(HB2098)

GOVERNOR'S VETO

Pursuant to Article V, Section 6, of the Constitution of Virginia, I veto House Bill 2098, which expands wage payment requirements to include all employees of the Commonwealth, its agencies, institutions, political subdivisions, school boards, and public bodies.

The Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) properly oversees wage payment matters for state employees, ensuring that payroll operations function effectively. Shifting oversight to the Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) introduces unnecessary redundancy, increases administrative burden, and creates confusion regarding agency responsibilities. The Commonwealth’s payroll system is well-regulated, and this bill imposes an unwarranted layer of bureaucracy.

Accordingly, I veto this bill.