RICHMOND — The Commonwealth of Virginia ended the fiscal year with a $797.7 million revenue surplus, according to final figures provided at Tuesday’s joint meeting of the General Assembly’s money committees. The surplus will allow Virginia to set aside additional resources in our state reserve funds, and means the taxpayer relief passed by the General Assembly in January remains on … Read More
Speaker Cox announces House Budget conferees
Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights) on Tuesday named House Appropriations Committee Chairman S. Chris Jones (R-Suffolk), Chris Peace (R-Hanover), Barry Knight (R-Virginia Beach), Scott Garrett (R-Lynchburg), Luke Torian (D-Prince William), and Mark Sickles (D-Arlington) to the conference committees for the state budget bills, House Bills 29 and 30. The House conferees will negotiate with the Senate on the … Read More
Statement of Speaker Kirk Cox on the passage of the House Budget
Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights) released the following statement Thursday after the House of Delegates passed a responsible and balanced budget. The proposal will now go to the Senate and the differences between the House and Senate proposal will then be worked out in conference. “I am proud the House approved the proposal put forth by the … Read More
Republican-led General Assembly’s conservative budgeting leads to $132 million budget surplus
The conservative budget amendments passed by Republicans in the Virginia General Assembly in 2017 have led to a $132 million budget surplus.
House of Delegates notifies Governor McAuliffe of invalid veto actions on HB 1500
The Governor’s invalid vetoes will not be reflected in the final Acts of the Assembly.
House of Delegates passes amended 2016-2018 state budget
“The investments into public safety, K-12 and higher education, the healthcare safety net, and economic development demonstrates that the House of Delegates is leading on the important issues facing Virginians.” – Speaker Howell
House of Delegates proposes balanced budget that invests in core functions of government
“The House budget is a conservative, responsible, and structurally-balanced budget. Our budget invests in the core functions of government while protecting precious taxpayer resources.” – Chairman Jones
Republican Budget Leaders Announce Major Steps to Secure Future for State Employees
Budget will include 3% pay raise for state employees and higher starting pay for Virginia State Police
House leaders applaud UVA’s downward tuition adjustment
Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell and House Republican leaders applauded the University of Virginia’s decision to cut its tuition increase in half.
2016 General Assembly passes two-year state budget, adjourns ahead of schedule
For the second straight year, the Republican led General Assembly advanced our legislative priorities, crafted a conservative and responsible state budget, and worked diligently to complete its work ahead of schedule.