Item 6 | First Year - FY2025 | Second Year - FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Research and Analysis (78400) | $9,640,479 | $9,640,479 |
| Bill Drafting and Preparation (78401) | FY2025 $9,640,479 | FY2026 $9,640,479 |
| Fund Sources: | ||
| General | FY2025 $9,620,449 | FY2026 $9,620,449 |
| Special | FY2025 $20,030 | FY2026 $20,030 |
Authority: Title 30, Chapter 2.2, Code of Virginia.
A. Out of this appropriation shall be paid the annual salary of the Director, Division of Legislative Services, $202,701 from June 10, 2024 to June 9, 2025 and $208,782 from June 10, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
B. Notwithstanding the salary set out in paragraph A. of this item, the Committee on Joint Rules may establish a salary range for the Director, Division of Legislative Services.
C. The Division of Legislative Services shall continue to provide administrative support to include payroll processing, accounting, and travel expense processing at no charge to the Behavioral Health Commission, the Chesapeake Bay Commission, the Joint Commission on Health Care, the Virginia Commission on Youth, the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation, and the Virginia State Crime Commission.
D. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Senate Joint Resolution 10 (2022 Session) Joint Subcommittee to Examine the Commonwealth's Pandemic Response shall continue conducting its study and meet as needed to provide a final report by December 1, 2024. Any remaining appropriation at year end shall be carried forward to the subsequent fiscal year to support the Joint Subcommittee.
E. The Division shall procure additional expertise as necessary in its role as staff support to the Virginia Gaming Commission established by House Joint Resolution 548, 2023 Acts of Assembly. In addition to the activities directed in HJR 548, the Joint Subcommittee shall evaluate all potential options to consolidate gaming regulation and oversight in the Commonwealth and provide a detailed transition plan in support of recommendations.