Parental access to minor's medical records; consent by certain minors to treatment of mental or emotional disorder. Adds an exception to the right of parental access to a minor child's health records if the furnishing to or review by the requesting parent of such health records would be reasonably likely to deter the minor from seeking care. Under the bill, a minor 16 years of age or older who is determined by a health care provider to be mature and capable of giving informed consent shall be deemed an adult for the purpose of giving consent to treatment of a mental or emotional disorder. The bill provides that the capacity of a minor to consent to treatment of a mental or emotional disorder does not include the capacity to refuse treatment for a mental or emotional disorder for which a parent, guardian, or custodian of the minor has given consent and that a parent, legal guardian, or custodian of a minor shall be notified by a health care provider of the minor's drug abuse, substance abuse, or potential of self-harm.
Virginia Law Officers' Retirement System; emergency dispatchers. Extends membership in the Virginia Law Officers' Retirement System (VaLORS) to emergency dispatchers who are employed by the Department of State Police and agencies whose law-enforcement officers are eligible for membership in VaLORS. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2025, and provides that such membership would apply only to service earned on or after July 1, 2025.
Senate Resolution 649 formally commends Harold Heatley, a retired law enforcement officer, for his distinguished career spanning over 40 years. The resolution highlights his extensive service as a Navy veteran, private security executive, and police officer who served in various roles including narcotics detective and chief deputy in Tazewell County. It directs the Senate Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution to present to Heatley as an expression of appreciation for his contributions to public safety and his community.
SB 6011 amends Virginia's 2024 special session budget to set aside $45 million from unspent general fund revenues to help offset costs associated with specific state programs. The bill also updates rules for student financial aid at colleges and universities, requiring that all undergraduate grants be awarded only to Virginia residents who are making satisfactory academic progress. Additionally, the legislation mandates that financial aid awards be based primarily on a student's financial need and directs institutions to prioritize funding for students who are on track to complete their degrees in a timely manner. This measure affects the state treasurer, the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, and students receiving public financial assistance.
This legislative resolution honors the memory of Donald R. Craig, a community activist and Democratic Party member who passed away in April 2024. It formally acknowledges his service in various local organizations, including his work in voter registration, climate advocacy, and youth mentoring. The House of Delegates expresses its sadness at his loss and directs the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Craig's family as a gesture of respect.
SB 6010 amends Virginia's 2024 budget to designate $20 million annually for the Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program, ensuring these funds are not returned to the general fund if not fully spent. The bill requires the State Council of Education to work with universities to allocate these resources according to existing laws and mandates an annual report on the program's status by November 1. By restoring these specific funding modifications, the legislation aims to maintain financial support for the education of military dependents and survivors without altering the broader student aid eligibility rules.
This bill amends the 2024 Virginia state budget to set aside $45 million from surplus revenue to help offset costs for specific transportation programs. It also delays the effective date of certain education waivers for military dependents until July 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill requires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to conduct a review of the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program to assess its long-term financial sustainability.
SB 6008 directs the State Comptroller to transfer $112.5 million from the PreK-12 Priority Fund to the general fund to support direct aid for public education. The bill also amends multiple sections of the Code of Virginia to update regulations regarding closed meetings for public bodies, including provisions on employment, student records, and real estate acquisitions. Additionally, it establishes new chapters in state law to regulate gaming commerce and development within the Commonwealth. These changes affect state financial management, local education funding, public meeting transparency, and the oversight of gaming activities.
This bill amends Virginia state laws to update definitions and regulations concerning gaming devices, gambling, and skill games. It clarifies that machines offering prizes based on chance are gambling devices, while explicitly excluding electronic gaming devices authorized under a separate chapter. The legislation also expands the definition of illegal gambling to include the playing or offering of skill games, provided they involve elements of chance or specific operational criteria. By adding new sections to the Code of Virginia, the bill establishes a clearer legal framework for regulating gambling activities and defining what constitutes an illegal operation.
This bill directs the State Council of Education for Virginia to allocate $20 million annually from the general fund to support the Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program and related financial aid waivers. The legislation requires the council to work with public higher education institutions to determine how these funds are distributed and mandates that any unspent money be carried forward to the next fiscal year rather than returning to the general fund. Additionally, the bill establishes a reporting requirement where the council must submit a status report on these programs to the General Assembly by November 1 of each year.
This bill amends Virginia's 2024 special session appropriation act to adjust funding levels and specific rates for state operations over the next two fiscal years. It directly affects state agencies and facilities by establishing a new office rent rate of $15.96 per square foot for the first year and $16.78 for the second year for space managed by the Department of General Services. The legislation also updates financial estimates for general and nongeneral fund revenues, allocates specific amounts for building management services, and includes technical corrections to various funding items related to Medicaid contracts and education programs. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of General Services to submit annual reports detailing the operational and maintenance costs of state buildings.
SB 6004 amends Virginia state laws to update definitions and regulations regarding gambling devices, specifically clarifying what constitutes a gambling device versus an authorized electronic gaming device. The bill expands the legal definition of "illegal gambling" to include the playing or offering of skill-based games while explicitly excluding state-licensed electronic gaming machines from this prohibition. By adding new sections to the Code of Virginia, the legislation establishes a clearer framework for identifying gambling paraphernalia and operators involved in unlicensed gaming activities. This update aims to refine how the state distinguishes between legal and illegal forms of gaming commerce without changing the existing licensing structure for authorized casinos.
