(SB391)

AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE SENATE

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1. Line 955, introduced, after by the executive

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finance

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2. Line 1147, introduced, after 1,

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2027

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2028

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7. That the provisions of subsection D of § 18.2-273.4 and § 18.2-273.6 of the Code of Virginia, as created by this act, shall become effective January 1, 2028.

8. That the Secretary of Health and Human Resources, in consultation with the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security and the Secretary of Transportation, shall convene a work group to review the sustainability of the structure and funding model for the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP), including (i) a review of funding models for similar programs in other states; (ii) factors affecting funding sustainability of the program, including fees and funding sources for the program; and (iii) factors affecting operational stability of the system of local alcohol safety action programs (ASAPs). Such review shall include an assessment of the minimum standards and criteria for the implementation and operation of local ASAPs, recommended funding levels for successful operations and programming, the appropriate structure for staffing and accountability at all levels of a local ASAP program, and the roles and responsibilities of VASAP to ensure the success of local ASAPs. The work group shall include staff of the Commission on VASAP and representatives of local ASAP programs; representatives of the Health and Human Resources Secretariat to include the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Health; staff of the House Committee on Appropriations and Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations; and representatives of the Virginia Association of Counties and the Virginia Municipal League. The work group shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, if any, to the Governor and the Chairs of the House Committee on Appropriations and Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations by October 1, 2026.