Employment of school protection officers in public schools. Permits any local law-enforcement agency to employ in any public elementary or secondary school in the local school division, pursuant to an agreement with the local school board, a school protection officer, defined in the bill as a retired law-enforcement officer hired by the local law-enforcement agency on a part-time basis to provide limited law-enforcement and security services to public elementary and secondary schools in the Commonwealth. The bill requires each such school board and local law-enforcement agency to enter into a memorandum of understanding that sets forth the powers and duties of school protection officers. The bill requires the Department of Criminal Justice Services to establish compulsory training standards for school protection officers and requires the collection of certain data relating to the activities of such officers.
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Veterans and active duty members of the Armed Forces; teachers; credit for service. Requires each local school board to give any veteran or active duty member of any of the Armed Forces of the United States or the Commonwealth who it employs as a teacher in the local school division credit for any time served in any such forces in determining such teacher's step on the local school division's teacher salary scale.
Department of Veterans Services; Veteran's Fellowship for State Government Pilot Program. Creates, within the Department of Veterans Services, the Veteran's Fellowship for State Government Pilot Program (the Program) through which the Department shall collaborate with Virginia Commonwealth University to recruit veterans to participate in undergraduate-level and graduate-level cohorts to assist such veterans in pursuing educational pathways to employment with the Commonwealth. The Department shall report annually to the General Assembly by November 1 regarding the progress of the participants, the return on investment for the Commonwealth, and recommendations for Program enhancements. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2027.
Certificate of public need; hospitals licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; psychiatric beds. Excludes from the list of medical care facilities for which a certificate of public need is required hospitals licensed as a provider by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. The bill excludes the following from the list of projects for which a certificate of public need is required for certain medical care facilities: (i) an increase or relocation of psychiatric beds licensed by the Department, (ii) the introduction of any psychiatric service when such medical care facility has not provided such service in the previous 12 months, and (iii) the conversion of beds to psychiatric beds. The bill also modifies the list of projects for which a certificate of public need is required for certain medical care facilities by requiring a certificate for the conversion of any psychiatric inpatient beds to nonpsychiatric inpatient beds. Under current law, a certificate is required for the conversion of a psychiatric bed to a nonpsychiatric bed only when the psychiatric bed was approved pursuant to a Request for Applications (RFA).
Elections; political campaign advertisements; advertisements sponsored by a person or political committee that is not a party committee. Prohibits any person from printing or circulating unofficial sample ballots unless they (i) are not printed on white paper, (ii) include the words "sample ballot," (iii) include the statement: "Paid for by [Name of the sponsor as defined by § 24.2-956.1]," and (iv) include the statement "Authorized by [Name of political party]" or "Not authorized by a political party."
Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, a detailed summary of HB 1314's policy provisions cannot be generated. The title and abstract identify the bill's focus on regulating political campaign advertisements sponsored by individuals or nonparty committees, but the context does not include the bill's specific text, mechanisms, or concrete policy changes. The recent actions (e.g., committee assignments, continuances) indicate the bill is pending but do not describe its content. Without the actual bill language or a substantive summary, a factual policy description cannot be provided.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the memory of Jeffrey L. Newton, a law enforcement officer and tribal judge who passed away in May 2024. The bill formally acknowledges his 43 years of service to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office and his role as a respected leader within the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia. It directs the Senate Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution to present to Newton's family as a gesture of respect from the Senate. This measure serves as a commemorative tribute rather than establishing new laws or policies.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 634 formally commends Martha Hutzel on her retirement after more than 37 years of service to the Central Rappahannock Regional Library. The resolution highlights her leadership in expanding the library's physical locations, renovating existing branches, and launching new digital and mobile technology programs. It also notes her extensive community involvement and professional achievements in library science. This measure is a ceremonial gesture intended to honor her contributions and will result in the Senate providing a copy of the resolution to her.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes Bill Freehling for his service as the former director of the Economic Development and Tourism Department in Fredericksburg. The bill highlights his career achievements, including his work as a reporter and his leadership in launching local initiatives like the Fredericksburg Nationals stadium and small business loan programs. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Virginia Senate. A copy of the resolution will be presented to Freehling to acknowledge his contributions to the city.
Annual retail sales and use tax holiday. Establishes an annual retail sales and use tax holiday that takes place on the first full weekend in August beginning on July 1, 2025, through July 1, 2030. During such weekend, state retail sales and use tax will not apply to certain (i) school supplies, (ii) clothing and footwear, (iii) qualified products designated as Energy Star or WaterSense, (iv) portable generators, or (v) hurricane preparedness equipment. This bill is identical to HB 25.