Issues Committee

Every morning, a small group of volunteers serve on the "Issues Committee".  This group meets at 5:45 am and works in teams to look over proposed New Business Items (NBIs).  Each team will discuss some of the NBIs and make a recommendation to the caucus which starts at 7:00 am.  Because there are so many NBIs, the committee may end up meeting during the hour long lunch breaks to sift through some more.

These dedicated volunteers will present their recommendations to the Virginia Delegates, and the delegates can adopt a position of support, opposition, or no position.  Why do we do this?  Because  it helps us later when we are on the floor going through the NBIs, we are reminded of the positions we took on NBIs, and we can share with our positions with other states if we are passionate on a particular NBI.  

Though it should be noted, that each delegate can vote their conscious; it is important for them to pay attention on the floor to debate and hear if there are proposed changes to the language or motions to refer to the appropriate committee.

Thanks to the 2019 VEA Issues Committee for helping us navigate the NBIs!