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Richmond briefing: Virginia Beach legislative priorities face key money‑committee tests
Summary
Brett McKenzie, the city’s legislative affairs director, told the City Council that many of the city’s priority bills have moved into finance and appropriations, highlighted Tuesday’s crossover deadline and flagged a sovereign‑immunity substitute that could double or triple local insurance costs (estimated at $5–$6 million).
Brett McKenzie, Virginia Beach’s legislative affairs director, briefed the City Council on Feb. 10 on the General Assembly’s schedule and the status of bills with local fiscal and land‑use implications.
McKenzie said the legislature is in its fourth week and reminded the council of key milestones: crossover is Feb. 18, chamber exchanges are scheduled for Feb. 22, individual budgets are due Feb. 26, the session is set to adjourn March 14 and reconvene April 22. “Next week, February 18, is crossover,” McKenzie said.
McKenzie highlighted several measures relevant to the city. He said HB57 (EMS funding) passed the House and was referred to the Senate…
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