Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the life and contributions of Thomas S. Whipple. It passed the Senate on February 6, 2025, and the House on February 10, 2025, and is now awaiting the governor's action. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals.
Collective bargaining by firefighters and emergency medical services providers. Authorizes firefighters and emergency medical services providers employed by a political subdivision of the Commonwealth to engage in collective bargaining through labor organizations or other designated representatives. The bill establishes the Fire Service Cooperation Board to administer its provisions. The bill provides for the appointment of a three-member board of arbitration regarding any dispute arising between an employer and firefighters or emergency medical services providers. Under the bill, determinations made by such board of arbitration are final on a disputed issue and are binding on the parties involved. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late state legislator Frank Miller Ruff, Jr. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or people. The resolution formally commemorates his service and life through a symbolic tribute. As a non-binding resolution, it has no practical impact beyond recognition.
Maximum number of judges in each judicial district. Increases from five to six the maximum number of authorized general district court judges in the Thirty-first Judicial District. This bill is a recommendation of the Committee on District Courts.
Maddy summaryThis bill allocates state funds to support higher education programs in Virginia, specifically focusing on scholarships and tuition assistance for military survivors, dependents, and other eligible students. It designates specific amounts from the general fund to cover the Tuition Assistance Grant Program, which provides financial aid to undergraduate and graduate students at non-profit independent institutions, as well as funding for specialized initiatives like space and earth science scholarships. Additionally, the legislation includes provisions for optometry students, offering grants that require recipients to practice in Virginia for at least two years after graduation. The bill also repeals certain modifications to existing waiver programs and establishes a new item in the state budget to track these appropriations for the fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program by restoring funding levels that were previously reduced. It directs the State Council of Education to allocate $20 million annually from the general fund to support these specific programs, ensuring that unspent money rolls over to the next fiscal year. Additionally, the legislation requires the council to submit an annual report by November 1 detailing the status of these programs. By repealing earlier modifications, the bill aims to maintain financial stability for the education benefits available to military survivors and their dependents in Virginia.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Comptroller to pay for the salaries of temporary employees and cover various operational expenses for the House of Delegates during the 2024 Special Session I. It establishes that members of the House will receive daily pay for attending scheduled floor sessions where attendance is recorded, but explicitly excludes legislative assistants and members who are not present during recesses. However, members serving on standing committees, conference committees, or other legislative committees may still receive compensation while the House is in recess. The resolution requires the Clerk or their designee to certify these necessary payments from the House's contingent fund.
Maddy summaryThe provided text indicates that the full details for House Bill 6002 are unavailable, as the document could not be retrieved from the Legislative Information System. Without access to the specific bill text, it is impossible to describe its provisions, affected parties, or policy changes. Consequently, no summary of the bill's content can be generated at this time.
Maddy summaryThe requested text for House Bill 6001 is unavailable, so a summary of its provisions cannot be generated. Without access to the bill's content, it is impossible to explain what the legislation does, who it affects, or what specific mechanisms it includes. Please provide the full text of the bill or a different source to receive an accurate summary.
Budget Bill. Provides for all appropriationsof the Budget submitted by the Governor of Virginia in accordancewith the provisions of § 2.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia, and providesa portion of revenues for the two years ending respectively on the thirtieth day of June 2025 and the thirtieth day of June 2026.
