Conference Panel Will Seek Transportation Compromise
With 10 days left in the 2013 Virginia General Assembly session, Fairfax Sen. Janet Howell and Del. Dave Albo join working group to hammer out transportation deal.
By Whitney Spicer, Capital News Service A conference committee of 10 legislators in the State Capitol has less than a week-and-a-half to hammer out a compromise between House and Senate versions of a bill that would increase transportation funding for the Commonwealth. The committee was named Wednesday after the Senate passed a version of House Bill 2313, a bill that differs greatly from a proposal approved by delegates last week. The group will have eight Republicans and two Democrats — including Sen. Janet Howell (D-Fairfax). Republican Del. Dave Albo (Lorton, Springfield) was also appointed to the group. Virginia's Republican Governor Bob McDonnell said he would sign a bill into law that is “a fiscally responsible plan.” “We must act…
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1:02 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
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