Virginia 2022 Regular Session

Virginia House Bill HB557

Introduced
1/11/22  
Refer
1/11/22  
Report Pass
2/10/22  
Engrossed
2/14/22  
Refer
2/16/22  
Report Pass
2/23/22  
Enrolled
3/3/22  
Chaptered
4/11/22  

Caption

Southwestern Va. Mental Health Inst.; Gov. to convey property to Smyth County.

Impact

The bill is designed to facilitate the transfer of state property to local governance, which can enhance local services and facilities. By transferring the Rehabilitation Building and adjacent land, Smyth County may repurpose these assets to better serve community needs, potentially aiding in mental health services or other local initiatives. This move aligns with the state’s broader goals of improving local infrastructure and community services.

Summary

House Bill 557 authorizes the Commonwealth of Virginia to convey specific parcels of land to Smyth County. These parcels include a building known as the Rehabilitation Building, historically utilized by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services as the Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute. The bill allows for these conveyances to be made without consideration, meaning no monetary compensation will be exchanged for the properties.

Sentiment

General sentiment around HB557 appears to be positive, reflecting an interest in enhancing local resource availability. There seems to be support for the bill as it aims to bolster capabilities for the local government to manage healthcare or community-related services more effectively. However, it also reflects considerations about how state-managed properties can be better utilized at the local level.

Contention

There are no significant points of contention reported during the discussions regarding HB557. The passage of the bill, which received unanimous support in the Senate, indicates a broad consensus among legislators about the need to transfer state property to local jurisdictions. Nevertheless, ongoing discussions may arise regarding the best use of the conveyed properties and how they fit into the broader framework of local health services.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

VA SB691

Craigsville, Town of; conveyance of certain property from Department of Corrections to the Town.

VA HB2216

Authorizing the Department of General Services, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and with the approval of the Governor, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, to quitclaim and release to the United States of America any right, title or interest it may have with respect to a certain use restriction and a related reversionary interest related to certain portions of Valley Forge National Historical Park situate in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain land owned by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in Overfield Township, Wyoming County; authorizing the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the City of Philadelphia a right-of-way easement situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, in exchange for improvements to Benjamin Rush State Park and monetary consideration to the Commonwealth to be used toward the acquisition and conveyance of a tract of land to be added to French Creek State Park; authorizing the transfer of administrative jurisdiction of portions of State park lands in exchange for certain lands situate in New Vernon Township, Mercer County, from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to the Department of Transportation for anticipated highway improvement projects; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Agriculture and the Governor, to grant and convey to Joshua R. Snyder a certain tract of land located in Windsor Township, Berks County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey certain lands and improvements situate in Haverford Township, Delaware County, to Carelink Community Support Services of PA, Inc.; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Governor, to grant and convey to The Roland Curtin Foundation for the Preservation of Eagle Furnace, certain lands, buildings and improvements, situate in Boggs Township, Centre County, and further authorizing the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to transfer to The Roland Curtin Foundation for the Preservation of Eagle Furnace its buildings located on adjacent property leased from the United States Department of the Army; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Franklin Township, Greene County, certain lands situate in Franklin Township, Greene County; authorizing the Department of General Services to convey to the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain lands and improvements thereon, situate in Oil City, Venango County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, to convey to the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain lands and improvements thereon, situate in Oil City, Venango County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Transportation and the Governor, to grant and convey to the Bear Creek Township Volunteer Hose Company an access easement and two storm water easements from certain lands situate in Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to release a portion of a use restriction affecting certain real property situate in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, which the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania previously conveyed to the School District of the City of Harrisburg; authorizing the sale and transfer of title for a 0.232 acre of

VA SB3

Local land bank authorities, tax sale property acquisitions, tax exemption for acquired properties, tax revenue allocation, conveyance to state and local governments, multijurisdictional land bank authorities, Governor authorized to create upon state of emergency.

VA HB1518

Authorizing the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey certain lands and improvements situate in the 47th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, to New Freedom Theatre, Inc.; authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain land owned by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in Overfield Township, Wyoming County; authorizing the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the City of Philadelphia a right-of-way easement situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, in exchange for improvements to Benjamin Rush State Park and monetary consideration to the Commonwealth to be used toward the acquisition and conveyance of a tract of land to be added to French Creek State Park; authorizing the transfer of administrative jurisdiction of portions of State park lands in exchange for certain lands situate in New Vernon Township, Mercer County, from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to the Department of Transportation for anticipated highway improvement projects; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Agriculture and the Governor, to grant and convey to Joshua R. Snyder a certain tract of land located in Windsor Township, Berks County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey certain lands and improvements situate in Haverford Township, Delaware County, to Carelink Community Support Services of PA, Inc.; and authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Governor, to grant and convey to The Roland Curtin Foundation for the Preservation of Eagle Furnace, certain lands, buildings and improvements, situate in Boggs Township, Centre County, and further authorizing the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to transfer to The Roland Curtin Foundation for the Preservation of Eagle Furnace its buildings located on adjacent property leased from the United States Department of the Army.

VA SB342

Local land bank authorities; tax sale properties acquisitions; tax exemption for acquired properties; tax revenue allocation; conveyance to state and local governments under certain circumstances; creation of local land bank authorities authorized under certain conditions

VA S2809

Requires State to sell as surplus property certain land and improvements in Morris County known as Central Park School.

VA A4035

Requires State to sell as surplus property certain land and improvements in Morris County known as Central Park School.

VA HB4861

Property: conveyance of state property; conditions on property previously conveyed to Muskegon County; remove. Creates land transfer act.

VA HB07278

An Act Concerning The Conveyance Of Certain Parcels And Easements Of State Land, The Redevelopment Of Property In The Town Of Preston And A Requirement To Appraise Certain Municipal Property Prior To Sale.

VA HB553

Authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority certain lands situate in the City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County; authorizing the transfer of an easement interest in lands for a portion of the Project 70 lands owned by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, known as Lake Winola Access, in Overfield Township, Wyoming County, to the Department of Transportation; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, to convey to Tioga County a tract of land, and to accept a tract of land from Tioga County, both tracts being located in Charleston Township, Tioga County; and authorizing the Department of General Services, on behalf

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