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Budget Amendments - HB1600 (Floor Approved)

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2020 VPBA Capital Construction Pool (language only)

Item C-53.60 #1h

Item C-53.60 #1h

Central Appropriations
Central Capital Outlay

Language

Page 640, after line 41, insert:

"4. The Secretary of Finance, Department of Health (VDH), Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and other public entities as needed, shall form a workgroup to make a recommendation to the General Assembly no later than October 1, 2025, regarding the creation of a commission to oversee asset management planning and rates, and to monitor the operation and maintenance for the distribution of water via the infrastructure project authorized in this item. Membership of the commission shall have a state majority and, at a minimum, shall include at least one representative from the Town of Crewe, one from other localities who purchase water or are otherwise directly impacted, representatives from VDH, DEQ, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, the Department of Corrections, and other entities as so recommended by the workgroup. In its report, the workgroup shall provide recommendations on suggested ownership, rates, and stipulations for ongoing operations. Nothing related to the efforts of this workgroup shall delay or otherwise impact the progression of the capital project authorized in this item."



Explanation

(This language amendment directs the establishment of a workgroup to make recommendations to the General Assembly on the potential creation of a commission to oversee water infrastructure installed by the state to support the potable and fire safety needs of three state facilities located in Nottoway County.)