For the negotiators, its been no walk in the park after the General Assembly in March adjourned its regular session without a budget. 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. Custom Website Design by Key Web Concepts, 2020 VGEA, All Rights Reserved. It's an all or nothing vote. The VGEA has created two short online surveys to gather important feedback from state employees and retirees. 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. This amendment redirects funding included in the introduced budget for lump sum payments for the VRS retirement system. "Together, we enacted historic tax cuts and made record investments in education and public safety. - Millions of dollars for mental health facilities, supportive housing, Home and Community Based-Services, and pay raises for direct-care staff at state behavioral health facilities. 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. Copyright 2022 WWBT. 21, 2022 at 1:04 PM PDT GLEN ALLEN, Va. (WWBT) - Tuesday afternoon, Virginia's governor held a ceremonial signing of the state's. The recommendation . Note: Most state employees pay increase will not become effective until August 1, 2022. Law enforcement, sheriffs deputies, corrections officers, and mental health workers will also get a salary raise. VGEA is the only statewide organization for the broad range of Commonwealth employees. "I'm very proud of the budget that we have put forward. - One-time rebates of $250 for individual taxpayers and $500 for families. With the budget, lawmakers cant pick and choose which items they want. This extraordinary revenue situation has enabled us to address long-lingering, one-time investment needs, pre-pay upcoming commitments, fund capital projects with cash and not bonds, and remove the accounting gimmicks we used to balance our budget during the Great Recession, Knight said. Sen. Obenshain said that, at this point, he thinks the budget will pass, but then it heads to Gov. The Administration is pushing for large numbers of employees to be in offices by July 5th. Eliminates the 1.5 percent state grocery tax. $1.25 billion in grants and loans to support school construction. For more on the state budget, including specifics such as funding for the Central Virginia Training Center in Amherst County, life sciences labs in Roanoke, and flood relief in Hurley, see our previous coverage. This amendment adjusts the funding to set the new starting pay at $42,000 equal to the level for deputy sheriffs and regional jails. Were hoping to hear from as many state employees and retirees as possible., Just under 9,900 state employees have received permission to work remotely at least one day a week under a new policythat Gov. RICHMOND Gov. Glenn Youngkin. The budget also includes a refundable tax credit for low-income working families, a larger deduction for military retirement income and an increase of the standard deduction from $4,500 to $8,000 for individual taxpayers and from $9,000 to $16,000 for families. This was a ceremonial signing because the actual budget documents aren't fully prepared. Amendment State employees including teachers will see a 10% raise over two years along with a $1,000 bonus. One of the key issues they agreed on was a partial repeal of the states 2.5% grocery tax. "The teacher raises will go into effect August 1 of this year under the stipulation that localities have a match. I think many of us were hoping Democrats in the Senate would agree to provide more tax relief to working Virginians. Gives every Virginia taxpayer a tax rebate of $250 for single filers and $500 for joint. Republicans had pushed to repeal the entire tax, but Democrats committed to slashing only the states 1.5% portion of the grocery tax while retaining the 1% portion that benefits local governments to fund schools. Each year the Governor prepares the proposed budget bill for introduction by the General Assembly. (Video) "We Won!": Teachers End Historic Strike in West Virginia with 5% Pay Raise for All State Workers (Democracy Now!) The spending plan includes a historic investment in state funding of school construction. But in the end, all but a dozen or so lawmakers voted for this spending plan. We occasionally hear stories that some state employees and human resources managers believe that the VGEA is a union. Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin (R) will have to . 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. Northam who has rolled out elements of his plan over the past two weeks proposed a total of about $2.1 billion in tax cuts. Its not enough. In remarks to reporters afterward, Youngkin thanked Northam for inviting him to the event, but he also said the tax cuts in the outgoing governors plan were insufficient. Those include one-time rebates of $250 per individual taxpayer or $500 for married couples filing jointly; eliminating the states 1.5 percent tax on groceries, but leaving the 1 percent local add-on tax unchanged; and allowing working families who meet certain criteria to get money back for the earned income tax credit. Certain employee groups receiving a separate, targeted compensation adjustment equal to or greater than 7.5 percent in the first year will receive a 2.5 percent salary increase in the first year and a five percent salary increase in the second year. 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. Custom Website Design by Key Web Concepts, 2020 VGEA, All Rights Reserved. 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. I think they underestimated the number of employees who have some sort of telework or remote work agreement in place, said Dylan Bishop, lobbyist for the Virginia Governmental Employees Association. In addition there are VRS (Virginia Retirement System) deposits of $1 billion, and in capital outlay there is $2.2 billion in cash rather than new debt, Howell added. Some professions would get salary increases. 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. 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. I want to make sure that happens in the right way. The Youngkin administration hasnt met their own deadlines.. Morefield said the budget ensures Virginia will maintain its AAA bond rating, and makes significant tax cuts, including the elimination of the grocery tax on food. 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. A companion amendment to House Bill 30 includes additional contingent appropriation of $250.0 million to VRS. Ralph Northam (D) unveiled the final proposed budget of his term in office Thursday, a two-year plan that uses big surpluses to fund raises for teachers and state employees as well as tax cuts that he says are aimed at working families. The final Virginia state budget has initiatives to ensure Virginia is the best state to live, work, and raise a family, Youngkin said. Last week, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that the Virginia state government has implemented an alternative hiring process for individuals with disabilities, serving as a model for inclusive employment practices. Virginia reported a surplus of $2.6 billion for the fiscal year that ended in June and anticipates an additional $13.4 billion in revenue over the rest of this year and the coming two fiscal years. That was a big priority forYoungkin and Republicans in the General Assembly. Because the states coffers are so full, Northam has proposed spending some $2.8 billion in cash on various capital improvement projects such as construction and renovation instead of borrowing money and having to pay interest. Glenn Youngkin unveiled two months ago to move workers back into their offices after many of them began working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic., Almost 90% of those who received permission to telework will work remotely one to two days a week., Read the full article from the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Other employees fear that they will be looked at unfavorably by their management or agency for joining the VGEA. When the General Assembly originally approved and presented its proposed biennial budget on June 1, the VGEA highlighted some of the benefits to state employees. But to some, just hearing the word. 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. All rights reserved. Employees have raised a number of concerns about the policy, not only over the timelines, but also because of the rising cost of gas and parking. Establishes $13 million for violence prevention grants including Operation Ceasefire. Virginia's Proposed Budget is Great News for State Employees If Passed As-Is. Provide Funding for Retiree Health Care Credit (Budget Item 483 #2c). - Targeted tax cuts for lower-income families and communities, including a refundable tax credit for low-income working families allowing them to collect up to 15% of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit. Photo by Markus Schmidt. Bishop said his group had always believed the process would be rushed under Youngkins timelines. Governor Glenn Youngkin and Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears Pose for A Photo With Lawmakers after Ceremonially Signing the Budget at Tom Leonard's Farmer's Market on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Youngkin recently made it clear publicly that he is not backing off his plan to put the new policy into effect July 5, but an organization representing state employees plans to request a delay in implementation until Sept. 12, after the Labor Day holiday. Weve seen a partial elimination of [the grocery tax], but not total elimination., I think the thing thats attractive to me is giving back with all the revenues we saw, giving back some of the tax money the citizens paid in, Republican Del. 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. 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. The update includes details about how VGEA members can mobilize to help advance legislation in 2023. He also proposed the same increases for all state employees and state-sponsored local employees, at a cost of more than $1.5 billion. Register Now for the 2022 VGEA Annual Meeting, The Virginia Governmental Employees Association collected responses from 708 members within the last week and the survey remains open. Thanks to our sponsors Become a Sponsor. State employees, including teachers, will get a 5% raise in 2022 and 2023, plus a $1,000 bonus in the first year. Weve provided those below. The proposals would amount to an estimated $5.3 billion in tax relief over the biennium. The introduced budget included funding to increase the starting salary for DOC correctional officers up to $44,000, and increase the starting salary for deputy sheriffs and regional jail officers to $42,000. Northam unveils Virginia budget plan, with raises for public employees and tax cuts aimed at working families, Photos of closed businesses show how the world is getting more isolated, 'Mud wizard' taunts German police stuck at coal protest. 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. UPDATE June 1, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. The budget goes into effect July 1. If youve got questions or thoughts after reading ForeSight, email the VGEA team at info@vgea.org or reach out at vgea.org/contact. While there is still much work to be done, this is a very good start to creating a more inclusive, supportive, and better Virginia.. On Thursday, Northam seemed to caution Youngkin against cutting investments in the environment, particularly the states commitment to a regional Chesapeake Bay cleanup initiative. 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. Northam vows to raise teacher pay 10 percent. This is effective on August 1, 2022. May 31, 2022. It doesnt hurt a thing to give [taxpayers] back some of their money back.. 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. GEA membership isnt scary: its empowering. This amendment requires the Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) and Department of General Services (DGS) to review the feasibility of offering childcare services within the Capitol Square complex. - Pay raises for state and local law enforcement, correctional officers, local sheriffs deputies. VPM News state politics reporter Ben Paviour sat down with editor Sara McCloskey to discuss the agreement. 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.. We emailed an important legislative update this week to members of the VGEA. Thats a big chunk of change. VGEA members are invited to gather at the Virginia State Capitol on the morning of February 9 where VGEA Lobbyist, Dylan D. Bishop of the Eckert Seamans law firm, will kick things off and then lead us to meet with legislators. If that officer is called out on a mental hygiene case, there is nobody left to patrol the town. State employees would see a 10% pay increaseover two years. Sam Rasoul, D-Roanoke, the lone House Democrat from Southwest Virginia, said that while the budget clearly has some room for improvement in the future, he urged Youngkin to sign it immediately. Lawmakers in Virginia's divided legislature approved a new two-year budget in Richmond on Wednesday after months of negotiations. 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. - Targeted tax cuts for lower-income families and communities, including a refundable tax credit for low-income working families allowing them to collect up to 15% of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit. Paviour: Since the legislature is divided, this is a compromise between Democrats in the Senate and Republicans in the House of Delegates. Members and legislators are invited to meet and mingle as part of this exclusive event. The $42,000 salary increase still results in a 19.8% increase in starting pay for correctional officers. All rights reserved. The folks who have ADA issues are likely the most impassioned about the position they find themselves in, said VGEA lobbyist Dylan Bishop.. Theres been lots of talk in Virginia over the last decade about the state of our public school buildings. The Virginia Governmental Employees Association has asked the administration to delay implementation of the policy until Sept. 12, citing a survey of more than 400 employees noting concerns, including exposure to COVID, challenges with child care and accommodations for people with disabilities. Sincere thanks to VGEA lobbyist, Dylan D. Bishop, who reviewed the proposed budget in detail to identify the portions that are pertinent to VGEA members. Who came up with this plan? Legislative Updates for VGEA Members Begin, RSVP Now! 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. - Teacher and state worker pay raises of 10% over two years, plus $1,000 bonuses. 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. Find out how well help VGEA members stay up-to-date throughout the session beginning with our first legislative update via email from our lobbyist exclusively for members. 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. However, VGEA has since begun productive dialogue about the policy, its implementation, and its potential implications with the appropriate officials within the Youngkin Administration including Secretary of the Administration, Lyn McDermid., As part of the return to pre-pandemic normalcy, Governor Youngkin announced on May 5th that state employees are expected to return to their jobs in person on Monday, July 5th. Invite the VGEA team out to share what were working on, whats coming up, and the many benefits of VGEA membership. And they didnt always like what they saw. Subscribe here. "No new general fund debt, no tax hikes, no higher fees. Copyright 2022 VPM, all rights reserved. The Virginia State Police also saw an increase in its budget. Whether its increasing salaries, improving work conditions or any of the many other employee issues, VGEA is here to help address them all. A strong association with representative members is recognized and invited to decision-making tables in state government. In short, The Commonwealth of Virginia works because we do! Jun. Whether its increasing salaries, improving work conditions or any of the many other employee issues, VGEA is here to help address them all. 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. Northam proposes scrapping grocery tax, sending one-time rebates to taxpayers. Its not enough. 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 . Subscribe here. It is one facet of a more comprehensive strategy, which includes accommodations, communication, education and awareness, compliance and retention of individuals with differing abilities, said Margaret Lyn McDermid, Secretary of Administration., Read the article from the VGEA and see the press release, State employees face a tight deadline on Friday (May 20, 2022) for getting permission to work from their homes under a new telework policy that Gov. RICHMOND Four weeks before deadline and after almost three months after adjourning its regular session, the Virginia General Assembly on Wednesday adopted the conference reports for the states biennial budget for fiscal year 2022-24 that is set to take effect on July 1. This amendment provides $80.4 million from the general fund in over the biennium to VRS to increase the funded status for the retiree health credit plans for state employees, employees of the constitutional offices and local social service departments up to 30%. 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. An alternative proposal by the Democrat-controlled Senate would have boosted pay to the 75th percentile at a cost of $84 million. We depend entirely on donations. With the clock ticking, this year's . So, the ball is now in Youngkins court. ", "The delayed budget pushed back the timing for the Department of Taxation," he stated. This was a ceremonial signing because the actual budget documents arent fully prepared. Lawmakers also agreed to raise the standard deduction to almost double what it is now. However, if an incumbent is reappointed, his or her salary may be as high as his or her prior salary. Virginia Mercury The budget increases are in line with a $58.5 million proposal by the Republican-controlled House that will boost staff pay to the 50th percentile of the market. Every employee benefits from the experience and dedication VGEA brings. The VGEA took a look at the data. UPDATE June 1, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. He can sign it as-is, suggest changes or veto it. (Ned Oliver/ Virginia Mercury) The General Assembly is giving up on a bill related to a Washington Commanders stadium in Virginia after a coach called the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol "a dust-up.". Now fully approved, these benefits move from proposal to reality. Will it happen? Youngkin. Inflation is running away, and were watching it steal the hard-working paychecks from Virginians, said Gov. 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