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Budget Amendments - HB30 (Member Request)

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Chief Patron: Sullivan
Wrongful Incarceration Compensation

Item 264 #1h

Item 264 #1h

First Year - FY2027 Second Year - FY2028
Finance
Department of the Treasury FY2027 $1,400,000 FY2028 $0 GF

Language
Page 297, line 9, strike "$65,927,279" and insert "$67,327,279".

Page 297, after line 43, insert:

"I.1. Out of this appropriation, $1,400,000 the first year from the general fund is provided to make a payment to Mr. Messiah Johnson in accordance with § 8.01-195.11, Code of Virginia, and corresponding legislation passed by the 2026 General Assembly. Notwithstanding subsection D. of § 8.01-195.11 of the Code of Virginia, no amounts shall be deducted for transition grants received."



Explanation

(This amendment provides $1.4 million the first year from the general fund in support of legislation yet to be filed that authorizes a payment to Mr. Messiah Johnson who was wrongfully incarcerated and qualifies for compensation pursuant to § 8.01-195.11, Code of Virginia. This is a placeholder amendment until final costs are known.)