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VA Code § 30-84 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 10 - Virginia Retirement System Oversight Act|§ 30-84. Funding for Commission's oversight activities

The Commission's reasonable and necessary expenses related to its duties under this chapter shall be paid by the Retirement System and shall be borne by each trust fund in the System in the same ratio as the assets of each trust fund, as of the preceding June 30, bear to the total trust funds of the System on that date. On or before September 30 of each year, the Commission shall submit to the Board of Trustees of the Virginia Retirement System an itemized estimate for the next fiscal year of the amounts necessary to pay the Commission's expenses related to its duties under this chapter and shall include the estimate as part of the agency's budget submission to the House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations.1994, cc. 3, 732; 2005, c. 633.
VA Code § 30-85 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 11 - Joint Commission on Technology and Science|§ 30-85. Commission established; powers and duties

The Joint Commission on Technology and Science (JCOTS) is hereby established as a permanent legislative agency of the Commonwealth. JCOTS shall generally study all aspects of technology and science and endeavor to stimulate, encourage, promote, and assist in the development of technology and science in the Commonwealth and sound public policies related thereto. In addition, JCOTS shall:1. Evaluate the impact of existing statutes and proposed legislation related to technology and science in the Commonwealth;2. Advise the General Assembly, Governor, and agencies, authorities, and institutions of the Commonwealth upon matters related to technology and science;3. Investigate, research, and consider such issues related to technology and science as may be requested by the General Assembly or determined by JCOTS;4. Make recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor;5. Consult with appropriate entities, public or private, on matters related to technology and science under JCOTS' consideration;6. Encourage research and development in technology and science;7. Solicit input from appropriate entities, public or private, on issues related to technology and science;8. Coordinate its efforts with and assist the efforts of other agencies, authorities, and institutions of the Commonwealth;9. Accept private or public funds to carry out its purposes; and10. Annually report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor. JCOTS shall make such further interim reports to the General Assembly and the Governor as it deems advisable or as required by concurrent resolution of the General Assembly or by the Governor. The chairman of JCOTS shall submit to the General Assembly and the Governor an annual executive summary of the interim activity and work of JCOTS no later than the first day of each regular session of the General Assembly. The executive summary shall be submitted as provided in the procedures of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems for the processing of legislative documents and reports and shall be posted on the General Assembly's website.1997, c. 847; 2005, c. 322.
VA Code § 30-86 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 11 - Joint Commission on Technology and Science|§ 30-86. Membership; terms; vacancies; chairman and vice-chairman; expenses; quorum

A. JCOTS shall be composed of 12 members, seven of whom shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates from the membership thereof, in accordance with the principles of proportional representation contained in the Rules of the House of Delegates, and five of whom shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules from the membership of the Senate.B. Members shall serve for terms coincident with their terms of office. Members may be reappointed for successive terms. Vacancies occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments.C. JCOTS members shall receive compensation as provided in § 30-19.12 and shall be reimbursed from funds appropriated or otherwise available to JCOTS for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in §§ 2.2-2813 and 2.2-2825.D. Five members of JCOTS shall constitute a quorum. At the first meeting following the adjournment sine die of the Regular Session in an even-numbered year, JCOTS shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from among its membership. A vacancy in either office shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner. Meetings of JCOTS shall be held at the call of the chairman or whenever members constituting a quorum so request.1997, c. 847; 2000, c. 1046; 2005, c. 322.
VA Code § 30-87 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 11 - Joint Commission on Technology and Science|§ 30-87. Staff; cooperation and assistance

The Division of Legislative Services shall provide staff support to JCOTS. All agencies, authorities, and institutions of the Commonwealth shall cooperate and provide assistance to JCOTS upon request.1997, c. 847; 2005, c. 322.
VA Code § 30-88 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 11 - Joint Commission on Technology and Science|§ 30-88. Advisory committees

JCOTS may establish advisory committees composed of persons with expertise in the matters under consideration by JCOTS. Such persons shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed from funds appropriated or otherwise available to JCOTS for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in §§ 2.2-2813 and 2.2-2825, unless they waive reimbursement.1997, c. 847; 2005, c. 322.
VA Code § 30-89 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 11 - Joint Commission on Technology and Science|§ 30-89. Reserved

Reserved.
VA Code § 30-100 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 13 - General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act|§ 30-100. Declaration of legislative policy; construction

The General Assembly, recognizing that our system of representative government is dependent in part upon (i) citizen legislative members representing fully the public in the legislative process and (ii) its citizens maintaining the highest trust in their public officers, finds and declares that the citizens are entitled to be assured that the judgment of the members of the General Assembly will not be compromised or affected by inappropriate conflicts.The provisions of this chapter do not preclude prosecution for any violation of any criminal law of the Commonwealth, including Articles 2 (Bribery and Related Offenses, § 18.2-438 et seq.) and 3 (Bribery of Public Servants and Party Officials, § 18.2-446 et seq.) of Chapter 10 of Title 18.2, and do not constitute a defense to any prosecution for such a violation.This chapter shall apply to the members of the General Assembly.This chapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purpose.1987, Sp. Sess., c. 1, § 2.1-639.30; 2001, c. 844; 2014, cc. 792, 804.
VA Code § 30-102 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 13 - General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act|§ 30-102. Application

This article applies to generally prohibited conduct which shall be unlawful.1987, Sp. Sess., c. 1, § 2.1-639.32; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 30-103.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 13 - General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act|§ 30-103.2. Return of gifts

No person shall be in violation of any provision of this chapter prohibiting the acceptance of a gift if the gift is not used by such person and the gift or its equivalent in money is returned to the donor or delivered to a charitable organization within a reasonable period of time upon the discovery of the value of the gift and is not claimed as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes or (ii) consideration is given by the donee to the donor for the value of the gift within a reasonable period of time upon the discovery of the value of the gift provided that such consideration reduces the value of the gift to an amount not in excess of $100 as provided in subsection B of § 30-103.1.2015, cc. 763, 777.
VA Code § 30-104 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 13 - General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act|§ 30-104. Application

This article proscribes certain conduct relating to contracts.1987, Sp. Sess., c. 1, § 2.1-639.34; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 30-105 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 13 - General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act|§ 30-105. Prohibited contracts by legislators

A. No legislator shall have a personal interest in a contract with the legislative branch of state government.B. No legislator shall have a personal interest in a contract with any governmental agency of the executive or judicial branches of state government, other than in a contract of regular employment, unless such contract is awarded as a result of competitive sealed bidding or competitive negotiation as set forth in § 2.2-4302.1 or 2.2-4302.2 or is exempted from competitive sealed bidding or competitive negotiation pursuant to § 2.2-4344.C. No legislator shall have a personal interest in a contract with any governmental agency of local government, other than in a contract of regular employment, unless such contract is (i) awarded as a result of competitive sealed bidding or competitive negotiation as set forth in § 2.2-4302.1 or 2.2-4302.2 or is awarded as a result of a procedure embodying competitive principles as authorized by subdivision A 10 or A 11 of § 2.2-4343; (ii) exempted from competitive sealed bidding, competitive negotiation, or a procedure embodying competitive principles pursuant to § 2.2-4344; or (iii) awarded after a finding, in writing, by the administrative head of the local governmental agency that competitive bidding or negotiation is contrary to the best interest of the public.D. The provisions of this section shall not apply to contracts for the sale by a governmental agency of services or goods at uniform prices available to the general public.E. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a legislator's personal interest in a contract between a public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth and a publisher or wholesaler of textbooks or other educational materials for students, which accrues to him solely because he has authored or otherwise created such textbooks or materials.1987, Sp. Sess., c. 1, § 2.1-639.35; 2001, c. 844; 2013, c. 583; 2017, cc. 829, 832.
VA Code § 30-107 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 13 - General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act|§ 30-107. Application

This article relates to conduct by legislators having a personal interest in a transaction.1987, Sp. Sess., c. 1, § 2.1-639.37; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 30-108 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 13 - General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act|§ 30-108. Prohibited conduct concerning personal interest in a transaction

A legislator who has a personal interest in a transaction shall disqualify himself from participating in the transaction.Unless otherwise prohibited by the rules of his house, the disqualification requirement of this section shall not prevent any legislator from participating in discussions and debates, provided (i) he verbally discloses the fact of his personal interest in the transaction at the outset of the discussion or debate or as soon as practicable thereafter and (ii) he does not vote on the transaction in which he has a personal interest.1987, Sp. Sess., c. 1, § 2.1-639.38; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 30-109 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 13 - General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act|§ 30-109. Application

This article requires disclosure of certain personal and financial interests by legislators.1987, Sp. Sess., c. 1, § 2.1-639.39; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 30-110 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 13 - General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act|§ 30-110. Disclosure

A. In accordance with the requirements set forth in § 30-111.1, every legislator and legislator-elect shall file, as a condition to assuming office, a disclosure statement of his personal interests and such other information as is required on the form prescribed by the Council pursuant to § 30-111 and thereafter shall file such a statement annually on or before February 1. Disclosure forms shall be made available by the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council at least 30 days prior to the filing deadline. Disclosure forms shall be filed electronically with the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council in accordance with the standards approved by it pursuant to § 30-356. The disclosure forms of the members of the General Assembly shall be maintained as public records for five years in the office of the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council. Such forms shall be made public no later than six weeks after the filing deadline.B. Candidates for the General Assembly shall file a disclosure statement of their personal interests as required by §§ 24.2-500 through 24.2-503.C. Any legislator who has a personal interest in any transaction pending before the General Assembly and who is disqualified from participating in that transaction pursuant to § 30-108 and the rules of his house shall disclose his interest in accordance with the applicable rule of his house.1987, Sp. Sess., c. 1, § 2.1-639.40; 2001, c. 844; 2006, c. 779; 2014, cc. 792, 804; 2015, cc. 763, 777; 2016, cc. 773, 774; 2017, cc. 829, 832.
VA Code § 30-110.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 13 - General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act|§ 30-110.1. Report of gifts

Every legislator shall file, on or before May 1, a report of gifts accepted or received by him or a member of his immediate family during the period beginning on January 1 complete through adjournment sine die of the regular session of the General Assembly. The gift report shall be on a form prescribed by the Council and shall be filed electronically with the Council in accordance with the standards approved by it pursuant to § 30-356. For purposes of this section, "adjournment sine die" means adjournment on the last legislative day of the regular session and does not include the ensuing reconvened session. Any gifts reported pursuant to this section shall not be listed on the annual disclosure form prescribed by the Council pursuant to § 30-111.2016, cc. 773, 774.
VA Code § 30-111 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 13 - General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act|§ 30-111. Disclosure form

A. The disclosure form to be used for filings required by subsections A and B of § 30-110 shall be prescribed by the Council. All completed forms shall be filed electronically with the Council in accordance with the standards approved by it pursuant to § 30-356.B. Any legislator who knowingly and intentionally makes a false statement of a material fact on the Statement of Economic Interests is guilty of a Class 5 felony and shall be subject to disciplinary action for such violations by the house in which the legislator sits.C. The Statement of Economic Interests of all members of each house shall be reviewed by the Council. If a legislator's Statement is found to be inadequate as filed, the legislator shall be notified in writing and directed to file an amended Statement correcting the indicated deficiencies, and a time shall be set within which such amendment shall be filed. If the Statement of Economic Interests, in either its original or amended form, is found to be adequate as filed, the legislator's filing shall be deemed in full compliance with this section as to the information disclosed thereon.D. Ten percent of the membership of a house, on the basis of newly discovered facts, may in writing request the house in which those members sit, in accordance with the rules of that house, to review the Statement of Economic Interests of another member of that house in order to determine the adequacy of his filing. In accordance with the rules of each house, each Statement of Economic Interests shall be promptly reviewed, the adequacy of the filing determined, and notice given in writing to the legislator whose Statement is in issue. Should it be determined that the Statement requires correction, augmentation or revision, the legislator involved shall be directed to make the changes required within such time as shall be set under the rules of each house.If a legislator, after having been notified in writing in accordance with the rules of the house in which he sits that his Statement is inadequate as filed, fails to amend his Statement so as to come into compliance within the time limit set, he shall be subject to disciplinary action by the house in which he sits. No legislator shall vote on any question relating to his own Statement.1987, Sp. Sess., c. 1, § 2.1-639.41; 1988, c. 849; 1994, cc. 724, 733, 735, 777, 793; 1995, c. 763; 1996, c. 77; 1997, cc. 577, 844; 1998, c. 732; 2001, c. 844; 2003, c. 610; 2006, cc. 779, 787, 892; 2007, cc. 620, 627; 2010, cc. 418, 474, 670; 2014, cc. 792, 804; 2015, cc. 763, 777; 2016, cc. 773, 774.
VA Code § 30-111.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 13 - General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act|§ 30-111.1. Disclosure form; filing requirements

A. A legislator or legislator-elect required to file an annual disclosure on or before February 1 pursuant to this article shall disclose his personal interests and other information as required on the form prescribed by the Council for the preceding calendar year complete through December 31. A legislator or legislator-elect required to file a disclosure as a condition to assuming office shall file such disclosure on or before the day such office is assumed and disclose his personal interests and other information as required on the form prescribed by the Council for the preceding 12-month period complete through the last day of the month immediately preceding the month in which the office is assumed; however, any legislator or legislator-elect who assumes office in January shall be required to only file an annual disclosure on or before February 1 for the preceding calendar year complete through December 31.B. When the deadline for filing any disclosure pursuant to this article falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the deadline for filing shall be the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.2017, cc. 829, 832.
VA Code § 30-113 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 13 - General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act|§ 30-113. Powers and duties of Panel

The powers and duties of the Panel shall be applied and used only in relation to members of the respective house of the General Assembly for which it is created. The Panel shall establish its rules of procedure, including rules for the conduct of open meetings and hearings.1987, Sp. Sess., c. 1, § 2.1-639.45; 2001, c. 844; 2010, c. 876.
VA Code § 30-113.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 13 - General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act|§ 30-113.1. Records

If a complaint is dismissed during the preliminary investigation, such records shall remain confidential and be retained for a period of five years and then destroyed. Records related to a complaint that has proceeded to an inquiry beyond a preliminary investigation shall be made available to the public and retained in a manner prescribed by the Virginia Public Records Act (§ 42.1-76 et seq.).2010, c. 876.
VA Code § 30-114 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 13 - General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act|§ 30-114. Filing of complaints; procedures; disposition

A. In response to the signed and sworn complaint of any citizen of the Commonwealth, which is subscribed by the maker as true under penalty of perjury, submitted to the Panel, the Panel shall inquire into any alleged violation of Articles 2 (§ 30-102 et seq.) through 5 (§ 30-109 et seq.) by any member of the respective house of the General Assembly in his current term or his immediate prior term. Complaints shall be filed with the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council, which shall promptly (i) submit the complaint to the chairman of the appropriate Panel and (ii) forward a copy of the complaint to the legislator named in the complaint. The chairman shall promptly notify the Panel of the complaint. No complaint shall be filed with the Panel 60 or fewer days before a primary election or other nominating event or before a general election in which the cited legislator is running for office, and the Panel shall not accept or act on any complaint received during this period.B. The Panel shall determine, during its preliminary investigation, whether the facts stated in the complaint taken as true are sufficient to show a violation of Articles 2 (§ 30-102 et seq.) through 5 (§ 30-109 et seq.). If the facts, as stated in the complaint, fail to give rise to such a violation, then the Panel shall dismiss the complaint. If the facts, as stated in the complaint, give rise to such a violation, then the Panel shall request that the complainant appear and testify under oath as to the complaint and the allegations therein. After hearing the testimony and reviewing any other evidence provided by the complainant, the Panel shall dismiss the complaint if the Panel fails to find by a preponderance of the evidence that such violation has occurred. If the Panel finds otherwise, it shall proceed with the inquiry.C. If after such preliminary investigation, the Panel determines to proceed with an inquiry into the conduct of any legislator, the Panel (i) shall immediately notify in writing the individual who filed the complaint and the cited legislator as to the fact of the inquiry and the charges against the legislator and (ii) shall schedule one or more hearings on the matter. The legislator shall have the right to present evidence, cross-examine witnesses, face and examine the accuser, and be represented by counsel at any hearings. In its discretion, the Panel may grant the legislator any other rights or privileges not specifically enumerated in this subsection. Once the Panel has determined to proceed with an inquiry, its meetings and hearings shall be open to the public.D. Once the Panel determines to proceed with an inquiry into the conduct of any legislator, the Panel shall complete its investigations and dispose of the matter as provided in § 30-116 notwithstanding the resignation of the legislator during the course of the Panel's proceedings.1987, Sp. Sess., c. 1, § 2.1-639.46; 2001, c. 844; 2003, c. 649; 2010, c. 876; 2014, cc. 792, 804.
VA Code § 30-115 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 13 - General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act|§ 30-115. Subpoenas

The Panel may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents, books or other records. The Panel may apply to the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond to compel obedience to the subpoenas of the Panel. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, every state and local governmental agency, and units and subdivisions thereof shall make available to the Panel any documents, records, data, statements or other information, except tax returns or information relating thereto, which the Panel designates as being necessary for the exercise of its powers and duties.1987, Sp. Sess., c. 1, § 2.1-639.47; 2001, c. 844.