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Cole Announces Redistricting Hearings Around Virginia
Aug 23rd
Del. , chairman of the House Privileges and Elections Committee, announced six hearings to be held in September, October, and December by a Redistricting Subcommittee to gather public input for the redistricting process ()—
- Roanoke—Wednesday, September 8, 7 pm, Natural Science Center, , ()
- Norfolk—Wednesday, September 22nd, 7 pm, , , ()
- Fairfax—Tuesday, October 5th, 7 pm, , ()
- Danville—Monday, October 18th, 7 pm, Regional Center for Advanced Technology and Training, , ()
- Stafford—Monday, December 6th, 7 pm, University Hall, (Stafford Campus),
- Richmond—Friday, December 17th, approximately 10 am, 9th Floor Appropriations Room, General Assembly
Building (time approximate, after Governor's remarks to the money committees),
In addition to Chairman Cole, Delegates Rob Bell, Chris Jones, and Jackson Miller serve on the subcommittee.
For more on the redistricting process, visit Legislative Services' .
Jones Explains VRS Reforms; Good for Employees; Good for State
Mar 1st
Del. S. Chris Jones (R-Suffolk) addressed the House this morning to clarify confusion about Virginia Retirement System (VRS) reform in the House budget.
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House-passed VRS Reform and Budget legislation strikes former Gov. Kaine's proposal to require current state employees to contribute 1% in 2011 and 2% in 2012 to VRS, keeping the promise to state employees that the state will cover the 5% employee share of their VRS contributions. For new employees, hired after July 1, 2010, they will be responsible for their own 5% employee share of contributions.
The budget continues the longstanding practice of allowing localities to decide how much, if any, of their employees' share to cover. Former Gov. Kaine's proposal had confused the issue. The House language makes clear that the existing law would still apply. This provision was included at the request of school superintendents and local officials to give them maximum flexibility in managing their budgets.