The Honorable Barry D. Knight, Chairman
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PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE HOUSE
APPROPRIATIONS AND SENATE FINANCE AND APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEES OF
THE VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY WILL HOLD VIRTUAL REGIONAL PUBLIC
HEARINGS ON THE GOVERNOR’S PROPOSED 2024-2026 BIENNIAL STATE BUDGET,
AS FOLLOWS:
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2024
Hearings begin at 10:00 a.m. (Public
Information Bulletin - TBA)
All public hearings will be held virtually. There will
be four separate virtual hearings with legislators from each
region participating as follows:
Public registration to speak at one of the public hearings
will occur on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Please check
either of the following websites for more information:
Senate Finance and Appropriations
Committee Website (sfac.virginia.gov)
House Appropriations Committee Website (hac.virginia.gov)
Public Hearings will be livestreamed on the Virginia General
Assembly
Website
The purpose of the hearings is to receive
comments on the Governor's proposed amendments to the 2024-26
biennial state budget. Those persons wishing to speak may
register to speak the day before each virtual hearing.
Speakers will be taken in the order of registration. Each person may register only one speaker at a time and only sign-up to speak at one of the hearings. Speakers are asked to limit their comments to three minutes or less. Speakers representing groups and organizations should consolidate remarks to reduce duplication. Persons unable to attend may submit their comments electronically at https://hodspeak.house.virginia.gov/upcoming_meetings
People with disabilities may request
reasonable accommodations by calling (804)
698-7480. All requests
for reasonable accommodations must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday
December 26, 2023. Requested arrangements for sign language
interpreters, received by December 26th, will be provided via video
format.
DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
December
20th (Wednesday) |
9:30 AM |
Joint Money Committee Meeting Location: House Room A - GAB |
The Appropriations Committee, one of 14 standing Committees of Virginia's House of Delegates, has jurisdiction over state budget matters. We hope you will find the Committee's web site useful and choose to visit it any time you have a question about the Committee, its subcommittees, or the state budget.
The Appropriations Committee usually meets monthly during the interim and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the Session upon adjournment of the full House to discuss budget matters. In addition, the Committee has seven standing Subcommittees which meet once or twice a week during the Session. Some of the Committees' major responsibilities include:
Virginia has a biennial budget which is adopted by the General Assembly in the even-numbered years and amended by the Assembly in the odd-numbered years. Please click on the following links for more information about the Executive Budget Process or the Legislative Budget Process.
Also, visit the Department of Planning and Budget's frequently asked questions webpage for an overview of Virginia's budget and the Auditor of Public Acconts' Commonwealth Data Point, which is an internet database of key information about the Commonwealth of Virginia and the operations of state government.
Anne E. Oman
(804) 698-1596
Staff Director
Susan E. Massart
(804) 698-1597
Health & Human Resources (except DBHDS)
Anthony A.
"Tony" Maggio
(804) 698-1595
Higher Education
Michael R. Jay
(804) 698-1594
Compensation &
Retirement, Transportation and Administration (DHRM)
David A. Reynolds
(804) 698-1593
Public Safety &
Homeland Security, Veterans & Defense Affairs, Agriculture &
Forestry, Natural Resources
Kimberly L. McKay
(804) 698-1591
Economic Development, Labor and Administration (Elections)
Zachary L. Robbins
(804) 698-1592
Elementary & Secondary Education
Andrea E. Peeks
(804) 698-1613
General Government, Claims, Capital Outlay
Amy Cochran
(804) 698-1605
Health & Human Resources (DBHDS) & Other Education
Carla L. Karnes
(804) 698-1598
Office Manager