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HB 2779

New Americans Advisory Board, Office of; increases member of nonlegislative citizen members.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Owen and 5 co-sponsors

Virginia bill to expand nonlegislative citizen members on New Americans Advisory Board was vetoed by Governor after narrow legislative passage.

Vetoed by Governor
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Bill Summary · HB 2779

Legislative bill overview

HB 2779 would expand the New Americans Advisory Board in Virginia by increasing the number of nonlegislative citizen members serving on the board. The bill passed the Virginia legislature narrowly (47-46) but was vetoed by the Governor on May 2, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.

Why is this important

The New Americans Advisory Board advises policymakers on issues affecting immigrant and refugee populations in Virginia. Expanding citizen membership could amplify immigrant voices in policy discussions, though the veto indicates disagreement about whether this expansion was necessary or appropriate at this time.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of representation: Disagreement over whether expanding board membership genuinely increases immigrant representation or simply increases overall board size without meaningful impact
  • Governor's rationale: The veto suggests concerns about the expansion that weren't publicly detailed—possibly fiscal impact, governance structure, or preference for the board's current composition
  • Partisan divide: The extremely narrow 47-46 passage indicates significant legislative disagreement about the bill's merit, suggesting fundamental differences in how to address immigrant policy input

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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