Paul D'Addario

The Board meeting included a Commissioner's report, discussion on ballot ordering for upcoming primary elections, and campaign finance penalty appeal hearings for various committees and individuals. The Board addressed both locally and state-assessed penalties, and reviewed and finalized decisions related to Stand By Your Ad complaints from previous proceedings. Additionally, the Board conducted a closed session to discuss pending litigation.

The committee meeting agenda includes discussion on the role of property data collectors, including a regulatory survey report on state approaches and oversight practices. Additionally, the committee will review appraisal fee distribution and disclosure practices, specifically focusing on appraisal management company oversight and transparency regarding fee allocation and compensation.

The committee meeting will focus on the approval of various grant programs, including the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program, the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program, the Comprehensive Community Corrections Act and Pretrial Services Act, Court Appointed Special Advocate, Jail Mental Health Program, Jail Substance Use Treatment, Victim Witness Grant Program, and the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund. The agenda also includes provisions for addressing old and new business, as well as an opportunity for public comment.

The board conducted a workshop covering various transportation topics. Discussions included updates on the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, a review of the Interstate Operations and Enhancement Program concerning express lanes, and toll-funded transit services in Virginia. The board also reviewed the FY 27-28 I-66 Commuter Choice grant program, an overview of the Integrated Directional Signing Program, and proposed amendments to its regulatory framework. Additionally, presentations addressed transportation safety measures, VDOT budget revisions, SMART SCALE budget increases, urban maintenance payments, and the WMATA annual update.

The Board of Nursing convened to discuss various regulatory and operational matters. Key topics included a dialogue with the Department of Health Professions Director regarding future administrative goals, updates on legislative and regulatory actions, and a policy forum on the Healthcare Workforce Data Center reports for nurse aides, practical nurses, registered nurses, and nurse practitioners. The board reviewed and accepted several consent orders and agency subordinate recommendations regarding disciplinary actions, revocations, and license reinstatements. Additionally, the board addressed education program approvals, including withdrawals and conditional approvals for various nursing and medication aide programs, and discussed updates regarding the Nurse Licensure Compact and NCSBN activities.