Income tax; subtraction; retirement income of certain federal employees. Establishes, beginning in taxable year 2025, an individual income tax subtraction for 20 percent of the retirement income of retirees covered under the federal Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS).
Juvenile and domestic relations district court; juvenile intake; school notification. Expands the offenses for which a juvenile and domestic relations district court intake officer, upon the filing of a petition alleging an offense was committed, is required to notify the superintendent of the school division in which the child who is the subject of the petition is enrolled or was enrolled at the time of the offense. The bill adds carjacking and sexual extortion to the list of offenses.
Virginia taxable income; standard deduction; sunset. Removes the sunset on elevated standard deduction amounts for single individuals and married persons that is scheduled to expire for taxable years beginning on and after January 1, 2026.
Department of Human Resource Management; direct experience recruitment policy. Requires the Department of Human Resource Management to develop a statewide direct experience recruitment policy designed to provide guidance to state agencies on how to remove postsecondary degree requirements from hiring considerations, defined in the bill. The bill prohibits state agencies from rejecting applicants for job positions solely on the basis of the applicant lacking a postsecondary degree unless the agency substantiates in the job posting and to the Department the necessity of including a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement, defined in the bill. Finally, the bill requires each state agency to provide a detailed quarterly report to the Department regarding the baseline requirements of its job postings.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 266) that formally expresses appreciation for Debbie Rountree's contributions. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies or individuals beyond the symbolic recognition. The bill passed both the Senate and House by voice vote in early January 2025. As a procedural resolution, it has no substantive impact on legislation or constituents.
Department of Health Professions; veterinary medicine; exceptions for care of animals injured in line of duty. Provides an exception to the unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine for any law-enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel who provides emergency treatment to any animal in his care that is injured in the line of duty.
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 House resolution formally commends Dennis M. Ellmer, president of the Priority Auto Group, for receiving the 2024 First Citizen of Chesapeake award. The document highlights his extensive community service, including establishing volunteer programs, partnering with local agencies to provide job training for formerly incarcerated individuals, and sponsoring charity events that have raised millions for various organizations. The House of Delegates ordered the Clerk to prepare a copy of this resolution to present to Mr. Ellmer as a gesture of appreciation for his contributions to the Hampton Roads area.
Maddy summaryThis House resolution formally commends Edmund Elliott for his retirement as chief of the Chesapeake Fire Department after more than 50 years of service. The document highlights his career achievements, including his leadership in transforming the department's culture and his contributions to fire safety training and community organizations. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution to present to Elliott as a gesture of appreciation for his dedication to public safety.
Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution honors the memory of Honorable Richard S. Bray, a respected judge and community leader from Chesapeake who passed away in May 2024. The document formally acknowledges his distinguished career as a judge on the Virginia Court of Appeals and highlights his extensive contributions to education, healthcare, and local organizations. It directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Bray's family as a gesture of respect from the House of Delegates.
