Senate panel reports bill to add voluntary DMV donation for highway safety fund
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Summary
Committee approved an amendment to SB 41 to add a voluntary donation option at DMV driver's license and registration transactions to fund the Virginia Highway Safety Improvement Program; the amendment narrows the scope to limit fiscal impact and the bill was referred to Finance.
The Transportation Committee adopted an amendment to SB 41 that would allow customers to make voluntary donations during certain DMV transactions to support the Virginia Highway Safety Improvement Program.
Senator Rome said the amendment narrows the transactions covered so the agency can absorb any administrative handling without a budget amendment. He reminded the committee the same policy passed the Senate last year but faced a gubernatorial veto when voluntary donations were used as a precedent for program funding. He said the intent is to create dedicated funding for the highway-safety program that supports spot improvements designed to save lives.
A motion to adopt the amendment and refer the bill to Finance passed unanimously (Eyes 14, No 0). The committee record did not show additional substantive opposition in the hearing; an online witness (Mike Doyle) indicated support during committee questioning.
The measure now goes to the Finance Committee for review of any fiscal implications and potential administrative adjustments at DMV.
