Increase funding for specialty dockets

Provides funding to support specialty treatment dockets for Veterans, Behavorial Health, and Drug Treatment.

Provide additional human resources and fiscal services staff

Provides funding for additional human resources and fiscal services personnel to address workload demands.

Revert surplus general fund balance

Reverts unexpended FY 2022 balances to the general fund.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Add positions to support the Office of the Lieutenant Governor

Provides funding and two positions to support the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.

Provide funding for security services

Provides funding for security services for the Lieutenant Governor.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 funding for mainframe services

Increases nongeneral fund appropriation for the Department of Social Services' and the Department of Motor Vehicles' mainframe service. Mainframe consumption is necessary while the departments transition to cloud-based platforms.

Adjust funding for the creation of a central portal for government services

Increases appropriation for the assessment of a centralized government services portal solution.

Increase funding for the implementation of an interactive data sharing service

Increases nongeneral fund appropriation for the implementation of Enterprise Power BI for state agencies. This service allows for interactive data sharing and the creation of visually appealing charts, graphs, and dashboards.

Adjust funding for maintenance of electronic signature service

Adjusts nongeneral fund appropriation to reflect current consumption of the electronic signature service by state agencies.

Adjust funding for robotic process automation service

Adjusts nongeneral fund appropriation to reflect current agency consumption levels of the robotic process automation service.

Increase funding for platform sourcing and contract management

Increases nongeneral fund appropriation for three additional contractor positions to help monitor and procure current and new contracts. As current contracts expire, the agency needs additional support for their existing staff to ensure compliance and to help procure new contracts with vendors.

Adjust appropriation for internal service fund updates

Adjusts the internal service fund appropriation for vendor pass-through payments to reflect the latest forecast of state agencies' utilization.

Adjust funding to maintain Governor's office information technology support

Adjusts nongeneral fund appropriation to reflect current spending for the Governor's office information technology staff and ongoing services.

Adjust funding for enterprise content management service

Adjusts nongeneral fund appropriation to reflect current agency consumption levels of the Box enterprise content management service.

Increase appropriation for a statewide permit evaluation application

Increases general fund appropriation for the creation of a permit evaluation application for state agencies. This application will enable agencies to streamline the permitting process for citizens.

Adjust funding for the low code application platform service

Adjusts nongeneral fund appropriation to reflect current consumption of the low code application platform service by agencies.

Adjust funding for enterprise wide Microsoft platform services

Increases nongeneral fund appropriation for the procurement of the enterprise wide Microsoft Power Platform service. State agencies will be able to use various Microsoft products through this service.

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.

Revise Body Worn Camera (BWC) Grant program language

Removes language requiring a 50 percent match from localities.

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.

Provide additional appropriation for the Operation Ceasefire Grant Fund

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

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.

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.

Increase appropriation for the Victim-Witness Special Fund

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

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 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.

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.

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 Commonwealth Vendor Group functionality

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

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.

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.

Adjust funding for debt service

Adjusts funding for debt service on bonds issued by the Virginia Public Building Authority and the Virginia College Building Authority for capital projects and higher education equipment.

Adjust funding for bond defeasance costs

Adjusts funding for the defeasance of bonds for the Central Virginia Training Center and the Eastern Shore Farmers Market based on updated cost projections. Actual defeasance costs are expected to be lower than originally planned.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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 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.

Provide compensation adjustments to address recruitment and retention

Provides funding for compensation adjustments to address recruitment and retention issues.

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.

Mandate online registration for new businesses

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

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.

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 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.

Support local housing inspection programs

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Adjust special fund appropriation between programs

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

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.

Expand Office of Data Governance and Analytics

Provides funding and seven positions to expand the Office of Data Governance and Analytics. The funding also supports additional nonpersonnel costs for the office, including data storage and software licensing costs.

Establish Office of Data Governance and Analytics as an agency

Establishes the Office of Data Governance and Analytics (ODGA) with a new agency code and transfers all existing appropriation and positions. A companion amendment removes the existing funding and positions from the Secretary of Administration. These amendments are net-neutral.

Create reinsurance program service area

Creates a new service area for the administration of the Commonwealth Health Reinsurance Program. The reinsurance program, established pursuant to Chapter 480 of the 2021 Virginia Acts of Assembly, Special Session I, reimburses individual market health insurers for a percentage of an enrollee's claims costs.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation for the State Health Benefit Exchange

Funds the information technology costs of the State Health Benefit Exchange. The start-up and implementation costs of the state-based health benefit exchange are supported through a working capital advance.

Revert surplus general fund balance

Adds language requiring the Director, Department of Planning and Budget, to revert surplus general fund balance.

Provide appropriation for casino payments to localities

Provides appropriation for the Virginia Lottery to distribute casino gaming tax revenues to localities on a quarterly basis.

Transfer Office of Data Governance and Analytics to new agency

Transfers the existing funding and positions for the Office of Data Governance and Analytics (ODGA) out of the budget for the Secretary of Administration. A separate amendment establishes ODGA under a new agency code. These amendments are net neutral.

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.

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)

Remove one-time positions

Eliminates five general fund positions that are no longer required.

Provide funds for deposit to the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund

Adds general fund appropriation in the first year for deposit to the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.

Continue support for the customer contact center

Provides appropriation from the federal State and Local Recovery Fund pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to extend a contract for the customer contact center. The appropriation is allocated in a separate item in Central Accounts.

Continue support for additional appeals staff

Provides appropriation from the federal State and Local Recovery Fund pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to extend a contract for appeals staffing. The appropriation is allocated in a separate item in Central Accounts.

Authorize a line of credit for the Virginia Employment Commission

Provides a line of credit of $30.0 million for operational costs of the administration of Unemployment Compensation programs in times of significant increases in unemployment.

Fund strategies to implement flood resilience

Provides appropriation in both years to develop strategies and policies for implementing flood resilience across the Commonwealth.

Add positions to support the Secretary of Education's office

Provides funding and three positions to support the office of the Secretary of Education.

Update language on use of Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds

Updates language under the Secretary of Transportation to allow the use of GARVEE bonds for the Interstate Operations and Enhancement Program.

Transfer existing Flood Control Study appropriation to Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources

Transfers appropriation to the Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources. The appropriation will be used to improve intergovernmental and interagency coordination in planning for and implementing flood resilience related to man-made and natural systems and infrastructures throughout the Commonwealth.

Develop a statewide strategic plan for the health care workforce

Supports the cost of a contractor to develop a statewide strategic plan on the Commonwealth's health care workforce needs.

Add funds for a behavioral health transformation contractor

Provides funding to support the one-time cost of a vendor to assist with implementing a plan to transform behavioral health.

Conduct campaign to reduce fentanyl poisoning among youth

Uses national opioid settlement funds to conduct a public awareness campaign aimed at reducing the number of incidents of fentanyl poisoning among youth. Funding may also be used for a landscape analysis, surveys, research, design, and the purchase of media.

Study the statewide coordination of behavioral health and substance abuse programs with an emphasis on veterans

Funds a consultant in the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources that will study the Commonwealth’s coordination of behavioral health and substance abuse programs with an emphasis on veterans. The one-time study will include, but not be limited to, state efforts to address substance use disorder, suicide and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Revert surplus general fund balance

Adds language requiring the Director, Department of Planning and Budget, to revert surplus general fund balance.

Establish general fund support for tuberculosis testing staff

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

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.

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.

Replace Fire Alarms at DBHDS Facilities

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

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.

Provide additional operating support

Provides general fund support for two positions to align capacity with increasing workload.

Provide targeted support for early childhood education through Mixed Delivery programming

Supports a pilot program for full-day, full-year services for at-risk childen in the Lenowisco and Crater planning districts through the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation Mixed Delivery preschool program.

Update program participation for Remedial Summer School

Updates the state cost of Remedial Summer School based on actual program participation in summer 2022.

Update sales tax distribution for school age population

Updates the sales tax distribution to local school divisions based on the latest yearly estimate of school age population from the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.

Support performance pay for top performing teachers

Funds an initiative to provide meaningful rewards to effective teachers as demonstrated through student academic growth and achievement. This program provides a bonus payment of $5,000 per individual to top performing teachers identified by the Department of Education in conjunction with local school divisions.

Update total ARPA bonus amount for school division instructional and support staff

Updates budget language for the bonus payments to school division instructional and support staff from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds based on a revised calculation. The appropriation for these bonus payments is provided in Item 486.

Update Supplemental Education accounts

Updates state support for National Board Certified Teacher bonuses based on the projected number of teachers eligible for this bonus in the 2022-2024 biennium.

Update costs of Categorical programs

Adjusts funding for certain educational programs that exceed the foundation of the Standards of Quality. State or federal statutes or regulations mandate most categorical programs. These adjustments update the cost of continuing the current programs with the required data revisions.

Revise teacher requirements for Virginia Preschool Initiative community provider programs

Revises teacher requirements for community-based providers that are recipients of Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) grants. This change aligns teacher licensure requirements for community-based providers under VPI and Mixed Delivery to increase the number of children served in high quality preschool settings.

Increase flexibility for teacher scholarship funds supporting dual enrollment credentialing

Adds language to provide flexibility for underutilized teacher scholarship funds by increasing the lifetime maximum award and expanding eligibility to teachers pursuing additional training or coursework to teach an industry credential.

Update Average Daily Membership projections based on actual Fall Membership

Updates Average Daily Membership projections based on actual Fall Membership data submitted by local school divisions in fall 2022.

Update costs of Incentive programs

Adjusts funding for certain educational programs that exceed the foundation of the Standards of Quality. These programs are designed to address educational needs of specific targeted student populations. Funding for these programs is primarily formula-driven and subject to changes in membership, participation rates, and test scores.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation for Summer Residential Governor's World Language Academies

Increases the nongeneral fund appropriation for Summer Residential Governor's World Language Academies to account for actual tuition collected.

Update Academic Year Governor’s School per pupil amounts

Updates the per pupil amounts for Academic Year Governor's Schools to account for the ongoing cost of the 2020-2022 biennium compensation supplement. This update was not accounted for in the 2022-2024 biennium rebenchmarking process.

Support teacher recruitment incentives for hard-to-fill positions and hard-to-staff schools

Provides a one-time teacher recruitment incentive payment for teachers hired to fill instructional positions in hard-to-fill positions or hard-to-staff schools between July and September 2023.

Expand reading specialist staffing standard to 4th and 5th grades

Provides the state share of funding for one reading specialist instructional position for each 550 students in grades four and five, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.

Update Lottery proceeds for public education

Adjusts funding to reflect changes in the estimate of Lottery proceeds to support K-12 public education. The fiscal year 2023 Lotttery proceeds estimate decreases from $784.7 million to $775.2 million, and the fiscal year 2024 estimate increases from $764.7 million to $769.0 million.

Use Lottery fund balances to support existing appropriation

Appropriates cash balances from the Lottery Proceeds Fund to support the difference between the Lottery Proceeds Fund appropriation in Chapter 2, 2022 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I, and the Lottery Board's October 2022 revised forecast.

Update the state cost for English as a Second Language

Updates cost of the English as a Second Language Standards of Quality program to reflect updated data for verified English learners.

Update Fall Membership data in Direct Aid program formulas

Updates the Fall Membership data used in certain Direct Aid to Public Education program funding formulas based on actual data submitted by school divisions in fall 2022.

Support math specialists for grades kindergarten through eight

Provides funding for the state share of a math specialist instructional position in schools that serve students in grades kindergarten through eight and rank in the lowest 10 percent statewide on math Standards of Learning assessments.

Increase support for Communities in Schools

Provides additional one-time support for Communities in Schools to expand programs in Petersburg and rural communities, including Southside and Southwest Virginia.

Update the cost of Lottery-funded programs

Adjusts state support for Lottery-funded programs based on actual participation and updated projections.

Provide retention bonus for instructional and support positions

Provides the state share of a one-time retention bonus payment on September 1, 2023, for instructional and support positions Funding is based on the state share of a 1.0 percent bonus per funded SOQ instructional and support position, Academic Year Governor’s School instructional and support position, and Regional Alternative Education Program instructional and support position.

Increase funding for college partnership laboratory schools

Increases funding to be deposited into the College Partnership Laboratory Schools Fund to be distributed by the Board of Education to support per-pupil costs for approved college partnership laboratory schools.

Update sales tax revenue for public education

Updates funding provided to local school divisions based on the December 2022 sales tax forecast.

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.

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.

Fund soil and water conservation positions previously supported by federal grants

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

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.

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.

Address compression among law enforcement personnel

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

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 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.

Support for Hayfields State Park operations

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

Replace underground storage tanks - Phase I

Provides appropriation for Phase I replacement of underground storage tanks.

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.

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.

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.

Improve Auxiliary Facilities

Provides appropriation for improvements to the institution's auxiliary services facilities (dining, parking, recreation, student services, etc.) and associated administrative facilities. The project will be funded from the issuance of 9(d) revenue bonds.

Renovate: Historic Campus

Provides funding to make necessary repairs to the historic campus of William and Mary.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation to reflect fall 2022 enrollment and approved tuition rates

Adjusts the nongeneral fund appropriation to support Educational and General (E&G) programs. The additional revenue is generated from student enrollment growth and tuition and fee rates approved by the university's board of visitors.

Align nongeneral fund appropriation for Sponsored Program activity

Provides an increase in the nongeneral fund appropriation to accommodate continued growth in extramural activity from private funding, grants and contracts, and enterprise fund, and overhead activities in Sponsored Programs.

Improve Building Envelopes

Provides appropriation to support maintenance reserve-type work to Lane Stadium, Hahn Hall, Torgersen Hall, and the Inn at Virginia Tech. These four buildings require a construction contractor due to complexity and/or the height of the structures. The 9(d) debt issued for the project will be serviced by university nongeneral fund revenues.

Expand Virginia Tech-Carilion School of Medicine and Fralin Biomedical Research Institute

Provides appropriation for detailed planning of an expansion building for the school of medicine and the renovation of vacated space to create research laboratory and computation/data analytics capacity for the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation

Aligns nongeneral fund appropriation with anticipated revenues.

Revert surplus general fund balance

Directs the Director, Department of Planning and Budget, to revert to the general fund $249,997 of surplus balance originally allocated for a helipad.

Adjust salaries to remain competitive and retain employees

Supports salary adjustments to remain competitive with the local labor market and local school divisions, in order to recruit and retain instructional and support staff.

Renovate ODU Baseball Stadium

Provides appropriation for improvements to the university's baseball stadium. ODU will fund this project through private donations and 9(d) revenue bonds.

Improve Maintenance NGF

Establishes an umbrella project to address immediate and ongoing maintenance within Auxiliary and Educational and General buildings. The project will be funded by Auxiliary and Educational and General reserves and one-time funding allocations.

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.

Make application processing more efficient and reduce reliance on wage employees

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

Provide authority for University and Health System Authority appointments

Adds language to allow flexibility in the appointments of the vice president for health sciences of Virginia Commonwealth University and chief executive officer of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority.

Pursue Massey Cancer Center Comprehensive status

Provides funding to allow the agency to develop key strategic initiatives and augment its established research programs to support its elevation to Comprehensive status as designated by the National Cancer Institute.

Transfer nongeneral fund appropriation between programs

Transfers excess nongeneral fund appropriation from Sponsored Programs to State Health Services and Financial Aid to reflect anticipated expenses in these areas.

Realign appropriation to accurate program and subobject codes

Adjusts the agency's general fund appropriation to ensure proper accounting related to leased storage space and information technology upgrades.

Increase state maximum per-credential investment in Workforce Credential Grant

Increases the maximum reimbursement amount per eligible credential per student from $3,000 to $4,000.

Support student mental health services

Provides one-time funding with mandatory carryforward to pursue contracts for mental health services for K-12 and college students in Virginia.

Establish process for higher education financial reporting

Requires the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, in consultation with the Department of Accounts, to develop a process and standardized format for institutions of higher education to report annual financial data for all state and local funds that are not recorded in the state’s central financial reporting system.

Increase Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG) award for online students

Increases the TAG online award to $3,750 in FY 2024 and benchmarks it at 75 percent of the on-campus award amount rather than 50 percent of the on-campus amount.

Increase maximum employment level for previously funded positions

Increases authorized position level to account for positions that were funded in Chapter 2, 2022 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I.

Support expansion of the Center for Teaching Excellence

Provides funding to support new initiatives and targeted programming aimed at helping provisionally-licensed teachers achieve full licensure in an effort to combat the ongoing teacher shortage.

Provide funding to explore research university status

Provides funding to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of UVA-Wise becoming a research institution.

Promote awareness of G3 and FastForward

Provides one-time funding to support increased marketing, outreach, and public awareness for G3 and FastForward programs.

Increase availability of industry recognized credentials to high school students

Provides funding to implement five accelerator programs that partner community colleges with local school divisions to teach courses that lead to attainment of industry-recognized certifications or credentials that are in demand by regional employers.

Establish or expand career placement centers

Provides funding to establish or expand career placement centers on community college campuses. Funds will primarily support outreach services connecting students to employers.

Upgrade ADA Accessibility, Tidewater Community College

Provides additional funding and nongeneral fund appropriation for corrective actions to address identified accessibility deficiencies at multiple locations at Tidewater Community College.

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.

Support one-time costs for Eastern Virginia Medical School and Old Dominion University merger

Supports the one-time costs associated with planning and initial integration activities necessary to ensure a successful launch of the Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center at Old Dominion University.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fund a study on airline service expansion

Supports a study to assess the viability of expanding airline services throughout the Commonwealth, and increasing capacity at the Roanoke Airport.

Market Virginia's agricultural technology capacity

Provides funding to support marketing strategies related to expanding Virginia's presence in the agricultural technology sector and participation in agricultural technology events.

Invest in site development

Provides appropriation to identify and acquire one or more industrial sites to be owned by the Commonwealth, or for deposit to the Business Ready Sites Program Fund, established in § 2.2-2240.2:1, Code of Virginia. 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.

Appropriate contingent balance to the Major Headquarters Workforce Grant Fund

Provides funding for an additional deposit to the Major Headquarters Workforce Grant Fund. This funding was contingently appropriated from 2022 actual revenue collections pursuant to Item 485 L., Chapter 2, 2022 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I.

Provide additional appropriation for the Virginia Economic Development Incentive Grant

Increases appropriation for the Virginia Economic Development Incentive Grant to support the revised incentive payment schedule.

Appropriate surplus funds for Business Ready Sites Fund

Allocates additional funding to the program for grants. This funding was contingently appropriated from 2022 actual revenue collections pursuant to Item 485 L., Chapter 2, 2022 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I.

Adjust the Virginia Investment Performance grant schedule

Updates the appropriation for the Virginia Investment Performance grants based on anticipated distributions.

Reflect Virginia Small Business Financing Authority anticipated expenditures

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

Provide funding for marketing initiatives

Provides general fund support to expand the scope of the authority's marketing plan to increase brand awareness beyond the Hampton Roads area.

Update benchmark stock assessment for the Chesapeake Bay blue crab

Provides general fund support to partially meet the cost of an updated blue crab stock assessment. Virginia will partner with the Environmental Protection Agency and Maryland to fund the study.

Complete transfer of shellfish management amounts to a dedicated service area

Completes transfer of amounts to service area created in the last session and clears out positions from a budgetary code.

Provide funding to address salary compression in law enforcement

Provides general fund appropriation to address salary compression in law enforcement.

Address salary compression among law enforcement positions

Provides appropriation for the agency to address compression issues in its law enforcement positions. Increased funding from the sales tax on hunting and fishing equipment is the fund source. An adjustment to Part 3 of the Act increases the transfer of these funds to the Game Protection Fund.

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

Aligns federal appropriation to anticipated wildlife restoration expenditures.

Modify language to include significant hazard dams

Modifies language to expand the scope of an authorized capital project to include dams classified as having "significant hazard" status

Increase the amount of appropriation for the Virginia Breeders Fund

Provides additional appropriation to allow agency to spend increased funds acquired through historical horse racing. Item 111, paragraph G of the Appropriation Act directs .025 percent of the money wagered on historical horse racing to be distributed to the Virginia Breeders Fund.

Establish appropriation for the Port Opportunity Fund

Establishes an appropriation for the Port Opportunity Fund, pursuant to § 62.1-132.3:1, Code of Virginia, to allow the use of existing cash balances in this fund.

Adjust appropriation for estimated rent escalations

Adjusts nongeneral fund appropriation to meet lease escalation requirements.

Increase available debt service appropriation

Transfers existing appropriation between programs to allow the Port to meet its estimated debt service requirements in FY 2024.

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.

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.

Align federal appropriation with anticipated mineral management expenditures

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Update agency administration software

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Acquire land for expansion of Rocket Lab facilities

Provides funding to acquire land surrounding the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport to support economic development.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Increase drug-susceptible tuberculosis funding

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Fund Medicaid utilization and inflation

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

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.

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.

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.

Add 20 psychiatric residencies through graduate medical education

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Provide support for increased operating costs

Provides general fund support to cover increased operating costs and avoid reductions to core 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Increase capacity at Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Fund three additional forensic evaluators

Provides funding for three additional forensic evaluators, with one position going to Western State Hospital, one to Central State Hospital, and one to Eastern State Hospital.

Fund salary alignments for critical positions

Provides targeted salary increases to food services and environmental services employees at state facilities in order to reduce turnover and vacancy amongst the lowest paid positions.

Fund salary alignment for critical positions

Provides targeted salary increases to food services and environmental services employees at state facilities in order to reduce turnover and vacancy amongst the lowest paid positions. The nongeneral fund portion of this amendment is generated from increased Medicaid reimbursement. A corresponding amendment is included in the Department of Medical Assistance Services to reflect the additional cost of these payments.

Fund salary alignment for critical positions

Provides targeted salary increases to food services and environmental services employees at state facilities in order to reduce turnover and vacancy amongst the lowest paid positions.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Address salary and compression issues in public defender offices

Provides compensation adjustments to address recruitment and retention issues in public defender offices.

Provide initial appropriation for the Opioid Abatement Authority

Provides initial appropriation and positions for the Opioid Abatement Authority. This will allow the authority to provide grants, loans, and awards at the beginning of the fiscal year without administrative delay.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Transfer nongeneral fund appropriation between programs

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Provide funding for a finance manager position

Provides funding for a financial manager position to support the operations of the Foundation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Increase funding for the Innovative Internship Fund and Program

Increases funding provided for the Innovative Internship Fund and Program.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.