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§ 2.2-2496 Office of New Americans Advisory Board

The Office of New Americans Advisory Board (the Board) is established as an advisory board, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100, in the executive branch of state government. The purpose of the Board is to advise the Governor, cabinet members, and the General Assembly on strategies to improve state policies and programs to support the economic, linguistic, and civic integration of new Americans throughout the Commonwealth.

History

This law was first created in 2020. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapters 1078 and 1079 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year.

2020, cc. 1078, 1079.

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Amendment Attempts

HB394: Philanthropy and Social Innovation, Advisory Board on; established, sunset provision. (failed)

SB445: Philanthropy and Social Innovation, Advisory Board on; established, report. (failed)

SB652: People with Severe Disabilities, Board for Purchases of Services from; established. (passed)

HB775: Virginia College Savings Plan; analyzing current programs to encourage citizens to save. (passed)

HB1617: Group Violence Intervention Board; established, Division of Group Violence Intervention, etc. (failed)

SB206: Virginia-Korea Advisory Board; established, report. (failed)

SB963: Energy manager; responsibilities. (passed)