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SB 113

Veterans' Fellowship for State Government Pilot Program; created, report.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tara Durant and 1 co-sponsor

Virginia creates a veterans fellowship pilot program placing veterans in state government positions, requiring performance reporting to evaluate program expansion feasibility.

Left in Finance and Appropriations
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Bill Summary · SB 113

Legislative bill overview

SB 113 establishes a pilot program that places veterans into fellowship positions within Virginia state government agencies to gain professional experience and strengthen the public workforce. The bill requires the state to report on the program's outcomes, including participant demographics, placements, and employment results.

Why is this important

Veterans represent a skilled, trained workforce with unique experience, yet face employment barriers transitioning to civilian roles. This program directly addresses veteran unemployment and underemployment while potentially filling state government staffing needs—a win-win for both populations. The reporting requirement ensures accountability and provides data to determine if the model should expand statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding: The Finance and Appropriations Committee's continued action suggests uncertainty about budget allocation; no dedicated funding mechanism is specified in the bill summary
  • Program scope and duration: The "pilot" designation is vague regarding how many fellowships, which agencies participate, and how long positions last—affecting real outcome measurement
  • Hiring preference vs. merit: Creates questions about whether fellowship completion guarantees job consideration and whether this conflicts with competitive hiring practices in state government

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

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