The MEI Commission was created in 2009 with the purpose of providing legislative input on economic development projects. In its current iteration in Title 30, Chapter 47 of the Code of Virginia, the MEI Commission must review any economic development incentive package in excess of $10 million or containing incentives that do not exist already in state law.
Members
House
Terry Austin
37th District
Betsy Carr
78th District
Charniele Herring
4th District
Paul Krizek
16th District
Luke Torian
24th District
R. Ware
72nd District
Vivian Watts
14th District
Senate
R. Creigh Deeds
11th District
Mamie E. Locke
23rd District
L. Louise Lucas
18th District
Richard Stuart
25th District
Ex Officio
Carrie Chenery
Mark Sickles
Meeting Schedule
No upcoming meetings.
Resources and Deep Dives
Staff Contact
Staff support for the MEI Commission come from House Appropriations Committee staff, Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee staff, and Division of Legislative Services staff. House Appropriations Committee Staff that support the work of the Commission is listed below.