LEGISLATIVE SERVICES

Through the TJPDC Legislative Services program, the interests and positions of the region’s localities are represented before the state legislature and other state policymakers. Much of this effort occurs at the General Assembly during January-March of each year, as well as during the off season when legislative study committee meetings and other meetings of interest to local governments are monitored.

Services Provided

The Legislative Services team relays important information to the local government elected officials and staff and seeks feedback on issues being considered during the General Assembly and study committee meetings. Such information then is shared with our state legislators. The team also advocates for locally-requested legislation and budget items. 

With input from the region’s local governing bodies, a regional legislative program is developed and approved each year. During the General Assembly, an informational newsletter highlighting legislative activity is produced and distributed about every 7 – 10 days. This newsletter is prepared monthly throughout the remainder of the year. A final summary of legislative action also is developed following adjournment of the legislative session.

Learn more about what our legislative services team does in this Legislative Services 101 pdf.

Resources

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Legislative Newsletter

The Legislative Newsletter contains updates on legislative happenings and other state actions of interest to local governments.
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Adopted Legislative Program

The 2025 TJPD Legislative Program contains three top priorities for the 2025 General Assembly and legislative positions on a variety of other issues of interest to local governments.

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General Assembly Final Report

A summary of action taken by the 2024 regular session of the General Assembly is available. The document highlights significant legislative actions of interest to local governments in the areas of environment, finance, human services, land use, local government, public safety and transportation.

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For additional information please contact David Blount, TJPD Legislative Liaison, (434) 422-4820 or email dblount@tjpdc.org