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Richmond, VA 23241

13 E. Franklin St.
Richmond, VA 23219

804/649-8471
Fax: 804/343-3758
e-mail@vml.org

Legislative Activities
 
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VML represents the interests of local governments to a variety of groups: the General Assembly and its myriad committees and subcommittees, the governor and the administration, and a host of boards and commissions. Because local governments in Virginia can exercise only those powers specifically granted by the legislature, they must routinely petition the General Assembly for new powers. In addition, VML monitors issues before the U.S. Congress and federal agencies.


2009 VML Legislative Report

The 2009 VML Legislative Report includes summaries of bills and resolutions enacted in the 2009 General Assembly session, an overview of the budget, and summaries of bills that were killed.  The document is available in PDF and Word formats.


Final 2009 VML Legislative Program

VML’s membership adopted four legislative priorities for the upcoming session of the General Assembly. The priorities and other legislative positions are included in VML’s 2009 Legislative Program. VML 2009 Legislative Program

2009 VML Policy Statements

VML’s membership endorsed statements on issues in six broad policy areas at its Oct. 21 business meeting. These statements guide VML staff in its advocacy of local government issues.


2008 General Assembly

A list of all Legislative Bulletins and Action Calls issued by VML during the 2008 General Assembly Session.

Model cable TV franchise ordinance

The 2006 General Assembly enacted a new law regulating cable TV franchising. The law rewrote the rules for granting a franchise to cable TV companies and to new entrants in this market – telephone companies. Under the new law, franchising is obtained at the local level. As a result, local governments should adopt an ordinance to regulate cable TV franchising. VML and VACo have produced a model ordinance for your use. Please call Mark Flynn, director of legal services, with any questions: 804/523-8525. Background memo | Model ordinance

VML offers sample policy to comply with FTC 'red flag' identity theft rules

VML has produced a sample policy for local governments to use to comply with the Federal Trade Commission's rules requiring steps to defend against identity theft. Read full story in Oct. 17 Update and Oct. 31 Update. Sample red flag policy | FTC explanation


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