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.
House and Senate negotiators reach budget agreement
Thanks to the leadership of Republican majorities in the House and the Senate, budget negotiators have completed their work ahead of schedule for the second consecutive year.
House of Delegates passes 2016-2018 state budget
The Virginia House of Delegates passed a two year state budget Thursday
House of Delegates proposes balanced budget that eliminates state liabilities, invests in education
The Virginia House of Delegates Committee on Appropriations proposed a two-year state budget Sunday that includes no tax or fee increases, takes steps to eliminate future liabilities, and makes strategic investments in K-12 and higher education.
House of Delegates to present conservative, responsible budget proposal on Sunday
The House budget will be conservative and responsible. Our first priorities are to structurally balance the budget without Washington-style gimmicks and make responsible decisions that put Virginia on solid financial footing.