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2016 Session

Budget Bill - HB30 (Chapter 780)

The Science Museum of Virginia

Item 243

Item 243

First Year - FY2017Second Year - FY2018
Museum and Cultural Services (14500)$11,493,589$11,444,325
Collections Management and Curatorial Services (14501)FY2017 $1,372,096FY2018 $1,372,096
Education and Extension Services (14503)FY2017 $5,046,173FY2018 $5,046,173
Operational and Support Services (14507)FY2017 $5,075,320FY2018 $5,026,056
Fund Sources:  
GeneralFY2017 $5,325,637FY2018 $5,276,373
SpecialFY2017 $5,167,952FY2018 $5,167,952
Federal TrustFY2017 $1,000,000FY2018 $1,000,000

Authority: Title 23, Chapter 18, Code of Virginia.


A. This appropriation from the general fund shall be in addition to any appropriation from nongeneral funds, notwithstanding any contrary provisions in this act.


B. Out of this appropriation, $50,000 and two positions the first year and $50,000 and two positions the second year from the general fund shall be provided to support the Danville Science Center in Danville, Virginia.


C. Out of this appropriation, $351,314 the first year and $351,314 the second year from the general fund is included for the purchase of an IMAX digital projection system through the state's master equipment lease program.


D. Out of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year is provided to pilot a STEM partnership between the Science Museum of Virginia, the Virginia Air and Space Center, and the Virginia Living Museum for programs that promote achievement for K-12 students in Hampton Roads and across the state, leveraging technology in the vital STEM component of the workforce pipeline.