Perrigan also praised the legislatures decision to increase teacher salaries by 10% over two years, calling it an unprecedented investment in our teachers and staff. The pay raise will go a long way into making Virginias pay scales more competitive with neighboring states, Perrigan said. But the reality is only a few lawmakers were in the room. Glenn Youngkin. The VGEA also asked the administration to 1) delay the implementation of the new policy until September, 2) to reconsider the blanket nature of the telework policy in favor of returning to a policy that considers the complexities and nuances of all state jobs and trusts the administration of the policy to the individual agencies, and 3) to allow the VGEA to provide consultation on this policy and future policies., A new survey shows some state employees have significant concerns with Gov. Were still trying to get the fine print, but the administration says for taxpayers filing a return before July 1, 2022, refunds due pursuant to this enactment shall be issued on or after July 1, 2022, but before October 17, 2022. VGEA Executive Director, Marshall Terry, will be there along with members, guests, and the VGEA team. In conjunction with this announcement, the Governor also implemented a new teleworking policy for state employees.. Every school will be provided a significant grant, and high poverty school divisions will have access to an achievable financing solution for years to come, he said. The governor did not get his three-month gas tax holiday, which would have shaved about 26 cents of the cost of a gallon of gas. Join us on Thursday, February 9, 2023, for one of our highlight events of the year: the 2023 VGEA Lobby Day & First Annual Legislative Reception. Other big expenditures include a deposit of more than $900 million in the state retirement fund, $500 million for school construction and $622 million for higher education. We dont sell ads, or block you with a paywall. Custom Website Design by Key Web Concepts, 2020 VGEA, All Rights Reserved. Every employee benefits from the experience and dedication VGEA brings. Glenn Youngkin, includes pay raises for state employees and teachers, new money for school construction and funding for gun violence prevention. Making the payment a year earlier than originally proposed will allow the funds to be invested a year earlier and realize an additional year of investment returns prior to the next valuation. We depend entirely on donations. In addition to the teachers raises, all state employees will receive the same pay increase and a one-time bonus of $1,000 in December of this year. 2023 VGEA, All Rights Reserved. On September 10, 2022, the VGEA team, along with members and special guests, gathered at the Richmond Marriott in Short Pump, VA. This all has to be said and done by July 1, when the state begins a new budget year. The funding amount reflects the state's general fund share of the bonus.) By: Staff Report - June 10, 2022 7:48 am. This amendment provides $750.0 million from the general fund in fiscal year 2022 for a lump sum payment to the VRS to address the unfunded liability of the VRS run programs. I fundamentally believe that the recognition of the need for tax cuts is understated in his budget, he said. Photo by Markus Schmidt. All rights reserved. However, if an incumbent is reappointed, his or her salary may be as high as his or her prior salary. DOC Air Conditioning Installation (Budget Item 486 #23c). He has also called for increased funding for the states historically Black colleges and universities both public and private and on Wednesday announced that he wants to set aside $12 million to help the states Indigenous tribes purchase historically significant land and another $10 million for Black, native and other minority groups to fund historic preservation. The bill is initially adopted in even-numbered years and amended in odd-numbered years. Learn more at budget.lis.virginia.gov. We know that. Budget negotiators in Virginia's General Assembly are rushing to meet a deadline for a deal on tax cuts, a key campaign promise of Gov. Provide $3,000 Salary Increase for Probation and Parole Officers (Budget Item 399 #3c). The employees association has called for the administration to delay implementation of telework until Sept. 12 to address concerns around childcare and commuting plans. We emailed an important legislative update this week to members of the VGEA. Markus Schmidt is a reporter for Cardinal News. The budget approval comes after months of heated debates and arguments and brings much relief to Virginias many state employees (just 10 days before the June 30 deadline), some of who had concerns about a possible government shutdown on July 1 if the overdue budget hadnt been approved in time. Heres your quick look at whats coming up as we begin the new year: RSVP for the Lobby Day and Legislative Reception soon! They didnt get one of Youngkins other big priorities a gas tax holiday . And what I mean by that is that tax relief needs to be focused on those who need it the most workers who have lower incomes, workers who have struggled in this pandemic. Telework Data Reporting (Budget Item 86 #2c). The governors office had been largely silent about the policys implementation since acknowledging that it had missed its own June 3 deadline for processing employee telework requests. The loan rebate program they brokered will spur $3.5 billion in school construction activity where it is needed the most. If you are [successful], Virginia will continue to be successful.. Teachers would see this increase as soon as it is implemented into payroll schedules. The proposal, which now heads to the desk of Gov. I think thats important. For taxpayers filing a return on or after July 1, 2022, refunds due pursuant to this enactment shall be issued on or after July 1, 2022, but no later than four months after such return is filed. His proposal includes raises and pay adjustments for law enforcement and corrections officers. Copyright 2022 WWBT. Over 400 state employees responded to theVGEA Telework Survey, and we shared their stories with the Youngkin Administration on June 8, 2022, at the Virginia State Capitol. Whether its increasing salaries, improving work conditions or any of the many other employee issues, VGEA is here to help address them all. In no case shall any interest be paid on any refund due pursuant to this enactment. Establishes $13 million for violence prevention grants including Operation Ceasefire. 27Tax rebates for citizens, a pay raise for teachers, eliminating the state's grocery tax and funding for law enforcement measures are all part of the new Virginia state budget recently signed into law by Gov. Bristol City Schools Superintendent Keith Perrigan, who also serves as president of Virginias Coalition of Small and Rural Schools and as a member of the newly formed Commission on School Construction and Modernization, said Virginia is set to make its first significant investment in school infrastructure since the Great Recession of 2008. Tired of reading? Senate Democrats in Virginia dont want to do whats right for Virginians. While much of the existing budget language remains in place, there were some additions. In addition to the teachers' raises, all state employees will receive the same pay increase and a one-time bonus of $1,000 in December of this year. If you didnt get a chance to read the VGEA newsletter, ForeSight, when we mailed to our members in August, weve updated it, and you can now read it online. Every employee benefits from the experience and dedication VGEA brings. In addition, the budget provides about $4 billion in tax cuts. The proposals would amount to an estimated $5.3 billion in tax relief over the biennium. "Together, we enacted historic tax cuts and made record investments in education and public safety. It includes $42,000 starting salaries for sheriffs, deputies and department of corrections officers. Funds the Virginia Literacy Act with nearly $10 million. The state will give out one-time rebates of $250 for individual taxpayers and $500 for couples. More controversially, the budget sets aside $100 million toward laboratory schools K-12 schools affiliated with colleges and universities. VGEA lobbyist, Dylan D. Bishop, reviewed the proposed budget in detail and provided the portions that are pertinent to VGEA members.. Virginia's Proposed Budget is Great News for State Employees If Passed As-Is "As expected, Virginia's money committees released their proposed biennial budget* for 2023-2024 (July 1, 2022- June 30, 2024) on the evening of May 29, 2022. Eliminates the 1.5 percent state grocery tax. In short, The Commonwealth of Virginia works because we do! A strong association with representative members is recognized and invited to decision-making tables in state government. If the proposed budget is approved without additional changes by both the General Assembly and Governor Youngkin (which the VGEA expects at this time), it will be great news for state employees. You may recall that Virginia closed 2021 with a $2.6 billion surplus the largest surplus in state history and a surplus that was far above any forecasts so it makes sense that some of the surplus would be given back to Virginians. He also proposed the same increases for all state employees and state-sponsored local employees, at a cost of more than $1.5 billion. Virginia State Budget State Budget 2023 Session Budget Bill Virginia operates under a two-year (biennial) budget cycle. It doesnt hurt a thing to give [taxpayers] back some of their money back.. If that officer is called out on a mental hygiene case, there is nobody left to patrol the town. This afternoon, Governor Youngkin gathered with hundreds of supporters, press, and witnesses, including our VGEA lobbyist, Dylan D. Bishop, for the ceremonial signing of the Virginia budget. For the negotiators, its been no walk in the park after the General Assembly in March adjourned its regular session without a budget. Some have also pointed out they do not actually have physical office space to which to return.. Though the Virginia House and Senate didnt give a thumbs up to all of the Governors amendments (including a gas tax holiday), they were finally able to come to an agreement and approve the budget. Y. Of course, well be sure to keep you informed of any relevant policy changes should they develop. In fact, my inbox is clogged with press releases from the parties and advocacy groups claiming victory. Weve been reading through the stories of hardships related to the loss of telework rising costs, work/life balance, health and well-being, and stress as well as the frustrations about how the policy was implemented. This amendment provides $8.8 million the first year from the American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Recovery Fund for air conditioning installation at several adult correctional facilities. Watch the replay of the live event on the VGEA YouTube Channel. Once the campaigns are over, we all should work together to make Virginia succeed, Northam said, wishing Youngkin a good term in office. We occasionally hear stories that some state employees and human resources managers believe that the VGEA is a union. Teachers would also get a 10% boost, although localities have to chip in half of that. The VGEA has created two short online surveys to gather important feedback from state employees and retirees. And the state has money to give. The program would award matching grants on a competitive basis to local school boards that demonstrate poor school building conditions, commitment, and need, in order to fund the construction of new public school buildings in these local school divisions. These initiatives include: Providing almost $4 billion in tax relief to Virginians. Now, lets be straight with each other. This is consistent with 15.2-1609.2of the Code of the Virginia which states deputy sheriff pay shall be no less than that of correctional officers. The bay touches so many states that cleaning it up is a group project, and we do not want Virginia to be the state that doesnt carry its share., Spokeswoman Alena Yarmosky told reporters that Northam has held high-level conversations with Youngkin but has not discussed specific budget priorities with his successor. With businesses rebounding faster than expected and the housing market booming, state revenue has far exceeded the pessimistic estimates of a year ago. Glenn Youngkin. Contact Greg Jordan at gjordan@bdtonline.com. If approved as-is, state employees will receive the following: The General Assembly is scheduled to convene Wednesday, June 1, 2022, to amend or approve the money committees proposed compromise. As expected, Virginias money committees released their proposed biennial budget* for 2023-2024 (July 1, 2022- June 30, 2024) on the evening of May 29, 2022. Youngkin has praised elements of Northams plan but said it doesnt go far enough with tax cuts. Custom Website Design by Key Web Concepts, Virginia closed 2021 with a $2.6 billion surplus, Virginias 2023 General Assembly Session Kicks Off, Governor Youngkin Releases Proposed Budget Amendments, A 5% salary increase in 2022 beginning with the August 1, 2022 paycheck, A one-time bonus payment of $1000 on December 1, 2022, Another 5% salary increase in July 2023 which will show on the first August 2023 paycheck, A $3,000 annual salary increase for probation and parole officers beginning in the second year of the budget, Salary increases for Department of Juvenile Justice corrections staff that includes targeted salary adjustments, addresses compression issues for correctional officers in management roles, and provides competitive salaries consistent with other state-supported correctional positions beginning in the second year, A one-time bonus payment to sworn law-enforcement employees of the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Marine Resources Commission (law-enforcement personnel at other agencies had received a similar bonus payment in the 2020-2022 biennium, but the law-enforcement employees of these agencies were not eligible). That didnt materialize like we thought it would, Sen. Obenshain said. Youngkin. Officially signed into law today, the 2023-2024 biennial budget becomes effective on July 1 and will remain in effect through June 30, 2024. Inflation is running away, and were watching it steal the hard-working paychecks from Virginians, said Gov. I can honestly say, there was not a harsh word between us, Knight said about his work with Howell, his Democratic counterpart. The bill is initially adopted in even-numbered years and amended in odd-numbered years. Later that evening, well gather (venue TBA) for the VGEAs first annual Legislative Reception! Inflation is running away, and were watching it steal the hard-working paychecks from Virginians, said Gov. Richmond, VA 23235 The $4 billion in tax cuts, which will happen over three years, will bring one-time tax rebates of $250 for individual filers and $500 for families this year. OQuinns bill was amended to require unobligated state gaming proceeds be directed to the construction fund for the purpose of awarding grants to local school boards a recommendation made in a Senate Bill 473 sponsored by Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, which the Senate conformed with OQuinns House measure. His biggest win overall is about $4 billion in cuts to state income and sales taxes. This economy, this Joe Biden created economy, it requires us to do more, said Governor Glenn Youngkin, (R) Virginia. Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin (R) will have to . This amendment provides $3.3 million from the general fund the first year and $3.6 million from the general fund the second year to provide a $3,000 salary increase for probation and parole officers effective July 10, 2022 for the August 1, 2022 payday, and adds language directing the Department of Corrections to review staffing and compensation for probation and parole officers and deliver a report containing such information to the Governor and the Chairs of House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees by October 1, 2022. Commentary: At least 10 transformative things in the state budget. Northam vows to raise teacher pay 10 percent. Youngkin. But to some, just hearing the word union is scary. In a Monday interview, VGEA Lobbyist Dylan Bishop said he met with Secretary of Administration Lyn McDermid earlier this month, but had low hopes the administration would push back its timeline. Members of the Virginia Governmental Employees Association (VGEA) team attended the opening of the Virginia General Assembly session on January 11, 2023, as the 45-day session officially gaveled in. Now fully approved, these benefits move from proposal to reality. While there are more than 160,000 of us working in a vast array of professions and jobs, we unite in a desire to be recognized for our dedication to making Virginia a great state. His biggest win overall is about $4 billion in cuts to state income and sales taxes. They wont. u. included in the appropriation for this item is $6,591,337 the first year and $14,740,641 the second year from the general fund to provide a five percent increase in base pay effective july 10, 2022 and an additional five percent effective june 10, 2023 for adjunct faculty at virginia two-year and four-year public colleges and higher education If he does, the legislature has to come back and vote on those amendments. $1.25 billion in grants and loans to support school construction. This budget would devote over $1 billion toward school construction projects. This was a ceremonial signing because the actual budget documents aren't fully prepared. The state's law enforcement agencies will benefit from the new budget as well, he said. Our 2022 VGEA Annual Meeting is right around the corner on September 10, 2022. This has always been about the movement we created together. Hopefully, the governor will provide localities with the flexibility to split the raise over the two years in a way that makes sense for individual localities. That includes new criminal penalties for possessing more than four ounces of marijuana a proposal that had already been rejected by Democrats in the Senate. And finally, for the states share of teacher retirement, we can issue $200 million each year in literary fund loans, he said. Youngkin. We know that Virginia is going to cut taxes in 2022, he said. Meanwhile, The Democratic Party of Virginia released the following statement from spokesperson Gianni Snidle: Through this budget, Virginia Democrats have reaffirmed their commitment to fighting for Virginia families, children, and communities across the Commonwealth. This includes $450 million for the House proposal to buy down project costs between 10 and 30% based on local fiscal stress, Knight said. "The budget nearly doubled the standard deduction for tax payers, provided an income tax subtraction for military retirees age 55 or older of $10,000 in tax year 2022 and $20,000 in tax year. Youngkin proposes 35 amendments to state budget, Budget includes money for Hurley, paying off debt on Central Virginia Training Center, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. (This amendment provides $66.5 million from the general fund in fiscal year 2023 for a one-time bonus payment of $1,000 to state employees on December 1, 2022. Its not enough. The two-year, $158 billion budget takes advantage of massive surpluses that have resulted as the state emerges from the coronavirus pandemic. In December then-Gov. This is a great opportunity to come together to cultivate relationships, discuss issues, collaborate, and explore solutions as we work together to advocate for positive change on important issues facing our state employees and retirees. The final budget brings even more benefits to some Virginia employees as the House and Senate unanimously adopted additional amendments that the Youngkin Administration requested.. Bishop says the administration did not agree but said that telework requests for those in need would be liberally granted. Amendment The other, Sen. Janet Howell, D-Fairfax, who chairs the Finance Committee of the Senate, said that the amendments brokered by the 14 members of the budget conference represent a true compromise. She added that conferees were able to build a budget that ecompasses state spending priorities and additional tax policy relief while also upholding our traditionally strong fiscal management.. The House. We were a little concerned over the quick turnaround time, VGEA lobbyist Dylan Bishop said Friday.. The Administration is pushing for large numbers of employees to be in offices by July 5th. Virginia's Proposed Budget is Great News for State Employees If Passed As-Is. Plaintiff in skill games case blasts budget re-write of state code dealing with skill games; says its an attempt to circumvent court rulings. All rights reserved. ", "The delayed budget pushed back the timing for the Department of Taxation," he stated. - Eliminating the 1.5% state portion of the grocery tax. VPM News state politics reporter Ben Paviour sat down with editor Sara McCloskey to discuss the agreement. Sen. Obenshain said that, at this point, he thinks the budget will pass, but then it heads to Gov. Ralph Northam proposed to contribute $500 million from the states flush coffers toward repairing or replacing outdated public school buildings. While some workers conveyed support for Youngkins changes, preliminary results provide insight into building frustration behind the scenes.. Were going to continue to push to bring the overall cost of government and efficiency in government more in line with where I think it should be, said Gov. I could not be more excited to see the flood victims finally receive the help they need. Also included are $400 million in cash grants in which each jurisdiction will receive at least $1 million to address planning and design needs as well as smaller capital improvements. Israel OQuinn, R-Washington County, that would create a competitive matching grant fund and program providing up to $2 billion in bonds to help localities repair aging and crumbling schools. During a ceremony last week, the Republican governor signed the Virginia state budget, which he said delivers on his promise to provide tax relief for Virginian families, increase funding for law enforcement, and support the development of lab schools, among other key initiatives of his Day One Game Plan. VGEA matters because you matter! Were not. Other lawmakers also applauded the budget. We are proud of House and Senate Democrats tireless work to deliver vital funds for our schools, our police, healthcare facilities, and lower-income communities. We strive to be relevant, from the 21-year-old new employee to the 100-year-old retiree. Provides $100 million to launch lab schools with colleges, including community colleges and HBCUs. The plan also calls for spending $1 million to study the states dire need for more capacity in its behavioral health facilities, and then $100 million in the second year for increasing capacity. This amendment requires the VRS to conduct a review of Virginias return to work policy regarding individuals who have retired and wish to return to work in a VRS covered position and compare it to policies in other states. "The budget nearly doubled the standard deduction for tax payers, provided an income tax subtraction for military retirees age 55 or older of $10,000 in tax year 2022 and $20,000 in tax year 2023, and provides 10 percent raises for state and state-supported employees including teachers and law enforcement," Morefield said. This afternoon, Governor Youngkin gathered with hundreds of supporters, press, and witnesses, including our VGEA lobbyist, Dylan D. Bishop, for the ceremonial signing of the Virginia budget. Stories that explain the news through charts, maps, photography and videos. These pay raises will benefit all state employees, and they will go into effect on Aug. 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023, respectively. That makes it sound like this was a big team effort. The [surplus] money that exists in Richmond belongs to Virginians, not the government, and therefore, we need to do a much better job of giving it back to Virginians on a systematic basis.. Read the full article to find out more about what the VGEA really is. 21, 2022 at 9:18 AM PDT | Updated: Jun. State Employee Raises (Budget Item 483 #3c), This amendment adjusts funding included in the introduced budget for employee compensation to provide a five percent salary increase in each year of the biennium for state employees, university faculty including adjunct faculty and graduate teaching assistants, and state-supported local employees. Lawmakers also compromised on tax rebates individuals will get $250 and families $500, which is slightly below the $300 and $600 that Youngkin proposed. This amendment provides $66.5 million from the general fund in fiscal year 2023 for a one-time bonus payment of $1,000 to state employees on December 1, 2022. Review of Return to Work Policies for Retired Employees (Budget Item 498 #2c). Ralph Northam (D) has proposed the final state budget of his term in office, using massive surpluses to fund both pay raises and tax cuts. ), State Employee Bonus (Budget Item 483 #4c). Once the Governor receives the final budget from the General Assembly, he has 7 days to amend or approve it. The Governor released his proposed amendments to the Commonwealths current budget. Study of Compensation @ DBHDS (Budget Item 311 #9c). - Pay raises for state and local law enforcement, correctional officers, local sheriffs deputies. On Thursday, Northam seemed to caution Youngkin against cutting investments in the environment, particularly the states commitment to a regional Chesapeake Bay cleanup initiative. The standard deduction would increase from $4,500 to $8,000 for individuals and from $9,000 to $16,000 for joint filers. Custom Website Design by Key Web Concepts, 2020 VGEA, All Rights Reserved. 2023 VGEA, All Rights Reserved. Senator Travis Hackworth, R-Tazewell, said he had spoken with Delegate James W. "Will" Morefield, R-Tazewell, and understood that teachers would not be receiving a 10 percent pay raise that's part of the new budget until August. The re-enrolled Virginia State Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 and Fiscal Year 2024, HB 30, will be formally enrolled in the Acts of Assembly this week. The group is also asking Youngkin to reconsider the blanket nature of the policy in favor of a nuanced approach that gives individual agencies more decision-making power.. This takes 48 to 72 hours of an officer's time. Thanks to our sponsors Become a Sponsor. Lobby Day & Legislative Reception February 9, Membership Dues Will Increase Beginning January 1, Read the full article to find out more about what the VGEA really is, Were Asking for More Pay Raises + Talking Points, Breaking News for Retirees | Cost of Living Adjustment, Weve Been Meeting with an All-Star Cast of Legislators. Copyright 2022 WWBT. 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