(HB2559)

GOVERNOR'S VETO

Pursuant to Article V, Section 6, of the Constitution of Virginia, I veto House Bill 2559, which allows local governments to establish certain requirements on incumbent and successor building service employers when transitioning from one to another.

Ensuring that Virginia is the best place to work, live, and raise a family has been one of my top priorities since day one. This bill would hinder the free market and lead to higher costs for building service employers, reduce competition in the building services market, increase expenses for residential and commercial property owners, and higher costs for residential and commercial tenants.

Accordingly, I veto this bill.