VirginiaContinuity of Operations; Secretary of Public Safety & Homeland Sec. to study centralized framework.
What it does
Study; Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security; feasibility of establishing a centralized Continuity of Operations framework across all state agencies; work group; report. Directs the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security to convene a work group to study the feasibility of establishing a centralized Continuity of Operations framework across all state agencies mandating the creation and regular updating of agency-specific continuity plans. In conducting its study, the work group shall include consideration of standardized guidelines for digital infrastructure upgrades, remote work capabilities, and staff training on emergency procedures.
More detail
The bill directs the work group to complete its work and report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than November 30, 2025. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Subcommittee to Study Pandemic Response and Preparedness in the Commonwealth.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2025
- Feb 17Tabled in Rules (18-Y 0-N)Latest
- Vote recorded Tabled in Rules (18-Y 0-N). Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 5Referred to Committee on RulesMinor
- Feb 5Read first timeMinor
- Feb 5Placed on Calendar
- Jan 29Read third time and passed Senate (38-Y 0-N)Passed Senate
- Vote recorded Read third time and passed Senate (38-Y 0-N). Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 28Engrossed by Senate
- Jan 28Read second timeMinor
- Jan 27Passed by for the day
- Vote recorded Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (37-Y 1-N). Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 27Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (37-Y 1-N)
- Jan 27Rules suspended
- Jan 24Reported from Rules (12-Y 0-N)Minor
- Vote recorded Reported from Rules (12-Y 0-N). Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 13Referred to Committee on RulesMinor
- Jan 13Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25102601DIntroduced
- Feb 17Tabled in Rules (18-Y 0-N)Latest