DGS; work group to provide recommendations relating to transitioning to an independent agency.

Department of General Services; independent agency; evaluation. Directs the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee and the House Appropriations Committee to convene a work group to assess the process and provide recommendations related to the transition of the Department of General Services from an executive branch agency to an independent agency of the Commonwealth pursuant to the intent of the General Assembly that (i) the Department transition to better serve the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, as well as independent agencies of the Commonwealth, and political subdivisions thereof, equally and (ii) such transition be finalized in the 2027 Regular Session. The Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee and the House Appropriations Committee shall submit a joint report of the work group's findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by October 15, 2026.

Status

Engrossed

Passed its first chamber

Status date

Feb 6, 2026

279 days ago

Current chamber

House of Delegates

Session

2026 Regular Session