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Virginia Beach council hears General Assembly update as menhaden study stalls and collective bargaining advances
Summary
At its Feb. 17 meeting, the City Council received a legislative briefing on multiple General Assembly measures — HB 393 (cancer screening) passed the House unanimously; a proposed menhaden fishing study stalled before a floor vote; collective bargaining bills advanced in both chambers — sparking council debate over local impacts and lobbying influence.
Brent, the city’s legislative presenter, told the Virginia Beach City Council on Feb. 17 that lawmaking in Richmond is at a critical point as chambers exchange bills before crossover and each releases its budget this weekend. He said the senate version of the city’s 10.1 charter bill has passed both chambers and is en route to the governor, and he highlighted several measures the city is watching.
Brent reported that HB 393, a bill to provide cancer screening for public‑safety personnel, passed the House 97–0 and now moves to the Senate. He said…
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