The third week of Virginia's General Assembly Special Session begins today without a clear picture of when lawmakers will adjourn until January. Last week, leadership in the Senate of Virginia announced that no more bills filed in the Senate will be brought before committees for hearing. The Senate has been working diligently through legislation filed in the Chamber since it convened on August 18. A vast majority of legislation waiting for approval is in the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee where, if acted upon favorably, it will move to the full Senate floor for debate and consideration. We anticipate the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee to meet later this week upon their return to Richmond.
After a week delay because of disagreements over the Procedural Resolution to conduct the Special Session with the Senate, the House of Delegates began hearing legislation in committee last week. House leadership has yet to convey its timeline for the session. Additionally, it is unknown if a crossover date will be set between the two chambers for legislation to be passed by the respective body it was introduced.
House members are meeting virtually during this Special Session.
VSBA's Government Relations team is monitoring the developments and testifying on legislation that impacts school boards across the Commonwealth. Please continue to check the blog, Facebook, Twitter, and your email for important Action Alerts on pending legislation being considered by the General Assembly.
If you have questions, please contact J.T. Kessler at jason@vsba.org.
