Bill to create a rental assistance program among those pre-filed for the 2025 Virginia General Assembly
Another bill would prevent utility shut-offs in the winter months
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2025 General Assembly begins on January 8: A look at the make-up and some pending legislation
Town Crier Productions also takes a look at happenings in Richmond to help inform the public.
Bills filed in Virginia General Assembly to arm more school resource officers, extend election counting period by five hours
A periodic review of legislation pending in the 2025 Virginia General Assembly
Legislation filed to create a Virginia-wide registry of short-term rentals
Other pre-filed bills include three Constitutional amendments, a change in how Virginia pays for Sheriff’s deputies, and a total ban on tobacco and hemp possession by people under the age of 21
Judge rules Youngkin’s withdrawal from RGGI was unlawful
The ruling will likely set up a spirited debate in the next General Assembly while the case is appealed in Virginia’s court system.
Bills trickling in for 2025 General Assembly including independence for Richard Bland College
There are still several weeks until the next legislative session but bills are already being pre-filed.
Charlottesville City Council to hold public hearing on use of CDBG money for pedestrian bridge, finalize legislative positions
A group is also expected to present a petition seeking a second crosswalk on Elliott Avenue and more improvements to improve pedestrian safety.
Albemarle Supervisors lay out legislative priorities for 2025 General Assembly
Among the items is a request for a study of ways localities could assist with rent stabilization if older apartment complexes are purchased by investment companies. Theoretically.
New website for Virginia’s legislative information system
Anyone with computer access can look up the status of any new legislation, though you’ll have to use the old one for anything before 2024.
Virginia revenues in FY24 ahead of forecast
The full details for FY24 won’t be come known until August 14 when data from June and July is presented to the Joint Money Committee of the Virginia General Assembly.