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VA HJR56

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Pope Adams

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) to study revising the distribution of 599 funding to better support distressed localities with high crime and poverty rates

  • Requires JLARC to examine recent 599 funding allocations, confer with distressed localities about their funding needs, and determine the effect of additional funding on crime and poverty rates

  • Notes that the statutory distribution formula in the Code of Virginia has been superseded by across-the-board percentage increases or decreases specified in the annual appropriation act

  • Virginia Municipal League and Virginia Association of Counties shall provide technical assistance to JLARC for the study

  • JLARC must complete meetings by November 30, 2026, and submit an executive summary by the first day of the 2027 General Assembly session

Legislative Description

599 funding; effects of revising distribution to distressed localities with high crime rates, etc.

Last Action

Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules: Studies1/30/2026
Rules1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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