RICHMOND, Va. — Author's note: The video above is on file from a separate story that aired about the Virginia General Assembly on March 14, 2022.
Governor Glenn Youngkin signed 45 bills into law on Friday in the state's capitol.
“We are here to provide solutions to the problems that matter to Virginians and we are working everyday to serve our parents and students, veterans and law enforcement,” Youngkin said.
“I thank these bipartisan legislators for their ability to find common sense solutions for their constituents and the Commonwealth.”
Many of the bills are aimed to improve the quality of life for Virginians in many areas, such as education and public safety, and to continue to increase support for U.S. military and veterans.
Some examples include the following:
- House Bill 120 reduces the fees required for lifetime fishing and hunting licenses in the commonwealth for disabled veterans.
- House Bill 283 and Senate Bill 467 created training standards for police officers to become more educated on how to recognize and prevent human trafficking.
- House Bill 741 requires that schools have detailed safety audit plans.