The Senate of Virginia convened Tuesday afternoon to consider SB 7001, which would allocate roughly $3.5 billion dollars in funds Virginia received through the passage of the federal American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2021 (ARPA). After several amendments were filed by Senators by the 5pm deadline on Monday, lawmakers decided to Pass By for the Day SB 7001 to allow time for reading of proposed amendments.
The Senate is slated to take up the legislation when it convenes Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. The VSBA Government Relations Team will continue to provide updates from the Capitol Building in Richmond as the legislator works through the bill making process.
