Virginia Teams: Action requested

[wilsonmw04]

Originally Posted by Dmentor

It appears to me that the governor's office recommended the correction of a typo and then sent it back to the senate (although it was April fools day). Am I correct in interpreting this as a good sign? Is this just a procedural change and then resubmission for signature or is it more involved? Thanks to 1086 (and all the RVA teams) for your constant activism.

:-) Strike vs insert. Yeah, that needed correcting

From what I have been told, the Senate will reconvene on the 20th to correct and resubmit. *fingers crossed*

[Michael Kaurich]

I don't know if this is the case for VaFIRST but a similar bill has made its way through Maryland. The FIRST partner, STEMaction, isn't able to lobby for the bill due to receiving grant funding from the State of Maryland. There might be a similar grantee for VaFIRST that ties their hands.

BTW, Great Job on this and I hope it gets passed! Having STEM activities funded directly by the state is a huge step in the right direction.

[wilsonmw04]

Originally Posted by Michael Kaurich

I don't know if this is the case for VaFIRST but a similar bill has made its way through Maryland. The FIRST partner, STEMaction, isn't able to lobby for the bill due to receiving grant funding from the State of Maryland. There might be a similar grantee for VaFIRST that ties their hands.

I do not believe that VAFIRST has the same restrictions as STEMaction. VAFIRST has gotten behind the bill and we appreciate their support.

[wilsonmw04]

as of 4/20: Senate and House have both adopted the changes. It now goes back to the Governor's office.