2/16/07-A bill has died that would have required any state budget surplus remaining at the end of every two-year budget cycle be used for new highway construction.
Sponsored by Delegate Harry "Bob" Purkey, R-Virginia Beach, HB1940 remained in the House Appropriations Committee at the deadline to advance to the chamber floor, effectively killing it.
1/8/07-Delegate Harry "Bob" Purkey, R-Virginia Beach, has introduced a bill that would require any state budget surplus remaining at the end of every two-year budget cycle be used for new highway construction.
HB1940 is in the House Appropriations Committee.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.