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Panel unanimously reports bill adding Central Virginia Transportation Authority to liability protections

2157221 · January 28, 2025
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Summary

HB 2234 would extend a statutory limitation on personal liability for members of transportation authorities to include the Central Virginia Transportation Authority; the committee unanimously reported the bill.

Delegate Cousins introduced HB 2234 to add the Central Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA) to an existing code section that limits personal liability for members of Virginia transportation authorities when the Commonwealth’s Transportation Trust Fund loses money on investments.

Cousins told the committee the change also clarifies that the limitation on personal liability continues after a person leaves service or employment with the authority. Chad Parsons, executive director of the CVTA, testified in support, emphasizing the collaborative nature of local elected officials serving on the authority.

Committee members asked clarifying questions about scope; the clerk called the roll and the chair announced the bill reports unanimously, 8–0.