Bill > HB29

This bill amends and reenacts Chapter 725 of the Acts of Assembly of 2025, which appropriates public revenues for the two-year period ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026. The bill details appropriations across various state agencies, including significant funding for education, health and human resources, and public safety. Key provisions include allocations for educational assistance programs, early childhood care and education, Medicaid program services, behavioral health services, child welfare, and law enforcement operations. The bill also outlines specific initiatives such as the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program, the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative, and various grant programs aimed at economic development, education, and public health. It further details funding for debt service payments on bonds issued by various authorities, including those for public buildings and higher education facilities. The bill also includes provisions for the administration of state taxes, the operation of the Treasury Board, and the management of environmental resources, with specific allocations for stormwater management and water quality improvement projects. The legislation also addresses funding for the Department of State Police, including information technology systems, aviation operations, and highway safety initiatives, and includes provisions for the Department of Social Services to support self-sufficiency programs, child welfare services, and adult programs. The bill also allocates funds for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to expand community-based services and address census issues at state facilities.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB29