Bill Text: VA HB1074 | 2014 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: Va. Racing Commission; transfers responsibility for Commission to Sec. of Agriculture & Forestry.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2014-03-31 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0432) [HB1074 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2014-HB1074-Chaptered.html
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia: 1. That §§2.2-203.3 and 2.2-204 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted as follows: §2.2-203.3. Position established; agencies for which responsible; additional duties. The position of Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry (the
Secretary) is created. The Secretary shall be responsible to the Governor for
the following agencies: Department of Forestry, Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services, §2.2-204. Position established; agencies for which responsible; additional duties. The position of Secretary of Commerce and Trade (the
Secretary) is created. The Secretary shall be responsible to the Governor for
the following agencies: Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority,
Virginia Tourism Authority, Department of Labor and Industry, Department of
Mines, Minerals and Energy, Virginia Employment Commission, Department of
Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of Housing and Community
Development, Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity, Virginia
Housing Development Authority, Virginia Resources Authority, The Secretary shall implement the provisions of the Virginia Biotechnology Research Act (§2.2-5500 et seq.). |