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VA SB612

VA SB612
Local law enforcement; reduction of budget prohibited, exception.


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Introduced
01/10/2024
In Committee
01/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Reduction of local law enforcement budget prohibited; exception. Provides that no local governing body shall approve a budget that will reduce the total funds appropriated for local law-enforcement purposes from the preceding fiscal year except by unanimous vote of all members elected to the governing body.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits local governing bodies from reducing the total funds appropriated for local law enforcement purposes from the preceding fiscal year, except by a unanimous vote of all members elected to the governing body. The goal of this legislation is to maintain or increase funding for local law enforcement agencies, unless all elected officials on the governing body agree to a reduction.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Continued to 2025 in Local Government (15-Y 0-N) (on 01/29/2024)

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