The 2022 General Assembly Session begins next week, with the opening gavel at noon Wednesday. House Republicans have an ambitious, common-sense agenda planned, that won’t surprise those who followed the most recent elections. Among the broad themes we will address are tax cuts for all Virginians, starting with the end of the tax on groceries.
Education will also be at the forefront of our agenda, with measures designed to maintain high standards for all Virginia students and help those who have fallen behind due to COVID closures. Above all, House Republicans have and will continue to listen to parents and ensure that they have a preeminent seat at the table when we discuss the education of their children.
My Pre-Session Survey is now available for constituents. You can go to the link below to complete: https://VAHouse.checkbox.com/Fariss2022-Legislative-Survey. If you would like a copy mailed to you, please contact my District office at 434-821-5929 and my staff will assist. Please take 10 minutes to fill out this survey and forward to friends and family, as this helps me know what my constituents’ concerns are going into this years’ session.
The Virginia House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees of the Virginia General Assembly will hold regional public hearings on the Governor’s proposed 2022-2024 Biennial State Budget.
All public hearings will be held virtually on Jan. 5 at 10 a.m. There will be four separate virtual hearings with legislators from each region participating as follows: Northern Virginia, Western Virginia, Hampton Roads and Central Virginia (Richmond).
Please check either of the following websites for more information:
Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee Website (sfac.virginia.gov).
House Appropriations Committee Website (hac.virginia.gov).
Persons unable to attend may submit their comments electronically at https://hodspeak.house.virginia.gov/upcoming_meetings. People with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by calling 804-698-7480. Public Hearings will be livestreamed on the Virginia General Assembly Website: https://virginiageneralassembly.gov.
I am still in the same office in the Pocahontas Building, Room 214 and my contact number in Richmond is 804-698-1059. The district office in Rustburg will continue to be open through session as well.
It is an honor to represent you and the 59th District of Virginia. I encourage you to sign up to receive emails from my office and follow my Facebook page as I am frequently updating both with resources and links to important information. If you should need any assistance, please do not hesitate to call either office or email me at DelMFariss@house.virginia.gov.
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