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VA HB1047

VA HB1047
Virginia War Memorial Foundation; removes obsolete language authorizing DVS to provide supervision.


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Introduced
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Department of Veterans Services; Virginia War Memorial division. Clarifies that the Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services shall provide supervision of the Virginia War Memorial Foundation and any other nonprofit corporation established as an instrumentality to provide fundraising for the Memorial and assist in the details of administering the affairs of the Memorial as delineated by memoranda of understanding.

AI Summary

This bill amends a section of Virginia law concerning the Virginia War Memorial division within the Department of Veterans Services. Specifically, it removes language that gave the Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services broad authority to supervise the Virginia War Memorial Foundation and any other nonprofit corporation established to fundraise for the Memorial. Instead, the bill clarifies that the Commissioner's supervision and assistance in administering the Memorial's affairs will be limited to what is outlined in memorandums of understanding, which are formal agreements between parties. This change effectively removes an obsolete or duplicative authorization for oversight, streamlining the administrative responsibilities related to the Memorial's fundraising and operations.

Committee Categories

Justice, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) (on 03/02/2026)

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