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VML eNews, the newsletter of the Virginia Municipal League, is published every other week except during sessions of the General Assembly. During legislative sessions it is published weekly, with additional issues as needed. The newsletter includes up-to-date information on activities at the state capitol, including the General Assembly, and in the U.S. Congress and within the VML family of local governments.

Editor: Rob Bullington

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• eNews September 18, 2020 In this issue: Action Alert Oppose new trash tax Bills of Interest Criminal records bill referred for study Land use bill to be heard by House General Laws committee Health & Human Services Voting with a disability webinar scheduled for Sept. 21 Senate Judiciary acts on House police reform bills School COVID-plan bill reported Elections…
• eNews September 11, 2020 In this issue: Special Session Updates on legislation of interest to localities Utilities Utility debt repayment legislation improved Budget language regarding utility disconnections remains a concern Elections Absentee voting legislation approved by General Assembly and Governor Countdown to November: 53 days to Election Day! Health & Human Services Policing reform bill narrowly passes Senate Senate…
• eNews September 4, 2020 In this issue: Action alert follow-ups Utility disconnection initiatives takes two steps forward, one step back Sovereign immunity bill defeated on House floor Health & Human Services Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) substitute bill adopted by Appropriations Body-worn camera bill assigned to committee Law enforcement reform bill clears Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee Civilian review board…
• eNews August 28, 2020 In this issue: VML Events 2020 VML Mayors Institute registration now available Governor Northam to address VML Annual Conference Special Session Legislation Updates on bills of interest to local governments Problematic utility legislation advancing during the Special Session Bill to compel use of body-worn cameras by local law enforcement introduced Economy Economic Peek-a-Boo Opportunities Funding…
• eNews August 21, 2020 In this issue: Legislation: Action Alerts: Oppose HB5013 and SB5089 Water and wastewater utility disconnection moratorium legislation introduced Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) bills reported and sent to Finance Comprehensive policing bill reported and sent to Senate Finance & Appropriations Other Special Session bills of note for localities Economy: Proposed budget changes will stress local finances…
• eNews: Action Alert – Aug. 20, 2020 Oppose HB5013 which corrodes local sovereign immunity At-a-Glance House Legislation HB5013 Senate Legislation Sen. Lucas co-patron Bill Patron Delegate Jeffrey M. Bourne (804) 698-1071 Cities and Towns Potentially Impacted:  All Localities that employ or contract with law-enforcement officers. Current GA Committee: Expected to be referred to House Courts of Justice VML Staff Contact Michelle Gowdy,…
• eNews: Action Alert – Aug. 18, 2020 Oppose Utility Disconnection Moratorium Legislation At-a-Glance Legislation:  Draft language Scope: Municipal and private utilities providing electric, water, or gas service Current GA Committees: Senate Commerce and Labor Saslaw (Chair) Norment Newman Obenshain Lucas Spruill Edwards Deeds Barker Marsden Ebbin Lewis Surovell Mason Bell House Labor and Commerce Ward (Chair) Sullivan (Vice Chair) Kory Keam Lopez…
• eNews August 14, 2020 In this issue General Assembly General Assembly Special Session begins Tuesday, August 18 Economy Virginia’s “Misery Index” improves? Updated FAQs: Analysis of CARES Act Funding Questions now available Reminder to complete JLARC survey Health & Human Services COVID-19 update from VDH Transportation Declining transportation revenues likely to be considered during Special Session VML Announcements VML…
• eNews August 7, 2020 In this issue: General Assembly General Assembly sets meeting sites for special session Housing DHCD asking for input from localities regarding rent and mortgage relief activity Transportation Local Assistance Division training for federal project administration update Virginia Breeze bus service adds new routes Health & Human Services Mental health commission hears about response and needs…
• eNews July 31, 2020 In this issue: Member Opportunities: Save the date: VML member webinar with VDEM Friday, August 7th Invitation to join emergency NLC call on direct federal aid to localities VML Updates: VML policy committees hold July meetings VML 2020 Annual Conference registration now open VML executive committee member Jill Carson featured in interview series Health &…