Institute of Forensic Science and Medicine

Item 427 #2c

Language
Page 398, line 13, strike "$29,198,089" and insert "$30,098,089".
Page 398, line 23, insert "A."
Page 398, after line 29, insert:
"B. 1. Included in this appropriation is $900,000 the second year from the general fund for the Virginia Institute of Forensic Science and Medicine.  Prior to the release of these funds, the Governor shall approve a memorandum of understanding between the Division of Forensic Science and the appropriate state agencies and institutions, setting forth the terms and conditions for the operation of the institute.  Copies of this memorandum shall be provided to the Auditor of Public Accounts and the Chairmen of the Virginia State Crime Commission and the Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committees, prior to the release of these funds.
2. The Division of Forensic Science shall require the development and use of an employment contract to specify that student fellows receiving stipends pursuant to this item shall agree to work for the Division of Forensic Science for at least two years following the completion of their certification program.  The Division shall consult with the Office of the Attorney General in the development of this contract."

Explanation
(This amendment provides $900,000 the second year from the general fund for the Virginia Institute of Forensic Science and Medicine to train and certify forensic scientists for the state forensic laboratory.)