The Auditor of Public Accounts described the state’s early‑warning monitoring system and said Radford and Tangier were identified for follow-up; the auditor explained the ratio and qualitative tests used and the path to state assistance.

Dylan Mason of Lynn Haven River Now briefed the SPSA board on a proposed 2027 General Assembly bill that would give localities authority to prohibit single-use plastic carryout bags while preserving the existing local 5¢ bag fee; board members discussed outreach and potential local support.

The Auditor of Public Accounts told JLARC that 21 localities had not submitted financial data as of late May and that Tangier showed multiple warning signs (missing audits, missed payments, pandemic reporting lapses); APA staff noted a newly announced $10,000,000 federal shoreline grant but said the funding path and project owner were unclear.

CBTA/CVTA staff presented an updated working spreadsheet of regional project commitments and agreed to share an Excel file so local staff can sort projects, check signed project agreements, and reconcile spend‑down plans ahead of next meetings.

HB 14 30 would expand authority for all Virginia localities to adopt impact fees to fund infrastructure for growth; counties and planning advocates supported the tool while the Home Builders Association urged caution; the subcommittee voted to carry the bill to 2027 for more discussion.

A House subcommittee heard testimony supporting House Joint Resolution 20, which asks JLARC to develop a data-driven, equitable framework for managed (planned) retreat and cost-sharing to help localities and vulnerable homeowners after repeated flooding and disasters. Lawmakers carried the measure over for further work.

A House subcommittee heard competing testimony on HB 881, a permissive bill that would let densely populated localities regulate (but not ban) gas-powered leaf blowers; supporters cited noise, health, and quality-of-life benefits of electric alternatives, while manufacturers, landscapers and agricultural groups warned of cost and performance limits. The committee carried the bill to 2027 to continue stakeholder work.

Officials debate fair funding solutions for small and large localities in Virginia.

Officials seek cooperation to mitigate job losses from federal contract reductions.