Del. Chris Runion

Human trafficking investigators; licensing by the Department of Criminal Justice Services. Authorizes the Department of Criminal Justice Services to register and issue licenses for human trafficking investigators. The bill provides that a human trafficking investigator is a private investigator who is GSA compliant and engages in the business of, or accepts employment to make, investigations to obtain information on sex trafficking or severe forms of trafficking as defined in the federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 and in the federal Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution formally commends the Rotary Club of Waynesboro on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. It recognizes the organization's century-long history of community service, including its recent donation of over $29,000 during the pandemic and the creation of a new traffic safety playground. The House of Delegates ordered that a copy of this resolution be presented to the club as an official expression of appreciation for its legacy and contributions to the local area.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution formally commends Augusta Stone Presbyterian Church on the 275th anniversary of its building's dedication. The measure recognizes the church as the oldest Presbyterian house of worship in continuous use in Virginia and honors its long history of community service. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the document for presentation to the church's pastor as a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution formally commends the Virginia Elks Youth Camp, Inc. on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. It recognizes the organization's long history of providing free summer camps to approximately 500 children annually since 1949. The bill highlights the camp's contributions to youth development through outdoor activities and its financial support for veterans. The House of Delegates will present a copy of this resolution to the camp as an expression of appreciation for its legacy.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends William Kyger, Jr. for his retirement after 36 years of service to Rockingham County. It recognizes his leadership roles on the County Board of Supervisors, his work with state and national county associations, and his dedication to education and community development. The House of Delegates will present a copy of this resolution to Kyger as a gesture of appreciation for his contributions to the county and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution formally commends Richard T. Homes for his 45 years of public service to Augusta County, where he served as treasurer for nearly two decades. The measure recognizes his career achievements, including modernizing the treasurer's office operations and managing the county's finances with fiscal responsibility. Upon passage, the Clerk of the House of Delegates will prepare a copy of the resolution to present to Homes as a token of appreciation for his contributions to the community.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the Rockingham County Baseball League on its 100th anniversary by formally acknowledging its long history and contributions to the community. The document recognizes the league's founding in 1924, its evolution across multiple counties, and its role in developing professional baseball players. It directs the House Clerk to create a copy of the resolution to present to the league as a gesture of appreciation for its legacy.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 675 formally commends Jean Shrewsbury for her 28 years of service as the commissioner of the revenue for Augusta County. The resolution highlights her contributions to fair employee compensation, technological adaptation, and leadership within regional and state professional associations. Additionally, it recognizes her decade-long teaching career at the University of Virginia and her receipt of the 2010 Sam T. Barfield Award of Excellence. The House of Delegates has agreed to present a copy of this resolution to Ms. Shrewsbury as a gesture of appreciation for her professional achievements.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution commends the Blue Ridge Christian School girls' basketball team for winning the 2024 state championship in the Virginia Association of Christian Athletics. The document highlights the team's ability to overcome a significant deficit and their strong performance throughout the season despite various challenges. It specifically recognizes individual achievements by players Callie Paradzinski and Anna Faith Brunk, as well as the contributions of the coaches and school community. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for presentation to head coach Lauren Killingsworth as a formal expression of appreciation.

Kinship as Foster Care Prevention Program established. Establishes the Kinship as Foster Care Prevention Program to promoteand support placements of children with relatives by local boardsof social services in order to avoid foster care. The bill providesthat a child is eligible to participate in the Program if the localboard determines that (i) the child is at imminent risk of beingremoved from his home and a preliminary protective order is insufficientto address the child's immediate safety concerns and (ii) the child'sparent or guardian consents to the placement of the child with arelative pursuant to an agreement with the local board developedin accordance with the provisions of the bill.