Governor McDonnell Signs Government Reform Legislation

On tax day, Governor Bob McDonnell signed four bills centered on instituting government reform in Virginia and saving taxpayer dollars. The Governor signed HB485, patroned by Delegate Scott Lingamfelter, initiating a management and financial audit of a number of state agencies; HB42 and SB201, patroned by Delegate Glenn Oder and Senator Harry Blevins respectively, requiring a performance audit on VDOT; and, SB506, patroned by Senator Ralph Smith, banning the receipt of political contributions to the governor during the procurement process for contracts in excess of $5 million. McDonnell signed the bills in advance of announcing the membership of his government reform commission next week. The Governor's second Executive Order, issued on Inauguration day, established the Governor's Commission on Government Reform and Restructuring, a comprehensive effort to look for all means by which government can be made more effective and efficient.
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