agency installs new outdoor lighting fixtures or replaces nonfunctioning light bulbs on existing outdoor lighting fixtures as long as the LEDs lights are determined to be cost effective.

H. Notwithstanding the provisions of Acts of Assembly 1889, Chapter 24, which is hereby repealed, the Department of General Services, in accordance with the direction and instruction of the Governor, shall remove and store the Robert E. Lee Monument or any part thereof.

I. Out of the appropriation in this item, $500,000 the first year is provided for the assessment of existing systems associated with the management of Commonwealth capital assets for potential upgrades and increased capabilities."

Explanation:

(This amendment moves the Department of General Services (DGS) back to the Administration section of the operating budget from Independent Agencies.)

Amendment 22: Move DGS back to Administration from Independent Agencies

Item 72.10

Language:
 Page 71, after line 5, insert:

Authority: Title 2.2, Chapter 11, Article 7; § 2.2-120, Code of Virginia.

A. The appropriation for Statewide Vehicle Management Services is sum sufficient and amounts shown are estimates from an internal service fund which shall be paid from revenues derived from charges to agencies for fleet management services.

B. Charges for central fleet vehicles leased by state agencies and institutions shall be the vehicle purchase cost and interest charges amortized over a period of 84 months or less, in addition to a standard monthly operating charge of $110.00 the first year and $110.00 the second year per vehicle for the cost of maintenance and support.

C. In addition to providing services to state agencies and institutions, fleet management services may also be provided to local public bodies on a fee for service basis in accordance with established Department of General Services Fleet Management policies and procedures.

D. The Department of General Services shall manage the Commonwealth's consolidation of bulk and commercial fuel contracts awarded in response to Chapter 879, Acts of Assembly of 2008, Item 1-83 C. The intent of this consolidation is to leverage the Commonwealth's state and local public entities, gasoline and diesel fuel purchase volume to achieve the most favored pricing from private sector fuel providers, and reduce procurement administration workload from state agencies, institutions, local government entities, and other authorized users of awarded contracts that would have otherwise procured and contracted separately for these commodities.”

Explanation:

(This amendment moves the Department of General Services (DGS) back to the Administration section of the operating budget from Independent Agencies.)

Amendment 23: Move DGS back to Administration from Independent Agencies

Item 73.10

Language:
 Page 71, after line 6, insert:

Authority: Title 2.2, Chapter 11 and Chapter 24, Article 1, Code of Virginia.

1. The Department shall lead, provide administrative support to, and convene an annual public body procurement workgroup to review and study proposed changes to the Code of Virginia in areas of non-technology goods and services, technology goods and services, construction, transportation, and professional services procurements. The workgroup shall consist of the Director of the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity, Director of the Department of General Services, the Chief Information Officer of Virginia Information Technology Agency, Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Transportation, Director of the Department of Planning and Budget, the President of the Virginia Association of State Colleges and University Purchasing Professionals (VASCUPP), the President of the Virginia Association of Governmental Purchasing or their designees; a representative from the Office of the Attorney General Government Operations and Transactions Division, a staff member of the Virginia House Appropriations Committee, Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee, and Division of Legislative Services.

2. The workgroup is charged with hearing legislation referred by letter from the Chairs of the House Rules, General Laws, and Appropriations Committees, and Chairs of the Senate Rules, General Laws and Technology, and Finance and Appropriations Committees. The workgroup will hear from stakeholders identified by the patron of the referred legislation and other interested individuals to discuss the legislation's impacts to: 1) small businesses to include women and minorities; 2) the Commonwealth's budget; and 3) the Commonwealth's procurement processes. Such meetings will be open to the public. In addition, the Chairs of the House Rules and House Appropriations Committees and Chairs of Senate Rules and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees may request the workgroup review procurement related proposals in advance of upcoming legislative sessions to better understand potential impacts prior to the start of the annual General Assembly Session."

Explanation:

(This amendment moves the Department of General Services (DGS) back to the Administration section of the operating budget from Independent Agencies.)

Amendment 24: Modify oversight of state health insurance changes

Item 75

Language:

Page 74, strike lines 19 through 24 and insert:

“H. The Department of Human Resource Management shall notify the General Assembly at least 30 days prior to any proposed modifications to the benefit structure or any solicitation for health insurance for state employees, and shall invite the staff directors, or their designees, of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees, and a designated staff member from the office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia, to participate in the review of proposed changes to the state health insurance plan."

Explanation:

(This amendment modifies language regarding the review of proposed changes to the state health insurance plan.)

Amendment 25: Remove funding for rejoining ERIC

Item 77

Language:

Page 75, line 17, strike “$22,406,957” and insert “$22,206,957.”

Page 76, strike lines 19 through 21. 

Explanation:

(This amendment removes $200,000 general fund support provided for Virginia to enter and maintain membership in the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC).)

Amendment 26: Remove risk limiting audit and local electoral board meeting timeline language

Item 77

Language:

Page 76, strike lines 9 through 15.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes language regarding rules around risk-limiting audits of presidential elections and local electoral board meeting timelines.)

Amendment 27: Remove funding for invasive species management

Item 88

Language:

Page 86, line 33, strike “$5,883,196” and insert “5,398,196”.

Page 86, line 33, strike “$5,883,196” and insert “5,398,196”.

Page 87, strike lines 13 through 16.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes $485,000 and one position annually from the general fund for multi-agency coordinated invasive species management. Companion amendments to the Departments of Forestry, Wildlife Resources, and Conservation and Recreation reduce corresponding funding and positions.)

Amendment 28: Remove additional hemp enforcement funding

Item 92

Language:

Page 88, Line 1, strike “$16,998,130” and insert “$16,724,887”.

Page 88, Line 1, strike “$16,998,130” and insert “$16,724,887”.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes $273,243 and three positions each year from the general fund for cannabis and hemp enforcement responsibilities as outlined in House Bill 698 and Senate Bill 448 which were vetoed.)

Amendment 29: Remove funding for invasive species management

Item 96

Language:

Page 89, line 35, strike “$48,898,648” and insert “$47,958,648”.

Page 89, line 35, strike “$46,198,648” and insert “$45,258,648”.

Page 91, strike lines 1 through 9.

Page 91, line 10, strike “N.” and insert “M.”

Page 91, line 13, strike “O.” and insert “N.”.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes two positions and $940,000 each year in new general fund support for invasive species management. Companion amendments to the Departments of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Wildlife Resources, and Conservation and Recreation reduce corresponding funding and positions.)

Amendment 30: Support the Business Ready Sites Program

Item 101

Language:

Page 94, Line 20, strike “$92,986,649” and insert “$142,986,649”

Page 96, Line 22, strike the first “$20,000,000” and insert “$70,000,000”.

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional funding for the Business Ready Sites Program in the first year.)

Amendment 31: Support the Motion Picture Opportunity Fund

Item 101

Language:

Page 94, Line 20, strike “$92,986,649” and insert “$93,986,649”.

Page 95, Line 21, strike the first “$4,000,000” and insert “$5,000,000”.

Explanation:

(This amendment adds funding for the Motion Picture Opportunity Fund by $1.0 million in the first year to address commitments of the Fund.)

Amendment 32: Remove authorization for Down Payment Assistance Program

Item 102

Language:

Page 100, strike lines 25 through 48.

Page 100, Line 49, strike “O” and insert “N”

Page 100, Line 51, strike “P” and insert “O”

Explanation:

(This amendment removes authorization to establish a down payment assistance program utilizing unobligated balances in the Low-Income Energy Efficiency Program Fund.)

Amendment 33: Remove authorization for Manufactured Home Park Acquisition Program

Item 102

Language:

Page 99, strike lines 50 through 55.

Page 100, strike lines 1 through 24.

Page 100, Line 25, strike “N” and insert “M”

Page 100, Line 49, strike “O” and insert “N”

Page 100, Line 51, strike “P” and insert “O”

Explanation:

(This amendment removes authorization to establish a program utilizing unobligated balances in the Low-Income Energy Efficiency Program Fund to assist nonprofits and associations of tenants residing in manufactured home parks to acquire land on which homes reside.)

Amendment 34: Remove new funding for Housing Division

Item 102

Language:

Page 97, Line 45, strike “$310,850,885” and insert “$310,700,885”.

Page 97, Line 45, strike “$310,725,885” and insert “$310,575,885”.

Page 100, strike lines 49 and 50.

Page 100, Line 51, strike “P.” and insert “O.”

Explanation:

(This amendment removes $300,000 over the biennium in new funding for the Department of Housing and Community Development's housing division.)

Amendment 35: Remove new support for Virginia Eviction Reduction Program

Item 102

Language:

Page 97, Line 45, strike “$310,850,885” and insert “$310,700,885”.

Page 97, Line 45, strike “$310,725,885” and insert “$310,575,885”.

Page 99, Line 22, strike the first “$3,450,000” and insert “$3,300,000”.

Page 99, Line 22, strike the second “$3,450,000” and insert “$3,300,000”.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes $300,000 from the general fund over the biennium in new funding for the Virginia Eviction Reduction Program.)

Amendment 36: Remove funding for childcare center for state employees

Item 103

Language:

Page 101, line 1, strike “$124,652,325” and insert “$123,652,325”.

Page 109, strike lines 9-28.

Page 109, line 29, strike “V.” and insert “U.”

Page 109, line 32, strike “W.” and insert “V.”

Page 109, line 35, strike “X.” and insert “W.”

Page 109, line 44, strike “Y.” and insert “X.”

Explanation:

(This amendment removes dollars and language to establish a childcare center for state employees via a partnership with Reynolds Community College.)

Amendment 37: Support the Industrial Revitalization Fund Program

Item 103

Language:

Page 101, Line 1, strike “$124,652,325” and insert “$125,652,325”.

Page 101, Line 1, strike “$93,477,325” and insert “$89,477,325”.

Page 102, Line 37, strike the first “$7,000,000” and insert “$8,000,000”.

Page 102, Line 37, strike the second “$7,000,000” and insert “$3,000,000”.

Page 102, after Line 42, insert:

“2. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 10.1 1330, Code of Virginia, or any other provision of law, the department shall utilize $5,000,000 of unobligated balances in the Low-Income Energy Efficiency Program Fund (02017) for the purpose of supporting the Industrial Revitalization Program.”

Page 102, Line 43, strike "2.” and insert “3.

Page 102, Line 45, after “Program” strike “shall” and insert “may”.

Page 103, Line 1, strike “3.” and insert “4.”

Page 103, Line 6, strike "4” and insert "5."

Page 103, Line 6, strike “second year” and insert “first year”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional general fund support in the first year for the Industrial Revitalization Fund Program and reduces general fund support for the Program in the second year.  Additionally, this amendment makes provisions regarding funding for solar panels or solar canopies permissive, moves funding for the City of Danville from the second year to the first, and allocates $5.0 million in unobligated balances in the Low-Income Energy Efficiency Program Fund toward the Industrial Revitalization Program.)

Amendment 38: Remove new funding for Enterprise Zone Grants

Item 104

Language:

Page 109, Line 51, strike “$16,313,490” and insert “$15,313,490”.

Page 110, Line 5, strike “$15,750,000” and insert “$14,750,000”.

Page 110, Line 13, after “Item.”, strike the remainder of the line.

Page 110, strike lines 14 through 16.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes $1.0 million from the general fund in the first year added for the Enterprise Zone grant program and removes language directing the Department of Housing and Community Development to prioritize investing in real property improvements through the Enterprise Zone program that include either rooftop solar or solar canopies for parking lots as a part of the project's overall design and scope.)

Amendment 39: Fund the completion of a disparity study

Item 111

Language:

Page 112, Line 42, strike “$10,125,999” and “$9,326,797”.

Page 112, Line 42, strike “$9,425,200” and insert “$8,826,797”.

Page 114, strike Lines 23 through 26 and insert:

“I. Out of the amounts in this Item, $500,000 the first year from the general fund shall be used by the department to produce a new statewide disparity study.”

Explanation:

(This amendment removes funding and positions to effecutate the provisions of HB1404 and retains $500,000 for the completion of a new disparity study.)

Amendment 40: Remove funding for cybersecurity

Item 113

Language:

Page 115, line 25, strike “$53,951,862” and insert “$53,751,862”.

Page 115, line 25, strike “$53,451,862” and insert “$53,251,862”.

Page 117, strike lines 24 through 25.

Page 117, line 26, strike “Q.” and insert “P.”

Page 117, line 28, strike “R.” and insert “Q.”

Page 117, line 34, strike “S.” and insert “R.”.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes $400,000 over the biennium from the general fund for the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority related to cybersecurity functions.)

Amendment 41: Remove funding for the Virginia Longitudinal Data System (HB1083)

Item 113

Language:

Page 115, line 25, strike “$53,951,862” and insert “$52,951,862”.

Page 116, line 45, strike “$2,983,600” and insert “$1,983,600”.

Page 117, strike lines 13 through 14.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes funding provided to effectuate the provisions of House Bill 1083 of the 2024 General Assembly. The enrolled version of House Bill 1083 requires the Secretary of Education to review the Virginia Longitudinal Data system and, based on that review, a potential work plan for the proposed consolidation of databases or for improved support of the system. This funding is not needed in FY 2025.)

Amendment 42: Align history resource requirements with appropriation

Item 117

Language:

Page 130, strike lines 52 through 54 and insert: “N. Out of this appropriation, $100,000 the first year from the general fund is provided to identify tools and resources to support local school divisions in teaching Asian American history, including the history of Virginians of Asian descent, and supporting programming for Asian American and Pacific Islander History Month."

Page 131, strike lines 1 through 2.

Explanation:

(This amendment modifies requirements for the Department of Education to develop Asian American history resources to align with a scope that can be supported by the appropriation.)

Amendment 43: Remove requirement for attendance recovery contract

Item 117

Language:

Page 131, strike lines 3 through 8.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes the requirement for the Department of Education to enter into a statewide contract with a provider experienced in attendance recovery services.)

Amendment 44: Update Virginia Literacy Act funding

Item 117

Language:

Page 127, line 40, strike “$170,562,783” and insert “$169,062,783”.

Page 127, line 40, strike “$166,816,073” and insert “$165,316,073”.

Page 130, line 10, strike “$10,300,000 the first year and $8,300,000 the second year” and insert “$8,800,000 the first year and $6,800,000 the second year”.

Page 130, line 21, strike “$6,900,000 the first year and $4,900,000 the second year” and insert “$5,400,000 the first year and $3,400,000 the second year”.

Page 130, line 23, after “(VALLSS).” insert “An estimated $1,178,283 in existing general fund appropriation in this Item supporting the former phonological awareness literacy screening (PALS) diagnostics at grades pre-kindergarten through three shall be directed each year to support costs of the VALLSS statewide literacy screener.”

Explanation:

(This amendment updates funding to implement a statewide literacy screener based on estimated funding needed for this purpose.)

Amendment 45: Support new state assessment system requirements

Item 119

Language:

Page 133, 1ine 24, strike the first “$40,051,012” and insert “$60,051,012”.

Page 133, 1ine 24, strike the second “$40,051,012” and insert “$58,051,012”.

Page 133, 1ine 31, strike the first “$25,380,678” and insert “$45,380,678”.

Page 133, 1ine 31, strike the second “$25,380,678” and insert “$43,380,678”.

Page 133, strike lines 35 through 47 and insert: “2. Of this amount $20,000,000 the first year and $18,000,000 the second year is provided to support updates to the state Standards of Learning assessments, pursuant to the recommendations of the workgroup required by Chapter 760, 2022 Acts of the General Assembly. In the annual report required by Chapter 760, 2022 Acts of the General Assembly, due by November 1, 2024, the Department shall report on planned updates and expected costs, as well as a plan to implement a new state assessment system. Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of law, the Department of Education is authorized to extend current assessment contracts.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides funding for the Department of Education to update the state Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments pursuant to the recommendations of the workgroup required by Chapter 760, 2022 Acts of the General Assembly, including developing and administering constructive response questions aligned to the SOLs, renewing the existing testing contract and replenishing existing test items, and supporting student growth analysis.)

Amendment 46: Modify requirements related to community schools

Item 123

Language:

Page 137, strike lines 38 through 42 and insert:

“I. The Department of Education shall provide an annual report and make it publicly available on its website that includes the number of schools that have received Federal Community School grants, the status of these schools in implementing and evaluating the framework, and an assessment of the services provided by the Department to support schools.”

Explanation:

(This amendment clarifies requirements of the Department related to community schools.)

Amendment 47: Remove additional support for Joint Subcommittee on Elementary and Secondary Education Funding

Item 123

Language:

Page 136, 1ine 20, strike the first “$27,294,418” and insert “$26,994,418”.

Page 136, 1ine 20, strike the second “$27,294,418” and insert “$26,994,418”.

Page 137, strike lines 43 through 47.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes funding and positions provided under the Department of Education to support work of the legislative Joint Subcommittee on Elementary and Secondary Education Funding.)

Amendment 48: Eliminate state support for 21^st Century Community Learning Centers program

Item 124

Language:

Page 138, line 5, strike “$80,019,567” and insert “$77,019,567”.

Page 138, line 5, strike “$51,404,567” and insert “$49,404,567”.

Page 139, strike lines 38 through 39.

Page 139, line 50, strike “$80,019,567” and insert “$77,019,567”.

Page 139, line 50, strike “$51,404,567” and insert “$49,404,567”.

Page 150, strike lines 37 through 44.

Explanation:

(This amendment eliminates general fund support to supplement the federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers program.)

Amendment 49: Maintain base support for EduTutorVA

Item 124

Language:

Page 138, line 5, strike “$80,019,567” and insert “$79,869,567”.

Page 138, line 5, strike “$51,404,567” and insert “$51,254,567”.

Page 138, line 43, strike the first “$250,000” and insert “$100,000”.

Page 138, line 43, strike the second “$250,000” and insert “$100,000”.

Page 139, line 50, strike “$80,019,567” and insert “$79,869,567”.

Page 139, line 50, strike “$51,404,567” and insert “$51,254,567”.

Page 148, line 49, strike “$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year” and insert “$100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year”.

Explanation:

(This amendment maintains base support for EduTutorVA.)

Amendment 50: Maintain base support for eMediaVA

Item 124

Language:

Page 138, line 5, strike “$80,019,567” and insert “$79,819,567”.

Page 138, line 5, strike “$51,404,567” and insert “$51,204,567”.

Page 138, line 44, strike the first “$1,200,000” and insert “$1,000,000”.

Page 138, line 44, strike the second “$1,200,000” and insert “$1,000,000”.

Page 139, line 50, strike “$80,019,567” and insert “$79,819,567”.     

Page 139, line 50, strike “$51,404,567” and insert “$51,204,567”.

Page 148, line 22, strike “$1,200,000 the first year and $1,200,000 the second year” and insert “$1,000,000 the first year and $1,000,000 the second year”.

Explanation:

(This amendment maintains base support for eMediaVA.)

Amendment 51: Modify state support for Reck League

Item 124

Language:

Page 138, line 5, strike “$51,404,567” and insert “$51,254,567”.

Page 139, line 21, strike the second “$150,000” and insert “$0”.

Page 139, line 50, strike “$51,404,567” and insert “$51,254,567”.

Page 150, line 34, strike “and $150,000 the second year”.

Explanation:

(This amendment provides $150,000 of one time support in FY 2025 for Reck League).

Amendment 52: Modify support for National Teacher Certification grants

Item 124

Language:

Page 138, line 5, strike “$51,404,567” and insert “$50,904,567”.

Page 139, line 4, strike the second “$4,997,500” and insert “$4,497,500”.

Page 139, line 50, strike “$51,404,567” and insert “$50,904,567”.

Page 140, line 27, strike the second “$4,997,500” and insert “$4,497,500”.

Explanation:

(This amendment provides an additional $500,000 general fund the first year for incentive grants for teachers who are pursuing or have obtained a national certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and work in a Title 1 school or a school eligible for participation in the Community Eligibility Provision.)

Amendment 53: Modify support for the Community Builders Program

Item 124

Language:

Page 138, line 5, strike “$80,019,567” and insert “$79,719,567”.

Page 138, line 5, strike “$51,404,567” and insert “$51,304,567”.

Page 138, line 34, strike “$500,000” and insert “$200,000”.

Page 138, line 34, strike “$300,000” and insert “$200,000”.

Page 139, line 50, strike “$80,019,567” and insert “$79,719,567”.

Page 139, line 50, strike “$51,404,567” and insert “$51,304,567”.

Page 151, line 25, strike “$500,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year” and insert “$200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year”.

Explanation:

(This amendment provides $400,000 over the biennium to support the Community Builders pilot program.)

Amendment 54: Remove support for Community Schools Development and Planning Grants

Item 124

Language:

Page 138, line 5, strike “$80,019,567” and insert “$77,519,567”.

Page 138, line 5, strike “$51,404,567” and insert “$48,904,567”.

Page 138, strike lines 35 through 36.

Page 139, line 50, strike “$80,019,567” and insert “$77,519,567”.

Page 139, line 50, strike “$51,404,567” and insert “$48,904,567”.

Page 150, strike line 53.

Page 151, strike lines 1 through 2.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes state support for Community Schools Development and Implemenation Planning Grants.)

Amendment 55: Eliminate conflicting language

Item 125

Language:

Page 162, strike lines 20 through 23.

Explanation:

(This amendment eliminates conflicting language for the definition of a College Partnership Laboratory School, which is defined in § 22.1-349.1, Code of Virginia.)

Amendment 56: Modify additional support for At-Risk Students

Item 125

Language:

Page 151, line 29, strike “$10,232,808,587” and insert “$10,149,914,261”.

Page 151, line 29, strike “$10,516,218,281” and insert “$10,437,156,708”.

Page 152, line 7, strike “$4,513,608,114” and insert “$4,541,499,017”.

Page 152, line 7, strike “$4,369,318,166” and insert “$4,397,077,350”.

Page 152, line 13, strike “$616,089,510” and insert “$312,706,541”.

Page 152, line 13, strike “$648,101,683” and insert “$343,373,704”.

Page 152, after line 13 insert “Prevention, Intervention, and Remediation    $150,014,552         $149,513,961”.

Page 152, line 15, strike “$534,619,604” and insert “$559,235,057”.

Page 152, line 15, strike “$533,370,957” and insert “$557,922,160”.

Page 152, line 16, strike “$248,783,023” and insert “$260,280,258”.

Page 152, line 16, strike “$248,156,354” and insert “$259,619,408”.

Page 152, line 17, strike “$15,333,750” and insert “$16,035,080”.

Page 152, line 17, strike “$15,287,368” and insert “$15,992,996”.

Page 152, line 19, strike “$8,722,357,911” and insert “$8,633,694,415”.

Page 152, line 19, strike “$8,842,776,861” and insert “$8,752,041,912”.

Page 152, line 21, strike “$178,149,562” and insert “$183,918,732”.

Page 152, line 21, strike “$361,023,394” and insert “$372,696,770”.

Page 152, line 41, strike “$572,051,419” and insert “$577,820,589”.

Page 152, line 41, strike “$756,596,388” and insert “$768,269,764”.

Page 153, line 5, strike “$225,172,947” and insert “$225,235,272”.

Page 153, line 5, strike “$192,378,160” and insert “$192,440,523”.

Page 153, line 15, strike “$10,680,318” and insert “$10,620,694”.

Page 153, line 15, strike “$11,247,727” and insert “$11,188,037”.

Page 153, line 24, strike “$1,080,821” and insert “$1,078,120”.

Page 153, line 24, strike “$1,075,508” and insert “$1,072,835”.

Page 161, line 47, after “Add-on”, strike “and (ii)” and insert “, (ii) Prevention, Intervention, and Remediation, and (iii)”.

Page 162, after line 23, insert “32. School divisions may choose to use state payments provided for Standards of Quality Prevention, Intervention, and Remediation in both years as a block grant for remediation purposes, without restrictions or reporting requirements, other than reporting necessary as a basis for determining funding for the program.”

Page 165, strike lines 20 through 34 and insert:

“9. At-Risk and Prevention, Intervention, and Remediation Programs

a. An additional payment estimated at $150,014,552 the first year and $149,513,961 the second year from the general fund shall be disbursed by the Department of Education to support the Board of Education's Standards of Quality Prevention, Intervention, and Remediation program adopted in June 2003.

b. The payment shall be calculated based on one hour of additional instruction per day for identified students, using the three year average percent of students eligible for the federal Free Lunch program as a proxy for students needing such services. Fall membership shall be multiplied by the three year average division-level Free Lunch eligibility percentage to determine the estimated number of students eligible for services. Pupil-teacher ratios shall be applied to the estimated number of eligible students to determine the number of instructional positions needed for each school division. The pupil-teacher ratio applied for each school division shall range from 10:1 for those divisions with the most severe combined three year average failure rates for English and math Standards of Learning test scores to 18:1 for those divisions with the lowest combined three year average failure rates for English and math Standards of Learning test scores.

c. Funding shall be matched by the local government based on the composite index of local ability-to-pay.

d. To provide flexibility in the instruction of English Language Learners who have limited English proficiency and who are at risk of not meeting state accountability standards, school divisions may use state and local funds from the SOQ Prevention, Intervention, and Remediation account to employ additional English Language Learner teachers to provide instruction to identified limited English proficiency students. Using these funds in this manner is intended to supplement the instructional services provided through the staffing standard for limited English proficiency students. School divisions using the SOQ Prevention, Intervention, and Remediation funds in this manner shall only employ instructional personnel licensed by the Board of Education.

e. An additional state payment estimated at $312,706,541 the first year and $343,373,704 the second year from the general fund and $225,235,272 the first year and $192,440,523 the second year from the Lottery Proceeds Fund is provided to distribute the state share of funds for the At-Risk Program. These payments shall be distributed based on the estimated number federal Free Lunch participants, in support of programs for students who are educationally at risk.

1) The At-Risk Program shall provide each school division the state share of a 5.0 percent basic-aid add-on per estimated At-Risk student. In addition, the program shall provide each school division the state share of a payment equal to a 0.0 to 35.5 percent basic-aid add-on per estimated At-Risk student, for a combined maximum add-on of 40.5 percent, with each school division's add-on percentage determined based upon the school division's concentration of At-Risk students relative to all other school divisions. Funding shall be matched by the local government based on the composite index of local ability-to-pay.”

Page 165, line 35, strike “c.” and insert “2)”.

Page 165, line 47, strike “d.” and insert “3)”.

Page 166, after line 12, insert:

“f. The Department of Education shall collaborate with the Joint Subcommittee on Elementary and Secondary Education Funding to determine the impact of transitioning the at-risk student proxy from the Free Lunch Percentage to the Identified Student Percentage for all Direct Aid accounts and funding formulas that currently use the Free Lunch proxy, and to determine the impact of eliminating the SOQ Prevention, Intervention, and Remediation program and related staffing standard, prescribed by § 22.1-253.13:2, on division funding and other Direct Aid accounts.”

Page 166, line 14, strike “$10,680,318” and insert “$10,620,694”.

Page 166, line 14, strike “$11,247,727” and insert “$11,188,037”.

Page 174, line 17, after “School”, insert, “, Prevention, Intervention, and Remediation,”.

Page 182, line 52, strike “$178,149,562” and insert “$183,918,732”.

Page 182, line 52, strike “$361,023,394” and insert “$372,696,770”.

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional support for at-risk students of $98 million each year over the 2024-2026 Introduced budget by 1) reinstating the existing Prevention, Intervention, & Remediation (PIR) Standards of Quality program and formula, including the SOQ funded positions and the benefits, compensation supplement, and support cost payments associated with those positions, 2) reinstating the existing At-Risk Add-On program and formula as a Standards of Quality program, 3) increasing the At-Risk Add-On minimum add-on percentage from 1.0 to 5.0 percent, and 4) increasing the At-Risk Add-On maximum add-on percentage from 36.0 to 40.5 percent. Directs DOE to work with the Joint Subcommittee on Elementary and Secondary Education Funding to determine the impact of transitioning the at-risk student proxy from the Free Lunch Percentage to the Identified Student Percentage for all Direct Aid accounts and funding formulas that currently use the free lunch proxy, and to determine the impact of eliminating the PIR program and related staffing standard, prescribed by § 22.1-253.13:2, on division funding and other Direct Aid accounts.)

Amendment 57: Modify English Language Learner staffing standard

Item 125

Language:

Page 151, line 29, strike “$10,232,808,587” and insert “$10,206,945,398”.

Page 151, line 29, strike “$10,516,218,281” and insert “$10,495,124,213”.

Page 152, line 14, strike “$165,982,653” and insert “$140,820,755”.

Page 152, line 14, strike “$170,304,480” and insert “$150,340,720”.

Page 152, line 19, strike, “$8,722,357,911” and insert “$8,697,196,013”.

Page 152, line 19, strike, “$8,842,776,861” and insert “$8,822,813,101”.

Page 152, line 21, strike “$178,149,562” and insert “$177,448,271”.

Page 152, line 21, strike “$361,023,394” and insert “$359,893,086”.

Page 152, line 41, strike “$572,051,419” and insert “$571,350,128”.

Page 152, line 41, strike “$756,596,388” and insert “$755,466,080”.

Page 174, strike lines 45 through 54 and insert:

“Notwithstanding § 22.1-253.13:2.F., Code of Virginia, state funding for English language learner teachers shall support a ratio of instructional positions to English language learner students based on the number of students identified as having limited English proficiency. A payment of $140,820,755 the first year and $150,340,720 the second year from the general fund shall be disbursed by the Department of Education to local school divisions to support the state share of 22 professional instructional positions per 1,000 students identified as having limited English proficiency. Local school divisions shall provide a local match based on the composite index of local ability-to-pay.  

The Department of Education shall develop and implement a data collection process related to student English proficiency levels and English language learner expenditures. The Department of Education shall provide recommendations to the Joint Subcommittee on Elementary and Secondary Education Funding for alternative staffing ratios to support English language learners, including the estimated state fiscal impact of those recommendations, based on actual data that identifies the English proficiency level for each English language learner.”

Page 175, strike lines 1 through 7.

Page 182, line 52, strike “$178,149,562” and insert “$177,448,271”.

Page 182, line 52, strike “$361,023,394” and insert “$359,893,086”.

Explanation:

(This amendment provides the state share of funding to support 22 professional instructional positions per 1,000 students identified as having limited English proficiency. Additionally, requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a data collection process related to English language learner expenditures and student English proficiency levels and to provide recommendations to the Joint Subcommittee on Elementary and Secondary Education Funding for alternative staffing ratios to support English language learners, including the estimated state fiscal impact of those recommendations, based on actual data that identifies the English proficiency level for each English language learner.)

Amendment 58: Modify support for the School Breakfast program

Item 125

Language:

Page 151, line 29, strike “$10,232,808,587” and insert “$10,231,603,564”.

Page 151, line 29, strike “$10,516,218,281” and insert “$10,514,885,717”.

Page 152, line 13, strike “$616,089,510” and insert “$614,884,487”.

Page 152, line 13, strike “$648,101,683” and insert “$646,769,119”.

Page 152, line 19, strike “$8,722,357,911” and insert “$8,721,152,888”.

Page 152, line 19, strike “$8,842,776,861” and insert “$8,841,444,297”.

Page 153, line 5, strike “$225,172,947” and insert “$226,377,969”.

Page 153, line 5, strike “$192,378,160” and insert “$193,710,724”.

Page 153, line 11, strike “$11,246,873” and insert “$10,041,851”.

Page 153, line 11, strike “$12,437,264” and insert “$11,104,700”.

Page 165, line 21, strike “$616,089,510” and insert “$614,884,487”.

Page 165, line 21, strike “$648,101,683” and insert “$646,769,119”.

Page 165, line 22, strike “$225,172,947” and insert “$226,377,969”.

Page 165, line 22, strike “$192,378,160” and insert “$193,710,724”.

Page 178, line 44, strike “$11,246,873” and insert “$10,041,851”.

Page 178, line 44, strike “$12,437,264” and insert “$11,104,700”.

Page 178, line 49, strike “$0.28” and insert “$0.25”.

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional support of $1.2 million general fund the first year and $1.3 million general fund the second year to increase the per meal reimbursement amount from $0.22 to $0.25 for the state funded incentive program to maximize federal school nutrition revenues and increase participation in the school breakfast program.)

Amendment 59: Provide Literary Fund support for retirement and school construction

Item 125

Language:

Page 162, line 42, after “year” strike “.” and insert “and $150,000,000 the second year.”

Page 168, line 42, strike “$200,000,000 the first year and up to $50,000,000” and insert “$175,000,000 the first year”.

Page 168, line 43, strike “the second year.”

Explanation:

(This amendment supports a portion of public school employee retirement contributions with funds derived from the principal of the Literary Fund and designates $175.0 million in FY 2025 in Literary Fund support for additional school construction loans.)

Amendment 60: Update sales tax revenues for public education

Item 125

Language:

Page 151, line 29, strike “$10,232,808,587” and insert “$10,185,191,450”.

Page 151, line 29, strike “$10,516,218,281” and insert “$10,395,104,124”.

Page 152, line 7, strike “$4,513,608,114” and insert “$4,572,898,168”.

Page 152, line 7, strike “$4,369,318,166” and insert “$4,520,122,320”.

Page 152, line 8, strike “$1,817,500,000” and insert “$1,710,600,000”.

Page 152, line 8, strike “$2,052,000,000” and insert “$1,780,100,000”.

Page 152, line 13, strike “$616,089,510” and insert “$616,082,319”.

Page 152, line 13, strike “$648,101,683” and insert “$648,083,372”.

Page 152, line 19, strike “$8,722,357,911” and insert “$8,674,740,774”.

Page 152, line 19, strike “$8,842,776,861” and insert “$8,721,662,704”.

Page 153, line 5, strike “$225,172,947” and insert “$225,180,145”.

Page 153, line 5, strike “$192,378,160” and insert “$192,396,464”.

Page 153, line 24, strike “$1,080,821” and insert “$1,073,623”.

Page 153, line 24, strike “$1,075,508” and insert “$1,057,204”.

Page 164, line 24, strike “$608,200,000” and insert “$571,700,000”.

Page 164, line 24, strike “$692,500,000” and insert “$595,100,000”.

Page 164, line 30, strike “$405,500,000” and insert “$381,200,000”.

Page 164, line 31, strike “$461,700,000” and insert “$396,700,000”.

Page 164, line 39, strike “$202,700,000” and insert “$190,600,000”.

Page 164, line 40, strike “$230,800,000” and insert “$198,400,000”.

Page 165, line 21, strike “$616,089,510” and insert “$616,082,319”.

Page 165, line 21, strike “$648,101,683” and insert “$648,083,372”.

Page 165, line 22, strike “$225,172,947” and insert “$225,180,145”.

Page 165, line 22, strike “$192,378,160” and insert “$192,396,464”.

Explanation:

(This amendment updates sales tax revenues for public education as a result of eliminating the sales tax expansion.)

Amendment 61: Support continued access to Early Childhood Care and Education

Item 125.10

Language:

Page 185, line 32, strike “$595,239,938” and insert “$552,298,509”.

Page 185, line 32, strike “$629,121,564” and insert “$578,895,853”.

Page 185, line 38, strike “$401,371,656 the first year and $497,603,088 the second year” and insert “$358,430,227 the first year and $447,377,377 the second year”.

Page 185, line 40, strike “These amounts” and insert “Funds and slots may be reallocated between programs within each fiscal year after initial allocation based on actual parent demand.”

Page 185, strike lines 41 through 42.

Page 185, line 44, strike “up to $169,898,356 in”.

Page 185, line 49, strike “45,159” and insert “44,659”.

Page 185, line 50, strike “$266,500,894” and insert “$260,020,239”.

Page 186, line 6, strike “$424,884,041” and insert “$418,403,386”.

Page 186, line 10, strike “$147,580,570” and insert “$116,639,141”.

Page 186, line 10, strike “$147,147,554” and insert “$115,402,498”.

Page 186, line 11, strike the first “$45,116,920” and insert “$33,116,920”.

Page 186, line 11, strike the second “$45,116,920” and insert “$33,116,920”.

Page 186, line 12, strike “$192,697,490” and insert “$149,756,061”.

Page 186, line 12, strike “$192,264,474” and insert “$148,519,418”.

Page 186, line 13, strike “$401,371,656” and insert “$358,430,227”.

Page 186, line 13, strike “$497,603,088” and insert “$447,377,377”.

Page 186, line 43, after “shall”, strike the remainder of the line and insert: “incorporate the reccomendations of JLARC’s 2023 Virginia’s Self-Sufficiency Programs and the Availability and Affordability of Child Care report.”

Page 186, strike line 44.

Page 186, after line 44, insert “6. Any general fund appropriation for the Child Care Subsidy Program that is unexpended as of June 30 each fiscal year shall be reappropriated for expenditure in the following year for the same purpose.”

Page 186, line 48, after “services” insert, “that address the needs of working families”.

Page 187, line 42, after “served.” insert “Local plans must also establish 1) attendance requirements, 2) parental workforce activity requirements that align with the equivalent requirements for the Child Care Subsidy Program, and 3) a schedule of parental co-pays that are equivalent to the Child Care Subsidy Program.”

Page 188, strike lines 6 through  10.

Page 188, line 27, after “academic”, insert “and attendance”.

Page 189, line 37, after “day.” strike the remainder of the line.

Page 189, strike line 38.

Page 191, line 19, after “year.”, insert “Subsequent to this process, the Department shall identify remaining unused funds, which may be reallocated to address unmet demand based on family preference for any program contained within this Item.” 

Page 192, line 47, after “Program” insert “as well as attendance expectations applicable to the Virginia Preschool Initiative”.

Page 192, line 47, strike “In its review, the Commission shall consider: (i) leveraging state general funds to”.

Page 192, strike line 48.

Page 192, line 49, strike “reasonable family copayments to minimize the need for additional general funds.”

Explanation:

(This amendment updates funding and requirements for early childhood care and education programs, including removing the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) cap on the local composite index, restoring estimated VPI particpation to a level supported by current and projected demand, removing assumed revenues from taxes on marijuana sales, and reducing the assumption of new slots for the Child Care Subsidy Program to 500 in FY26.)

Amendment 62: Modify support for Waiver Programs

Item 130

Language:

Page 195, Line 14, strike “$201,688,512” and insert “$191,688,512”.

Page 195, Line 14, strike “$203,188,512” and insert “$193,188,512”.

Page 199, Line 26, strike “$20,000,000” and insert “$10,000,000”.

Page 199, Line 27, after “6” strike the remainder of the line and insert “, Code of Virginia.”.

Page 199, strike Line 28.

Page 199, Line 30, after “funds” strike the remainder of the line and insert “.”.

Page 199, strike Line 31.

Page 199, Line 36, after “6” strike the remainder of the line and insert “, Code of Virginia.”.

Page 199, after Line 36, insert:

“5.  The Secretary of Finance, in collaboration with the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs and the Secretary of Education, shall convene a stakeholder work group for the purpose of evaluating and making recommendations on legislative actions and budgetary modifications that could improve the long-term viability of the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (the Program). The work group shall consist of the Secretary of Finance or his designee, the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs or his designee, the Secretary of Education or his designee, the Director of the Department of Planning and Budget or his designee, a member of the Board of Veterans Services, a member of the Joint Leadership Council of Veterans Service Organizations, two current members of the General Assembly who were previously members of the General Assembly Military and Veterans Caucus, a beneficiary of the Program to be designated by the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, and representatives of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and public institutions of higher education. The work group shall evaluate the history, current structure, and utilization trends of the Program and make recommendations on legislative actions and budgetary modifications that could be made to improve the stability and strength of the Program and ensure the Program's long-term viability. The Secretary of Finance shall submit the work group's recommendations to the Governor and the Chairs of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education and Health by November 1, 2024.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides $20.0 million across the biennium to offset costs of waiver programs under § 23.1, Chapter 6, Code of Virginia. Additionally, requires a stakeholder work group to evaluate and make recommendations on legislative actions and budgetary modifications that could improve the long-term viability of the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program.)

Amendment 63: Maintain increased support for internships in 2024-2026 biennium

Item 132

Language:

Page 199, Line 50, strike “$34,546,518” and insert “$37,546,518”.

Page 199, Line 50, strike “$37,371,518” and insert “$26,871,518”.

Page 201, Line 18, strike “$12,000,000” and insert “$15,000,000”.

Page 201, Line 18, strike “$14,500,000” and insert “$4,000,000”.

Page 201, Line 20, after “Virginia.” insert “Of the amounts in the second year, $2,000,000 shall be considered one-time.”

Page 202, Line 3, strike “This funding is intended to be recurring for” and insert “The Council shall evaluate the results of initiatives supported by grants from the Innovative Internship Fund, including each institution’s yearly progress in achieving the objectives of the initiative as measured by the number of internships successfully completed by students, and make recommendations to the Governor by September 1, 2025, for future funding for this program.”

Page 202, strike Lines 4-5.

Explanation:

(This amendment provides $15.0 million general fund the first year and $4.0 million general fund the second year to support the Innovative Internship Fund and Program.  Clarifies that the additional 24-26 biennium funding is considered one-time, and requires program results to be assessed in fall 2025 with any additional funding request submitted for consideration in the 26-28 biennium Introduced budget.)

Amendment 64: Modify additional support for Affordable Access, Retention, and Degree Production

Item 136

Language:

Page 205, Line 10, strike the first “$109,137,716” and insert “$108,450,216”.

Page 205, Line 10, strike the second “$109,137,716” and insert “$108,450,216”.

Page 206, after Line 4, insert:

"D.1. Out of this appropriation, $2,062,500 the first year and $2,062,500 the second year from the general fund is provided to support operations and promote tuition affordability in higher education.  This funding shall be unallotted at the start of the fiscal year and shall not be deposited to a nongeneral fund. 

2. These amounts shall not be allotted or deposited to a nongeneral fund in each fiscal year unless the institution limits the increase in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0 percent or the change in the U.S. Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the most recent 12 months at the time of approval by the Board of Visitors. 

3.  The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) shall certify if this institution has met the requirements of paragraph D.2 to the Director, Department of Planning and Budget.  No allotments or deposit of these funds shall be completed until such certification has been received.

4.  Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any funds remaining unallotted at the close of each fiscal year shall revert to the general fund.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional operating support to minimize in-state undergraduate tuition increases, improve retention and graduation, and increase degree production in high demand programs.  Limits FY 2025 and FY 2026 increases in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0% or the change in CPI-U.)

Amendment 65:  Modify additional support for undergraduate financial aid

Item 137

 Language:

Page 206, Line 6, strike “$12,429,410” and insert “$12,316,940”.

Page 206, Line 6, strike “$12,419,360” and insert “$12,309,402”.

Explanation:

(This amendment modifies the additional state support provided for undergraduate financial aid.)

Amendment 66: Modify additional support for Affordable Access, Retention, and Degree Production

Item 140

Language:

Page 207, Line 1, strike the first “$283,622,885” and insert “$282,935,385”.

Page 207, Line 1, strike the second “$283,622,885” and insert “$282,935,385”.

Page 208, after Line 31, insert:

"K.1. Out of this appropriation, $2,062,500 the first year and $2,062,500 the second year from the general fund is provided to support operations and promote tuition affordability in higher education.  This funding shall be unallotted at the start of the fiscal year and shall not be deposited to a nongeneral fund. 

2. These amounts shall not be allotted or deposited to a nongeneral fund in each fiscal year unless the institution limits the increase in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0 percent or the change in the U.S. Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the most recent 12 months at the time of approval by the Board of Visitors. 

3.  The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) shall certify if this institution has met the requirements of paragraph K.2 to the Director, Department of Planning and Budget.  No allotments or deposit of these funds shall be completed until such certification has been received.

4.  Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any funds remaining unallotted at the close of each fiscal year shall revert to the general fund.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional operating support to minimize in-state undergraduate tuition increases, improve retention and graduation, and increase degree production in high demand programs.  Limits FY 2025 and FY 2026 increases in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0% or the change in CPI-U.)

Amendment 67: Modify additional support for undergraduate financial aid

Item 141

Language:

Page 208, Line 33, strike “$61,423,650” and insert “$61,358,575”.

Page 208, Line 33, strike “$61,417,020” and insert “$61,361,727”.

Explanation:

(This amendment modifies the additional state support provided for undergraduate financial aid.)

Amendment 68: Modify additional support for Affordable Access, Retention, and Degree Production

Item 144

Language:

Page 209, Line 44, strike the first “$21,280,884” and insert “$21,093,384”.

Page 209, Line 44, strike the second “$21,280,884” and insert “$21,093,384”.

Page 211, after Line 10, insert:

"F.1. Out of this appropriation, $562,500 the first year and $562,500 the second year from the general fund is provided to support operations and promote tuition affordability in higher education.  This funding shall be unallotted at the start of the fiscal year and shall not be deposited to a nongeneral fund. 

2. These amounts shall not be allotted or deposited to a nongeneral fund in each fiscal year unless the institution limits the increase in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0 percent or the change in the U.S. Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the most recent 12 months at the time of approval by the Board of Visitors. 

3.  The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) shall certify if this institution has met the requirements of paragraph F.2 to the Director, Department of Planning and Budget.  No allotments or deposit of these funds shall be completed until such certification has been received.

4.  Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any funds remaining unallotted at the close of each fiscal year shall revert to the general fund.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional operating support to minimize in-state undergraduate tuition increases, improve retention and graduation, and increase degree production in high demand programs.  Limits FY 2025 and FY 2026 increases in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0% or the change in CPI-U.)

Amendment 69: Modify additional support for undergraduate financial aid

Item 145

Language:

Page 211, line 12, strike “$2,479,810” and insert “$2,461,377”.

Page 211, line 12, strike “$2,474,630” and insert “$2,457,492”.

Explanation:

(This amendment modifies the additional state support provided for undergraduate financial aid.)

Amendment 70: Modify additional support for Affordable Access, Retention, and Degree Production

Item 151

Language:

Page 214, Line 13, strike “$797,500,881” and insert “$794,625,881”.

Page 214, Line 13, strike “$832,000,881” and insert “$829,125,881”.

Page 216, after Line 10, insert:

"L.1. Out of this appropriation, $8,625,000 the first year and $8,625,000 the second year from the general fund is provided to support operations and promote tuition affordability in higher education.  This funding shall be unallotted at the start of the fiscal year and shall not be deposited to a nongeneral fund. 

2. These amounts shall not be allotted or deposited to a nongeneral fund in each fiscal year unless the institution limits the increase in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0 percent or the change in the U.S. Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the most recent 12 months at the time of approval by the Board of Visitors. 

3.  The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) shall certify if this institution has met the requirements of paragraph L.2 to the Director, Department of Planning and Budget.  No allotments or deposit of these funds shall be completed until such certification has been received.

4.  Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any funds remaining unallotted at the close of each fiscal year shall revert to the general fund.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional operating support to minimize in-state undergraduate tuition increases, improve retention and graduation, and increase degree production in high demand programs.  Limits FY 2025 and FY 2026 increases in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0% or the change in CPI-U.)

Amendment 71: Modify additional support for undergraduate financial aid

Item 152

Language:

Page 216, line 12, strike “$122,877,744” and insert “$122,256,719”.

Page 216, line 12, strike “$123,262,124” and insert “$122,600,629”.

Explanation:

(This amendment modifies the additional state support provided for undergraduate financial aid.)

Amendment 72: Modify additional support for Affordable Access, Retention, and Degree Production

Item 155

Language:

Page 217, Line 36, strike the first “$422,492,335” and insert “$420,992,335”.

Page 217, Line 36, strike the second “$422,492,335” and insert “$420,992,335”.

Page 218, after Line 47, insert:

"F.1. Out of this appropriation, $4,500,000 the first year and $4,500,000 the second year from the general fund is provided to support operations and promote tuition affordability in higher education.  This funding shall be unallotted at the start of the fiscal year and shall not be deposited to a nongeneral fund. 

2. These amounts shall not be allotted or deposited to a nongeneral fund in each fiscal year unless the institution limits the increase in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0 percent or the change in the U.S. Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the most recent 12 months at the time of approval by the Board of Visitors. 

3.  The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) shall certify if this institution has met the requirements of paragraph F.2 to the Director, Department of Planning and Budget.  No allotments or deposit of these funds shall be completed until such certification has been received.

4.  Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any funds remaining unallotted at the close of each fiscal year shall revert to the general fund.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional operating support to minimize in-state undergraduate tuition increases, improve retention and graduation, and increase degree production in high demand programs.  Limits FY 2025 and FY 2026 increases in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0% or the change in CPI-U.)

Amendment 73: Modify additional support for undergraduate financial aid

Item 156

Language:

Page 218, Line 49, strike “$36,710,476” and insert “$36,466,856”.

Page 218, Line 49, strike “$37,051,466” and insert “$36,728,848”.

Explanation:

(This amendment modifies the additional state support provided for undergraduate financial aid.)

Amendment 74: Modify additional support for Affordable Access, Retention, and Degree Production

Item 159

Language:

Page 219, Line 49, strike the first “$96,676,027” and insert “$96,051,027”.  

Page 219, Line 49, strike the second “$96,676,027” and insert “$96,051,027”.

Page 220, after Line 42, insert:

"D.1. Out of this appropriation, $1,875,000 the first year and $1,875,000 the second year from the general fund is provided to support operations and promote tuition affordability in higher education.  This funding shall be unallotted at the start of the fiscal year and shall not be deposited to a nongeneral fund. 

2. These amounts shall not be allotted or deposited to a nongeneral fund in each fiscal year unless the institution limits the increase in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0 percent or the change in the U.S. Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the most recent 12 months at the time of approval by the Board of Visitors. 

3.  The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) shall certify if this institution has met the requirements of paragraph D.2 to the Director, Department of Planning and Budget.  No allotments or deposit of these funds shall be completed until such certification has been received.

4.  Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any funds remaining unallotted at the close of each fiscal year shall revert to the general fund.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional operating support to minimize in-state undergraduate tuition increases, improve retention and graduation, and increase degree production in high demand programs.  Limits FY 2025 and FY 2026 increases in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0% or the change in CPI-U.)

Amendment 75: Modify additional support for undergraduate financial aid

Item 160

Language:

Page 220, Line 44, strike “$12,693,088” and insert “$12,581,245”.  

Page 220, Line 44, strike “$12,718,568” and insert “$12,601,605”.

Explanation:

(This amendment modifies the additional state support provided for undergraduate financial aid.)

Amendment 76: Modify additional support for Affordable Access, Retention, and Degree Production

Item 163

Language:

Page 221, Line 40, strike the first “$144,350,199” and insert “$141,850,199”.

Page 221, Line 40, strike the second “$144,350,199” and insert “$141,850,199”.

Page 223, after Line 42, insert:

"J.1. Out of this appropriation, $7,500,000 the first year and $7,500,000 the second year from the general fund is provided to support operations and promote tuition affordability in higher education.  This funding shall be unallotted at the start of the fiscal year and shall not be deposited to a nongeneral fund. 

2. These amounts shall not be allotted or deposited to a nongeneral fund in each fiscal year unless the institution limits the increase in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0 percent or the change in the U.S. Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the most recent 12 months at the time of approval by the Board of Visitors. 

3.  The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) shall certify if this institution has met the requirements of paragraph J.2 to the Director, Department of Planning and Budget.  No allotments or deposit of these funds shall be completed until such certification has been received.

4.  Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any funds remaining unallotted at the close of each fiscal year shall revert to the general fund.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional operating support to minimize in-state undergraduate tuition increases, improve retention and graduation, and increase degree production in high demand programs.  Limits FY 2025 and FY 2026 increases in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0% or the change in CPI-U.)

Amendment 77: Update language for creation of HBCU NoVA Campus

Item 163

Language:

Page 223, Line 10, strike “shall” and insert “may”.

Page 223, Line 19, strike “support the creation of an HBCU NoVA Campus by establishing” and insert “explore the creation of an HBCU NoVA Campus by studying the feasibility of establishing”.

Page 223, Line 22, after “degree.” insert: “Any study performed on the feasibility of establishing an off-campus instruction site should include information prescribed by the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of Finance, the director of the Department of Planning and Budget, the director of the State Coucil of Higher Education for Virginia, and the staff directors of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees. If performed, the institutions shall report the results of the study to the Governor and the Chairs of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education and Health.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides language allowing Norfolk State University to explore the creation of an HBCU NoVA Campus and provides requirements for a study of feasibility.)

Amendment 78: Modify additional support for undergraduate financial aid

Item 164

Language:

Page 223, Line 44, strike “$39,769,371” and insert “$39,537,286”.

Page 223, Line 44, strike “$39,833,271” and insert “$39,587,711”.

Explanation:

(This amendment modifies the additional state support provided for undergraduate financial aid.)

Amendment 79: Modify additional support for Affordable Access, Retention, and Degree Production

Item 167

Language:

Page 224, Line 51, strike the first “$386,519,897” and insert “$384,144,897”.

Page 224, Line 51, strike the second “$386,519,897” and insert “$384,144,897”.

Page 226, after Line 44, insert:

"L.1. Out of this appropriation, $7,125,000 the first year and $7,125,000 the second year from the general fund is provided to support operations and promote tuition affordability in higher education.  This funding shall be unallotted at the start of the fiscal year and shall not be deposited to a nongeneral fund. 

2. These amounts shall not be allotted or deposited to a nongeneral fund in each fiscal year unless the institution limits the increase in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0 percent or the change in the U.S. Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the most recent 12 months at the time of approval by the Board of Visitors. 

3.  The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) shall certify if this institution has met the requirements of paragraph L.2 to the Director, Department of Planning and Budget.  No allotments or deposit of these funds shall be completed until such certification has been received.

4.  Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any funds remaining unallotted at the close of each fiscal year shall revert to the general fund.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional operating support to minimize in-state undergraduate tuition increases, improve retention and graduation, and increase degree production in high demand programs.  Limits FY 2025 and FY 2026 increases in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0% or the change in CPI-U.)

Amendment 80: Modify additional support for undergraduate financial aid

Item 168

Language:

Page 226, Line 46, strike “$68,446,117” and insert “$67,934,302”.

Page 226, Line 46, strike “$69,350,997” and insert “$68,639,212”.

Explanation:

(This amendment modifies the additional state support provided for undergraduate financial aid.)

Amendment 81: Modify additional support for Affordable Access, Retention, and Degree Production

Item 172

Language:

Page 230, Line 14, strike the first “$182,341,578” and insert “$181,466,578”.

Page 230, Line 14, strike the second “$182,341,578” and insert “$181,466,578”.

Page 231, after Line 24, insert:

"D.1. Out of this appropriation, $2,625,000 the first year and $2,625,000 the second year from the general fund is provided to support operations and promote tuition affordability in higher education.  This funding shall be unallotted at the start of the fiscal year and shall not be deposited to a nongeneral fund. 

2. These amounts shall not be allotted or deposited to a nongeneral fund in each fiscal year unless the institution limits the increase in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0 percent or the change in the U.S. Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the most recent 12 months at the time of approval by the Board of Visitors. 

3.  The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) shall certify if this institution has met the requirements of paragraph D.2 to the Director, Department of Planning and Budget.  No allotments or deposit of these funds shall be completed until such certification has been received.

4.  Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any funds remaining unallotted at the close of each fiscal year shall revert to the general fund.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional operating support to minimize in-state undergraduate tuition increases, improve retention and graduation, and increase degree production in high demand programs.  Limits FY 2025 and FY 2026 increases in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0% or the change in CPI-U.)

Amendment 82: Modify additional support for undergraduate financial aid

Item 173

 Language:

Page 231, Line 26, strike “$31,763,383” and insert “$31,517,630”.

Page 231, Line 26, strike “$31,622,983” and insert “$31,419,830”.

Explanation:

(This amendment modifies the additional state support provided for undergraduate financial aid.) 

Amendment 83: Modify additional support for Affordable Access, Retention, and Degree Production

Item 176

Language:

Page 232, Line 20, strike the first “$104,389,010” and insert “$103,764,010”.  

Page 232, Line 20, strike the second “$104,389,010” and insert “$103,764,010”.

Page 233, after Line 31, insert:

"G.1. Out of this appropriation, $1,875,000 the first year and $1,875,000 the second year from the general fund is provided to support operations and promote tuition affordability in higher education.  This funding shall be unallotted at the start of the fiscal year and shall not be deposited to a nongeneral fund. 

2. These amounts shall not be allotted or deposited to a nongeneral fund in each fiscal year unless the institution limits the increase in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0 percent or the change in the U.S. Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the most recent 12 months at the time of approval by the Board of Visitors. 

3.  The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) shall certify if this institution has met the requirements of paragraph G.2 to the Director, Department of Planning and Budget.  No allotments or deposit of these funds shall be completed until such certification has been received.

4.  Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any funds remaining unallotted at the close of each fiscal year shall revert to the general fund.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional operating support to minimize in-state undergraduate tuition increases, improve retention and graduation, and increase degree production in high demand programs.  Limits FY 2025 and FY 2026 increases in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0% or the change in CPI-U.)

Amendment 84: Modify additional support for undergraduate financial aid

Item 177

Language:

Page 233, Line 33, strike “$17,299,722” and insert “$17,229,382”.  

Page 233, Line 33, strike “$17,330,602” and insert “$17,252,542”.

Explanation:

(This amendment modifies the additional state support provided for undergraduate financial aid.)

Amendment 85: Modify additional support for Affordable Access, Retention, and Degree Production

Item 183

Language:

Page 235, line 2, strike “$1,282,901,982” and insert “$1,280,787,107”.

Page 235, line 2, strike “$1,381,431,976” and insert “$1,379,317,101”.

Page 237, after line 21, insert:

“O.1. Out of this appropriation, $6,344,625 the first year and $6,344,625 the second year from the general fund is provided to support operations and promote tuition affordability in higher education. This funding shall be unallotted at the start of the fiscal year and shall not be deposited to a nongeneral fund.

2. These amounts shall not be allotted or deposited to a nongeneral fund in each fiscal year unless the institution limits the increase in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0 percent or the change in the U.S. Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the most recent 12 months at the time of approval by the Board of Visitors.

3. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) shall certify if this institution has met the requirements of paragraph O.2 to the Director, Department of Planning and Budget. No allotments or deposit of these funds shall be completed until such certification has been received.

4. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any funds remaining unallotted at the close of each fiscal year shall revert to the general fund.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional operating support to minimize in-state undergraduate tuition increases, improve retention and graduation, and increase degree production in high demand programs. Limits FY 2025 and FY 2026 increases in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0% or the change in CPI-U.)

Amendment 86: Modify additional support for undergraduate financial aid

Item 184

Language:

Page 237, line 23, strike “$160,626,072” and insert “$160,534,917”.

Page 237, line 23, strike “$167,940,896” and insert “$167,836,693”.

Explanation:

(This amendment modifies the additional state support provided for undergraduate financial aid.)

Amendment 87: Modify additional support for Affordable Access, Retention, and Degree Production

Item 190

Language:

Page 240, line 2, strike the first “$45,349,883” and insert “$45,099,883”.

Page 240, line 2, strike the second “$45,349,883” and insert “$45,099,883”.

Page 240, after line 37, insert:

“F.1. Out of this appropriation, $750,000 the first year and $750,000 the second year from the general fund is provided to support operations and promote tuition affordability in higher education. This funding shall be unallotted at the start of the fiscal year and shall not be deposited to a nongeneral fund.

2. These amounts shall not be allotted or deposited to a nongeneral fund in each fiscal year unless the institution limits the increase in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0 percent or the change in the U.S. Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the most recent 12 months at the time of approval by the Board of Visitors.

3. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) shall certify if this institution has met the requirements of paragraph F.2 to the Director, Department of Planning and Budget. No allotments or deposit of these funds shall be completed until such certification has been received.

4. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any funds remaining unallotted at the close of each fiscal year shall revert to the general fund.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional operating support to minimize in-state undergraduate tuition increases, improve retention and graduation, and increase degree production in high demand programs. Limits FY 2025 and FY 2026 increases in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0% or the change in CPI-U.)

Amendment 88: Modify additional support for undergraduate financial aid

Item 191

Language:

Page 240, line 39, strike “$6,385,755” and insert “$6,327,200”.

Page 240, line 39, strike “$6,339,175” and insert “$6,292,265”.

Explanation:

(This amendment modifies the additional state support provided for undergraduate financial aid.)

Amendment 89: Modify additional support for Affordable Access, Retention, and Degree Production

Item 194

Language:

Page 241, Line 38, strike the first “$778,096,233” and insert “$775,283,733”.

Page 241, Line 38, strike the second “$778,096,233” and insert “$775,283,733”.

Page 244, after Line 40, insert:

"S.1. Out of this appropriation, $8,437,500 the first year and $8,437,500 the second year from the general fund is provided to support operations and promote tuition affordability in higher education.  This funding shall be unallotted at the start of the fiscal year and shall not be deposited to a nongeneral fund. 

2. These amounts shall not be allotted or deposited to a nongeneral fund in each fiscal year unless the institution limits the increase in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0 percent or the change in the U.S. Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the most recent 12 months at the time of approval by the Board of Visitors. 

3.  The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) shall certify if this institution has met the requirements of paragraph S.2 to the Director, Department of Planning and Budget.  No allotments or deposit of these funds shall be completed until such certification has been received.

4.  Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any funds remaining unallotted at the close of each fiscal year shall revert to the general fund.“

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional operating support to minimize in-state undergraduate tuition increases, improve retention and graduation, and increase degree production in high demand programs.  Limits FY 2025 and FY 2026 increases in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0% or the change in CPI-U.)

Amendment 90: Modify additional support for undergraduate financial aid

Item 195

Language:

Page 244, Line 42, strike “$116,312,595” and insert “$115,681,415”.

Page 244, Line 42, strike “$116,770,495” and insert “$116,065,465”.

Explanation:

(This amendment modifies the additional state support provided for undergraduate financial aid.)

Amendment 91: Modify additional support for Affordable Access, Retention, and Degree Production

Item 200

Language:

Page 246, Line 44, strike the first “$1,080,055,383” and insert “$1,077,555,383”.  

Page 246, Line 44, strike the second “$1,080,055,383” and insert “$1,077,555,383”.

Page 250, after Line 10, insert:

"EE.1. Out of this appropriation, $7,500,000 the first year and $7,500,000 the second year from the general fund is provided to support operations and promote tuition affordability in higher education.  This funding shall be unallotted at the start of the fiscal year and shall not be deposited to a nongeneral fund. 

2. These amounts shall not be allotted or deposited to a nongeneral fund in each fiscal year unless the institution limits the increase in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0 percent or the change in the U.S. Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the most recent 12 months at the time of approval by the Board of Visitors. 

3.  The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) shall certify if this institution has met the requirements of paragraph EE.2 to the Director, Department of Planning and Budget.  No allotments or deposit of these funds shall be completed until such certification has been received.

4.  Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any funds remaining unallotted at the close of each fiscal year shall revert to the general fund.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional operating support to minimize in-state undergraduate tuition increases, improve retention and graduation, and increase degree production in high demand programs.  Limits FY 2025 and FY 2026 increases in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0% or the change in CPI-U.)

Amendment 92: Support Regional Career Placement Center Pilot

Item 200

Language:

Page 246, Line 44, strike the first “$1,080,055,383” and insert “$1,080,655,383”.

Page 246, Line 44, strike the second “$1,080,055,383” and insert “$1,080,655,383”.

Page 250, after Line 10, insert:

“EE. Out of this appropriation, $600,000 general fund the first year and three positions and $600,000 general fund the second year and three positions is provided to support a regional career placement center pilot. As part of the pilot program, the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) shall establish one regional career placement center that connects students enrolled at participating community colleges to regional employers to improve education-to-work outcomes, including work-based learning opportunities, through developing and expanding partnerships with local employers. The VCCS shall report the outcomes annually to the Governor and the Chairs of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education and Health, which shall include an assessment of whether the pilot program improved a participating institution’s job placement rates.”  

Explanation:

(This amendment provides funding and positions for VCCS to establish a regional career placement center pilot program to improve education-to-work outcomes, including work-based learning opportunities, through developing and expanding parternships with local employers.)

Amendment 93: Modify additional support for undergraduate financial aid

Item 201

Language:

Page 250, Line 13, strike “$166,169,861” and insert “$165,457,561”.  

Page 250, Line 13, strike “$167,100,971” and insert “$166,155,893”.

Explanation:

(This amendment modifies the additional state support provided for undergraduate financial aid.)

Amendment 94: Modify additional support for Affordable Access, Retention, and Degree Production

Item 206

Language:

Page 258, line 19, strike “$57,906,536” and insert “$57,594,036”.

Page 258, line 19, strike “$58,406,536” and insert “$58,094,036”.

Page 259, after line 32, insert:

“G.1. Out of this appropriation, $937,500 the first year and $937,500 the second year from the general fund is provided to support operations and promote tuition affordability in higher education. This funding shall be unallotted at the start of the fiscal year and shall not be deposited to a nongeneral fund.

2. These amounts shall not be allotted or deposited to a nongeneral fund in each fiscal year unless the institution limits the increase in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0 percent or the change in the U.S. Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the most recent 12 months at the time of approval by the Board of Visitors.

3. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) shall certify if this institution has met the requirements of paragraph G.2 to the Director, Department of Planning and Budget. No allotments or deposit of these funds shall be completed until such certification has been received.

4. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any funds remaining unallotted at the close of each fiscal year shall revert to the general fund.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional operating support to minimize in-state undergraduate tuition increases, improve retention and graduation, and increase degree production in high demand programs. Limits FY 2025 and FY 2026 increases in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0% or the change in CPI-U.)

Amendment 95: Modify additional support for undergraduate financial aid

Item 207

Language:

Page 259, line 34, strike “$6,226,568” and insert “$6,205,755”.

Page 259, line 34, strike “$6,230,388” and insert “$6,208,620”.

Explanation:

(This amendment modifies the additional state support provided for undergraduate financial aid.)

Amendment 96: Modify additional support for Affordable Access, Retention, and Degree Production

Item 211

Language:

Page 260, Line 34, strike the first “$1,018,752,882” and insert “$1,016,502,882”.

Page 260, Line 34, strike the second “$1,018,752,882” and insert “$1,016,502,882”.

Page 262, after Line 20, insert:

"K.1. Out of this appropriation, $6,750,000 the first year and $6,750,000 the second year from the general fund is provided to support operations and promote tuition affordability in higher education.  This funding shall be unallotted at the start of the fiscal year and shall not be deposited to a nongeneral fund. 

2. These amounts shall not be allotted or deposited to a nongeneral fund in each fiscal year unless the institution limits the increase in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0 percent or the change in the U.S. Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the most recent 12 months at the time of approval by the Board of Visitors. 

3.  The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) shall certify if this institution has met the requirements of paragraph K.2 to the Director, Department of Planning and Budget.  No allotments or deposit of these funds shall be completed until such certification has been received.

4.  Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any funds remaining unallotted at the close of each fiscal year shall revert to the general fund.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional operating support to minimize in-state undergraduate tuition increases, improve retention and graduation, and increase degree production in high demand programs.  Limits FY 2025 and FY 2026 increases in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0% or the change in CPI-U.)

Amendment 97: Modify additional support for undergraduate financial aid

Item 212

Language:

Page 262, Line 22, strike “$51,005,454” and insert “$50,681,464”.

Page 262, Line 22, strike “$51,729,334” and insert “$51,283,749”.

Explanation:

(This amendment modifies the additional state support provided for undergraduate financial aid.)

Amendment 98: Modify additional support for Affordable Access, Retention, and Degree Production

Item 217

Language:

Page 265, line 24, strike the first “$122,276,343” and insert “$119,776,343”.

Page 265, line 24, strike the second “$122,276,343” and insert “$119,776,343”.

Page 267, after line 13, insert:

“J.1. Out of this appropriation, $7,500,000 the first year and $7,500,000 the second year from the general fund is provided to support operations and promote tuition affordability in higher education. This funding shall be unallotted at the start of the fiscal year and shall not be deposited to a nongeneral fund.

2. These amounts shall not be allotted or deposited to a nongeneral fund in each fiscal year unless the institution limits the increase in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0 percent or the change in the U.S. Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the most recent 12 months at the time of approval by the Board of Visitors.

3. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) shall certify if this institution has met the requirements of paragraph J.2 to the Director, Department of Planning and Budget. No allotments or deposit of these funds shall be completed until such certification has been received.

4. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any funds remaining unallotted at the close of each fiscal year shall revert to the general fund.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional operating support to minimize in-state undergraduate tuition increases, improve retention and graduation, and increase degree production in high demand programs. Limits FY 2025 and FY 2026 increases in tuition for in-state undergraduate students, relative to the prior fiscal year charges, to the lower of 3.0% or the change in CPI-U.)

Amendment 99: Update language for creation of HBCU NoVA Campus

Item 217

Language:

Page 267, line 1, strike “shall” and insert “may”.

Page 267, line 10, strike “support the creation of an HBCU NoVA Campus by establishing” and insert “explore the creation of an HBCU NoVA Campus by studying the feasibility of establishing”.

Page 267, line 13, after “degree.” insert: “Any study performed on the feasibility of establishing an off-campus instruction site should include information prescribed by the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of Finance, the director of the Department of Planning and Budget, the director of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, and the staff directors of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees. If performed, the institutions shall report the results of the study to the Governor and the Chairs of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education and Health.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides language allowing Virginia State University to explore the creation of an HBCU NoVA Campus and provides requirements for a study of feasibility.)

Amendment 100: Modify additional support for undergraduate financial aid

Item 218

Language:

Page 267, line 15, strike “$33,392,448” and insert “$33,212,898”.

Page 267, line 15, strike “$33,516,878” and insert “$33,307,470”.

Explanation:

(This amendment modifies the additional state support provided for undergraduate financial aid.)

Amendment 101: Support additional state aid to local public libraries

Item 227

Language:

Page 271, Line 8, strike the first “$26,797,584” and insert “$25,547,584”.

Page 271, Line 8, strike the second “$26,797,584” and insert “$25,547,584”.

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional funding to increase state aid to local public libraries by $1.25 million each year.)

Amendment 102: Remove administrative costs associated with cannabis legislation

Item 258

Language:

Page 289, Line 29, strike “$71,520,885” and insert “$70,781,455”.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes $739,430 in the first year in general fund appropriation that was provided for the administrative costs of implementing cannabis legislation, which has been vetoed by the Governor.)

Amendment 103: Remove administrative costs associated with skill game legislation

Item 258

Language:

Page 289, Line 29, strike “$71,520,885” and insert “$71,062,677”.

Page 289, Line 29, strike “$70,015,259” and insert “$69,918,101”.

Page 293, strike lines 42 through 54.

Page 294, strike lines 1 through 6.

Page 294, Line 7, strike “DD.” and insert “BB.”

Explanation:

(This amendment removes $458,208 in the first year and $97,158 in the second year in general fund appropriation that was provided for the administrative costs of implementing skill game legislation, which is being amended by the Governor. This amendment also removes language authorizing the Department of Taxation to receive a treasury loan to implement the provisions of this legislation.)

Amendment 104: Remove funding for tax compliance positions

Item 258

Language:

Page 289, Line 29, strike “$71,520,885” and insert “$70,027,365”.

Page 289, Line 29, strike “$70,015,259” and insert “$68,521,739”.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes $1.5 million each year in general fund appropriation and 20 positions that were provided for increased tax compliance efforts. A companion amendment has been included to reduce the associated revenues on the front page.)

Amendment 105: Reduce funding for Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program

Item 271

Language:

Page 311, line 2, strike the first "$20,007,021" and insert "$19,257,021".

Page 311, line 2, strike the second "$20,007,021" and insert "$19,257,021".

Page 311, line 16, strike the first "$7,350,000" and insert "$6,600,000".

Page 311, line 16, strike the second "$7,350,000" and insert "$6,600,000".

Explanation:

(This amendment reduces funding by $750,000 each year for the Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program.)

Amendment 106: Adjust funding for Northern Virginia Firefighter Occupational Cancer Screening pilot

Item 272

Language:

Page 313, line 3, strike the first "$51,079,420" and insert "$51,509,420".

Page 313, line 3, strike the second "$51,079,420" and insert "$50,649,420".

Page 314, line 13, strike the first “$430,000” and insert “$860,000”.

Page 314, line 13, strike “and $430,000 the second year”.

Page 314, line 14, after “implement” strike "the” and insert “a 12-month”.

Page 314, line 15, after “Program.” insert “The 12-month period for the pilot is authorized to commence at any point in the first year.”.

Page 314, line 16, after “demonstration of” insert “or commitment of”.

Page 314, line 16, strike “each year”.

Page 314, line 19, after “program.” insert “Matching funds shall be provided as funds are expended and are not required in their entirety at the commencement of the pilot.”.

Page 314, line 21, strike “multi-”.

Page 314, line 22, strike “year” and insert “carried out over no more than 12 months”.

Page 314, line 22, strike “at least” and insert “approximately”.

Page 314, line 22, strike “annually”.

Page 314, strike lines 31 through 34 and insert:

 “3. Any funds unexpended for this purpose in the first year shall be reappropriated for the same use in the second year if necessary to support the pilot.

4. The Virginia Department of Health shall provide a report on the pilot program to the Governor and to the Chairs of the House Appropriations Committee and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee within three months upon completion of the pilot program.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides $430,000 from the general fund in the first year and removes $430,000 from the general fund in the second year. It also adds language clarifying that this is a 12-month pilot program, that matching funds may be received from third-parties, and provides for the mandatory carryforward of unexpended funds into FY 2026.)

Amendment 107: Reduce funding for OCME

Item 273

Language:

Page 314, line 35, strike the first “$20,974,550” and insert “$20,724,550”.

Page 314, line 35, strike the second “$20,974,550” and insert “$20,724,550”.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes $250,000 each year provided in the enrolled bill for three additional positions in the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME).)

Amendment 108: Remove mandatory carryforward language for OCME

Item 273

Language:

Page 314, strike lines 42 through 45.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes mandatory carryforward language for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for unfilled positions.)

Amendment 109: Eliminate transfer of Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority

Item 276

Language:

Page 317, line 20, strike “$24,745,375” and insert “25,045,375”.

Page 317, line 20, strike “$24,979,725” and insert “25,279,725”.

Explanation:

(This amendment eliminates the transfer of funding to Item 279 for the Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority.)

Amendment 110: Remove funding for the proposed Prescription Drug Affordability Board

Item 276

Language:

Page 317, line 20, strike “$24,745,375” and insert “$24,441,725”.

Page 317, line 20, strike “$24,979,725” and insert “$24,331,725”.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes all funding for the proposed Prescription Drug Affordability Board due to the vetoing of related legislation.)

Amendment 111: Reduce Free Clinic funding

Item 279

Language:

Page 322, line 30, strike “$37,882,695” and insert “37,382,695”.

Page 322, line 30, strike “$31,882,695” and insert “31,382,695”.

Page 324, line 11, strike the first “$6,800,000” and insert "$6,300,000”.

Page 324, line 11, strike the second “$6,800,000” and insert "$6,300,000”.

Explanation:

(This amendment reduces funding for the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics by $500,000 each year.)

Amendment 112: Reduce funding for Adler Hospice Center

Item 279

Language:

Page 322, line 30, strike “$37,882,695” and insert “37,732,695”.

Page 322, line 30, strike “$31,882,695” and insert “31,732,695”.

Page 327, line 29, strike the first “$300,000” and insert “$150,000”.

Page 327, line 29, strike the second “$300,000” and insert “$150,000”.

Explanation:

(This amendment reduces funding for the Adler Inpatient Hospice Center by $150,000 each year.)

Amendment 113: Reduce funding for Federally Qualified Health Centers

Item 279

Language:

Page 322, line 30, strike “$37,882,695” and insert “37,382,695”.

Page 322, line 30, strike “$31,882,695” and insert “31,382,695”.

Page 323, line 42, strike the first “$4,300,000” and insert “$3,800,000”.

Page 323, line 42, strike the second “$4,300,000” and insert “$3,800,000”.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes $500,000 provided in the enrolled bill each year to the Virginia Community Healthcare Association to be distributed to Federally Qualified Health Centers.)

Amendment 114: Reduce funding for Healthier757 Health Literacy Initiative

Item 279

Language:

Page 322, line 30, strike “$31,882,695” and insert “31,382,695”.

Page 327, line 18, strike “and $500,000 the second year”.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes second year funding of $500,000 and provides one-time funding of $500,000 the first year for the Healthier757 Health Literacy Initiative.)

Amendment 115: Reduce funding for the Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority

Item 279

Language:

Page 322, line 30, strike “$37,882,695” and insert “36,565,423”.

Page 322, line 30, strike “$31,882,695” and insert “30,565,423”.

Page 327, line 12, strike the first “$1,617,272” and insert “$300,000”.

Page 327, line 12, strike the second “$1,617,272” and insert “$300,000”.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes $1.3 million each year for the Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority.)

Amendment 116: Remove licensure requirement language

Item 285

Language:

Page 331, line 2, strike “A. “.

Page 331, strike lines 5 through 17. 

Explanation:

(This amendment removes licensure requirement language for prescribers of behavioral health medication.)

Amendment 117: Adjust managed care reprocurement requirements

Item 288

Language:

Page 337, strike lines 26 through 28.

Page 337, after line 25, insert:

“a. A provision requiring that if the managed care organization underwriting gain percentage exceeds three percent up to six percent the MCO must return 50 percent of the Medicaid adjusted premium revenue, if the underwriting gain percentage exceeds six percent the MCO must return 75 percent of the Medicaid adjusted premium revenue up to eight percent, and 100 percent of Medicaid adjusted premium revenue above eight percent will be returned.”

Page 338, strike lines 18 through 51.

Page 339, strike lines 1 through 43.

Page 338, after line 17, insert:

“T.1. The Department of Medical Assistance Services is authorized to reprocure the Commonwealth's managed care service delivery system through a single managed care contract with the selected managed care organizations with an implementation date of July 1, 2024.

2. In development of a single managed care contract with the selected managed care organizations, the department shall not include the following services, which shall remain in fee-for-service: (i) dental services; (ii) developmental disability waiver services; (iii) and other services currently excluded from the managed care contracts. DMAS shall not include any new services in the contract unless explicitly authorized by the General Assembly.

3. The department shall ensure that the cost of any programmatic and/or contractual changes are fully accounted for in the Appropriation Act. Contract and program changes associated with this reprocurement shall not create any future funding commitments unless authorized by the General Assembly.

4. The department shall have its contracted actuary review the new managed care contract and report on all program changes as compared to the existing contract and estimate any fiscal impact of such changes no later than 30 days prior to the effective date of the contract.

5. The department shall provide regular updates on implementation of the new managed care contracts on a quarterly basis to the Chairs of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees.

6. a. As part of the reprocured Cardinal Care Managed Care Contracts, DMAS shall be authorized to include the following changes provided such modifications do not alter cost factors or add future costs to the Commonwealth.

1) Revise managed care organization staffing requirements.

2) Require DSNPs to operate with exclusively aligned enrollment starting January 1, 2025.

3) Make changes to member intelligent assignment process.

4) Require managed care organizations to collaborate with DMAS as part of community and programmatic initiatives.

5) Add language related to readiness review requirements.

6) Add a foster care specialty plan.

7) Require managed care organizations to invite ombudsman representatives to advisory committee meetings.

8) Revise EPSDT sections to increase care coordination, reporting, member outreach and monitoring, working with community stakeholders to ensure quality of care and monitoring or providers.

9) Require managed care organizations to use the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) standardized credentialing form if available for their provider type. 

10) Add requirement that managed care organizations inform providers 30 days priors to any policy or procedure change and must train providers on changes.

11) Increase MCO care coordination screening requirements for Health-Related Social Needs, Behavioral Health and Cancer.

12) Add language requiring managed care organizations to account for specific needs and actions in the plan for identifying, assessing, and engaging members on Health-Related Social Needs as part of care coordination activities.

13) Increase value-based payment models and requirements.

14) Revise quality withhold program including but not limited to increasing withhold amount from one percent to three percent as well as DMAS internal processes and reporting responsibilities, however the withhold amount shall not exceed one percent in the first and second years of the contract. In years three and four of the contract the withhold amount shall not exceed two percent. Beginning in year five of the contract, the withhold shall not exceed three percent.

15) Revise underwriting gain section to add that if managed care organization underwriting gain percentage exceeds three percent up to six percent the MCO must return 50 percent of the Medicaid adjusted premium revenue, if the underwriting gain percentage exceeds six percent the MCO must return 75 percent of the Medicaid adjusted premium revenue up to eight percent, and 100 percent of Medicaid adjusted premium revenue above eight percent will be returned.

16) Make changes as required by the Virginia Information Technology Agencies and Office of Attorney General high-risk reviews.

b. In addition, DMAS shall have the authority to include the following changes in the reprocured managed care contracts.

1) Add requirement for timely processing of clean claims.

2) Require managed care organizations to work with DMAS on future locality partnerships.

3) Implement changes to the Maternal and Child Health policies and processes, including, implementing CMS' Maternal Core Quality Measure set, increase VBP targets, require MCO outreach to members.

4) Require an annual plan on how managed care organizations are going to coordinate with the dental benefit administrator.

5) Add network adequacy/access reporting requirement.”

Explanation:

(This amendment adjusts managed care reprocurement language to authorize the contract to include critical provisions.)

Amendment 118: Adjust support for nursing facility value based payments

Item 288

Language:

Page 333, line 7, strike “$23,568,776,418" and insert "$23,548,372,419".

Page 333, line 7, strike "$25,036,374,431" and insert "$25,015,970,432".

Page 358, line 46, after “appropriation,” strike "$20,000,000" and insert "$10,000,000".

Page 358, line 46, after “and” strike "$20,000,000" and insert "$10,000,000".

Page 358, line 47, after “general fund and” strike "$20,807,998" and insert "$10,403,999".

Page 358, line 47, after “first year and” strike "$20,807,998" and insert "$10,403,999".

Explanation:

(This amendment adjusts the increase for nursing facility value based payments to $20.4 million each year.)

Amendment 119: Clarify coverage of weight loss drugs

Item 288

Language:

Page 362, line 43, after “except” strike “: (i)”.

Page 362, line 44, after “40” strike “; (ii) in those instances where an”.

Page 362, line 44, after “40” insert “.”.

Page 362, strike lines 45 through 52.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes unnecessary language to clarify the coverage of weight loss drugs.  The existing language effectively limits weight loss drugs to those with a body mass index greater than 40.  However, it includes other qualifiers that could be confusing.  Since this amendment does not change the coverage requirement, there is no need to adjust program funding.)

Amendment 120: Conform legally responsible individual language

Item 288

Language:

Page 361, line 40, strike “when circumstances”.

Page 361, line 41, strike “prevent an individual from being cared for by a non-parent caregiver”.

Explanation:

(This amendment adjusts language to eliminate a requirement that, in order for legally responsible individuals to receive reimbursement for personal care services, no one else be available to provide services to the member.  This change is necessary to conform Act language to legislation passed by the 2024 General Assembly.)

Amendment 121: Continue retention of supplemental payment revenue

Item 288

Language:

Page 333, line 7, strike “$23,568,776,418" and insert "$23,566,926,418".

Page 333, line 7, strike "$25,036,374,431" and insert "$25,034,524,431".

Page 364, strike lines 22 through 27.

Page 364, line 28, strike “EEEEE.” and insert “DDDDD.”.

Page 364, line 32, strike “FFFFF.” and insert “EEEEE.”.

Explanation:

(This amendment ensures the Commonwealth continues to receive a portion of supplemental payment revenue provided to locally-owned nursing facilities.  This revenue is currently used to offset the cost of Medicaid.)

Amendment 122: Increase rates for personal care attendants

Item 288

Language:

Page 333, line 7, strike “$23,568,776,418" and insert "$23,606,886,420".

Page 333, line 7, strike "$25,036,374,431" and insert "$25,120,006,619".

Page 364, after line 45, insert:

“GGGGG.1. Effective July 1, 2024, DMAS shall increase the rates for agency- and consumer-directed personal care, respite and companion services in the home and community-based services waivers and Early Periodic Screening, and Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program by two percent. The department shall have the authority to implement these changes prior to completion of any regulatory process undertaken in order to effect such change. 

2. Effective July 1, 2025, DMAS shall increase the rates for agency- and consumer-directed personal care, respite and companion services in the home and community-based services waivers and Early Periodic Screening, and Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program by two percent. The department shall have the authority to implement these changes prior to completion of any regulatory process undertaken in order to effect such change.”

Explanation:

(This amendment increases reimbursement rates for Medicaid personal care, respite, and companionship services provided in agency-directed and consumer-directed waiver programs.  Rates will increase by two percent in FY 2025 and an additional two percent in FY 2026.)

Amendment 123: Remove support for Medicaid eligibility automation

Item 292

Language:

Page 365, line 36, strike "$317,165,151" and insert "$314,126,151".

Page 365, line 36, strike "$350,856,604" and insert "$331,545,694".

Explanation:

(This amendment removes funding for a vendor to implement solutions related to Medicaid eligibility determinations.)

Amendment 124: Study mail operations prior to hiring vendor

Item 292

Language:

Page 365, line 36, strike "$317,165,151" and insert "$310,449,085".

Page 365, line 36, strike "$350,856,604" and insert "$337,720,995".

Page 372, after line 38, insert:

“II. The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS), in cooperation with the Department of Social Services, shall examine the current processes associated with handling mail being received by local departments of social services to determine best practices for enhancing the current operations. DMAS shall report its findings to the Governor and the Chairs of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees by October 1, 2024."

Explanation:

(This amendment delays the hiring of a vendor to handle all incoming mail currently directed to local departments of social services until an examination of best practices can be completed.)

Amendment 125:  Amend language for school-based mental health

Item 295

Language:

Page 378, line 26, after “FF.” insert “1.”.

Page 378, line 27, after “provided” strike the remainder of the line.

Page 378, strike lines 28 through 35.

Page 378, line 27, after “provided” insert:

“for: (i) the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, in partnership with the Department of Education, to provide technical assistance to school divisions seeking guidance on the implementation and expansion of school-based mental health services and programs; (ii) technical assistance to school divisions for reimbursement of services through Medicaid or other insurers, and (iii) grants to school divisions to contract for community-based mental health services for students. The department shall report such information annually to the Behavioral Health Commission by September 1.

2. Of the amounts in FF.1., $500,000 the first year from the general fund may be utilized to conduct a statewide evaluation of school-based mental health services. The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services shall report on the evaluation findings to the Governor and Chairs of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees by June 1, 2025.”

Explanation:

(This amendment strikes language in the enrolled bill that altered language for school-based mental health centers and reverts to language that directs the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to administer technical assistance, including grants to school divisions, for community-based mental health services for students.)

Amendment 126: Reduce funding for Community Services Board workforce development

Item 295

Language:

Page 374, line 25, strike “$160,942,418” and insert “$157,192,418”.

Page 374, line 25, strike “$160,172,418” and insert “$156,422,418”.

Page 379, line 8, strike the first “$7,500,000” and insert “$3,750,000”.

Page 379, line 8, strike the second “$7,500,000” and insert “$3,7500,00”.

Explanation:

(This amendment reduces funding for Community Services Board workforce development opportunities.)

Amendment 127: Restore funds for peer to peer mentoring services

Item 295

Language:

Page 374, line 25, strike “$160,942,418” and insert “$161,156,668”.

Page 374, line 25, strike “$160,172,418” and insert “$160,386,668”.

Explanation:

(This amendment restores funding for peer to peer mentoring services.)

Amendment 128: Fund community-based opioid abatement and remediation services

Item 296

Language:

Page 380, line 35, strike “$178,884,498” and insert “$179,384,498”.

Page 380, line 35, strike “$146,488,012” and insert “$146,988,012”.

Page 384, after line 21 insert:

“Y. Out of this appropriation, $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year from the Commonwealth Opioid Abatement and Remediation Fund is appropriated for programs to treat, prevent, or reduce opioid use disorder or the misuse of opioids or to otherwise abate or remediate the opioid epidemic, pursuant to § 2.2-2377, Code of Virginia.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides funding from the Commonwealth Opioid Remediation and Abatement Fund for community-based opioid abatement and remediation programs.)

Amendment 129: Reduce funding for discharge assistance plans

Item 296

Language:

Page 380, line 35, strike “$178,884,498” and insert “$175,884,498”.

Page 380, line 35, strike “$146,488,012” and insert “$143,488,012”.

Page 382, line 47, strike the first “$13,500,000” and insert “$10,500,000”.

Page 382, line 47, strike the second “$13,500,000” and insert “$10,500,000”.

Page 383, line 22, strike the first “$6,000,000” and insert “$3,000,000”.

Page 383, line 22, strike the second “$6,000,000” and insert “$3,000,000”.

Explanation:

(This amendment reduces new funding for discharge assistance plans from $6.0 million each year to $3.0 million each year.)

Amendment 130: Remove funding to expand permanent supportive housing

Item 297

Language:

Page 384, line 32, strike “$783,058,749” and insert “$780,058,749”.

Page 384, line 32, strike “$784,617,277” and insert “$781,617,277”.

Page 387, line 35, strike the first “$83,588,710” and insert “$80,588,710”.

Page 387, line 35, strike the second “$83,588,710” and insert “$80,588,710”.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes funding to expand permanent supportive housing.)

Amendment 131: Reduce new funding for additional crisis staff

Item 297

Language:

Page 384, line 32, strike “$783,058,749” and insert “$782,558,749”.

Page 384, line 32, strike “$784,617,277” and insert “$784,117,277”.

Page 390, line 33, strike the first “$2,500,000” and insert “$2,000,000”.

Page 390, line 33, strike the second “$2,500,000” and insert “$2,000,000”.

Explanation:

(This amendment reduces new funding for additional crisis staff from $2.5 million each year to $2.0 million each year.)

Amendment 132: Reduce new funding for the state rental assistance program

Item 297

Language:

Page 384, line 32, strike “$783,058,749” and insert “$782,558,749”.

Page 384, line 32, strike “$784,617,277” and insert “$784,117,277”.

Page 387, line 51, strike the first “$17,185,533” and insert “$16,685,533”.

Page 387, line 51, strike the second “$17,185,533” and insert “$16,685,533”.

Explanation:

(This amendment reduces new funding for the state rental assistance program for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.)

Amendment 133: Reduce new funding for STEP-VA services

Item 297

Language:

Page 384, line 32, strike “$783,058,749” and insert “$781,858,749”.

Page 384, line 32, strike “$784,617,277” and insert “$783,417,277”.

Page 388, line 44, strike “$122,992,845” and insert “$121,792,845”.

Page 388, line 44, strike “$125,689,865” and insert “$124,489,865”.

Page 389, line 1, strike the first “$27,855,453”and insert “$27,540,552”.

Page 389, line 1, strike the second “$27,855,453” and insert “$27,540,552”.

Page 389, line 5, strike the first “$28,730,139” and insert “28,256,748”.

Page 389, line 5, strike the second “$28,730,139” and insert “28,256,748”.

Page 389, line 8, strike the first “$4,242,364” and insert “$4,135,199”.

Page 389, line 8, strike the second “$4,242,364” and insert “$4,135,199”.

Page 389, line 10, strike the first “$5,814,558” and insert “$5,686,409”.

Page 389, line 10, strike the second “$5,814,558” and insert “$5,686,409”.

Page 389, line 18, strike the first “$3,970,250” and insert “$3,930,183”.

Page 389, line 18, strike the second “$3,970,250” and insert “$3,930,183”.

Page 389, line 20, strike the first “$6,844,427” and insert “$6,756,480”.

Page 389, line 20, strike the second “$6,844,427” and insert “$6,756,480”.

Page 389, line 22, strike the first “$4,259,924” and insert “$4,211,544”.

Page 389, line 22, strike the second “$4,259,924” and insert “$4,211,544”.

Explanation:

(This amendment reduces new funding for STEP-VA services, leaving a total of $3.3 million in new funding each year to address inflation in the cost of services.)

Amendment 134: Adjust funding for brain injury service providers work retention

Item 314

Language:

Page 396, line 15, strike the first "$110,245,959" and insert "$109,770,959".

Page 396, line 15, strike the second "$110,245,959" and insert "$109,770,959".

Page 397, line 49, after “appropriation,” strike "$10,396,719" and insert "$9,921,719".

Page 397, line 49, after “and” strike "$10,396,719" and insert "$9,921,719".

Page 398, line 14, after “amount,” strike "$775,000" and insert "$300,000".

Page 398, line 14, after “and” strike "$775,000" and insert "$300,000".

Explanation:

(This amendment adjusts funding provided in the enrolled bill for brain injury service providers work retention efforts to $300,000 general fund each year.)

Amendment 135: Adjust funding increase for community brain injury services

Item 314

Language:

Page 396, line 15, strike the first "$110,245,959" and insert "$109,620,959".

Page 396, line 15, strike the second "$110,245,959" and insert "$109,620,959".

Page 397, line 49, after “appropriation,” strike "$10,396,719" and insert "$9,771,719".

Page 397, line 49, after “and” strike "$10,396,719" and insert "$9,771,719".

Page 398, line 16, after “amount,” strike "$1,875,000" and insert "$1,250,000".

Page 398, line 16, after “and” strike "$1,875,000" and insert "$1,250,000".

Explanation:

(This amendment adjusts funding provided in the enrolled bill for community brain injury services to $1.3 million general fund each year.)

Amendment 136: Remove funding for the training academy model for family services programs

Item 324

Language:

Page 404, line 12, strike “$61,829,363” and insert “$60,321,285”.

Page 404, line 12, strike “$64,913,822” and insert “$60,939,643”.

Page 405, strike lines 37 through 40.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes funding provided to establish a centralized training academy model for local departments of social services.)

Amendment 137: Fund income verification contract increase

Item 326

Language:

Page 407, line 32, strike “$626,286,474” and insert “$635,128,238”.

Page 407, line 32, strike “$626,109,599” and insert “$642,378,212”.

Explanation:

(This amendment provides additional funding for the agency’s income verification contract increase.)

Amendment 138: Adjust funding for Buffalow Family and Friends

Item 331

Language:

Page 413, line 55, strike “$68,565,691” and insert “$68,665,691”.

Page 413, line 55, strike “70,163,045” and insert “$69,763,045”.

Page 418, line 14, after “appropriation,”, strike “$400,000” and insert “$500,000”.

Page 418, line 14, after “first year”, strike “and $400,000 the second year”.

Explanation:

(This amendment increases appropriation to Buffalow Family and Friends to $500,000 general fund in the first year and removes the $400,000 appropriation in the second year.)

Amendment 139: Adjust funding for Child Advocacy Centers

Item 331

Language:

Page 413, line 55, strike “$68,565,691” and insert “$68,000,789”.

Page 413, line 55, strike “70,163,045” and insert “$67,250,789”.

Page 415, line 19, strike “$1,970,402” and insert “$1,405,500”. 

Page 415, line 19, strike “$4,317,756” and insert “$1,405,500”.

Explanation:

(This amendment reduces additional funding provided in the enrolled bill for Child Advocacy Centers.)

Amendment 140: Remove funding for CASA Prince William

Item 331

Language:

Page 413, line 55, strike “$68,565,691” and insert “$66,565,691”.

Page 418, strike lines 9 through 11.

Page 418, line 12, strike “Y.” and insert “X.”.

Page 418, line 14, strike “Z.” and insert “Y.”.

Page 418, line 17, strike “AA.” and insert “Z.”.

Page 418, line 19, strike “BB.” and insert “AA.”.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes $2.0 million general fund in the first year provided to CASA in Prince William County to fund a healthcare worker training program for members of the immigrant community.)

Amendment 141: Remove second year of language access funding

Item 331

Language:

Page 413, line 55, strike “70,163,045” and insert “$68,163,045”.

Page 418, line 12, after “first year”, strike “and $2,000,000 the second year”.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes $2.0 million general fund from the second year for state agencies to facilitate and improve language access.)

Amendment 142: Transfer Opioid Abatement Authority

Item 347.10

Language:

Page 425, after line 32, insert:

“347.10 Financial Assistance for Individual and

Family Services (49000)                                                                                 $66,095,847    $76,107,377     

Financial Assistance to Abate and Remediate

the Opioid Epidemic (49020)                                                                         $66,095,847    $76,107,377     

Fund Sources: Special Fund                                                                           $66,095,847    $76,107,377 

Authority: Title 2.2-2365 through 2.2-2376

A. The Opioid Abatement Authority shall abate and remediate the opioid epidemic in the Commonwealth through financial support from the Opioid Abatement Fund in accordance with § 2.2-2365 through § 2.2-2376, Code of Virginia, in the form of grants, donations, or other assistance, for efforts to treat, prevent, and reduce opioid use disorder and the misuse of opioids in the Commonwealth.

B. To the extent necessary to fund the operations of the Opioid Abatement Authority, the Authority is authorized to request nongeneral fund appropriation increases in accordance with § 4-1.04 of the Appropriation Act.”

Explanation:

(This amendment returns funding, positions, and authorizing language for the Opioid Abatement Authority to the Office of Health and Human Resources. Language reverts to the language included in HB/SB 30. A companion amendment strikes language, positions, and funding included in the enrolled bill in the Independent Agencies.)

Amendment 143: Remove funding to establish the Office of Commonwealth Resilience

Item 358

Language:

Page 433, line 3, strike “$1,359,627” and insert “$859,627”.

Page 433, line 3, strike “$1,359,627” and insert “$859,627”.

Page 433, strike lines 40 through 42.

Explanation:

(This amendment eliminates proposed funding to establish the Office of Commonwealth Resilience.)

Amendment 144: Reduce assistance to Soil and Water Conservation Districts for Virginia Agricultural Cost Share Program and engineering design

Item 359

Language:

Page 433, Line 50, strike “$474,674,264” and insert “$474,524,264”.

Page 433, Line 50, strike “$142,858,236” and insert “$142,708,236”.

Page 437, Line 39, strike the first “$350,000” and insert “$200,000”.

Page 437, Line 39, strike the second “$350,000” and insert “$200,000”.

Explanation:

(This amendment reduces the proposed increase in support for the Department of Conservation and Recreation to expedite the assistance it provides to Soil and Water Conservation Districts.)

Amendment 145: Reduce Soil and Water Conservation District base support

Item 359

Language:

Page 433, Line 50, strike “$474,674,264” and insert “$472,674,264”.

Page 433, Line 50, strike “$142,858,236” and insert “$140,858,236”.

Page 434, Line 20, strike the first “$15,044,091” and insert “$13,044,091”.

Page 434, Line 20, strike the second “$15,044,091” and insert “$13,044,091”.

Page 434, Line 24, strike the first “$12,809,091” and insert “$10,809,091”.

Page 434, Line 24, strike the second “$12,809,091” and insert “$10,809,091”.

Explanation:

(This amendment reduces the proposed increases for Soil and Water Conservation District base support.)

Amendment 146: Reduce support for Natural Heritage Program

Item 359

Language:

Page 433, line 50, strike “$474,674,264” and insert “$474,380,912”.

Page 433, line 50, strike “$142,858,236” and insert “$142,564,884”.

Page 436, line 21, strike the first “$1,093,352” and insert “$800,000”.

Page 436, line 21, strike the second “$1,093,352” and insert “$800,000”.

Explanation:

(This amendment reduces proposed additional funding for the Natural Heritage Program to $300,000 in each year and three positions.)

Amendment 147: Remove funding for invasive species control

Item 360

Language:

Page 437, line 50, strike “$101,226,439” and insert “$100,976,439”.

Page 437, line 50, strike “$98,748,094” and insert “$98,498,094”.

Page 439, strike lines 45 through 47.

Page 439, line 48, strike “O.” and insert “N.”

Explanation:

(This amendment eliminates proposed funding for invasive species control. Companion amendments to the Departments of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Forestry, and Wildlife Resources reduce corresponding funding and positions.)

Amendment 148: Adjust effective date of polystyrene container prohibition

Item 362

Language:

Page 440, Line 39, strike “2025” and insert “2028”.

Page 440, Line 39, strike “2026” and insert “2030”.

Explanation:

(This amendment shifts the effective date of the prohibition on use of polystyrene containers from 2025 to 2028 for retail food establishments operating 20 or more locations in the Commonwealth, and from 2026 to 2030 for smaller establishments.)

Amendment 149: Eliminate mitigation trading platform and wetland in-lieu fee mitigation program support

Item 363

Language:

Page 440, line 41, strike “$58,236,218” and insert “$57,486,218”.

Page 440, line 41, strike “$58,336,218” and insert “$57,586,218”.

Page 442, strike lines 25 through 27.

Page 442, line 28, strike “M.” and insert “L.”

Explanation:

(This amendment removes funding and positions provided for a new mitigation trading platform and wetland in-lieu fee mitigation initiative.)

Amendment 150: Rightsize hazardous storage tank monitoring funding and positions

Item 363

Language:

Page 440, line 41, strike “$58,236,218” and insert “$57,982,778”.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes first year general fund appropriation tied to House Bill 949, which has a delayed effective date. The Department of Environmental Quality anticipates the fiscal impact of this bill will take place in fiscal year 2026 at the earliest. The Department also can absorb the new positions.)

Amendment 151: Reduce pay-for-outcomes pilot program funding

Item 365

Language:

Page 443, line 35, strike “$172,872,954” and insert “$157,872,954”.

Page 445, line 29, strike “$20,000,000” and insert “$5,000,000”.

Explanation:

(This amendment reduces funding provided for a pay-for-outcomes pilot program in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.)

Amendment 152: Remove language mandating Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) participation

Item 366

Language:

Page 446, strike lines 7 through 27.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes language requiring the Commonwealth to rejoin RGGI and directing appropriate state agencies to take necessary action.)

Amendment 153: Remove funding for invasive species control

Item 367

Language:

Page 446, line 39, strike “$59,656,987” and insert “$58,881,987”.

Page 446, line 39, strike “$57,656,987” and insert “$56,881,987”.

Page 447, strike lines 10 through 13.

Explanation:

(This amendment eliminates proposed funding for invasive species control. Companion amendments to the Departments of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Forestry, and Conservation and Recreation reduce corresponding funding and positions.)

Amendment 154: Provide additional funding for the Battlefield Preservation Fund

Item 371

Language:

Page 448, Line 40, strike “47,797,227” and insert “49,797,227”.  

Page 449, Line 38, after “is” strike "$5,250,000” and insert “$7,250,000”.

Explanation:

(This amendment provides an additional $2.0 million from the general fund for deposit to the Virginia Battlefield Preservation Fund.)

Amendment 155: Provide one-time funding for the Jefferson School

Item 371

Language:

Page 448, line 40, strike “$14,627,427” and insert “$14,127,427”.

Page 451, line 50, strike “and $500,000 the second year”.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes general fund appropriation proposed in the second year for the Jefferson School in the City of Charlottesville.)

Amendment 156: Provide one-time funding to the County of Fairfax for an African American Research Fellowship at Mount Vernon

Item 371

Language:

Page 448, line 40, strike “$14,627,427” and insert “$14,377,427”.

Page 452, line 22, strike “and $250,000 the second year”.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes general fund appropriation in the second year for an African American Research Fellowship at the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon.)

Amendment 157: Move ABC back to SPSHS Secretariat from Independent Agencies

Item 380.10

Language:

Page 458, after line 10, insert:

“Authority: § 4.1-100 through § 4.1-133, Code of Virginia.

A. No funds appropriated for this program shall be used for enforcement personnel to enforce local ordinances.

B. Revenues of the fund appropriated in this Item and Item 381.10 of this act are limited to those received pursuant to Title 4, Code of Virginia, except taxes collected by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

C. By September 1 of each year, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board shall report for the prior fiscal year the dollar amount of total wine liter tax collections in Virginia; the portion, expressed in dollars, of such tax collections attributable to the sale of Virginia wine in both ABC stores and in private stores; and the percentage of total wine liter tax collections attributable to the sale of Virginia wine. Such report shall be submitted to the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees, Director, Department of Planning and Budget and the Virginia Wine Board.

D. Included in this appropriation for this item is $839,752 the first year and $839,752 the second year from the Enterprise Fund to be used to support civilian licensing technicians.

E. Included in the appropriation for this item is $2,500,000 the first year and $2,500,000 the second year from the Enterprise Fund to support licensing agents in association with the Authority's licensing reform efforts.

F. Included in the appropriation for this Item is $1,000,000 the first year and $1,000,000 the second year from the Enterprise Fund to support enforcement activities related to the unlawful direct shipment into Virginia of alcoholic beverages by unlicensed businesses and fulfillment centers.”

Explanation:

(This amendment moves ABC from Independent Agencies back to Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security and removes funding and language associated with skill games.)

Amendment 158:  Move ABC back to SPSHS Secretariat from Independent Agencies

Item 381.10

Language:

Page 458, after line 11, insert:

“381.10 Alcoholic Beverage Merchandising (80100)            $1,049,870,828  $1,099,910,490

Administrative Services (80101)                                                 $93,225,125       $93,225,125

Alcoholic Beverage Control Retail Store Operations (80102)  $140,965,387     $142,092,342

Alcoholic Beverage Purchasing, Warehousing and

Distribution (80103)                                                                  $815,680,316       $864,593,023

Fund Sources:

Enterprise                                                                                $1,049,870,828    $1,099,910,490”

“Authority: § 4.1-100 through § 4.1-133, Code of Virginia.

A. By December 15 of each year, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board shall submit a report to the Staff Directors of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees, Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, the Director, Department of Planning and Budget, the Director, Department of Accounts, the Chief Information Officer of the Commonwealth, and the Auditor of Public Accounts regarding the status of financing, procuring and implementing the information technology systems necessary to sustain the Authority's business enterprise.

B. Funds appropriated for services related to state lottery operations shall be used solely for lottery ticket purchases and prize payouts.

C. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board shall open additional stores in locations deemed to have the greatest potential for total increased sales in order to maximize profitability.

D. Notwithstanding § 4.1-120, Code of Virginia, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board may open certain government stores, as determined by the Board, for the sale of alcoholic beverages on New Year's Day and on Sundays after 10:00 a.m.

E. Consistent with the provisions of Chapters 730 and 38, 2015 Acts of Assembly, members of the Board shall receive annually such salary, compensation, and reimbursement of expenses for the performance of their official duties as set forth in the general appropriation act for members of the House of Delegates when the General Assembly is not in session, except that the Chair of the Board shall receive annually such salary, compensation, and reimbursement of expenses for the performance of his official duties as set forth in the general appropriation act for a member of the Senate of Virginia when the General Assembly is not in session.”.

Explanation:

(This amendment moves ABC from Independent Agencies back to Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security and removes language making ABC an independent agency.)

Amendment 159: Remove funding and positions for bills limiting the use of isolated confinement

Item 388

Language:

Page 461, line 31, strike “$920,965,354” and insert “$917,765,354”.

Page 461, line 31, strike “$903,844,192” and insert “$900,644,192”.

Explanation:

(This amendment eliminates funding and positions provided for 22 casework counselors and 15 mental health clinicians pursuant to SB719 and HB1244, which place restrictions on the use of isolated confinement in adult correctional facilities. The legislation was vetoed.)

Amendment 160: Reduce funding for 2024 legislation that may impact need for prison beds

Item 390

Language:

Page 464, line 9, strike “$207,107,669” and insert “$206,407,669”.

Page 466, line 33, strike “$1,250,000” and insert “$550,000”.

Page 466, strike lines 38 through 49.

Page 467, strike lines 1 through 13 and insert:

“1. House Bill 18 and Senate Bill 7 -- $50,000

2. House Bill 22 and Senate Bill 210 -- $50,000

3. House Bill 36 and Senate Bill 44 -- $50,000

4. House Bill 173 and Senate Bill 100 -- $50,000

5. House Bill 1187 and Senate Bill 614 -- $50,000

6. House Bill 633 -- $50,000

7. Senate Bill 363 -- $50,000

8. Senate Bill 731 -- $50,000

9. Senate Bill 364 -- $50,000

10. Senate Bill 394 -- $50,000

11. Senate Bill 469 -- $50,000”.

Explanation:

(This amendment reduces funding provided for Woodrum bills that either failed to pass or were vetoed.)

Amendment 161: Reduce funding provided for Correctional Officer Career Pipeline Pilot

Item 390

Language:

Page 464, line 9, strike “$203,753,669” and insert “$203,503,669”.

Explanation:

(This amendment reduces funding provided for a new pilot program to engage students in high school and the Virginia Community College System to pursue careers in corrections.)

Amendment 162: Remove funding provided for sentence modification legislation

Item 390

Language:

Page 464, line 9, strike “$207,107,669” and insert “$207,005,669”.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes funding provided for systems upgrades to accommodate Senate Bill 696, which relates to sentence modifications for individuals with marijuana-related charges. The legislation was vetoed.)

Amendment 163: Remove language requiring agency to use existing funding for earned-sentence-credit legislation

Item 390

Language:

Page 466, line 31, after “Special Session I”, insert “.”.

Page 466, line 31, strike “, and eligibility for such earned-sentence-credit structure as set forth in”.

Page 466, strike line 32.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes language requiring DOC to use funding dedicated for implementing the enhanced earned-sentence-credit structure for House Bill 45 and House Bill 77 from the 2024 Session. The legislation was vetoed.)

Amendment 164: Restore Earned-Sentence-Credit eligibility limit language

Item 390

Language:

Page 466, Line 28, after “Q.” insert “1.”.

Page 466, after line 32 insert “2. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 53.1-202.3, Code of Virginia, a maximum of 4.5 sentence credits may be earned for each 30 days served on a sentence that is concurrent with or consecutive to a sentence for a conviction of an offense enumerated in subsection A of § 53.1-202.3, Code of Virginia.”.

Explanation:

(This amendment restores language that limits the maximum number of credits an inmate may earn if the inmate is serving sentences that are concurrent with or consecutive to offenses that are not eligible for enhanced earned credits.)

Amendment 165: Restore funding for electronic health records system

Item 390

Language:

Page 464, line 9, strike “$207,107,669” and insert “$208,607,669”.

Page 466, line 23, strike “$4,990,000” and insert “$6,490,000”.

Explanation:

(This amendment restores electronic health records system funding in first year to provide contingency funding during project implementation.)

Amendment 166: Provide grant award to enhance the Virginia State Police Fusion Center

Item 391

Language:

Page 469, strike lines 1 through 3, and insert “K. The Director of the Department of Criminal Justice Services is directed to provide each year a grant award from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to the Virginia State Police to support up to three positions at the Virginia Fusion Center. One of the positions shall be for purposes of coordinating with institutions of higher education to support campus safety.”.

Explanation:

(This amendment provides nongeneral fund support for up to three analyst positions to enhance public safety through the Virginia State Police Fusion Center.)

Amendment 167: Remove funding and positions for concealed handgun permits

Item 391

Language:

Page 467, line 41, strike "$7,560,454" and insert "$7,069,704".

Page 467, line 41, strike "$6,410,454" and insert "$6,069,704".

Explanation:

(This amendment removes funding and positions associated with House Bill 797. The legislation was vetoed.)

Amendment 168: Remove funding for interrogation practices training

Item 391

Language:

Page 467, line 41, strike "$7,560,454" and insert "$7,435,454".

Explanation:

(This amendment removes one-time funding provided to develop interrogation practices training, pursuant to House Bill 250. The legislation was vetoed.)

Amendment 169: Adjust Help Me Help You (HMHY) program funding

Item 394

Language:

Page 469, line 44, strike "$226,128,308" and insert "$226,178,308".

Page 469, line 44, strike "$226,324,784" and insert "$226,199,784".

Page 477, strike lines 23 through 25, and insert “U. Included in the appropriation for this item is $175,000 the first year from the general fund to the City of Richmond to support the Help Me Help You program. The Department of Criminal Justice Services shall administer these funds as grants.”.

Explanation:

(This amendment increases the first year general fund to support the Help Me Help You (HMHY) program and eliminates the second year funding. Language also clarifes that these funds are to be passed through as grants.)

Amendment 170: Adjust REAL LIFE Initiative funding

Item 394

Language:

Page 469, line 44, strike "$226,128,308" and insert "$226,228,308".

Page 469, line 44, strike "$226,324,784" and insert "$225,824,784".

Page 477, strike lines 26 and 27, and insert “V. Included in the appropriation for this item is $600,000 the first year from the general fund to support the REAL LIFE Initiative. The Department of Criminal Justice Services shall administer these funds as grants.”.

Explanation:

(This amendment increases funding in the first year to support the REAL LIFE Initiative and eliminates funding for the program in the second year. Language also clarifes that these funds are to be passed through as grants.)

Amendment 171: Amend language for grants to combat hate crimes

Item 394

Language:

Page 476, line 28, strike “Eligible grant applicants include” and insert: “The funds appropriated in this item shall be distributed to”.

Page 476, lines 29 and 30, after “crimes” strike “, as well as localities engaged in partnership programs with such institutions or nonprofit organizations”.

Page 476, lines 35 and 36, after “shall” strike “be awarded to the applicable locality to distribute the grant recipient and shall”.

Explanation:

(This amendment makes changes to the eligibility and award process for grants to combat hate crimes.)

Amendment 172: Clarify intent of H.O.M.I.E.S. and C.U.T.S. funding

Item 394

Language:

Page 477, line 22, after “(C.U.T.S.).”, insert “The Department of Criminal Justice Services shall administer these funds as grants.”.

Explanation:

(This amendment clarifies that general fund support for Big Heroes of Minority in Every Society (H.O.M.I.E.S.) and Cleaning Up the Streets Youth Employment Program (C.U.T.S.) is to be administered as grants.)

Amendment 173: Reduce appropriation for Safer Communities Program

Item 394

Language:

Page 469, line 44, strike "$226,128,308" and insert "$224,628,308".

Page 469, line 44, strike "$226,324,784" and insert "$224,824,784".

Page 475, strike lines 29 through 45, and insert “4.a. Out of the amounts appropriated for this item, $12,500,000 the first year and $12,500,000 the second year from the general fund is provided for the Safer Communities Program to support holistic, community-based strategies that address the root causes and conditions of community violence. Such strategies shall be evidence-informed and/or community-driven and shall include: (i) afterschool programs and mentorships; (ii) connections to education and economic opportunities; (iii) trauma-informed mental health care; (iv) credible messengers and violence interrupters; and (v) strategies to build trust between law enforcement agencies and community stakeholders. Out of this amount, at least $11,500,000 the first year and at least $11,500,000 the second year shall be provided to the City of Norfolk, the City of Portsmouth, the City of Roanoke, the City of Richmond, the City of Hampton, the City of Petersburg, and the City of Newport News. Recipient localities shall (i) demonstrate planning, implementation, and coordination of community violence reduction strategies, including utilizing existing violence reduction grants and pursuing additional grant opportunities, and (ii) provide quarterly reports to the Department detailing expenditures to date to ensure alignment with the requirements established in this paragraph.”.

Explanation:

(This amendment redirects $1,500,000 each year from the Safer Communities Program to support up to 29 Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorneys and up to 18 paralegal positions. A companion amendment to the Compensation Board provides funding and associated positions. The amendment also adds the Cities of Hampton, Petersburg, and Newport News as recipient localities.)

Amendment 174: Remove funding for Victim Services Grant Program

Item 394

Language:

Page 469, line 44, strike "$226,128,308" and insert "$224,678,308".

Page 469, line 44, strike "$226,324,784" and insert "$223,824,784".

Page 477, strike lines 31 through 40.

Explanation:

(This amendment adjusts funding for the Victim Services Grant Program. The Introduced budget provided general fund support for these initatives.)

Amendment 175: Restore School Resource Officer (SRO) Incentive funding

Item 394

Language:

Page 469, line 44, strike "$226,128,308" and insert "$228,170,283".

Page 469, line 44, strike "$226,324,784" and insert "$229,743,521".

Page 472, line 30, strike "$23,116,049" and insert “$25,158,024”.

Page 472, line 30, strike "$20,362,525" and insert “$23,781,262”.

Explanation:

(This amendment restores a portion of School Resource Officer Incentive funding.)

Amendment 176: Support medical transport services in Sussex County

Item 394

Language:

Page 469, line 44, strike "$226,128,308" and insert "$226,428,308".

Page 469, line 44, strike "$226,324,784" and insert "$226,624,784".

Page 477, after line 40, insert “Y. Included in the appropriation for this item is $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year from the general fund to make a grant award to Sussex County for costs incurred for providing emergency medical transport for state-responsible inmates housed at Sussex State Prison.”.

Explanation:

(This amendment provides a grant award to Sussex County to support the costs of providing emergency medical transport for state-responsible inmates.)

Amendment 177: Reduce funding provided for Substantial Risk Order bill

Item 415

Language:

Page 491, Line 26, strike “$119,774,145” and insert “$119,677,845”.

Explanation:

(This amendment reduces general fund support provided to establish a Substantial Risk Order Reporting System pursuant to House Bill 916. The legislation was vetoed.)

Amendment 178: Remove funding for sealing and expungement

Item 426

Language:

Page 503, line 1, strike “$230,947,786” and insert “$230,505,286”.

Page 503, line 1, strike “$230,719,186” and insert “$230,505,286”.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes general fund appropriation and positions to support the sealing and expungement process. DMV has the authority and ability to perform this with existing resources.)

Amendment 179: Modify increased support for WMATA

Item 433

Language:

Page 507, line 8, strike “$913,991,629” and insert “$848,991,629”.

Page 507, line 8, strike “$945,149,660” and insert “$896,349,660”.

Page 508, strike lines 26 through 38, and insert:

“F.1.  Out of the amounts included in this item, $35,700,000 the second year from the general fund is provided for the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) to provide additional operating assistance to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) subject to the conditions of this section. NVTC shall provide all funds made available in this item to WMATA for operating assistance in fiscal year 2026. These funds shall supplement Commonwealth funds currently held by NVTC for the jurisdictions, including approximately $98,000,000 in supplemental state funding provided to NVTC by the Commonwealth in fiscal year 2022. Combined with these previously allocated supplemental funds, the funds appropriated in this item provide NVTC with state funding equivalent to half of the additional operating assistance required to close WMATA’s operating budget deficit, an amount estimated at $59,700,000 in fiscal year 2025 and $74,000,000 in fiscal year 2026.

2. Notwithstanding § 33.2-1526.1, Code of Virginia, total Virginia operating assistance in the approved budgets for WMATA for fiscal years 2025 and 2026 may increase from the total operating assistance in the prior year’s approved WMATA budget by an amount determined to be appropriate by the Director of the Department of Rail and Public Transportation.

3. In making the determination authorized in paragraph F.2. of this item, the Director shall submit any recommendation to the Secretary of Transportation for approval no later than July 1, 2024, for fiscal year 2025 and May 1, 2025, for fiscal year 2026.

4. As a condition of receiving funds for purposes provided in paragraph 1 and to further WMATA’s efforts to achieve financial sustainability, the Authority shall engage a consulting firm with significant and recognized experience in expense restructuring, revenue generation, and organizational transformation for public infrastructure agencies, within 30 days of the enactment of this act.

a. The consulting firm shall conduct an evaluation of WMATA’s operations focused on realizing ongoing cost efficiencies and enhancing self-generated revenues to substantially close WMATA’s operating deficit to ensure sustainable transit service into the future. The consultant shall examine costs and revenue potential across all authority operations and consider improvements to WMATA’s capital program that could increase the efficiency of future operations. The consultant shall report to the Secretary of Transportation’s designee to the WMATA Board of Directors and shall provide regular reports directly to the Secretary. All employees, contractors, and other agents of WMATA shall comply with the consultant’s requests in a timely manner.

b. The findings of the firm’s evaluation shall be presented to the WMATA Board of Directors, the Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations, the Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Governor no later than November 30, 2024. After consideration of the consultant’s recommendations, the WMATA Board of Directors shall adopt, by January 15, 2025, a financially sustainable business plan that substantially closes the operating deficit and present it to the Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, and Governor for their approval.

c. In the event the Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, and Governor do not each approve WMATA’s adopted business plan by the adjournment of the 2025 legislative session, or any other provision in paragraphs a and b of this subsection is not met, the funds provided in this item shall not be made available. Additionally, notwithstanding paragraph F.2. of this item and § 33.2-1526.1 (K), Code of Virginia, the total Virginia operating assistance in the approved WMATA budget for fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter shall not exceed an amount equivalent to the total Virginia operating assistance provided in fiscal year 2024 plus 3 percent per annum and allowing for items excluded from the calculation of any WMATA budget increase as provided in § 33.2-1526.1 (K), Code of Virginia. In the event the total Virginia operating assistance in WMATA’s approved budget for fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year exceeds such an amount, the Commonwealth Transportation Board shall withhold an amount equal to 35 percent of the funds available under § 33.2-1526.1 (D)4, Code of Virginia.

d. Following the adoption and approval of the business plan, WMATA shall provide the Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, and Governor with a quarterly update detailing the implementation status of initiatives included in its business plan, including any associated cost savings or revenues that the Authority has realized by implementing the initiative.

5. In the event the provisions of paragraph 4.d are not met, the Commonwealth Transportation Board shall withhold an amount equal to 35 percent of the funds available under § 33.2-1526.1 (D)4, Code of Virginia.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides $35.7 million from the general fund to NVTC in FY 2026 to support operating assistance for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.  This funding shall be used with other funds held by NVTC for this purpose, including approximately $98 million supplemental allocations provided in fiscal year 2022, to provide Virginia’s operating assistance for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. Also provides parameters allowing operating assistance to exceed the 3 percent cap imposed under § 33.2-1526.1, Code of Virginia, for FY 2025 and FY 2026, authorizing NVTC to release additional state funding provided in previous fiscal years.)

Amendment 180: Adjust position level to reflect actual operations (Technical)

Item 439

Explanation:

(This amendment is a technical adjustment to increase the nongeneral fund maximum employment level (MEL) by 218 each year to reflect growth in agency funding and operations.)

Amendment 181: Modify support for expanded toll relief

Item 441

Language:

Page 513, Line 13, strike “$174,365,200” and insert “$164,365,200”.

Page 513, Line 13, strike “$122,331,321” and insert “$98,331,321”.

Page 513, Line 23, strike “$77,000,000” and insert “$67,000,000”.

Page 513, Line 23, strike “and $24,000,000 the”.

Page 513, Line 24, strike “second year”.

Page 513, Line 25, after “drivers”, insert “defined as registered drivers”.

Page 513, Line 26, after “is” insert “(i)”.

Page 513, Line 27, after “and” insert “(ii)”.

Page 513, Line 27, after “index”, insert “and with a median household income between $53,000 and $57,000”.

Page 513, Line 29, strike “in a locality described in”.

Page 513, Line 30, strike “(b)”.

Page 513, Line 33, after “provide”, insert “such eligible drivers”.

Page 513, Line 37, strike “for eligible drivers” and insert “for drivers described in (b),”.

Explanation:

(This amendment provides $67.0 million for expanded toll relief for eligible drivers and clarifies the definition of eligible drivers.)

Amendment 182: Authorize Central Virginia Training Center second entrance study from existing resources

Item 444

Language:

Page 517, Line 44, strike “$354,369,643” and insert “$354,169,643”.

Page 519, strike Line 53.

Page 519, Line 54, strike “provided for the Virginia Department of Transportation,” and insert “O. The Virginia Department of Transportation is authorized to utilize up to $200,000 in nongeneral funds,”.

Explanation:

(This amendment reduces general fund support for a Central Virginia Training Center second entrance study and authorizes VDOT to utilize existing nongeneral fund resources to complete the study.)

Amendment 183: Modify support for municipal dredging pilot program

Item 451

Language:

Page 523, Line 25, strike “$19,112,325” and insert “$15,112,325”.

Page 524, Line 22, strike “$7,500,000” and insert “$3,500,000”.

Explanation:

(This amendment provides $3,500,000 for a pilot municipal dredging program.)

Amendment 184: Provide funding to support the Partnership for Petersburg Initiative

Item 456

Language:

Page 528, Line 14, strike “$36,990,477” and insert “$37,389,137”.

Page 528, Line 14, strike “$36,969,477” and insert “$37,374,318”.

Explanation:

(This amendment provides general fund appropriation to support the Partnership for Petersburg Initiative, which provides education, workforce opportunities, and other services for veterans.)

Amendment 185:  Provide funding to create Virtual Service Center

Item 458

Language:

Page 529, Line 42, strike “$4,670,398” and insert “$5,098,312”.

Page 529, Line 42, strike “$4,080,397” and insert “$4,347,218”.

Explanation:

(This amendment provides general fund appropriation to procure, develop, and integrate phone system and software to improve veteran services.)

Amendment 186: Remove funding for accelerated minimum wage increase

Item 469

Language:

Page 535, line 12, strike “$221,616,809” and insert “$203,436,609”.

Page 535, line 12, strike “$549,979,875” and insert “$394,750,667”.

Page 544, strike lines 9 through 52.

Page 545, strike lines 1 through 3.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes funding provided to support an acceleration in increases to the Virginia minimum wage. Under existing law, the minimum wage will increase by a inflationary factor every January 1.)

Amendment 187: Remove funding for the Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank

Item 471

Language:

Page 546, line 31, strike “$11,300,000” and insert “$1,300,000”.

Page 549, strike lines 26 through 28.

Page 549, line 29, strike “M.” and insert “L.”.

Explanation:

(This amendment removes funding for the Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank. The associated legislation is being amended to include a reenactment clause.)

Amendment 188: Amend use of unobligated ARPA funds

Item 472

Language:

Page 549, after line 36, insert

“2.a. Any previously authorized ARPA SLFRF capital project which has dollars remaining unobligated on December 1, 2024, as reported by the Department of Accounts, and which has been assigned a capital project code in the Cardinal Financial System as of March 1, 2024, shall return such unobligated funds to the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (12110). For any previously authorized ARPA SLFRF project which does not have a capital project code in the Cardinal Financial System, any dollars remaining unobligated in such projects as of October 31, 2024, as reported by the Department of Accounts, shall be returned to the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (12110).

b. From the amounts returned to the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, up to $3,000,000 from such amounts shall first be directed to the Virginia Tourism Authority (320) to support accelerating inbound visitor demand through a paid media advertising campaign. The Virginia Tourism Authority shall use $400,000 of these funds for a targeted advertising campaign to promote Virginia wineries and state parks. For any amounts returned after the initial $3,000,000, up to $169,898,356 shall be directed to Direct Aid for Public Education (197) to be used to supplement funding for the Child Care Subsidy Program included in Item 125.10”.

Page 549, strike lines 37 through 41.

Page 549, line 42, strike “threshold” and insert “thresholds”.

Page 549, line 42, after “shall be”, insert “directed to the Department of Environmental Quality (440) to be used to support the Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty program. If the Department of Environmental Quality, in consultation with the Department of Planning and Budget, determines that all or a portion of such amounts cannot be obligated by the obligation deadline established by the United States Department of the Treasury, the excess amount shall be directed to Direct Aid for Public Education (197) to supplement funding for the Child Care Subsidy Program.”

Page 549, strike lines 43 through 50.

Page 549, line 51, strike “5.” and insert “4.”.

Explanation:

(This amendment adjusts how ARPA SLFRF funds which agencies have not contractually obligated as of October 31, 2024 shall be reallocated to ensure that the funds are fully obligated by the U.S. Treasury deadline of December 31, 2024. This amendment also strikes language relating to the obligation of the ARPA Capital Projects Fund that appears to be unallowable under Federal rules for this fund.)

Amendment 189: Provide Treasury loan for implementation of electronic gaming oversight

Item 480

Language:

Page 554, after line 34 insert:

“F. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, including §3-2.03, §4-3.02, and §4-13.00 of the Appropriations Act, the State Comptroller shall authorize an interest-free treasury loan for the Virginia Lottery to fund costs associated with the implementation of electronic gaming device oversight pursuant to the provisions of Senate Bill 212 of the 2024 General Assembly. The amount of the Treasury loan may include costs as estimated to be incurred by Virginia Lottery for the administration, regulation, enforcement, and oversight of electronic gaming devices in accordance with §58.1-4200, Code of Virginia. The Secretary of Finance may extend the repayment plan for any such interest-free treasury loan for a period of longer than twelve months as needed to support state costs associated with the administration and regulation of electronic gaming devices. Intended repayment of the treasury loan is from revenues anticipated from taxes, fees, and fines collected pursuant to the authorizing legislation. The Director, Department of Planning and Budget, is authorized to provide nongeneral fund appropriation to Virginia Lottery in the amounts necessary to reflect expenditures in accordance with this paragraph.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides for an interest free Treasury loan for the start-up costs estimated to be incurred by Virginia Lottery for the administration, regulation, enforcement, and oversight of electronic gaming devices.)

Amendment 190: Move ABC back to SPSHS Secretariat from Independent Agencies

Item 489.10

Language:

Page 559, line 26, strike “$36,337,853” and insert “$0”.

Page 559, line 26, strike “$34,266,173” and insert “$0”.

Page 559, strike lines 24 through 50.

Page 560, strike lines 1 through 13.

Explanation:

(This amendment moves ABC from Independent Agencies back to Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security.)

Amendment 191: Move ABC back to SPSHS Secretariat from Independent Agencies

Item 489.20

Language:

Page 560, line 14, strike “$1,049,870,828” and insert “$0”.

Page 560, line 14, strike “$1,099,910,490” and insert “$0”.

Page 560, strike lines 14 through 51.

Explanation:

(This amendment moves ABC from Independent Agencies back to Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security and removes language making ABC an independent agency.)

Amendment 192: Reduce appropriation and positions for the Cannabis Control Authority

Item 489.30

Language:

Page 561, line 2, strike “$11,677,682” and insert “$5,381,932”.

Page 561, line 2, strike “$15,415,348” and insert “$908,818”.

Page 561, line 8, strike “$6,973,114” and insert “$4,473,114”.

Page 561, line 9, strike “$4,704,568” and insert “$908,818”.

Page 561, line 9, strike “$15,415,348” and insert “$908,818”.

Page 561, line 11, after “Authority.” strike “Of this amount, the Cannabis Control Authority shall deposit $1,000,000 the first year from the general fund into the Fund established pursuant to § 4.1- 1501, Code of Virginia.”.

Page 561, strike lines 18 through 24.

Explanation:

(This amendment adjusts general fund and nongeneral fund appropriation and reduces maximum employment level (FTEs). The amendment also removes langauge associated with a retail marijuana market due to the vetoing of related legislation.)

Amendment 193: Transfer Opioid Abatement Authority

Item 489.40

Language:

Page 561, strike lines 32 through 48.

Page 562, strike lines 1 through 33.

Explanation:

(This amendment returns funding, positions, and authorizing language for the Opioid Abatement Authority to the Office of Health and Human Resources. Language reverts to the language included in HB/SB 30. A companion amendment adds authorizing language, positions, and funding back to an agency code and Item in the Secretary of Health and Human Resources.)

Amendment 194: Update table to reflect proposed funding changes

Item 489.40

Language:

Page 562, strike lines 27 through 28 and insert:

Explanation:

(This amendment updates the table in Item 489.40 to reflect two companion amendments which strike funding in the Office of the Attorney General for an opioid prevention media campaign and provide funding to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services for opioid prevention and remediation services.)

Amendment 195: Move DGS back to Administration from Independent Agencies

Item 489.50

Language:

Page 562, line 35, strike the first instance of “$50,306,598” and insert “$0”.

Page 562, line 35, strike the second instance of “$50,306,598” and insert “$0”.

Page 562, strike lines 35 through 48.

Page 563, strike lines 1 through 28.

Explanation:

(This amendment moves the Department of General Services (DGS) back to the Administration section of the operating budget from Independent Agencies.)

Amendment 196: Move DGS back to Administration from Independent Agencies

Item 489.60

Language:

Page 563, line 29, strike the first instance of “$73,099,266” and insert “$0”.

Page 563, line 29, strike the second instance of “$73,099,266” and insert “$0”.

Page 563, strike lines 29 through 49.

Explanation:

(This amendment moves the Department of General Services (DGS) back to the Administration section of the operating budget from Independent Agencies.)

Amendment 197: Move DGS back to Administration from Independent Agencies

Item 489.70

Language:

Page 563, line 50, strike “$68,222,051” and insert “$0”.

Page 563, line 50, strike “$67,972,051” and insert “$0”.

Page 563, strike lines 50 through 52.

Page 564, strike lines 1 through 30.

Explanation:

(This amendment moves the Department of General Services (DGS) back to the Administration section of the operating budget from Independent Agencies.)

Amendment 198: Move DGS back to Administration from Independent Agencies

Item 489.75

Language:

Page 564, line 31, strike “$61,649,076” and insert “$0”

Page 564, line 31, strike “$55,166,571” and insert “$0”.

Page 564, strike lines 31 through 52.

Page 565, strike lines 1 through 51.

Page 566, strike lines 1 through 20.

Explanation:

(This amendment moves the Department of General Services (DGS) back to the Administration section of the operating budget from Independent Agencies.)

Amendment 199: Move DGS back to Administration from Independent Agencies

Item 489.80

Language:

Page 566, line 21, strike the first instance of “$19,964,863” and insert “$0”

Page 566, line 21, strike the second instance of “$19,964,863” and insert “$0”.

Page 566, strike lines 21 through 42.

Explanation:

(This amendment moves the Department of General Services (DGS) back to the Administration section of the operating budget from Independent Agencies.)

Amendment 200: Move DGS back to Administration from Independent Agencies

Item 489.85

Language:

Page 566, line 43, strike the first instance of “$7,327,840” and insert “$0”

Page 566, line 43, strike the second instance of “$7,327,840” and insert “$0”.

Page 566, strike lines 43 through 49.

Page 567, strike lines 1 to 25.

Explanation:

(This amendment moves the Department of General Services (DGS) back to the Administration section of the operating budget from Independent Agencies.)

Amendment 201: Restore funding to demolish Monroe Building

Item C-3.10

Language:

Page 577, after line 10, insert:

“C-3.10 Demolition: Demolish Monroe Building (18719)        $35,000,000           $0

Fund Sources: General                                                                $35,000,000           $0”.

Explanation:

(This amendment restores $35.0 million in the first year from the general fund for a project to demolish the Monroe Building once vacated.)

Amendment 202: Amend language to plan for a new state office building to evaluate new facility needs and existing facility options

Item C-3.50

Language:

Page 577, line 18, after “building”, insert “and determination if an additional facility is required to meet the space needs for the seat of government”.

Page 577, line 25, after “Street.”, insert “In addition, the Department shall determine if there is a need for new facilities to accommodate the space needs of the seat of government.”.

Page 577, line 27, after “properties”, insert “, the need for new facilities,”.

Page 577, line 35, after “tenants;”, insert “(iv) consideration of whether existing state or private facilities are able to meet the needs of the seat of government more cost effectively;”.

Page 577, line 35, strike “(iv)” and insert “(v)”.

Page 577, strike lines 41 through 45.

Explanation:

(This amendment expands the scope of the study of new office space site and facility options to include evaluating the need for new facilities and whether existing state or private facilities are able to meet the needs of the seat of government more cost effectively. Language preventing executive branch agencies from permanently relocating from the Monroe Building, and preventing the Virginia Lottery from signing a lease to permanently relocate prior to July 1, 2025, is removed in order to provide flexibility to be responsive to the results of the study.)

Amendment 203: Monroe Building Critical Systems Replacement and Relocation

Item C-3.60

Language:

Page 577, after line 45, insert: “C-3.60 Improvements: Monroe Building Critical Systems Replacement and Relocation (18368)

Funds originally authorized for Project 194-18368, entitled Monroe Building Critical Systems Replacements, in Chapter 2, 2018 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I, may also be used for renovations of state facilities associated with agencies moving out of the Monroe Building. The title of such project shall be amended to ‘Monroe Building Critical Systems Replacements and Relocation.’”

Explanation:

(This amendment adds language to allow funds from the Monroe Critical Systems project to be used to improve other state space for the preparation of moving tenants out of the Monroe Building.)

Amendment 204: Support planning for Marine Operations Complex

Item C-4.50

Language:

Page 578, Line 7, strike “Improvements” and insert “Planning”.

Page 578, Line 8, strike “$6,737,768” and insert “$900,000”.

Explanation:

(This amendment provides funding for planning for the Marine Operations Complex, including the marine operations facility and berthing slip.)

Amendment 205: Supplant funding for Improve Campus Infrastucture

Item C-8

Language:

Page 578, after line 34, insert: “A. The Virginia College Building Authority, pursuant to § 23.1-1200 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, is authorized to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $14,064,327 plus amounts needed to fund issuance costs, reserve funds, original issue discount, interest prior to and during the acquisition or construction and for one year after completion thereof, and other financing expenses, to finance the capital costs of the project for which the appropriation in this Item is provided.

B. Debt service on bonds issued under the authorization in this Item shall be provided from appropriations to the Treasury Board.”

Explanation:

(This amendment supplants general fund with state-supported bonds for the Improve Campus Infrastructure project at Norfolk State University.)

Amendment 206: Supplant funding for Improve South Entrance and Campus Security

Item C-21

Language:

Page 581, line 2, strike “Out of this appropriation” and insert “A. Out of this appropriation”.

Page 581, after line 5, insert:  “B. The Virginia College Building Authority, pursuant to § 23.1-1200 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, is authorized to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 plus amounts needed to fund issuance costs, reserve funds, original issue discount, interest prior to and during the acquisition or construction and for one year after completion thereof, and other financing expenses, to finance the capital costs of the project for which the appropriation in this Item is provided.

C. Debt service on bonds issued under the authorization in this Item shall be provided from appropriations to the Treasury Board.”

Explanation:

(This amendment supplants general fund with state-supported bonds for the Improve South Entrance and Campus Security project at Virginia State University.)

Amendment 207: Supplant funding for renovations, repairs and upgrades of state-operated Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services facilities

Item C-24

Language:

Page 582, after line 6, insert:

“C. The Virginia Public Building Authority, pursuant to § 2.2-2260 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, is authorized to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 plus amounts needed to fund issuance costs, reserve funds, original issue discount, interest prior to and during the acquisition or construction and for one year after completion thereof, and other financing expenses, to finance the capital costs of the project for which the appropriation in this Item is provided.

D. Debt service on bonds issued under the authorization in this Item shall be provided from appropriations to the Treasury Board.”

Explanation:

(This amendment supplants general fund appropriation with state-supported bonds for an umbrella project to renovate and repair facilities at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.)

Amendment 208: Supplant funding for the replacement of underground storage tanks

Item C-27

Language:

Page 582, after Line 35, insert:

“A. The Virginia Public Building Authority, pursuant to § 2.2-2260 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, is authorized to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $3,000,000 plus amounts needed to fund issuance costs, reserve funds, original issue discount, interest prior to and during the acquisition or construction and for one year after completion thereof, and other financing expenses, to finance the capital costs of the project for which the appropriation in this Item is provided.

B. Debt service on bonds issued under the authorization in this Item shall be provided from appropriations to the Treasury Board.”

Explanation:

(This amendment supplants $3.0 million in general fund appropiation with state-supported bond proceeds for this project.)

Amendment 209: Restore project for yurt climate control

Item C-28.10

Language:

Page 582, after line 36, insert:

“C-28.10           Improvements: Address climate control in state park yurts (18732)  $1,600,000         $0

Fund Sources:  Bond Proceeds                                                                                     $1,600,000         $0

A. The Virginia Public Building Authority, pursuant to § 2.2-2260 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, is authorized to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $1,600,000 plus amounts needed to fund issuance costs, reserve funds, original issue discount, interest prior to and during the acquisition or construction and for one year after completion thereof, and other financing expenses, to finance the capital costs of the project for which the appropriation in this Item is provided.

B. Debt service on bonds issued under the authorization in this Item shall be provided from appropriations to the Treasury Board.”

Explanation:

(This amendment provides state-supported bond proceeds for this project.)

Amendment 210: Supplant funding for Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve

Item C-29

Language:

Page 582, Line 40, before “It” insert “A”.

Page 582, after Line 41, insert:

“B. The Virginia Public Building Authority, pursuant to § 2.2-2260 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, is authorized to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $750,000 plus amounts needed to fund issuance costs, reserve funds, original issue discount, interest prior to and during the acquisition or construction and for one year after completion thereof, and other financing expenses, to finance the capital costs of the project for which the appropriation in this Item is provided.

C. Debt service on bonds issued under the authorization in this Item shall be provided from appropriations to the Treasury Board.”

Explanation:

(This amendment supplants $750,000 in general fund appropiation with state-supported bond proceeds for this project.)

Amendment 211: Supplant funding for repairs at Natural Tunnel State Park

Item C-29.10

Language:

Page 582, after Line 44, insert:

“A. The Virginia Public Building Authority, pursuant to § 2.2-2260 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, is authorized to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $4,000,000 plus amounts needed to fund issuance costs, reserve funds, original issue discount, interest prior to and during the acquisition or construction and for one year after completion thereof, and other financing expenses, to finance the capital costs of the project for which the appropriation in this Item is provided.

B. Debt service on bonds issued under the authorization in this Item shall be provided from appropriations to the Treasury Board.”

Explanation:

(This amendment supplants $4.0 million in general fund appropiation with state-supported bond proceeds for this project.)

Amendment 212: Supplant funding for construction at Widewater State Park

Item C-29.20