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2026 Special Session I

Budget Bill - HB30 (Chapter)

Department of Labor and Industry

Item 353

Item 353

First Year - FY2027Second Year - FY2028
Regulation of Individual Safety (55500)$14,868,270$14,868,270
Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Services (55501)FY2027 $14,868,270FY2028 $14,868,270
Fund Sources:  
GeneralFY2027 $7,340,945FY2028 $7,340,945
SpecialFY2027 $928,875FY2028 $928,875
Federal TrustFY2027 $6,598,450FY2028 $6,598,450

Authority: Title 40.1, Chapters 1, 3, 3.2, and 3.3; Title 54.1, Chapter 5; Title 59.1, Chapter 30, Code of Virginia.


A. Notwithstanding § 40.1-49.4 D., Code of Virginia, and § 4-2.02 of this act, the Department of Labor and Industry may retain up to $481,350 in civil penalties assessed pursuant to § 40.1-49.4, Code of Virginia, as the required federal grant match for voluntary protection and voluntary compliance programs.


B. Of the amounts provided in this item, $1,000,000 the first year and $1,000,000 the second year from the general fund is provided to support three positions in the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Voluntary Protection Program, three positions in the Office of Consultation Services, and two positions in the Division of Hearing and Legal Services.