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LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT The primary agency in the Legislative Department is the General Assembly, which makes the laws of the Commonwealth. The other legislative agencies support the General Assembly by drafting legislation, distributing copies of legislation and reports, providing computer and security services, conducting audits of government activities, and studying policy issues.

LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT INCLUDES: o General Assembly of Virginia o Auditor of Public Accounts o Division of Capitol Police o Division of Legislative Services

o Joint Legislative and Audit and Review Commission

o Various Councils and Commissions

LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

OPERATING BUDGET HISTORY

FINANCING OF THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

2010-2012 BIENNIAL OPERATING BUDGET

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

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General Fund95.0%

Federal Funds0.4%

Special Funds4.4%

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General Assembly of VirginiaPerform the functions of the legislative branch of government as set forth in the Constitution, in order to provide for the common benefit, protection and security of the people of Virginia.

Operating Budget SummaryGeneral

FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$29,224,2322007 $0 $21,770,526$30,316,1442008 $0 $21,770,526$32,545,3512009 $0 $24,041,853$32,545,3512010 $0 $24,068,839$32,545,3512011 Base $0 $24,068,839$1,207,5562011 Addenda $0 ($350,717)

$33,752,9072011 TOTAL $0 $23,718,122$32,545,3512012 Base $0 $24,068,839$1,207,5562012 Addenda $0 ($350,717)

$33,752,9072012 TOTAL $0 $23,718,122

Authorized Position SummaryGeneral

FundNongeneral

FundTotal

Positions

221.002007 0.00 221.00221.002008 0.00 221.00221.002009 0.00 221.00221.002010 0.00 221.00221.002011 Base 0.00 221.00

0.002011 Addenda 0.00 0.00221.002011 TOTAL 0.00 221.00221.002012 Base 0.00 221.00

0.002012 Addenda 0.00 0.00221.002012 TOTAL 0.00 221.00

Recommended Operating Budget Addenda

Distribute Central Appropriations amounts to agency budgets

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Adjusts the agency budget to reflect amounts moved to or from Central Appropriations to cover the cost of items such as changes in retirement and other benefit contribution rates, as well as the distribution of other centrally funded items.

FY 2011 FY 2012$1,207,556 $1,207,556General Fund

Auditor of Public AccountsAPA serves Virginia citizens and decision-makers by providing unbiased, accurate information and sound recommendations to improve accountability and financial management of public funds.


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$9,661,9212007 $787,329 $8,925,368$9,660,3182008 $787,329 $8,925,368

$10,487,5432009 $869,754 $9,816,623$10,487,5432010 $869,754 $9,781,303$10,487,5432011 Base $869,754 $9,781,303($120,079)2011 Addenda $0 ($120,798)

$10,367,4642011 TOTAL $869,754 $9,660,505$10,487,5432012 Base $869,754 $9,781,303($120,079)2012 Addenda $0 ($120,798)

$10,367,4642012 TOTAL $869,754 $9,660,505


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FundTotal

Positions

132.002007 13.00 145.00132.002008 13.00 145.00120.002009 10.00 130.00120.002010 10.00 130.00120.002011 Base 10.00 130.00


0.002012 Addenda 0.00 0.00120.002012 TOTAL 10.00 130.00



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FY 2011 FY 2012($120,079) ($120,079)General Fund

Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action ProgramThe Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program’s mission is to improve highway safety by decreasing the incidence of driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, leading to the reduction of alcohol and drug-related fatalities and crashes.


Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (Continued)


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$02007 $1,898,722 $484,436$02008 $1,898,722 $484,436$02009 $1,945,003 $562,926$02010 $1,945,003 $562,926$02011 Base $1,945,003 $562,926$02011 Addenda ($380,000) $0$02011 TOTAL $1,565,003 $562,926$02012 Base $1,945,003 $562,926$02012 Addenda ($380,000) $0$02012 TOTAL $1,565,003 $562,926


FundNongeneral

FundTotal

Positions

0.002007 11.50 11.500.002008 11.50 11.500.002009 11.50 11.500.002010 11.50 11.500.002011 Base 11.50 11.500.002011 Addenda 0.00 0.000.002011 TOTAL 11.50 11.500.002012 Base 11.50 11.500.002012 Addenda 0.00 0.000.002012 TOTAL 11.50 11.50


Reduce federal funds►Reduces the annual estimate for federal grants to more accurately reflect the agency's estimated annual collection.

FY 2011 FY 2012($380,000) ($380,000)Nongeneral Fund

Division of Capitol PoliceThe Virginia Capitol Police (the nation's oldest law enforcement agency established in 1618) will strive to provide a safe and secure environment for key leaders of the Commonwealth, the seat of government and those who work and visit here by use of protective services, law enforcement and pro-active police activity.


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$6,153,0692007 $0 $5,535,189$7,039,8982008 $0 $5,535,189$7,414,9212009 $0 $5,966,995$7,428,5762010 $0 $6,754,999$7,428,5762011 Base $0 $6,754,999($119,255)2011 Addenda $0 ($127,520)$7,309,3212011 TOTAL $0 $6,627,479$7,428,5762012 Base $0 $6,754,999($119,255)2012 Addenda $0 ($127,520)$7,309,3212012 TOTAL $0 $6,627,479


FundNongeneral

FundTotal

Positions

103.002007 0.00 103.00117.002008 0.00 117.00108.002009 0.00 108.00108.002010 0.00 108.00108.002011 Base 0.00 108.00


0.002012 Addenda 0.00 0.00108.002012 TOTAL 0.00 108.00



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Division of Legislative Automated SystemsWe represent the interests of the General Assembly by promoting the utilization of information technology to enhance the legislative process.


Division of Legislative Automated Systems (Continued)


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$2,956,7972007 $277,527 $1,728,114$2,958,4062008 $277,527 $1,728,114$3,141,0162009 $277,527 $1,901,338$3,141,0162010 $277,527 $1,906,800$3,141,0162011 Base $277,527 $1,906,800

$6,3682011 Addenda $0 ($20,946)$3,147,3842011 TOTAL $277,527 $1,885,854$3,141,0162012 Base $277,527 $1,906,800

$6,3682012 Addenda $0 ($20,946)$3,147,3842012 TOTAL $277,527 $1,885,854


FundNongeneral

FundTotal

Positions

16.002007 3.00 19.0016.002008 3.00 19.0016.002009 3.00 19.0016.002010 3.00 19.0016.002011 Base 3.00 19.000.002011 Addenda 0.00 0.00

16.002011 TOTAL 3.00 19.0016.002012 Base 3.00 19.000.002012 Addenda 0.00 0.00

16.002012 TOTAL 3.00 19.00



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FY 2011 FY 2012$6,368 $6,368General Fund

Division of Legislative ServicesThe Division of Legislative Services provides the members of the Virginia General Assembly with the highest quality legal and analytical information, support services and advice.


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$4,999,8912007 $20,000 $4,459,259$5,260,9882008 $20,000 $4,459,259$5,795,4892009 $20,000 $5,307,290$5,976,0892010 $20,000 $5,307,290$5,976,0892011 Base $20,000 $5,307,290

$19,5782011 Addenda $0 ($75,139)$5,995,6672011 TOTAL $20,000 $5,232,151$5,976,0892012 Base $20,000 $5,307,290

$19,5782012 Addenda $0 ($75,139)$5,995,6672012 TOTAL $20,000 $5,232,151


FundNongeneral

FundTotal

Positions

57.002007 0.00 57.0057.002008 0.00 57.0057.002009 0.00 57.0057.002010 0.00 57.0057.002011 Base 0.00 57.000.002011 Addenda 0.00 0.00


57.002012 TOTAL 0.00 57.00



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FY 2011 FY 2012$19,578 $19,578General Fund

Capitol Square Preservation CouncilThe Capitol Square Preservation Council operates under the requirements of Title 30, Chapter 28 of the Code of Virginia.


Capitol Square Preservation Council (Continued)


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$107,0932007 $0 $82,554$107,0332008 $0 $82,554$115,7502009 $0 $91,125$115,7502010 $0 $91,125$115,7502011 Base $0 $91,125

($901)2011 Addenda $0 ($916)$114,8492011 TOTAL $0 $90,209$115,7502012 Base $0 $91,125

($901)2012 Addenda $0 ($916)$114,8492012 TOTAL $0 $90,209


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FY 2011 FY 2012($901) ($901)General Fund

Chesapeake Bay CommissionThe Chesapeake Bay Commission is a tri-state legislative authority dedicated to the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$211,3562007 $0 $67,252$225,0002008 $0 $67,252$232,5022009 $0 $74,754$232,5022010 $0 $74,754$232,5022011 Base $0 $74,754

($816)2011 Addenda $0 ($816)$231,6862011 TOTAL $0 $73,938$232,5022012 Base $0 $74,754

($816)2012 Addenda $0 ($816)$231,6862012 TOTAL $0 $73,938


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Virginia Disability CommissionAdvance a services system that seeks to maximize the self-sufficiency of Virginians with physical and sensory disability.


Virginia Disability Commission (Continued)


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$25,0002007 $0 $0$25,0002008 $0 $0$25,5542009 $0 $0$25,5542010 $0 $0$25,5542011 Base $0 $0

$02011 Addenda $0 $0$25,5542011 TOTAL $0 $0$25,5542012 Base $0 $0

$02012 Addenda $0 $0$25,5542012 TOTAL $0 $0


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Positions


Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial CommissionTo continue the work and promote the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$50,0002007 $0 $5,000$50,0002008 $0 $5,000$50,3492009 $0 $5,000$50,3492010 $0 $5,000$50,3492011 Base $0 $5,000

$02011 Addenda $0 $0$50,3492011 TOTAL $0 $5,000$50,3492012 Base $0 $5,000

$02012 Addenda $0 $0$50,3492012 TOTAL $0 $5,000


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Positions


Joint Commission on Health CareTo provide a forum for studying, reporting, and formulating public policy recommendations for the General Assembly’s consideration in order to advance the provision of accessible, affordable, quality health care, long-term care, and behavioral health care for all Virginians.


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$661,7692007 $0 $379,221$661,5482008 $0 $379,221$707,1312009 $0 $623,623$707,1312010 $0 $623,623$707,1312011 Base $0 $623,623($5,413)2011 Addenda $0 ($5,413)$701,7182011 TOTAL $0 $618,210$707,1312012 Base $0 $623,623($5,413)2012 Addenda $0 ($5,413)$701,7182012 TOTAL $0 $618,210


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Joint Commission on Health Care (Continued)


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Joint Commission on Technology and ScienceThe Joint Commission on Technology and Science operates under the requirements of Title 30, Chapter 11 of the Code of Virginia.


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Commissioners for the Promotion of Uniformity of Legislation in the United StatesThe Commissioners for the Promotion of Uniformity of Legislation operates under the requirements of Title 30, Chapter 29, of the Code of Virginia.


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$62,5002007 $0 $0$62,5002008 $0 $0$62,5002009 $0 $0$62,5002010 $0 $0$62,5002011 Base $0 $0


$02012 Addenda $0 $0$62,5002012 TOTAL $0 $0


FundNongeneral

FundTotal

Positions


State Water CommissionThe State Water Commission operates under Title 30, Chapter 24, of the Code of Virginia


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$10,1602007 $0 $3,000$10,1602008 $0 $3,000$10,1602009 $0 $3,000$10,1602010 $0 $3,000$10,1602011 Base $0 $3,000


$02012 Addenda $0 $0$10,1602012 TOTAL $0 $3,000


State Water Commission (Continued)


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FundTotal

Positions


Virginia Coal and Energy CommissionThe Virginia Coal and Energy Commission operates under the requirements of Title 30, Chapter 25, of the Code of Virginia.


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$21,3202007 $0 $4,000$21,3202008 $0 $4,000$21,6162009 $0 $4,000$21,6162010 $0 $4,000$21,6162011 Base $0 $4,000


$02012 Addenda $0 $0$21,6162012 TOTAL $0 $4,000


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Positions


Virginia Code CommissionTo supervise the codification of the statues in the Code of Va., serve as the central repository for all state agency regulations, and oversee the publication of the Va. Register of Regulations and the Va. Administrative Code.


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$38,5382007 $24,000 $18,900$68,5382008 $24,000 $18,900$69,3092009 $24,000 $18,900$69,3092010 $24,000 $25,000$69,3092011 Base $24,000 $25,000

$02011 Addenda $0 $0$69,3092011 TOTAL $24,000 $25,000$69,3092012 Base $24,000 $25,000

$02012 Addenda $0 $0$69,3092012 TOTAL $24,000 $25,000


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Positions


Virginia Commission on YouthThe purpose of the Commission is to study and provide recommendations addressing the needs and services to the Commonwealth's youth and their families.


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Cost



Virginia Commission on Youth (Continued)


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Virginia State Crime CommissionThe Virginia State Crime Commission is a legislative agency authorized by the Code of Virginia § 30-156 to 164 to research and make recommendations on all aspects of criminal justice and public safety issues.


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$501,3992007 $120,646 $587,028$501,3992008 $120,646 $587,028$532,1502009 $137,434 $632,950$532,1502010 $137,434 $632,950$532,1502011 Base $137,434 $632,950($4,922)2011 Addenda $0 ($4,922)$527,2282011 TOTAL $137,434 $628,028$532,1502012 Base $137,434 $632,950($4,922)2012 Addenda $0 ($4,922)$527,2282012 TOTAL $137,434 $628,028


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Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory CouncilThe Council provides guidance to those seeking information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Through training, publishing of educational materials, and by issuing advisory opinions, whether oral or written, the Council hopes to resolve disputes by clarifying what the law requires and to guide future practices.


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Cost



Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council (Continued)


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Virginia Housing CommissionThe Virginia Housing Study Commission operates under the requirements of several Acts of Assembly consisting of: Chapter 295 of the 1970 Acts; Chapter 322 of the 1972 Acts; Chapter 520 of the 1974 Acts; and Chapter 141 of the 1976 Acts.


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$20,0002007 $0 $6,000$20,0002008 $0 $6,000$20,9752009 $0 $6,000$20,9752010 $0 $6,000$20,9752011 Base $0 $6,000


$02012 Addenda $0 $0$20,9752012 TOTAL $0 $6,000


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Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Awards CommitteeThe Brown v. Board of Education commission is a legislative commission working to assist students who were enrolled in the public schools of Virginia between 1954 and 1964, in jurisdictions in which the public schools were closed to avoid desegregation, in obtaining the adult high school diploma, the General Education Development certificate, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) credit, career or technical education or training in an approved program at a Virginia community college or at an accredited career and technical education postsecondary school in the Commonwealth, or an undergraduate degree from an accredited public or private two-year or four-year institution of higher education in Virginia.


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$25,0002007 $0 $0$25,0002008 $0 $0$25,2962009 $0 $0$25,2962010 $0 $0$25,2962011 Base $0 $0


$02012 Addenda $0 $0$25,2962012 TOTAL $0 $0


Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Awards Committee (Continued)


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Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War CommissionThe Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission is a legislative commission dedicated to prepare for and commemorate the sesquicentennial of Virginia's participation in the American Civil War.


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$72,0002007 $50,000 $0$2,169,4002008 $600,000 $0$2,170,2672009 $600,000 $0$2,170,2672010 $600,000 $99,131$2,170,2672011 Base $600,000 $99,131

($526)2011 Addenda $0 ($526)$2,169,7412011 TOTAL $600,000 $98,605$2,170,2672012 Base $600,000 $99,131

($526)2012 Addenda $0 ($526)$2,169,7412012 TOTAL $600,000 $98,605


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Commission on Unemployment CompensationThe Commission on Unemployment Compensation is a legislative commission responsible for annually monitoring and evaluating Virginia's unemployment compensation system relative to the economic health of the Commonwealth.


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$6,0002007 $0 $0$6,0002008 $0 $0$6,0002009 $0 $0$6,0002010 $0 $0$6,0002011 Base $0 $0


$02012 Addenda $0 $0$6,0002012 TOTAL $0 $0


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Small Business CommissionThe Commission evaluates the impact of existing statutes and proposed legislation on small business; assesses the Commonwealth’s small business assistance programs and examine ways to enhance their effectiveness; and provides small business owners and advocates with a forum to address their concerns.


Small Business Commission (Continued)


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$02007 $0 $0$15,0002008 $0 $0$15,0002009 $0 $0$15,0002010 $0 $0$15,0002011 Base $0 $0


$02012 Addenda $0 $0$15,0002012 TOTAL $0 $0


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Commission on Electric Utility RestructuringThe Commission works collaboratively with the State Corporation Commission in conjunction with the phase-in of retail competition within the Commonwealth.


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$02007 $0 $0$10,0002008 $0 $0$10,0002009 $0 $0$10,0002010 $0 $0$10,0002011 Base $0 $0


$02012 Addenda $0 $0$10,0002012 TOTAL $0 $0


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Manufacturing Development CommissionThe Commission assesses manufacturing needs and formulates legislative and regulatory remedies to ensure the future of the manufacturing sector in Virginia.


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$02007 $0 $0$12,0002008 $0 $0$12,0002009 $0 $0$12,0002010 $0 $0$12,0002011 Base $0 $0


$02012 Addenda $0 $0$12,0002012 TOTAL $0 $0


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Joint Commission on Administrative RulesThe Joint Commission reviews existing agency rules, regulations and practices; and agency rules or regulations during the promulgation or final adoption process and makes recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly.


Joint Commission on Administrative Rules (Continued)


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$02007 $0 $0$10,0002008 $0 $0$10,0002009 $0 $0$10,0002010 $0 $0$10,0002011 Base $0 $0


$02012 Addenda $0 $0$10,0002012 TOTAL $0 $0


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Positions


Commission on Prevention of Human TraffickingThe Commission has a mandate to develop and implement a State Plan for the Prevention of Human Trafficking.


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$02007 $0 $0$9,3602008 $0 $0$9,3602009 $0 $0$9,3602010 $0 $0$9,3602011 Base $0 $0


$02012 Addenda $0 $0$9,3602012 TOTAL $0 $0


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Bicentennial of War of 1812


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$02007 $0 $0$02008 $0 $0

$8,6402009 $0 $0$8,6402010 $0 $0$8,6402011 Base $0 $0


$02012 Addenda $0 $0$8,6402012 TOTAL $0 $0


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Joint Legislative Audit and Review CommissionThe mission of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) is to provide the General Assembly with an objective and vigorous oversight capability. Through analytic research and evaluation, the Commission aids in ensuring that the Legislature is informed about State program operations, agencies fulfill legislative intent, and programs operate efficiently, effectively, and economically.


The mission of the Virginia Bicentennial of the War of 1812 Commission is to prepare for and commerate the bicentennial anniversary of Virginia's participation in the American War of 1812.

Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (Continued)


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$2,979,4662007 $105,538 $2,833,487$3,290,2652008 $105,538 $2,833,487$3,415,1872009 $114,916 $3,125,743$3,275,1872010 $114,916 $3,116,331$3,275,1872011 Base $114,916 $3,116,331($11,147)2011 Addenda $0 ($41,559)

$3,264,0402011 TOTAL $114,916 $3,074,772$3,275,1872012 Base $114,916 $3,116,331($11,147)2012 Addenda $0 ($41,559)

$3,264,0402012 TOTAL $114,916 $3,074,772


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FundTotal

Positions

36.002007 1.00 37.0036.002008 1.00 37.0036.002009 1.00 37.0036.002010 1.00 37.0036.002011 Base 1.00 37.000.002011 Addenda 0.00 0.00


36.002012 TOTAL 1.00 37.00



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Virginia Commission on Intergovernmental CooperationThe Commission provides state legislators with the opportunity to exchange ideas and programs with officials of other states and to formulate proposals for cooperation between states by participating in the Council of State Governments, the National Conference of State Legislators, the Southern Legislative Conference, and the American Legislative Exchange Commission, as well as other regional and national organizations.


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$683,0392007 $0 $50,000$683,0392008 $0 $50,000$683,0392009 $0 $50,000$649,0392010 $0 $50,000$649,0392011 Base $0 $50,000


$02012 Addenda $0 $0$649,0392012 TOTAL $0 $50,000


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Legislative Department Reversion Clearing AccountThis central account holds funds to cover unexpected cost increases or transfers for legislative agencies. The account gives needed flexibility to transfer funds during budget execution. The Joint Rules Committee must approve all transfers.


FundNongeneral

FundPersonnel

Cost

$126,3202007 $0 $0$126,3202008 $0 $0$43,9702009 $0 $0

($24,285)2010 $0 $0($24,285)2011 Base $0 $0

$02011 Addenda $0 $0($24,285)2011 TOTAL $0 $0($24,285)2012 Base $0 $0

$02012 Addenda $0 $0($24,285)2012 TOTAL $0 $0


Legislative Department Reversion Clearing Account (Continued)


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