Provide funding for hemp legislation

Funds additional support for hemp regulation.

Provide funding for organized retail crime task force

Provides funding to establish an organized retail crime task force, including staff and the procurement of a database network to allow cooperation with law enforcement to address organized retail crime across the Commonwealth.

Establish fund for the Commonwealth's share of opioid settlement funds

Establishes a new fund to house the Commonwealth's share of amounts from settlements, judgments, verdicts, or other court orders relating to consumer protection claims regarding the manufacturing, marketing, distribution, or sale of opioids, excluding amounts designated for transfer to the Opioid Abatement Authority.

Provide funding for cannabis consumer protection enforcement investigators

Funds cannabis enforcement activities pursuant to the Consumer Protection Act. This includes staff to enforce Virginia Code provisions prohibiting certain practices regarding the sale of substances containing tetrahydrocannabinol or industrial hemp extracts.

Provide additional support for ratepayer advocacy

Funds additional support for ratepayer advocacy.

Provide support for witness protection program

Funds a witness protection program. Law enforcement agencies will be able to apply for temporary assistance for witnesses cooperating with the investigation and prosecution of crimes.

Increase salary for non-attorney staff

Funds salary increases for non-attorney staff to address salary compression and reduce turnover by raising base pay.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: OAG - Provide Compensation Adjustment for Non Attorney Staff

Increases salary for non-attorney staff to address compression and boost recruitment and retention.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: OAG - Organized Retail Crime Task Force

Provides funding and positions for the Organized Retail Crime Task Force. This is funding for only half of FY24.

Adjust funding for changes in agency information technology costs

Adjusts funding for changes in information technology and telecommunications usage by state agencies. The funding reflects the latest utilization estimates provided by the Virginia Information Technologies Agency, actual rates for 2023, and proposed rates for 2024.

Reflect one-time savings in higher education credit card rebates and interest earnings

Reflects one-time savings in higher education credit card rebates and interest earnings. Credit card rebates and interest earnings were lower than originally anticipated in the enacted budget.

Revert surplus general fund balance

Adds language requiring the Director, Department of Planning and Budget, to revert $6,601,678 of surplus general fund balances.

Provide additional funding for transformation initiatives

Provides additional funding for transformation initiatives identified by the Chief Transformation Officer.

Provide funding for statewide network transformation

Provides funding to support the Virginia Information Technologies Agency's (VITA) efforts to enhance the statewide network. VITA will begin deployment of a software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) solution to all customer agency locations to enhance network connectivity and resiliency.

Develop plan for relocation of Washington Commanders

Provides funding for the Secretary of Finance to conduct planning and evaluate potential economic incentives related to the potential relocation of the Washington Commanders to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Any economic incentives contemplated in such a plan shall be developed in the best interest of Virginia taxpayers.

Align Tech Talent Investment Fund appropriation to match institutions' authorized memorandums of understanding

Aligns the Tech Talent Investment Fund (TTIF) appropriation to match institutions' authorized memorandums of understanding. The general fund appropriation provided to support the TTIF is currently more than what is transferred annually to institutions of higher education pursuant to their authorized memorandums of understanding. This amendment will align the funding provided with what is actually distributed to the institutions.

Adjust funding for Line of Duty Act premiums

Adjusts funding to reflect the Line of Duty Act (LODA) premiums charged to agencies based on the latest employee enrollment data provided by the Virginia Retirement System. The funding in 2024 also reflects an increased rate of $830 per eligible employee as certified by the Virginia Retirement System Board of Trustees.

Provide funding for merit bonus payment for state employees

Provides funding for a bonus payment of up to ten percent of an employee's salary to state employees on December 1, 2023. The bonuses will be distributed to top performing employees, based on an employee's most recent performance evaluation and in the case of employees appointed by the Governor, a determination by the Governor or his designee. Any amounts remaining at the end of the fiscal year are directed to be reappropriated in the next fiscal year for additional bonus payments.

Adjust appropriation for American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund allocations

Provides appropriation for American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund allocations not previously authorized. The amendment also includes language directing the reversion of certain previous allocations where the prior authorized amounts would not be fully utilized.

Increase funding for the Innovative Internship Fund and Program

Increases funding provided for the Innovative Internship Fund and Program.

Provide reimbursement for state-issued fines for COVID-19 related violation

Provides funding to reimburse individuals who paid fines, fees, or interest due to the withdrawal, suspension, or cancellation of a state-issued license or certification due to violations of COVID-19 related practices, guidelines, rules, or operating procedures. Language associated with the funding directs that such licenses or certifications be restored. The Secretary of Finance is directed to lead a Cabinet-level work group to develop a procedure for providing reimbursement for impacted individuals.

Provide one-time bonus payments to state employees

Provides funding for a $1,500 bonus payment for full-time state employees, effective December 1, 2023. A separate amendment provides for an additional bonus payment to state employees who achieve high ratings on their most recent performance evaluation.

Provide funding for reimbursement of presidential primary expenses

Provides general fund support to reimburse the Department of Elections and localities for presidential primary expenses. Section 24.2-545 (F), Code of Virginia, requires presidential primary costs to be paid by the Commonwealth.

Adjust funding for agency health insurance premium costs

Adjusts general fund support for the employer share of health insurance premiums. The latest actuarial report projects health insurance costs will increase by approximately 8.2 percent each year, however, the state Health Insurance Fund is projected to support a portion of the increase due to lower participant utilization. The actuarially determined rates for the state's self-insured plans assume an increase of 4.1 percent the second year, which is less than the 4.5 percent increase assumed in the current Appropriation Act. The rates for the state's two fully insured plans, Kaiser Permanente and Optima Health, are funded at the estimated contractually determined rates.

Provide general fund support to agencies for updated Cardinal Financial system charges

Adjusts funding for changes in the general fund share of Cardinal Financials system charges.

Adjust funding for changes in agency rent costs

Adjusts funding for changes in the cost of rent charged to state agencies occupying state-owned space. This adjustment reflects updated costs due to changes in agency square footage occupancy.

Adjust funding for state workers' compensation premiums

Adjusts funding for the workers' compensation premiums based on the latest actuarial report. Premiums include the scheduled payback of the working capital advance used to settle workers' compensation claims.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: 2024 Presidential Primary Expenses

This amendment provides $7.3 million from the general fund to cover costs associated with the 2024 presidential primary.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Relocation of Sports Teams to the Commonwealth

This amendment provides $250,000 from the general fund for the Secretary of Finance to evaluate economic development incentives that will aid in the relocation of sports teams and their associated facilities to the state.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: State Workers' Compensation Premiums

This amendment adjusts funding for the workers' compensation premiums based on the latest actuarial report. Premiums include the scheduled payback of the working capital advance used to settle workers' compensation claims.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Agency Rent Costs

This amendment adjusts funding for changes in the cost of rent charged to state agencies occupying state-owned space. This adjustment reflects updated costs due to changes in agency square footage occupancy.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Transfer Language Access Program to DSS

This amendment transfers $2.5 million from general fund the second year to the Department of Social Services to provide state agencies with funding to facilitate and improve language access. A companion amendment in Item 347 provides the funding for this initiative.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Tech Talent Savings

This amendment defers unused funding in the Tech Talent Investment Fund.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Agency Charges for Cardinal System

This amendment adjusts funding for changes in the general fund share of the Cardinal Financials system charges.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Agency Health Insurance Premiums

This amendment adjusts general fund support for the employer share of health insurance premiums. The latest actuarial report projects health insurance costs will increase by approximately 8.2 percent each year, however, the state Health Insurance Fund is projected to support a portion of the increase due to lower participant utilization. The actuarially determined rates for the state's self-insured plans assume an increase of 4.1 percent the second year, which is less than the 4.5 percent increase assumed in the current Appropriation Act. The rates for the state's two fully insured plans, Kaiser Permanente and Optima Health, are funded at the estimated contractually determined rates.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Agency Information Technology Costs

This amendment adjusts funding for changes in information technology and telecommunications usage by state agencies.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Mass Violence Care Funding

This amendment provides $10.0 million from the general fund the second year for the purpose of expanding support for victims of mass violence. The Director of the Department of Criminal Justice Services shall convene a work group with various state agencies and stakeholders to assess options for providing sustainable coverage for out-of-pocket health and mental health expenses that are connected to a violent event, especially a mass violent event, but are not covered by insurance. The work group shall examine ways to compliment, but not duplicate, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund; help ensure sustainability of available funding; and fill gaps in the current availability of services for individuals impacted by violent events. The work group shall report its findings by September 1, 2024 to inform the General Assembly as it adopts a structure for administering the funds. The funds will not be expended until the structure is adopted.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: American Rescue Plan Act Funds

This amendment adjusts the distribution of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) received from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The amendment reduces previously authorized spending by $90.9 million to redeploy to new priorities. Savings are primarily generated through remaining funding from compensation adjustments for direct care staff at state facilities ($41.0 million), the utility debt relief program ($18.5 million), and Rebuild Virginia ($14.2 million). New spending of SLFRF totals $106.3 million, and includes funding for the Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty Program ($71.1 million), the Virginia Employment Commission to finish the appeals backlog of unemployment claims from the COVID-19 pandemic ($10.6 million), school security grants ($8.0 million), upgrades to Poor Creek Pump Station in Petersburg, Virginia ($5.0 million), and the Earn to Learn Nursing Education Acceleration program ($5.0 million).

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Revert Prior Year GF Balances

This amendment authorizes the reversion to the general fund of prior year unexpended balances. The reversion was included in the introduced budget.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Revert Prior Year Balances

This amendment authorizes the reversion to the general fund of prior year unexpended balances. The reversion was included in the introduced budget.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Two Percent Salary Increase to State Employees and State Supported Locals

This amendment funds an increase in base salaries of state employees, state-supported local employees, adjunct faculty, and graduate teaching assistants by an additional 2.0 percent during the middle of fiscal year 2024.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Transformation Office

This amendment provides general fund in the second year to continue efforts of the Governor's Office of Transformation.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Line of Duty Act Premiums

This amendment adjusts funding to reflect the Line of Duty Act (LODA) premiums charged to agencies based on the latest employee enrollment data provided by the Virginia Retirement System. The funding in 2024 reflects an increased rate of $830 per eligible employee as certified by the Virginia Retirement System Board of Trustees.

High Performance Data Facility (HPDF) Project at Jefferson Lab

Provides funding for a high performance data facility project at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, contingent upon the U.S. Department of Energy approving a project to establish such a facility.

Adjust Scope for VMI Renovate and Expand Engineering and Laboratory Facilities

Adjusts the scope of the Virginia Military Institute project, Renovate and Expand Engineering and Laboratory Facilities, to eliminate the demolition of a building.

2023 Capital Construction Pool

Provides funding for the construction of capital projects for state agencies and institutions of higher education.

Provide Additional Maintenance Reserve for NSU and VSU

Provides an additional $8.0 million maintenance reserve allocation each to Virginia State University and Norfolk State University the second year. Language is also provided to allow the Science Museum of Virginia to use a portion of its existing maintenance reserve allocation for the conservation of art and artifacts.

Six-Year Capital Outlay Plan Advisory Committee Meeting Requirements

Provides language in Section 2-0 allowing flexibility for the timing and frequency of Six-Year Capital Outlay Plan Advisory Committee meetings.

Central Capital Planning Pool

Funds preplanning and detailed planning for projects at state agencies and institutions of higher education.

Alternative financing approval requirements

Provides language in Sections 2-0 and 4-4.01 to require approval of the responsible Cabinet Secretary, the Secretary of Finance, and the Secretary of Administration for alternative financing arrangements. Language in 4-4.01 also requires Treasury Board approval of financing arrangements for capital projects executed by private foundations in instances where an institution of higher education has agreed to provide financial or non-financial types of support related to the project.

Adjust 2022 State Agency Capital Pool

Provides additional funding for the Department of General Service project to Renovate Eastern State Hospital and adjusts the scope of the Department of State Police project to construct an area office in Lexington.

Provide additional supplemental pool funding

Appropriates $100.0 million from the general fund the first year for the supplement pool, pursuant to Item 485 L., Chapter 2, 2022 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I, based upon 2022 revenue conditions that have been met. An additional $300.0 million from the general fund the second year is provided contingent upon 2023 revenue collections.

Central Reserve for Capital Equipment Funding

Provides funding to be disbursed to agencies and institutions of higher education for equipment purchases related to previously authorized capital projects.

Adjust nongeneral fund appropriation in 2022 public education construction pool

Adjusts nongeneral fund amounts for the 2022 Public Educational Institution Capital Construction Pool to reflect expected nongeneral fund contributions from institutions. This includes authorization of financing from 9(D) bonds, which will be repaid by respective institutions from private donations.

Redirect excess bond balances

Redirects excess and unutilized bond authorization from projects ready to be closed out, that experienced unexpected savings, or that no longer make sense to complete, to other projects and central construction pools that are in need of additional funding.

Update allowed uses for Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty Program

Updates allowed uses for funding previously provided for the Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty Program in alignment with the authority for this program in the Code of Virginia.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - Central Reserve for Capital Equipment Funding (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

HB1400 Conference Substitute - Capital Supplement Increase

This amendment reflects the addition of $100.0 million from the general fund the first year for the capital supplement pool, pursuant to Item 485 L., Chapter 2, 2022 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I, based upon 2022 revenue conditions that have been met.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Capital - Central Planning Pool

This amendment authorizes $9,200,000 general fund and $250,000 nongeneral fund appropriation the second year for detailed planning or preplanning of 10 new capital projects.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - Central Maintenance Reserve (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Capital - Maintenance Reserve

This amendment provides additional general fund in the second year to enhance maintenance reserve allocations for state agencies and institutions of higher education to address ongoing deferred maintenance needs. In addition to an infusion of general fund allocated to all entities in accordance with the existing methodology, this amendment also provides one-time allotments in the second year to address targeted deferred maintenance projects at select sites.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Capital - Capital Equipment Funding Pool

This amendment provides $36.0 million general fund and $893,160 nongeneral the second year for capital equipment funding for projects previously authorized for construction that will be complete within 18 months of the end of the biennium.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Capital - Capital Leases

This language-only amendment authorizes the Department of General Services (DGS) to negotiate leases for state agency tenants located in the Monroe Building in the Richmond seat of government. DGS is also directed to continue with project 18528 authorized by the General Assembly, which is at 7th and Main Streets in Richmond.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Capital - NGF Appropriation for Existing Capital Projects

This amendment provides nongeneral fund appropriation, including debt to be repaid by institutions of higher education, to support institutional contributions for previously authorized capital projects.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - 2022 Capital Supplement Pool (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Capital - VMI - Project Scope Change

This language amendment authorizes a scope change related to an existing capital project at the Virginia Military Institute to renovate and expand engineering and lab facilities.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Capital - 2020 VPBA Capital Construction Pool Potable Water and Critical Infrastructure

This amendment authorizes meeting necessary potable and fire protection water needs for the Piedmont Geriatric Hospital, Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation, and Nottoway Correctional Center facilities through the use of eminent domain if necessary and without the consent of impacted localities. This is associated with a previously authorized capital project.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - Adjust 2022 State Agency Capital Pool (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Capital - Capital Supplement Pool

This amendment provides an additional $100.0 million general fund the second year for capital project supplements due to inflationary cost overruns.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - 2022 Public Ed Institution Capital Construction Pool (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - 2023 Capital Construction Pool (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - Central Capital Planning Pool (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Capital - Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty Program Uses

This language amendment provides technical clarification regarding the allowable uses of prior funding authorized for implementation of the Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty Program.

Adjust program funding to reflect forecasted expenditures

Reduces appropriation to reflect the projected program spending level. In addition, language directs the Director of the Department of Planning and Budget to revert approximately $29.2 million in 2022 balances that were carried forward into 2023 pursuant to budget language.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Capture Children's Services Act Balances

None

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Modify Private Day School Rate Setting

None

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

Increase retired recalled judge per diem

Provides funding to increase the per diem for retired and recalled judges from $250 to $400 per work day.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Technical Language for Criminal and IMC Funds

Language only amendment authorizes the Department of Planning and Budget to transfer excess appropriation between the Criminal Fund and Involuntary Mental Commitment Fund as needed to meet costs required to effectuate program purposes. Any such transfers are to be reported to the House Appropriations Committee and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee within 60 days of occurring. This language will provide flexibility for these programs to meet required expenses for the two programs that tend to fluctuate in accordance with legal activity.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Retired Judge Per Diem Circuit Courts

This amendment provides $827,236 from the general fund the second year for the fiscal impact of Chapter 328, 2023 Acts of Assembly, which increased the retired recalled judge per diem to $400.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

Increase retired recalled judge per diem

Provides funding to increase the per diem for retired and recalled judges from $250 to $400 per work day.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Retired Judge Per Diem - Combined District Courts

This amendment provides $82,837 from the general fund the second year for the fiscal impact of Chapter 328, 2023 Acts of Assembly, which increased the retired recalled judge per diem to $400.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Commission on Electric Utility Regulation - Agency Set-Out and Staffing

This amendment sets out the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation and provides full-time staff members and the associated half-year funding to support the Commission for the meetings required under Chapter 753, 2023 Acts of Assembly. The positions include an executive director, an attorney, and policy staff. Budget service areas and position counts will be established upon enrollment. A companion amendment to Item 6 directs the Division of Legislative Services to provide administrative support for the Commission.

Acquire a secure data file sharing program

Funds the cost of a secure data file sharing and cloud storage program to be used to deliver the agency's training programs.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: CASC - Secure Software

Provides $8,602 from the general fund the second year for a secure data file sharing and cloud storage program for the agency's training programs.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

Transfer existing appropriation from the first year to the second year for behavioral health and medical treatment positions

Transfers existing appropriation from the first year to the second year to align with the timing of when behavioral health and medical treatment positions are expected to be hired.

Provide a compression adjustment for sworn deputy sheriffs and regional jail officers

Provides funding to address compression issues and provide salary enhancements for sworn deputy sheriffs and regional jail officers.

Adjust Circuit Court clerk salary table

Adjusts the Circuit Court clerk's salary table to reflect a $1,250 salary increase approved during the 2022 General Assembly, Special Session I. This amendment is technical in nature.

Adjust salary of constitutional officers based on increase in locality population

Adjusts salary of constitutional officers based on population growth as required by law.

Adjust position count table

Adjusts the position count table to reflect the correct number of positions funded through the Compensation Board. This amendment is technical in nature.

Fund participation in career development programs

Provides funding for qualified participants in career development programs. Career development programs provide a salary incentive to elected constitutional officers and employees who pursue certification and accreditation programs.

Provide funding for the increased cost of the maintenance contract to support the LIDS-CORIS system

Provides funding to cover the increased maintenance contract costs for the agency's data system for local inmates, LIDS-CORIS.

Provide resources for court ordered transportations in temporary detention order and emergency custody order cases

Provides funding and one administrative position for a program to assist sheriffs' offices, jails, and regional jails with the costs of transportation of individuals in their custody who are subject to a temporary detention and emergency custody order.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Salary Increase for Circuit Court Clerks' Offices

Provides $593,507 from the general fund the second year to increase compensation for positions in circuit court clerks' offices to align their salaries with district court deputy clerk salaries, including the additional two percent increase provided in fiscal year 2024.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Restore Unfunded Commissioner of the Revenue Positions

Provides $931,301 from the general fund the second year to fully fund the remaining unfunded positions in local offices of Commissioners of the Revenue, effective on December 1, 2023 for the January 2024 payment to localities.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Piedmont Regional Jail Authority Positions

Provides $1.0 million from the general fund the second year for an additional 44 positions for the Piedmont Regional Jail for approved increased bed capacity, effective for the January 2024 payment to localities. A companion amendment to Item 73 reduces funding currently provided for a partial federal inmate cost recovery for which the jail will not be eligible once full staffing is established. A companion amendment to Item 79 adjusts the position count table to reflect this change.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Increase Per Diem Payment for Local Responsible Inmates

Provides $1.4 million from the general fund the second year to increase the per diem payments to local and regional jails for housing local responsible inmates with state charges from $4 per day to $5 per day, and $18 to $19 per day for jail farms, effective December 1, 2023. This funding reflects a partial-year cost to align with Compensation Board payment schedules, with an estimated annualized cost of $5.9 million.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Salary Increase for Sheriffs' Offices

Provides $7.6 million from the general fund the second year to address compression issues for sworn deputy sheriffs and regional jail officers. Funding is prorated for six months of payments.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Piedmont Regional Jail Authority Overhead Recovery

Reduces the general fund by $160,345 in the second year to account for a partial exemption from the federal inmate cost recovery for the Piedmont Regional Jail once full staffing for existing jail bed capacity is provided. A companion amendment to Item 72 provides funding for the additional staffing. A companion amendment to Item 79 adjusts the position count table to reflect this change.)

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Piedmont Regional Jail Authority Position Table

Language only amendment that adjusts the positions count table to reflect 40 corrections officers and four medical/treatment positions in fiscal year 2024, and the technical conversion of 16 temporary corrections officer positions to permanent for the Piedmont Regional Jail. A companion amendment to Item 72 provides funding to support the allocation of these positions, effective for the January payment to localities. A companion amendment to Item 73 reduces funding currently provided for a partial exemption from the federal inmate cost recovery for which the Piedmont Regional Jail will no longer be eligible once full staffing for existing jail bed capacity is provided.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Restore Unfunded Deputy Treasurer Positions

Provides $2.0 million from the general fund the second year to fully fund the remaining unfunded positions of local deputy treasurers, effective on December 1, 2023 for the January 2024 payment to localities.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Career Development Plans

Provides $41,850 from the general fund the second year for local constitutional officers and their employees who qualify for career development programs, as outlined in the appropriation act. Funding is prorated for six months of payments.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Salary Increase for Commonwealth's Attorneys' Offices

Provides $4.0 million from the general fund the second year to increase the state share of salaries in Commonwealth's Attorneys' offices to align with the salary increases provided for attorneys at the Indigent Defense Commission. The funding is sufficient to increase the entry-level attorney salary to $73,500 and adjust higher classifications accordingly. The funding is prorated for six months of payments.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Consolidate Table Setting Out Sheriffs' Salaries

Consolidates the populatio- based salaries of Sheriffs in population groups below 40,000 effective December 1, 2023, creating a new population group of 0-69,999.

Provide additional staffing for Court of Appeals to address increased caseload

Provides funding and positions to address increased caseload demands in the Court of Appeals.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Court of Appeals Caseloads

This amendment provides $181,459 from the general fund the second year and three positions to address increased caseload demands in the Court of Appeals. Funding is prorated for a start date of January 1, 2024.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

Adjust appropriation to reflect agency operations

Adjusts the agency's budget to reflect current operations. This technical amendment adds appropriation to reflect higher anticipated special fund revenues. This adjustment will not obligate the general fund to future spending and will avoid the need for administrative adjustments.

Adjust state support for Centers for Independent Living salaries

Adjusts funding for the Centers for Independent Living to reflect the the latest statewide salary actions. Language requiring the department to collect and make operating data available is also included.

Maintain personal care services provided to disabled Virginians

Enables the Personal Assistance Services program to maintain wage alignment with Medicaid rates without reducing services. This program serves individuals who have the most severe physical disabilities and who require assistance with activities of daily living.

Increase support for vocational rehabilitation services

Provides support to ensure the agency has sufficient resources to fully access federal vocational rehabilitation grant dollars.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Maintain Personal Care Services Provided to Disabled Virginians

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Disability Determination Services

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Supplemental Funding for Area Agencies on Aging

Adjust appropriation to reflect current services

Provides nongeneral fund appropriation to support anticipated operational costs. This technical package does not impact future spending or services.

Fund unavoidable increases in shared services contract costs

Funds the increased cost of administrative services being provided by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.

Increase support for employment services for blind, vision impaired, and deafblind Virginians

Provides additional support for vocational rehabilitation services provided to blind and vision impaired Virginians. The funding provided will allow the agency to support approximately 55 cases.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

Fund unavoidable increases in shared services contract costs

Funds the increased cost of administrative services being provided by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

Increase appropriation to expand Quality Assurance Unit

Expands the Quality Assurance Unit by an additional five positions to allow for adequate quality assurance reviews of state agencies.

Increase appropriation for Commonwealth Vendor Group functionality

Increases nongeneral fund appropriation to support the functionality of the Commonwealth Vendor Group.

Adjust rates and appropriation for the Payroll Service Bureau

Adjusts rates for the Payroll Service Bureau internal service fund and aligns appropriation with projected annual operating costs.

Increase appropriation for SilverLine Web Application Firewall

Increases appropriation for extended support of the SilverLine Web Application Firewall. The firewall will provide enhanced protection to the Cardinal Financials and Human Capital Resource Management applications.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

Appropriate mandatory Revenue Stabilization Fund deposit

Provides the mandatory deposit to the Revenue Stabilization Fund in 2024, net of the amount deposited in the Revenue Reserve Fund as an advanced reservation. A separate amendment directs the State Comptroller to transfer the advanced reservation amount from the Revenue Reserve Fund to the Revenue Stabilization Fund.

Authorize transfer of funds deposited to Revenue Reserve Fund as advanced reservation

Directs the State Comptroller to transfer $498.7 million from Revenue Reserve Fund to the Revenue Stabilization Fund. This amount was deposited in the Revenue Reserve Fund pursuant to Item 274 of Chapter 1, 2022 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I, as an advanced reservation for any Constitutionally-required deposits to the Revenue Stabilization Fund. A separate amendment appropriates the balance of the mandatory deposit.

Appropriate Virginia Retirement System deposit contingent on fiscal year 2022 revenue collection

Provides funding for a one-time lump sum payment to the Virginia Retirement System to reduce unfunded liabilities. This funding was contingently appropriated from 2022 actual revenue collections pursuant to Item 485 L., Chapter 2, 2022 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I.

HB1400 Conference Substitute - Revenue Stabilization Fund Deposit

Provides the mandatory deposit to the Revenue Stabilization Fund in 2024, net of the amount deposited in the Revenue Reserve Fund as an advanced reservation. Language directs the State Comptroller to transfer the advanced reservation amount from the Revenue Reserve Fund to the Revenue Stabilization Fund.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Revenue Reserve Deposit - FY 2023 Surplus

Reserves funding for a statutorily-required deposit to the Revenue Reserve Fund.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

HB1400 Conference Substitute - Retirement System Deposit

Provides funding for a one-time lump sum payment to the Virginia Retirement System to reduce unfunded liabilities. This funding was contingently appropriated from 2022 actual revenue collections pursuant to Item 485 L., Chapter 2, 2022 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I.

Increase support for the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund for agricultural technology

Provides additional funding to the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund, specifying that up to $1.25 million each year may expand the program to support advancements in agricultural technology.

Provide funding for commodity grading and inspection service nongeneral fund positions to meet market demands

Provides support for eight commodity grading and inspection positions to enable the grain, peanut, poultry, and egg industries in Virginia to meet consumer demand.

Transfer nongeneral fund positions to provide support for grading and certification of Virginia products

Transfers nongeneral fund positions within the agency to provide necessary support for the agency's grading and certification of Virginia products.

Provide funding for agricultural technology research grants

Allocates competitive grant funding for agricultural technology research projects. Companion amendments provide additional funding to the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund to award grants to support advancements in agricultural technology and funds to address workforce needs in agricultural technology industries.

Decrease deposit to Wine Promotion Fund

Decreases the deposit required to be made to the Wine Promotion Fund based on updated wine and cider tax revenue collections attributable to Virginia wineries and cideries.

Establish hemp registration and inspection program

Creates a new program to register and inspect facilities selling certain hemp products. Legislation to be considered during the 2023 legislative session will establish the new program.

Specify deposit to the Spirits Promotion Fund

Provides funds for deposit to the Spirits Promotion Fund based on the sale of spirits produced by Virginia distillers.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Dairy Producer Margin Coverage Premium Assistance Program

This amendment provides $700,000 from the general fund the second year to continue funding the Dairy Producer Margin Coverage Premium Assistance Program. The program provides reimbursement for margin coverage obtained through the Farm Service Agency to assist dairy producers in Virginia.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Establish Beer Distribution Company

This amendment provides $458,500 from the general fund and two positions the second year to establish the Virginia Beer Distribution Company. The appropriation provided is partial year funding to begin operations.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Hemp Product Registration and Regulation

This amendment provides $1.1 million of general fund support and 15 positions in fiscal year 2024 for the implementation of Chapter 744, 2023 Acts of Assembly. The funding represents partial year support for the new positions and regulatory activities.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Blue Catfish Processing, Flash Freezing, & Infrastructure Grant Program

This amendment provides $250,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2024 to establish Blue Catfish Processing, Flash Freezing, and Infrastructure Grant Program. Grants will be awarded to political subdivisions to support efforts to attract value-added facilities processing blue catfish.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Allocate Positions Using Existing NGF Revenue

This amendment provides positions for Commodity Grading Services. The positions will be supported by existing program fee revenue, and will reduce the use of overtime to meet the growing demand from agricultural producers for commodity grading service for peanuts, grains, poultry, eggs, fruits, and vegetables. Commodity grading enhances the marketability of agricultural products.

Adjust jet aircraft funding

Adjusts the agency's nongeneral fund appropriation and modifies language to move one-time funding from FY23 to FY24 due to delayed delivery of the jet aircraft.

Align appropriation with Transportation Trust Fund allocation estimates

Adjusts the agency's nongeneral fund appropriation to account for the Virginia Department of Transportation's allocation estimate.

Move positions and associated funding between programs

Adjusts the agency's nongeneral fund appropriation and positions to support more effective aviation education and workforce development within the agency.

Adjust appropriation to reflect 2022-2024 biennium salary increases

Adjusts the agency's nongeneral fund appropriation to account for the authorized five percent salary increases effective July 10, 2022, and June 10, 2023.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

Transfer developmental disability waiver rate responsibilities to the Department of Medical Assistance Services

Moves funds to the Department of Medical Assistance Services to support agency responsibilities associated with developmental disability waiver services that will be transferred effective July 1, 2023.

Fund two cybersecurity positions

Provides funding to add two additional cybersecurity positions in the agency's central office. These additional positions will help support the IT security needs of the state-operated behavioral health and intellectual disability system, including state-operated facilities.

Provide one-time funds for mobile crisis units

Provides one-time funds to contract with private providers to establish mobile crisis units in underserved areas.

Add language to allow flexible use of mental health pilot program funds

Amends currently earmarked language for alternative inpatient treatment options to allocate $1.5 million for non-inpatient services for individuals at risk of discharge from a private inpatient setting into a state facility setting. Some individuals may not need continued hospitalization but a lack of community based transition services leaves them as likely candidates to admission to state facilities.

Increase funding for comprehensive crisis services system

Provides support for the continued expansion and modernization of the statewide crisis services system by investing in crisis receiving centers and crisis stabilization units. Funding is also provided for five additional administrative positions to support the continued growth of the crisis system.

Pursue hospital-based psychiatric emergency alternatives

Provides funds to pursue hospital-based psychiatric emergency alternatives and/or supplemental payment programs to redirect care to more appropriate settings.

Amend language to allow dementia funds to be used for discharge and diversion of older adults

Expands language currently earmarked for services for individuals with dementia to allow funds to be expended on all older adults in order to have the greatest impact on state facility census.

Combine earmarks for alternative transportation and alternative custody

Combines funding and earmarks for alternative transportation and alternative custody to provide needed flexibility to target resources toward the specific needs of each community. The combination of these appropriations will ensure that the elements of the emerging system are compatible with one another and support continuous care of the population. The amended language also clarifies that alternative custody and transportation programs can be administered through contracts with private contractors, local law enforcement organizations, Community Services Boards, or other methods as necessary to implement the program.

Expand school-based mental health pilot

Expands funding for school-based mental health to allow licensed and non-licensed mental health professionals to work in schools through public or private partnerships to provide a variety of behavioral health services.

Expand housing opportunities for individuals with serious mental illness

Provides funds for supervised residential care for individuals with serious mental illness.

Provide additional funding for naloxone

Provides additional funds to increase the supply of naloxone available for distribution to community partners from amounts received in settlement of legal claims against opioid manufacturers and distributors.

Support Off-Duty Officer program

Provides funds for contracts with local law enforcement agencies that agree to utilize off-duty officers to transport and/or maintain custody of an individual awaiting admission to a mental health facility or for whom a bed has not yet been identified.

Support additional waiver slots with two additional positions

Provides one service authorization position and one provider development position in the second year to support 500 additional ID/DD Medicaid waiver slots.

Provide funds for forensic data tracking and analysis

Provides funding for one position to track and gather data related to restoration of competency court orders in the forensic mental health system, both inpatient and outpatient.

Sustain waiver management system interoperability and software upgrades

Provides funding to maintain the Medicaid Waiver Management System (WaMS), including upgrades that will keep the system relevant and efficiently utilized, and to support interoperability with Community Services Boards. WaMS is a portal allowing authorized users to view waiver eligibility options, apply for waivers online, and identify licensed service providers.

Transfer electronic health records funding to facilities

Transfers funding from agency's central office to state-operated facilities to assist with infrastructure requirements for implementation of electronic health records. This zero-sum transfer has no fiscal impact.

Install duress systems at mental health facilities - Phase 1

Provides funds to begin the installation of duress systems at state-operated mental health facilities. Duress systems notify security, emergency responders, and other personnel with real-time alerts when an incident arises and improve patient and staff safety.

Improve safety and security at Eastern State Hospital

Provides funds for renovations at Eastern State Hospital in order to increase safety and security for patients, staff, and the community.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - Duress systems at mental health facilities (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Mobile Crisis Teams

provides one-time funds to contract with private providers to establish mobile crisis units in underserved areas

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Housing Opportunities for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness

Funds for supervised residential care for individuals with serious mental illness.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Chesapeake Regional Hospital Psychiatric Services

Funds for Chesapeake Regional Hospital for behavioral health services.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - Safety / Security, Eastern State Hospital (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Hospital-based Psychiatric Emergency Alternatives

Provides funds to pursue hospital-based psychiatric emergency alternatives and/or supplemental payment programs to redirect care to more appropriate settings

2023 Special Session I Amendments: School-based Mental Health Pilot

Expands funding for school-based mental health to allow licensed and non-licensed mental health professionals to work in schools through public or private partnerships to provide a variety of behavioral health services

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Specially Adapted Resources Clubs

Supports Specially Adapted Resources Clubs (SPARC), which provide essential day programs for adults with profound disabilities at five locations in Northern Virginia. SPARC offers the same supportive structure and continued education that its participants enjoyed in school and provides a variety of educational services in the form of leisure learning that allows participants to work on life skills while socializing with a community of peers

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Catawba Hospital Study

Funds for DBHDS to study how Catawba Hospital can utilize public-private partnerships to manage a new residential treatment program, outpatient facility, and substance use disorder facility as part of the Catawba Hospital Transformation Plan to turn Catawba into a state-of-the-art treatment facility. DBHDS will also study how the localities surrounding Catawba may work together to ease the burden of transporting and taking custody of individuals under an ECO or TDO, as well as how the localities may use other funds for this purpose.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: On Our Own

Funds for On Our Own, a peer recovery center and supportive community that serves the community at no charge

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Increase Funding for Comprehensive Crisis Services System

Provides support for the continued expansion and modernization of the statewide crisis services system by investing in crisis receiving centers and crisis stabilization units

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Regional All Abilities Playground Facility

Supports the completion of Phase 1 of Bennett's Village, a regional all abilities playground in Charlottesville.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Hope Family Village

None

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Provide Additional Funding for Naloxone

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Virginia Mental Health Access Program

Support for the continued implementation and management of the expansion of the Virginia Mental Health Access (VMAP) program to early childhood (ages zero to five). Funds would include the addition of regional early childhood specialists and new training of primary care providers. Funds will also allow VMAP to plan, implement, and manage expansion to pregnant and postpartum mothers. VMAP will train both the OB/GYNs and pediatric clinicians on screening and early recognition of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.)

Provide additional funding for the Resilient Virginia Revolving Loan Fund

Increases appropriation for the Resilient Virginia Revolving Loan Fund, which provides loans or grants to local governments to finance or refinance the cost of resilience projects. Funding in the second year is contingent upon actual general fund revenue collections for fiscal year 2023 being equal to or in excess of the official fiscal year 2023 revenue estimate.

Fund soil and water conservation positions previously supported by federal grants

Provides general fund appropriation to support positions previously funded through federal grants.

Amend budget language regarding the acquisition of Hayfields Farm

Updates budget language to incorporate an in-holding into the initial land transfer to maximize operational efficiency.

Provide appropriation to the Water Quality Improvement Fund

Appropriates funding associated with 2022 excess general fund revenue collections and discretionary year-end general fund balances required for deposit to the Water Quality Improvement Fund.

Provide supplemental funding to support agriculture best management practices

Allocates a supplemental deposit to the Virginia Natural Resources Commitment Fund to support agriculture best management practices.

Increase support for dam safety regional engineers

Provides nongeneral fund appropriation and positions for dam safety regional engineers funded through the National Dam Safety Program in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Support for Hayfields State Park operations

Provides appropriation to support the operations of the new Hayfields State Park.

Address compression among law enforcement personnel

Provides additional funding to address compression issues across the agency's law enforcement positions.

Provide free admission to Virginia State Parks for the Virginia National Guard

Appropriates general fund dollars to address revenue loss associated with providing free admission to the state parks for members of the Virginia National Guard.

Increase flexibility of use of water quality funding

Amends Appropriation Act language to authorize the use of water quality funding toward municipal separate storm sewer system localities.

Reprogram capital appropriation provided for soil and water conservation district dam projects

Authorizes the shift of capital appropriation for soil and water conservation district dam repairs to operating appropriation to be deposited to the Soil and Water Conservation District Dam Maintenance, Repair, and Rehabilitation Fund.

Replace underground storage tanks - Phase I

Provides appropriation for Phase I replacement of underground storage tanks.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - Replace underground storage tanks (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: WQIF (FY 2023) - Resilient Virginia Revolving Loan Fund

This amendment deposits $100.0 million from the general fund to the Resilient Virginia Revolving Loan Fund in the second year. The deposit fulfills WQIF mandatory deposit requirements for fiscal year 2023.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Lake Anna Cyanobacteria Mitigation and Remediation

This amendment provides $1.0 million from the general fund in the second year to conduct cyanobacteria mitigation and remediation activities on Lake Anna.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: WQIF (FY 2023)

This amendment deposits $207.5 million from the general fund in the second year to the Water Quality Improvement fund to meet the mandatory deposit requirements associated with fiscal year 2023 excess general fund revenue collections. Amounts are distributed to the fund to support resiliency, stormwater management, dam safety improvements, and conservation practice monitoring and reporting software enhancements.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Allocate Positions Using Existing NGF Revenue

This amendment increases the position level at DCR by ten nongeneral fund positions in the second year for critical programs and functions, including agricultural best management practices, resiliency and flood plain projects, and capital construction and maintenance projects.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: WQIF (FY 2023) - Dam Safety

This amendment deposits $25.0 million from the general fund in the second year to the Water Quality Improvement Fund to meet the mandatory deposit requirements associated with fiscal year 2023 excess general fund collections. Funding is provided for dam safety improvements for department maintained dams and Soil and Water Conservation District dams.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: WQIF (FY 2022)

This amendment deposits $131.0 million the second year from the general fund to the Water Quality Improvement Fund (WQIF), in accordance with mandatory deposit requirements for fiscal year 2022 excess general fund revenue and discretionary balances. In addition, $1.0 million from the WQIF in the second year is directed for enhancements to the Conservation Application Suite.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

Provide funding to address the shortfall in the Drug Offender Assessment Fund

Provides one-time funding to offset an expected shortfall in the Drug Offender Assessment and Treatment Fund, which the agency uses to pay salaries and benefits for 30 probation and parole positions and to support evidence-based practices in probation and parole offices.

Provide funding for 2023 Session legislation that may impact need for prison beds

Provides the "Woodrum" appropriation for legislation proposed by the Governor. State law requires an appropriation covering one year of costs for any legislation that may increase the prison population over the six-year period after the bill is enacted. There are 11 such bills proposed.

Fund additional nursing positions to provide 24-hour medical coverage

Funds additional registered nurse positions to provide 24-hour medical coverage at eight Department of Corrections facilities.

Provide funding for salary increases for security positions not included in Chapter 2

Provides funding to cover salary increases for 811 vacant correctional officer positions and 37 vacant supervisor positions that were not funded in Chapter 2. Funding these positions will allow the agency to hire at the minimum salaries established during the 2022 General Assembly Session.

Provide funding for salary increases for probation and parole positions not funded in Chapter 2

Provides funding to cover a $3,000 salary increase for 57 vacant probation and parole officer positions that were not funded in Chapter 2. Funding these positions will allow the agency to hire at the minimum salaries established during the 2022 General Assembly Session.

Expand reentry seminar program

Funds the expansion of a reentry-focused seminar from ten facilities to 25 facilities. Inmate commissary sales will provide the source of funding.

Fund the state share of a project to upgrade security systems at Franklin County Jail

Provides the 25 percent state share of the cost for Franklin County Jail to upgrade its security systems as authorized by state law. This project was approved by the Board of Local and Regional Jails in 2022.

Redistribute funds in the medical services program and authorize additional medical positions

Redistributes funding among service areas in the medical services program as a net-zero adjustment and authorizes additional positions to support the transition of medical service delivery to a fully state-managed model.

Provide additional funding for the operation of Lawrenceville Correctional Center

Provides one-time funding to cover increased contractual costs associated with operating Lawrenceville Correctional Center.

Fund the Capital Infrastructure Fund

Provides FY 2024 funding for the agency's Capital Infrastructure Fund, which provides a dedicated source of funding for making repairs, renovations, and other necessary improvements to correctional facilities. The Fund was originally authorized during the 2020-2022 biennium.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: DOC - Lawrenceville Correctional Center Contract Increase

Provides $3.1 million from the general fund in FY24 to support increased costs associated with the one-year extension of the contract for the management of Lawrenceville Correctional Center.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - Capital Infrastructure Fund (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: DOC - 24-Hour Nursing Coverage

Provides $1.9 million from the general fund in FY24 and 37 additional registered nurse positions to provide full 24-hour medical coverage at Department of Corrections facilities. Funding is prorated to cover six months.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: DOC - Probation Positions - Offset Declining Special Revenue

Provides $1.3 million from the general fund in FY24 to offset a decline in special revenue from the Drug Offender Assessment and Treatment Fund. Funding covers compensation for 30 probation and parole officers and supports evidence-based practices in probation and parole offices.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Corrections Special Reserve Fund Required Deposit

Provides $1.1 million from the general fund in FY24 for the required deposit to the Corrections Special Reserve Fund, pursuant to § 30-19.1:4, Code of Virginia, for 15 sentencing bills which have been adopted by the General Assembly that may increase the number of state-responsible prison beds that will be required over the next six years.

Fund Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) programs

Provides additional general fund appropriation to support the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force to account for recent declines in nongeneral fund revenues from court fees.

Provide additional appropriation for the Operation Ceasefire Grant Fund

Provides a one-time general fund appropriation for the Operation Ceasefire Grant Fund.

Increase appropriation for the Victim-Witness Special Fund

Provides additional nongeneral fund appropriation to support victim-witness programs.

Establish the Virginia Mass Violence Care Fund

Creates the Virginia Mass Violence Care Fund and provides a one-time general fund appropriation. The interest earned on the Fund is to be used to assist victims of mass violence in Virginia. Legislation to be considered during the 2023 legislative session will establish the new program.

Fund a law enforcement officer hiring initiatives coordinator

Provides funding and one position to coordinate Virginia's efforts in assisting military personnel interested in pursuing a law enforcement career in Virginia after transitioning from the military.

Provide resources to purchase and maintain a new credentialing management system

Provides funding for the configuration and development framework of a new credentialing management system for Private Security Services; Special Conservators of the Peace; Surety and Property Bail Bondsmen; Bail Enforcement Agents; and Tow Truck Drivers.

Revise Body Worn Camera (BWC) Grant program language

Removes language requiring a 50 percent match from localities.

Fund Operation Bold Blue Line Initiative

Provides one-time appropriation and one position to support state and local law enforcement agencies' recruitment efforts. Funds may be used for hiring bonuses and relocation expenses for new officers, among other purposes.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: DCJS - Operation Ceasefire

Provides an additional $15.0 million from the general fund the second year for the Operation Ceasefire Grant Fund.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Impact First Responders

Provides $95,000 from the general fund the second year for the organization "Impact Living Services" based in Lynchburg to support its "Impact First Responders" pilot program.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: DCJS - Aid to Localities with Police Departments

Provides an additional $2.1 million from the general fund the second year in one-time funding for the "599" Aid to Localities with Police Departments program.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: DCJS - Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

Provides $1.2 million from the general fund the second year for the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force to address a decline in special revenue from court fees and increase the operating budget for the task force.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: DCJS - Victim Witness Grants - Offset Declining Special Revenue

Provides $1.3 million from the general fund the second year for the Victim Witness Grant Program to offset declines in federal Victim of Crimes Act (VOCA) funding.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: DCJS - Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention Grants

Provides an additional $5.0 million from the general fund the second year for the Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention Fund.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: DCJS - Witness Protection Program

Provides $1.0 million from the general fund the second year and one position for a new Witness Protection Program, which will award grants to localities to provide temporary financial assistance to help individuals safely serve as witnesses for serious crimes. The Department of Criminal Justice Services is directed to establish a stakeholder workgroup to establish the criteria and procedures for administering the funding, with certain parameters.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: DCJS - Safer Communities Program

Provides $10.0 million from the general fund the second year to establish the Safer Communities Program and the Office of Safer Communities at the Department of Criminal Justice Services. This amendment adds three positions for the Office of Safer Communities, bringing the total number of positions authorized for violence prevention and intervention to seven. At least $9.5 million shall be provided directly to the City of Norfolk, the City of Portsmouth, and the City of Richmond, which had the highest incidence of homicides in 2022 based on Virginia crime data. Recipient localities must employ a dedicated position to support holistic, community-based strategies that address the root causes and conditions of community violence, including: after school programs and mentorships; connections to education and economic opportunities; case management for trauma-informed mental health care; credible messengers and violence interrupters; and strategies to build trust between law enforcement agencies and community stakeholders. The Office of Safer Communities shall provide consultation for administration of violence reduction grant programs, and serve as a resource to localities for research, best practices and evaluation. The Office shall regularly report to the Virginia Crime Commission.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: DCJS - Off Duty and Overtime Officer Program

Provides $5.1 million the second year from the general fund to DCJS to contract with local law enforcement agencies to provide transportation or assume custody of individuals under an ECO or TDO. DCJS will coordinate with DBHDS to set criteria for the contracts and to ensure that localities are not receiving contracts from both DCJS and the Off Duty Officer Program under DBHDS.

Transfer appropriation between programs

Transfers appropriation between programs to correct adjustments that were made during the 2022 Session of the General Assembly.

Provide flexibility for childcare staff-to-children ratios

Allows the Superintendent of Public Instruction to alter staff-to-child ratios and group sizes in licensed child day centers and child day centers that participate in the Child Care Subsidy Program through June 30, 2024.

Maintain teacher licensure system

Provides funding to operate the Commonwealth's online teacher licensure application system.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Flexibility for Childcare Staffing Ratios

Adds language authorizing the Superintendent of Public instruction to temporarily alter staff to child ratios in programs that participate in the CCSP.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Virginia Literacy Act - Expansion through Grade Eight

Adds language directing the Department of Education to use $6.7 million of administratively appropriated federal ESSER funds in the second year for Virginia Literacy Act implementation.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

Continue funding for the disaster logistics warehouse

Provides one-time funding to cover the lease payment and operational costs associated with the agency's central disaster warehouse.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

Provide funding for positions tied to the Virginia Energy Plan

Provides general fund support to increase capacity in the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency divisions.

Align federal appropriation with anticipated expenditures in energy programs

Provides federal appropriation for increasing activities in Energy Conservation and Alternative Energy Supply Programs.

Align federal appropriation with anticipated mineral management expenditures

Provides additional federal appropriation to support increasing activities in Coal Environmental Protection and Land Reclamation.

Establish and capitalize the Virginia Power Innovation Fund

Provides for a deposit from the general fund into a new fund to be used for research and development of innovative energy technologies (including nuclear, hydrogen, carbon capture and utilization), and energy storage.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Virginia Power Innovation Fund

Provides $4.0 million in fiscal year 2024 for research and development of innovative energy technologies.

Support the Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty program

Appropriates a portion of the mandatory deposit associated with 2022 excess general fund revenue collections and discretionary year-end general fund balances required for deposit to the Water Quality Improvement Fund. Funds will support the reimbursement of entities as provided for in the Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty Program. An additional $107.1 million and $86.1 million are provided from the general fund and from distributions of the federal State and Local Recovery Fund pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, respectively.

Update agency administration software

Provides funding to upgrade finance and human resources systems to avoid security risks.

Support upgrades at Poor Creek Pump Station

Provides general fund support for water and wastewater upgrades at Poor Creek Pump Station.

Align nongeneral fund appropriation with projected expenditures

Aligns nongeneral fund appropriation with anticipated expenditures in a variety of programs.

Implement the Permit Evaluation and Enhancement Program (PEEP)

Provides general fund support to implement public-facing online resources to convey and track critical permitting steps from applicants and other agencies, and to allow the department to partner with a locality to integrate the new tool.

Provide additional funding for the Richmond Combined Sewer Overflow project

Provides general fund appropriation for the City of Richmond's Combined Sewer Overflow project.

Provide additional funding for the Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty Program

Provides funding for reimbursement of entities as listed in § 62.1-44.19:14, Code of Virginia, which establishes the Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty Program. An additional $43.9 million is provided from the mandatory deposit associated with 2022 excess general fund revenue collections and discretionary year-end general fund balances. An additional $86.1 million is also provided from distributions of the federal State and Local Recovery Fund, pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Virginia Beach Stormwater Encroachment Resilience Activities

Provides $7.0 million from the general fund in fiscal year 2024 to the City of Virginia Beach for a resilience project to address unique wind tide and stormwater encroachment issues in the Southern Rivers Watershed and Chowan River Basin. The Southern Rivers Watershed has significant environmental, ecological, and economic value as it is home to distinctive rural communities, the City's agricultural industry, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, False Cape State Park, and two State Waterfowl Management areas.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: WQIF (FY 2023) - Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty Program

Deposits $151.0 million from the general fund in the second year to the Water Quality Improvement Fund to meet the mandatory deposit requirements associated with fiscal year 2023 excess general fund collections. Funding is provided to reimburse eligible entities for costs incurred with implementing the Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty Program.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Stormwater Local Assistance Fund Projects

None

2023 Special Session I Amendments: WQIF (FY 2023) - Stormwater Local Assistance Fund

Deposits $30.0 million from the general fund to the Stormwater Local Assistance Fund. The deposit fulfills WQIF mandatory deposit requirements for fiscal year 2023.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Virginia Beach Regional Stormwater Management Facility

Provides $10.0 million from the general fund in fiscal year 2024 for the City of Virginia Beach to design and construct a regional stormwater management facility. The facility will provide water quality treatment and stormwater management improvements to redirect stormwater to a proposed holding pond. When completed, the project would collect stormwater currently discharged into the Lynnhaven River within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed to redirect such discharges into the Rudee Inlet Watershed, which drains directly into the Atlantic Ocean.

Increase general fund appropriation to support operations

Provides additional general fund support for the State Fire Marshal's Office due to an increase in workload for fire inspection requests.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: DFP - Electric Vehicle Firefighter Training

This amendment provides $103,800 from the general fund the second year for the fiscal impact of Chapter 87, 2023 Acts of Assembly, which requires all firefighters to complete a training program on the risks and management of fires in electric vehicles.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

Provide laboratory specialist position to enable agency response to THC legislation

Provides funding for one forensic laboratory specialist position to address the analysis of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) edibles, pursuant to potential legislation that may be introduced in the 2023 Session of the General Assembly.

Fund software subscription fees for cell phone investigative tools

Appropriates funding to cover the cost of software used to unlock cell phones that may contain evidence related to criminal investigations.

Provide support for four biologist positions

Funds four biologist positions to address workload issues in the forensic biology section. These positions screen evidence submitted to the Department for the presence of DNA and perform other preliminary analyses and reporting.

Provide general fund support for Physical Evidence Recovery Kit (PERK) coordinator position

Provides general fund appropriation for a position that supports the agency’s PERK tracking software. This position is currently supported by a federal grant that expires on September 30, 2023.

Convert part-time evidence receiving technician position to full-time status

Provides one position and additional funding to convert a part-time evidence receiving technician position to full-time status. These positions maintain the chain of custody for evidence samples that are submitted to the Department.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: DFS - Positions for Increased Caseloads

Provides $248,035 from the general fund the second year and four positions at the Department of Forensic Science to address increased caseloads and changes in federal funding, including a full-time technician, laboratory specialist, two biologists, and a Physical Evidence Recovery Kit (PERK) coordinator position for which federal funds are expiring. New positions are prorated for a start date of January 1, 2024.

Acquire Tharpe Tract to expand Charlotte State Forest

Provides appropriation to purchase the Tharpe Tract of land, which is adjacent to the Charlotte State Forest, through a combination of federal grants and existing nongeneral fund resources.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - Acquire Tharpe Tract (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

Provide funding to update Capitol Square site plan

Provides funding to procure consulting services as part of the efforts to update the Capitol Square site plan.

Establish general fund support for tuberculosis testing staff

Establishes general fund support for two additional scientists to administer a novel early-detection tuberculosis test.

Replace Fire Alarms at DBHDS Facilities

Provides supplemental funding for fire alarm replacement at Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services facilities.

Construct New State Office Building and Parking Deck

Provides additional funding for site stabilization after the demolition of the existing building, including asbestos and lead abatement.

Improve and Convey Property in Clarke County

Provides general fund appropriation to make improvements to parcel 27-a-10-a in Clarke County and then transfer the property at fair market value to Clarke County.

New Construction/Renovation: Commonwealth Courts Building

Provides general fund appropriation to demolish sections of the existing Pocahontas Building to construct the new Supreme Court building. This amendment also provides funding for working drawings for this project.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - Fire alarm supplement at Mental Health facilities (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Capital - DGS - Improve and Convey Property in Clarke County

This amendment provides $6.0 million from the general fund the second year for the improvement and conveyance of state property to Clarke County.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - Clarke County Property (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Capital - DGS - Fort Monroe Rehabilitation Historic Buildings

This amendment provides $7.0 million from the general fund the second year to support rehabilitation of five historic residential buildings to preserve existing historic elements, including replacement of failing roof materials, repointing of historic masonry, replacement of deteriorated asbestos siding, installation of HVAC, and repairs to existing historic plaster walls and ceilings. The project will bring eight residential units into leasable condition to generate additional revenue.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Capital - DGS - Construct Commonwealth Courts Building

This amendment provides $8.0 million general fund in the second year for working drawings, demolition, and site preparation work for the new Commonwealth Courts Building.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - Construct Commonwealth Courts Building (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - Site stabilization at 7th and Main Street (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Capital - DGS - Demolition of Former VEC Building

This amendment authorizes a scope change for site stabilization and/or greening of the property after the demolition of the existing building, including asbestos and lead abatement at 7th Street and Main Street.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

Extend loan deadlines for COVID-19 pandemic response

Extends the repayment term for any existing treasury loan authorized for the purpose of COVID-19 pandemic response activities to June 30, 2024, upon notification from the Department of Emergency Management to the Department of Accounts that federal reimbursement expected from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has not yet been received by the treasury loans’ existing planned repayment date.

Increase funding to support salary adjustments for Office of the Chief Medical Examiner staff

Provides funding for salary adjustments for the Chief Medical Examiner, Assistant Chief Medical Examiners, and non-physician staff. This adjustment aligns salaries to be more competitive with other states.

Establish psychiatric nursing graduate education loan repayment program

Provides loan repayments for psychiatric registered nurses and psychiatric nurse practitioners who work in Virginia over four years.

Enhance the Nurse Preceptor Incentive Program

Provides funding to increase the awards provided through the Nursing Preceptor Incentive Program to $5,000 per semester (up from $1,000). Expands the eligibility of preceptor awards to include registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to encourage more clinicians to become preceptors.

Enhance the Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program

Increases funding for the Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program. Increases loan repayment awards from $30,000 to $50,000 for child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists. Allows psychiatrists in residency to apply and qualify for loan repayments.

Provide additional support for the nursing scholarships and loan repayment program

Provides additional support for the nursing scholarships and loan repayment programs to provide additional awards for licensed practical and registered nurses.

Designate portion of opioid settlement funds for fentanyl response efforts

Provides funding to support costs associated with a statewide fentanyl response strategy pursuant to legislation to be introduced in the 2023 General Assembly Session. The funding would come from the Commonwealth share of opioid settlement funds deposited to the Commonwealth Opioid Abatement and Remediation Fund.

Provide additional support to address increases in rent costs for local health departments

Supports local health districts that are expecting significant cost increases due to moving to new facilities or rent increases in existing facilities by providing additional general and nongeneral fund appropriation. Health districts do not fully control the process for determining when and where their facilities will be located.

Provide required state match funding for drinking water infrastructure projects

Increases the general fund appropriation used as match to draw down the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's grant funds for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. Increases the nongeneral fund appropriation as necessary to keep pace with the reimbursement and payment trends of drinking water grants.

Transfer State Office of Rural Health Grant matching funds to correct program area

Transfers appropriation for the State Office of Rural Health Grant matching funds to correct program area.

Add funding for sexual assault forensic examiner training for emergency department staff

Funds sexual assault forensic examiner training for emergency department staff as required by the Code of Virginia.

Add appropriation for epidemiology and laboratory capacity grants

Provides appropriation for Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases Cooperative Agreement grants, which are not funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act. This will reduce the number of mid-year administrative adjustments and increase budget transparency.

Add funds to address a reversion of federal funding for the Office of Drinking Water

Provides general fund resources to cover federal deferrals associated with payments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dating back to March of 2021.

Provide funding for cybersecurity threat management position

Provides funding to replace a contractor with a full-time cybersecurity analyst to protect and maintain the overall security of agency systems.

Restrict abortion services

Prevents expenditures from general or nongeneral fund sources to be used for providing abortion services, except as otherwise required by federal law.

Increase drug-susceptible tuberculosis funding

Provides funding to account for an increase in tuberculosis medication costs and to provide treatment options to more individuals.

Establish the Earn to Learn Nursing Education Acceleration program grant

Provides funding to establish the Earn to Learn Nursing Education Acceleration program for partnerships between educational and health institutions to increaset he number of nursing graduates receiving necessary clinical training to achieve certification. Grantees must provide participating students employment opportunites consistent with their current certification level.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Drinking Water Infrastructure Projects

Increases the general fund appropriation used as match to draw down the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's grant funds for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The amendment increases the nongeneral fund appropriation as necessary to keep pace with the reimbursement and payment trends of drinking water grants. The state match requirement will increase to 20% starting in FY25, it is currently 10%.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Salary Adjustments for the Office of Chief Medical Examiner

Provides funding to increase the salaries of the assistant chief medical examiners and other support staff in the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024 timeframe. The cost of these salary adjustments would be annualized in the 2024-26 biennial budget. Based on recent information from the Virginia Department of Health, only 11 of the 19 medical examiners are filled.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Nurse Preceptor Incentive Program

Provides funding to increase the awards provided through the Nursing Preceptor Incentive Program to $5,000 per semester (up from $1,000). Language expands the eligibility of preceptor awards to include registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to encourage more clinicians to become preceptors.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: ALS Assistance Funding

Provides $750,000 the second year from the general fund to the ALS Association to provide support for a durable medical equipment loan program, multidisciplinary ALS clinics, adaptive communication programming, transportation stipends, and grants for respite care.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Rent Costs for Local Health Departments

Supports local health districts that are expecting significant cost increases due to moving to new facilities or rent increases in existing facilities by providing additional general and nongeneral fund appropriation. Health districts do not fully control the process for determining when and where their facilities will be located.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Samaritan House

Provides $500,000 from the general fund the second year for Samaritan House to support emergency and permanent housing, support services and community outreach to victims of domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking, and homelessness in Southeast Virginia.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program

Increases funding for the Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program.

Make application processing more efficient and reduce reliance on wage employees

Makes application processing more efficient and reduces reliance on wage employees.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Emergency Regulations for Dental Legislation

None

Increase appropriation for one Deputy Director of Programs

Provides funding and a position for a Deputy Director of Programs to provide senior subject matter expertise in preservation and consistent leadership and oversight of the state and federal preservation programs administered by the agency.

Increase funding for the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Preservation Fund (BIPOC)

Provides additional one-time funding for the program, and amends language in the budget to allow for the award of grants to historic sites consistent with the Code section establishing the program.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Virginia Museum of Transportation

This amendment provides $275,000 from the general fund the second year to the City of Roanoke for improvements at the Virginia Museum of Transportation.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Dogwood Veterans Memorial Foundation

This amendment provides $600,000 from the general fund in the second year to the City of Charlottesville in support of development of a pedestrian bridge and accessible parking area to improve pedestrian access to the memorial.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Saint Paul's College Museum and Archives

This amendment provides $100,000 from the general fund in the second year for conservation and restoration activities undertaken by the James Solomon Russell/Saint Paul's College Museum and Archives in Lawrenceville, Virginia.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Buchanan Theater

This amendment provides $500,000 from the general fund the second year to Botetourt County to support improvements at the Buchanan Theater.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Weston Manor

This amendment provides $100,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2024 to the City of Hopewell to support the construction of a welcome center, including public restrooms, to accommodate events held at Weston Manor.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Greensville County Training School

This amendment provides $175,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2024 for the County of Greensville to support preservation activities undertaken at the Greensville County Training School, a historic Rosenwald school placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Gum Springs Museum and Cultural Center

This amendment provides $200,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2024 to Fairfax County to support preservation efforts at the Gum Springs Museum and Cultural Center, contingent upon provision of $100,000 in matching funds by Fairfax County.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Preservation of Archaeological Evidence Near James Fort

This amendment provides $250,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2024 to assist in the preservation of archaeological evidence in the area known as Smith's Field in the area around James Fort, due to the ongoing threat of tidal flooding, sea level rise, and inundation in the area. The funding would assist Preservation Virginia and Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation to conduct research, catalogue features and artifacts, and care for recovered artifacts.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Nelson Heritage Center

This amendment provides $200,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2024 to Nelson County for the Nelson Heritage Center, a community center housed in the historic African American High School, in support of building renovations for the continued provision of educational, wellness, and health services in the community.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Historic Fluvanna County Courthouse

This amendment provides $310,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2024 to Fluvanna County for necessary structural repairs to stabilize the historic Fluvanna County Courthouse building and make necessary repairs to address life-safety issues. The total estimated cost of completing necessary repairs is $2.2 million.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Jefferson School African American Heritage Center

This amendment provides $200,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2024 to the City of Charlottesville for the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center in support of their school-based and public learning and engagement programs and the Center for Local Knowledge Programs.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Virginia Battlefield Preservation Fund - New Market Battlefield

This amendment increases funding for the Virginia Battlefield Preservation Fund by $3.75 million from the general fund in the second year for the acquisition of an additional acres of the New Market Battlefield.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Pocahontas Cemetery

This amendment provides $140,000 the second year from the general fund to the Town of Pocahontas for renovation of Pocahontas Cemetery. The amount would support Phase I of the renovation project, which would address water and erosion control concerns.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Support Culpeper Battlefield State Park Land Preservation

This amendment provides an additional $2.5 million from the general fund in fiscal year 2024 to the Virginia Battlefield Preservation Fund to support the preservation of lands at the proposed Culpeper Battlefields State Park. The funding reflects the increased cost of preservation due to increasing land values in Culpeper.

Revert surplus general fund balance

Directs the Director, Department of Planning and Budget, to revert to the general fund $1,064,681 from the surplus balances of this program on or before June 30, 2023.

Adjust special fund appropriation between programs

Shifts special fund appropriation between programs to align with anticipated expenditures.

Support local housing inspection programs

Provides funds for a program to assist local building authorities in addressing permitting backlogs.

Increase support for the Go Virginia Talent Pathways

Expands the Virginia Talent Pathways program by providing support the second year for qualifying regions to support organizational, administrative, and capacity building activities, as well as funding grants to support the development of talent pathways development collaborations.

Expand the Virginia Main Street program

Provides additional funding for the Virginia Main Street Program, with a specified amount to focus on a locality in the Crater Planning District.

Provide additional workforce funding for Go Virginia

Increases funding allocations to four regional councils to further workforce development efforts.

Support workforce needs in agricultural technology industries

Provides funding under the Go Virginia program to address workforce needs in agricultural technology industries. Companion amendments provide funding for agricultural technology research and expand the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund to support advancements in agricultural technology.

Support an economic development project in Petersburg

Provides appropriation from the federal State and Local Recovery Fund pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to support an economic development project in Petersburg. The appropriation is allocated in a separate item in Central Accounts.

Relief for flood damage in Buchanan and Tazewell Counties

Provides appropriation from unobligated balances in the Low-Income Energy Efficiency Program Fund to provide relief from flood damage to residents of Buchanan and Tazewell Counties.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Authorization to Use Federal Broadband Funding

This amendment ensures the Department of Housing and Community Development may deploy federal resources it receives from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, and authorizes a position to assist DHCD in deploying these funds. BEAD funding will target extending broadband service to unserved and underserved areas through infrastructure projects and line extension programs.)

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Flood Relief for Buchanan and Tazewell ($18.0 mil. NGF)

This amendment provides $18.0 million in nongeneral fund relief for the victims of flooding in Tazewell and Buchanan counties in July 2022. It also requires DHCD to report on the outcomes of flood relief programs for the Hurley and Whitewood floods.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Workforce, Innovation, Skills Hub (WISH)

This amendment provides $400,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2024 to support a workforce development model in Fairfax County.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Statewide Housing Needs Assessment

This amendment provides $200,000 from the general fund in the second year for additional support to the Department of Housing and Community Development to assist in the department's delivery and support of housing studies.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: General Fund Balance Reversion

This amendment directs a general fund balance reversion from the Enterprise Zone Program.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund

This amendment provides $1.5 million and one position in fiscal year 2024 from the general fund to recapitalize the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund to invest in small businesses and housing projects.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

Provide general fund support for human resource service center

Addresses the projected revenue shortfall in the Shared Services Center due to the departure of several client agencies. The Shared Services Center provides human resource support to state agencies.

Increase employment dispute resolution hearing officer fee

Increases the employment dispute resolution hearing officer fee beginning in the second year from $2,100 to $4,000 per case. The fee increase more adequately compensates hearing officers on the Supreme Court list who accept appointments for grievance hearings.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

Provide funding to enhance resident specialist recruitment efforts

Appropriates one-time funding to enable the Department to offer sign-on bonuses for resident specialist positions, which provide security at the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center. This action will enhance recruitment incentives to reduce the vacancy rate for these positions.

Appropriate funds to lease and operate three local juvenile detention centers

Provides funding for operating and leasing three local juvenile detention centers to house juveniles committed to the Department.

Transfer positions and associated funding to realign program operations

Transfers positions and funding to reflect current agency operations. This adjustment is technical in nature.

Increase capacity at Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center

Provides appropriation to expand capacity at the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center.

Renovate fire protection water tank

Provides additional funding and amends the title of an existing project related to a water tank at the former Barrett Juvenile Correctional Center in Hanover. This change will allow the agency to refurbish the existing structure, rather than replacing it with a smaller one, to maintain the fire safety needs of the surrounding area.

Transfer bond appropriation from the Department of Corrections for renovation projects at Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center

Establishes a new capital project at the Department of Juvenile Justice to authorize the agency to perform renovations at the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center. The source of funds will be bond authority transferred from a project under the Department of Corrections that is no longer needed.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - Renovate elevated water tank (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: DJJ - Length-of-Stay Guidelines

Directs the Department of Juvenile Justice to provide a report on the impact of the revisions to the length-of-stay guidelines adopted by the Board of Juvenile Justice on November 9, 2022. The report is due no later than December 1, 2023.

Revert surplus general fund balance

Directs the Director, Department of Planning and Budget, to revert to the general fund $216,875 of surplus balance originally allocated to a workgroup that has completed their study.CHAR(13) + CHAR(10)

Provide resources to monitor student learners in pharmacies

Provides funding for an additional Child Labor Law division compliance officer to ensure the safety of students in pharmacy career and technical education programs.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: General Fund Balance Reversion

None

Implement telehealth service delivery options for developmental disability waivers

Provides the authority to implement telehealth service delivery options for developmental disability waiver services currently authorized by the Appropriation Act or Code of Virginia.

Fund capitated contract cost escalations

Provides additional nongeneral fund appropriation to cover the anticipated cost of required contracts. This amendment will avoid the need for future administrative adjustments.

Convene a workgroup to examine inclusion of residential treatment services in managed care

Requires the department to convene a workgroup to examine the impact of including residential treatment services in the managed care program. This workgroup must examine potential cost, program, and system of care impacts, including how local funding and the federally required independent assessment process for these services must be accounted for in managed care.

Account for the Medicaid portion of state facility salary actions

Appropriates the Medicaid share of salary augmentation costs for food services and environmental services staff at Southeastern Virginia Training Center and Hiram Davis Medical Center.

Adjust funding for medical services for involuntary mental commitments

Adjusts funding for the estimated cost of hospital and physician services for persons subject to an involuntary mental commitment. The most recent forecast of expenditures projects lower costs than previously estimated.

Transfer resources to fund developmental disability waiver responsibilities

Moves funds from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to support agency responsibilities associated with developmental disability waiver services that will be transferred effective July 1, 2023. This amendment also includes Appropriation Act language designating the Department of Medical Assistance Services as the agency responsible for all financial analysis, rates, and budget work associated with Virginia’s developmental disability waiver services.

Fund medical assistance services for low-income children utilization and inflation

Adjusts funding for the Commonwealth's Medicaid Children's Health Insurance Program to reflect the latest expenditure forecast as projected by the Department of Medical Assistance Services.

Align outpatient rehabilitation reimbursement methodology with Medicare

Updates the reimbursement methodology for outpatient rehabilitation services to the Resource Based Relative Value Scale. This change is necessary to align Virginia's reimbursement methodology with Medicare and industry standards. All changes must be budget neutral.

Reprocure Medicaid managed care program

Authorizes the department to reprocure the Commonwealth’s managed care service delivery system with an expected implementation date of July 1, 2024. Funds are also provided to support one-time costs associated with the reprocurement.

Increase rates for personal care, respite, and companion services

Increases provider rates for agency- and consumer-directed personal care, respite, and companion services by five percent effective July 1, 2023.

Fund Family Access to Medical Insurance Security program utilization and inflation

Adjusts funding for the Family Access to Medical Insurance Security program to reflect the latest forecast of expenditures as projected by the Department of Medical Assistance Services.

Improve access to peer recovery support services

Expands the availablity of peer recovery specialists in Medicaid by implementing measures that would reduce administrative barriers that limit access to services.

Fund Medicaid utilization and inflation

Provides funding for the cost of Medicaid utilization and inflation as estimated in the most recent expenditure forecast.

Improve third-party liability recoveries

Funds seven positions to increase the amount of third-party liability recoveries. It is expected that these positions will generate sufficient savings in the Medicaid program to offset the new administrative costs.

Adjust Virginia Health Care Fund appropriation

Modifies appropriation in the Virginia Health Care Fund to reflect the latest revenue estimates. Since the Health Care Fund is used as state match for Medicaid, any increase in revenue offsets general fund support for Medicaid and any decrease requires additional general fund support.

Add 20 psychiatric residencies through graduate medical education

Adds funding to support 20 additional psychiatric residency slots funded through Medicaid beginning in 2024.

Fund costs associated with settlement

Provides one-time funding necessary to cover a required settlement with the Cover Virginia vendor.

Add 500 developmental disability waiver slots

Increases the number of developmental disability waiver slots beginning on July 1, 2023, to 1,100 by adding 500 additional slots. This amendment increases the number of new Family and Individual Supports waiver slots in 2024 from 500 to 930 and the number of new Community Living waiver slots from 100 to 170 in 2024.

Increase rates for Early Intervention services

Provides a 12.5 percent rate increase for Early Intervention services beginning July 1, 2023.

Account for extension of the federal public health emergency

Adjusts Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program appropriations to account for the anticipated extension of the national public health emergency through April 11, 2023. The expected extension would mean that the federal continuous enrollment requirement would expire on?April 30, 2023, and the federal Medicaid Assistance Percentages enhancement would continue through?June 30, 2023. Language is added allowing the Department of Planning and Budget to move appropriation between fiscal years as necessary to maximize federal reimbursements.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Collaborative Care Management Services for Substance Use Treatment

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Medicaid Private Hospital Supplemental & IME Payments

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Payments

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Medicaid Managed Care Reprocurement

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments - 3 of 3 (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Medical Assistance Services for Low-income Children Funding Adjustment

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Fund Complex Rehab. Tech. for Medicaid Nursing Facility Members

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Virginia Health Care Fund Adjustment

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Program Funding Adjustment

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Personal Care, Respite, and Companion Services Rates

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Modify Emergency Room Utilization Program

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Medical Services for Involuntary Mental Commitments

2023 Special Session I Amendments: EPSDT Therapeutic Group Homes Rate Increase

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments - 1 of 3 (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Medicaid Funding Adjustment

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Medicaid Parity of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Rates

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Early Intervention Services

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Medicaid Dental Program Enhancements

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Medicaid Rates for Community-Based Behav. Health Services

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Medicaid Coverage of Weight Loss and Diabetic Drugs

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments - 2 of 3 (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Add 500 Developmental Disability Waiver Slots

Provide planning funds to prepare for federal project funding

Provides state funds for planning and design purposes to allow the Department of Military Affairs to compete for federal funds for construction projects.

Provide design funds for renovation of facilities at the State Military Reserve to house the Job ChalleNGe Program

Provides state funds to plan and design the renovation of facilities at the State Military Reserve to house the National Guard Job ChalleNGe program.

Construct New Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF)

Provides nongeneral fund appropriation to construct a new Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) in Sandston, Virginia, for the Virginia Army National Guard (VaARNG).

Improve Readiness Centers

Provides funding to be used as match for federal funding that becomes available for repair, improvement, or modernization projects at readiness centers.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Capital - DMA - Construct NGF Army Aviation Support Facility

This amendment provides nongeneral fund appropriation in the second year to support the construction of an Army Aviation Support Facility in Sandston.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - Federal project planning (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - Army Aviation Support Facility (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - Job ChalleNGe Facility (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - Improve readiness centers (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Account for VDOT Agency Renovations & Faculties NGF Revenue

This amendment accounts for the nongeneral fund revenue associated with the VDOT Agency Renovations & Faculties Capital Project appropriated in VDOT. This amendment is technical in nature.

Modernize the Regulatory Town Hall

Establishes a working capital advance of up to $3.0 million for the planning, development, configuration, and roll-out of a new platform for the Regulatory Town Hall. The Regulatory Town Hall is a central administrative system used by citizens to learn about and comment on regulations, and by agencies and the Governor's Office to review regulations. Repayment of the working capital advance will be funded through revenues derived from charges paid by state agencies posting information in the Regulatory Town Hall.

Provide general fund support for additional staff

Increases general fund appropriation to fund three full-time equivalent positions. The agency can absorb these three positions within its current maximum employment level.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation to support current staffing and operating costs

Adjusts the department's authorized spending levels to reflect recently filled vacancies and planned procurement of a new information technology system.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Central Virginia Rail-Centric Economic Development Study

None

Reflect Virginia Small Business Financing Authority anticipated expenditures

A technical adjustment to align nongeneral fund appropriation with anticipated expenditures.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

Fund the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits and Virginia Initiative for Education and Work childcare forecast

Updates appropriation to properly account for the anticipated cost of providing mandated Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits. Benefits include cash assistance payments, employment services, and Virginia Initiative for Education and Work child care. This package also includes adjustments to the Unemployed Parents program.

Provide funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program overissuance repayment

Provides funding to repay the federal government for benefits overissuance amounts from fall 2021. Language unallots the funding until such time as the agency has exhausted its appeals options.

Implement Office of the State Inspector General child protective services audit recommendations

Aims to address high child protective services caseloads, inadequate staffing levels, the need for increased supervision and support at local departments, and a lack of staff for the state child protective services hotline.

Fund foster care and adoption cost of living adjustments

Raises maximum maintenance payments made to foster family homes on behalf of foster children by five percent. This increase is also assumed for adoption subsidy funding to ensure that adoption subsidies keep pace with foster family rates and to avoid any disincentives to adoption.

Adjust appropriation to modernize the child support information system

Provides additional nongeneral funds to replace rather than re-platform the child support information system.

Sustain and expand Kinship Navigator programs

Expands the Kinship Navigator program from six to 12 programs and funds all programs using general fund dollars after current federal grants expire. Language is included to require the agency to continue applying for federal grants for this purpose until funding is no longer available.

Meet compliance standards for local departments of social services shared site technology support

Develops a new virtual desktop model to provide local department shared support sites with the functionality the locality requires, while also maintaining compliance with commonwealth security standards.

Appropriate nongeneral fund for local staff and operations

Funds the nongeneral fund portion of the salary increase state-supported local employees received in 2023 and increases the federal appropriation for pass through funding at local departments of social services.

Adjust the child welfare forecast

Adjusts funding for the cost of providing foster care and adoption subsidy payments. Based on recent expenditure trends and the impact of child welfare policy changes, this amendment adjusts the appropriation for the necessary costs of providing payments to foster care and adoptive families.

Add mandatory carryforward language for unspent Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System funding

Provides flexibility to continue the systems build without additional potential delays stemming from requesting appropriation carryforward through the discretionary process or through the budget process.

Adjust agency appropriations to better align with agency objectives

Transfers funding and positions between programs due to agency reorganization. This will reduce the need for administrative adjustments during the budget year.

Convert part-time Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program management evaluation reviewer positions to full-time positions

Adds five full-time positions to convert part-time Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program evaluation reviewer positions. This conversion will allow for more comprehensive monitoring of and compliance with the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Provide funding for TANF Unemployed Parents program (Executive Amendment)

This amendment provides general fund for the anticipated cost of providing mandated cash assistance benefits for participants in the TANF Unemployed Parents program.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Buchanan Co. and Tazewell Co. DSS Admin. Costs for Disaster Relief

This amendment provides $200,000 the first year from the general fund to the Buchanan County and Tazewell County Departments of Social Services for administrative costs associated with providing flood relief to the residents of Buchanan County and Tazewell County, as provided for in Item 114, paragraph K and paragraph O.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Lighthouse Community Center

This amendment adds $90,000 from Temporary Assistance to Needy Families funding the second year to assist low-income individuals in the Lynchburg community.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Capture Balances in Auxiliary Grant Program

This amendment captures $3.0 million in balances from the general fund in fiscal year 2024 which reflects a projected balance in the auxiliary grant program.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Foster Care and Adoption Cost of Living Adjustments

This amendment raises the maximum maintenance payments for foster family homes and adoption assistance by five percent. The Appropriation Act requires that these rates be increased in the year following a salary increase provided for state employees. In fiscal year 2023, state employees received a five percent salary adjustment.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Auxiliary Grant Rate Increase

This amendment adds $7.3 million from the general fund the second year to increase the Auxiliary Grant Rate for assisted living facilities from $1,609 per month to $2,055 per month. The state provides 80 percent of the funding for this program while the localities provide 20 percent. The local share would be $3.4 million per year.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Transfer Funding for Language Access Program

This amendment transfers funding and language contained in Central Appropriations to the Department of Social Services for efforts to facilitate and improve language access. Language requires the agency to work with the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to develop a process for receiving requests and administering grants to state agencies for these efforts.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Child Welfare Funding Adjustment

This amendment adjusts funding for the cost of providing foster care and adoption subsidy payments. Based on recent expenditure trends and the impact of child welfare policy changes, this amendment adjusts the appropriation for the necessary costs of providing payments to foster care and adoptive families.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Youth for Tomorrow

This amendment provides $100,000 the second year from the general fund to support the Youth for Tomorrow organization. The amendment increases the total funding to $200,000 a year.

Address salary compression for sworn positions

Provides funding to address a sworn position salary compression issue. This action aligns sworn positions according to the agency's pay structure based on rank and years of service.

Fund the purchase of two helicopters

Provides funding for debt service for two new helicopters through the Commonwealth’s master equipment lease program (MELP).

Add general fund support for the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) program

Provides general fund appropriation to address a decline in nongeneral fund revenues from court fees used for the operations of the Northern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Provide positions and general fund support for the Department's civilian workforce

Provides general fund appropriation and 21 additional civilian positions to address workload issues.

Provide general fund appropriation for sworn law enforcement positions

Provides general fund appropriation and 46 additional sworn positions to address workload issues and expand public safety services. Included are eight positions for which VSP already received funding under SB530 (Illegal Gaming) during the 2022 Session of the General Assembly, and 14 nongeneral fund supported trooper positions.

Replace Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) server and software

Appropriates general and one-time nongeneral fund support for the initial start-up costs of replacing servers and software for the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN), which contains criminal records and other public safety information. Criminal justice agencies across the Commonwealth use VCIN. This action is the first phase of the replacement initiative.

Provide appropriation to facilitate the agency’s transition to the Commonwealth’s information technology environment

Provides additional general fund appropriation to implement Phase Two transformation of select components of the Department’s information technology environment.

Provide funding to address organized retail crime

Provides five positions and associated funding to combat organized retail crime in the Commonwealth. A corresponding decision package for the Office of the Attorney General includes funding for positions and software. The appropriation and positions are associated with potential legislation to be introduced in the 2023 Session of the General Assembly.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: VSP - Helicopter Replacement MELP

Provides $203,000 from GF to reflect the financing costs of the procurement of two helicopters through the Master Equipment Lease Program.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: VSP - Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

Provides an additional $517,000 from the general fund the second year for the Northern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force to address a decline in special revenue from court fees.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: VSP - Impaired Driving Enforcement Training

Provides $452,682 and six positions from the general fund the second year to sustain and expand impaired driving enforcement training for state and local law enforcement agencies, including Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training, Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) training, and proficiency Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) training.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: VITA - Transformation Phase II

Provides $5.0 million in the second year to enable the agency to continue implementing its transition to the VITA environment (Transformation).

2023 Special Session I Amendments: VSP - Technical Position Adjustment Illegal Gaming Enforcement

Technical amendment authorizes eight positions related to illegal gaming enforcement that were previously funded.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: VSP - Organized Retail Crime

Provides $386,000 in the second year and five positions to establish and operate a software database to address organized retail crime.

Mandate online registration for new businesses

Mandates that all new businesses in the Commonwealth file their registration electronically through the Business iReg application.

Increase funding for review of the revenue management system

Increases general fund appropriation for a workgroup review of the Integrated Revenue Management System. This workgroup will develop recommendations to modernize the system.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Fund Costs for Tax Administration

2023 Special Session I Amendments: TAX - Rebate Administrative Processing Costs

Fund information technology disaster recovery services

Provides funding to subscribe to disaster recovery services in order to meet recovery time objectives for essential agency functions.

Adjust funding to process taxpayer refund checks

Provides additional funding to process taxpayer refund checks based on actual costs.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Claims Bills from 2023 Session

Language only amendment that clarifies that appropriations for wrongful incarceration claims shall be provided for Mr. Michael Haas and Mr. David Kingrea in accordance with Chapters 11, 12, and 13 of the 2023 Acts of Assembly, respectively.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: TRS - Rebate Administrative Processing Costs

This amendment provides general fund in the second year to support administrative processing costs for the Department of the Treasury related to one-time rebates.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Account for ARPA NGF Revenue

This amendment accounts for the nongeneral fund revenue associated with the ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund appropriated in Central Appropriations. This amendment is technical in nature.

Adjust appropriation based on new revenue estimates and program adjustments

Adjusts appropriation for authority programs in line with the available revenues projected in the November 2022 revenue forecast.

Adjust appropriation to reflect financial plan based on revised budget for FY 2023 and FY 2024

Adjusts appropriation amounts to conform to the Commonwealth Transportation Board approved revised budget for FY 2023 and FY 2024 expectations in accordance with the financial plan dated July 2022.

Redirect funding to the Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund to support economic development

Redirects certain existing fund balances to the Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund (TPOF) and directs the Commonwealth Transportation Board to allocate certain unanticipated revenues to support a larger balance in the Fund in support of transportation-related needs of potential economic development projects.

Provide general fund surplus dedicated to Interstate 64 improvements between exits 205 and 234

Appropriates the portion of the excess fiscal year 2022 general fund revenues reserved by the Comptroller in the Committed Fund Balance pursuant to Item 485 L., Chapter 2, 2022 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I to improve Interstate 64 between exits 205 and 234.

Add language directing the deposit of general fund to transportation funds

Adds language directing the deposit of general fund dollars provided for transportation to the appropriate nongeneral fund for expenditure.

Study use of public-private partnership for Interstate 81 expansion

Supports a study on the use of a public-private partnership to accelerate the completion of the Interstate 81 corridor expansion.

Acquire, Design, Construct and Renovate Agency Facilities

Provides nongeneral fund appropriation to acquire, design, construct, and renovate facilities and land, including district facilities, residency offices, and area headquarters, to support the agency's capital needs.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: I-64 (FY 2022)

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - Acquire / Design / Construct Agency Facilities (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Capital - VDOT Agency Renovations & Faculties

This amendment provides nongeneral fund appropriation in the second year for the Virginia Department of Transportation to perform necessary work related to its capital outlay portfolio.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Trans. Partnership Opp. Fund Deposit & High Street Innovation Corridor

None

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Examine Alternative Routes to the Southern Connector

None

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Van Buren Road Extension Study

None

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Allocate Funding Provided for Multi-Use Trails

None

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Conveyance of Land to Gordonsville

None

Adjust appropriation based on new revenue estimates to support regional transportation programs

Adjusts appropriation for authority programs in line with the available revenues projected in the November 2022 revenue forecast.

Adjust appropriation to reflect financial plan based on revised budget for FY 2023 and FY 2024 to support regional transfer payments

Adjusts appropriation amounts to conform to the Commonwealth Transportation Board approved revised budget for FY 2023 and FY 2024 expectations in accordance with the financial plan dated July 2022.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

Transfer one position between programs to align with funding

Transfers one position to the correct program to more accurately reflect agency activities.

Transfer appropriation and positions between programs

Moves appropriation between programs areas to reflect the requirement of Item 470 H., Chapter 2, 2022 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I.

Provide funding for a new program coordinator

Provides appropriation for a new program coordinator to support the Hire Vets Now/SkillBridge Fellowship program. This position will develop partnerships with organizations that provide internships, apprenticeships, and employment and job skill development programs for transitioning service members.

Transfer nongeneral fund appropriation between programs

Moves nongeneral fund appropriation between program areas to accurately reflect agency activities.

Fund veterans service representative positions

Funds five veterans service representatives to coordinate expanded veterans care services provided by the federal Pact Act. The Pact Act expands health care and benefits to veterans who were exposed to certain substances during their service.

Increase working capital advance and nongeneral fund appropriation for new veterans care centers

Provides additional nongeneral fund appropriation and an increase to the existing working capital advance to support start-up costs at the Jones and Cabacoy Veterans Care Center in Virginia Beach and the Puller Veterans Care Center in Fauquier County.

Provide funding for cemetery operations

Provides funding to cover burial fees for the spouses and dependents of veterans, and members of the National Guard and Military Reserve.

Increase appropriation for Virginia Values Veterans (V3) grant program

Provides additional funding to expand the Virginia Values Veterans grant program to incentivize small businesses to hire veterans.

Construct replacement veterans care center in Roanoke

Provides authority for the Department of Veterans Services to request federal funding from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to construct a replacement veterans care center in Roanoke. This action also authorizes a short-term interest-free treasury loan for the state share of the construction cost.

Replace fire alarm system at Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center

Provides funding and appropriation to replace fire alarm systems at Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond.

Renovate Richmond Veterans Care Center

Provides authority for the Department of Veterans Services to request federal funding from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to renovate the Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond. This action also authorizes a short-term interest-free treasury loan for the state share of the renovation cost.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: Capital - Treasury Loan Authorization for Veterans Care Center Renovations

This language only amendment provides authorization for the Department of Veterans Services to request federal funds related to projects to replace or repair existing Veterans Care Centers. Upon determination that federal funds will be allocated for these projects, the Department of Planning and Budget is authorized to approve short-term, interest-free treasury loans for the state share of project construction costs. Specifically, this language authorizes treasury loans in the amount of $57,308,000 for the state share of costs to replace the Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, and $4,800,000 for the state share of costs to renovate the Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond.

Reverse Introduced Capital Outlay Budget Amendments - Sitter and Barfoot fire alarms (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses capital outlay budget amendment amounts proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the proposed introduced budget changes for this agency and project.

2023 Special Session I Amendments: DVS - Veterans Cemetery Burial Fees

Provides $350,000 from the general fund the second year for the fiscal impact of Chapter 366 and 367, 2023 Acts of Assembly, which provide that the Commonwealth shall cover the burial fees at state veterans cemeteries for both spouses of service members and veterans and members of the National Guard and Reserve, from such funds as may be appropriated.

Reverse Introduced Operating Budget Amendments (2023 Session HB 1400 Conference Action)

This amendment reverses the operating budget amendments proposed in HB 1400 / SB 800 as introduced. The passage of the conference substitute to HB 1400 nullifies the introduced amendments. To reflect the General Assembly action, this amendment reverses the aggregate total of proposed introduced budget changes for this agency.

Adjust federal appropriation with increase in annual apportionment for wildlife restoration program