The Virginia State Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee has outlined specific amendments to public safety and veterans funding through Senate Bill 29 and Senate Bill 30. These measures propose targeted general fund increases for fiscal years 2026 through 2028. Allocations address operational needs in law enforcement agencies and correctional facilities. Veterans care initiatives also receive dedicated support under the proposals.
Senate Bill 29 Key Allocations
Senate Bill 29 proposes 50.3 million dollars in general fund support for Virginia State Police operations during fiscal year 2026. Of this amount 35 million dollars covers basic trooper school classes with associated personnel and vehicle expenses. Further breakdowns include 9.3 million dollars for the Virginia Information Technologies Agency transformation phase two and 6 million dollars for overtime costs. Additional recommendations allocate 24.9 million dollars for increased inmate medical costs at the Department of Corrections.
The bill further proposes 1.8 million dollars for start-up cost increases at the Puller Veterans Care Center. These figures represent the primary components of the public safety and veterans summary. Committee documents detail each line item without additional commentary on outcomes. Implementation timelines align with the upcoming fiscal periods.
Senate Bill 30 Biennial Overview
Senate Bill 30 proposes actions totaling a net increase of 209.3 million dollars in general fund support over the biennium for public safety and veterans programs. The first year sees 52.9 million dollars while the second year receives 61.5 million dollars in proposed support. Major categories encompass Virginia State Police personnel vehicles and information technology cost increases at 114.4 million dollars over two years. Department of Corrections inmate medical cost increases total 59.7 million dollars across the same period.
Other elements include 12 million dollars for Department of Emergency Management operations and 5.5 million dollars for local placements of state-responsible youth through the Department of Juvenile Justice. Additional line items cover forensic scientists workload increases and emergency communications enhancements in rural areas. Some programs show reductions such as discontinuing certain pilot initiatives at the Department of Corrections. The total biennial figure reaches 194.9 million dollars after all adjustments.
Detailed Departmental Breakdowns
Fiscal year 2027 allocations list 52.9 million dollars for Virginia State Police and 28.9 million dollars for inmate medical increases at the Department of Corrections. The Department of Emergency Management receives 5 million dollars while the Department of Juvenile Justice gets 2.8 million dollars for specific placements. Smaller amounts support continued local law enforcement reimbursements and rural emergency communications at 0.4 million dollars. Vehicle and warehouse lease cost increases at the Department of Emergency Management total 0.2 million dollars.
Fiscal year 2028 figures show continued growth with 61.5 million dollars for Virginia State Police and 30.8 million dollars for inmate medical costs. Department of Emergency Management operations rise to 7 million dollars. Program adjustments include increases and decreases in areas such as drug abuse resistance education and sex trafficking prevention. The combined structure provides a comprehensive view of proposed expenditures.
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