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SB 112

Va. War Memorial Foundation; Commissioner of Dept. of Veterans Services shall provide supervision.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Christie Craig and 1 co-sponsor

SB 112 removes obsolete Virginia Department of Veterans Services supervisory authority over the Virginia War Memorial Foundation from state statute.

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0257)
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Bill Summary · SB 112

Legislative bill overview

SB 112 removes outdated statutory language from Virginia code that authorized the Department of Veterans Services (DVS) to provide supervision of the Virginia War Memorial Foundation. The bill is a technical cleanup measure that eliminates authorization language that is no longer operationally relevant or necessary.

Why is this important

While this appears to be minor housekeeping legislation, removing obsolete supervisory authority clarifies the actual governance structure and reduces legal ambiguity about organizational relationships. This type of clarification can prevent future disputes over which agency has authority over the memorial foundation's operations and ensures the statute reflects current practice.

Potential points of contention

  • Governance clarity: Some may question whether removing DVS supervisory language properly reflects the memorial foundation's actual independence or creates a governance vacuum
  • Scope of change: The substitute version printed on 2/5/2026 may contain additional modifications beyond the stated removal of obsolete language that warrant scrutiny
  • Stakeholder input: Without knowing the foundation's or DVS's formal positions, it's unclear if this change was requested by affected parties or represents unilateral legislative action

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

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