Jail construction, local; State will reimburse up to one-half of capital costs. (HB921)

Introduced By

Del. Johnny Joannou (D-Portsmouth)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

State reimbursement for local jail construction. Increases the Commonwealth's reimbursement level for local jail construction, enlargement, or renovation projects from one-fourth of capital costs to one-half of capital costs if the project results in a facility with 150 or more beds. Additionally, the bill increases the Commonwealth's reimbursement level for regional jail construction, enlargement, or renovation projects that do not meet the requirements of 53.1-81 or 53.1-82 if the project results in a facility with 150 or more beds. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/08/2008Committee
01/08/2008Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 081512572
01/08/2008Referred to Committee on Appropriations
01/15/2008Assigned App. sub: Capital Outlay (Ingram)
01/15/2008Assigned App. sub: Public Safety (Sherwood)
01/16/2008Impact statement from DPB (HB921)
02/08/2008Continued to 2009 in Appropriations