Chief Patron: Bloxom
Co-Patron(s): DeBoer, Grayson, Hall, Morgan, Thomas, Weatherholtz
Transfer DRVD to New Agency-HJR 225

Item 85 #1h

Language
Page 54, line 44, strike "$205,384     $205,473" and insert "$0      $0".
Page 54, line 45, strike "$205,384      $205,473" and insert "$0       $0".
Page 54, after line 46, insert:
"Reductions in appropriations in this item the first and second year are contingent upon passage of House Bill xxxx/Senate Bill xxxx."

Explanation
(This amendment transfers funding in the second year for Individual Care Services (program 45500) within the Department for the Rights of Virginians with Disabilities to the newly created Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy, an independent agency. A companion amendment in Item 570.10 establishes the new agency, pursuant to proposed legislation.)