Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission

Description:

Determine the appropriate recipients of moneys in the Tobacco Region Revolving Fund and causing distribution of such moneys for the purposes provided in this chapter, including using moneys in the Fund to (i) provide payments to tobacco farmers as compensation for the adverse economic effects resulting from loss of investment in specialized tobacco equipment and barns and lost tobacco production opportunities associated with a decline in quota and (ii) revitalize tobacco dependent communities.

Report Date:

Annually

Staff Contact:

Stephen Versen, Acting Executive Director
(804) 229-4824, SVersen@revitalizeva.org

All members appointed by Speaker of the House. Appointment coincident with House term.
House Members:
Name
The Honorable Terry G. Kilgore
The Honorable James W. (Will) Morefield
The Honorable Mitchell Cornett
The Honorable Lily V. Franklin
The Honorable Eric J. Phillips
The Honorable Kimberly Pope Adams
All members appointed by Senate Committee on Rules. Appointment coincident with Senate term.
Senate Members:
Name
The Honorable L. Louise Lucas
The Honorable Todd E. Pillion
The Honorable T. Travis Hackworth
The Honorable Lashrecse D. Aird
Citizen Members:
Name Representing Appointed By Term
15 Citizens Governor  
Ex Officio Members:
Name Title
The Honorable Carrie E. Chenery Secretary of Commerce and Trade
The Honorable Mark D. Sickles Secretary of Finance
The Honorable Katie K. Frazier Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry
Membership and Term Information:
Max # House: 6 Appointment Coincident With House Term? YES
Max # Senate: 4 Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? YES
Max # Citizens: 1
Max # Ex Officio: 3
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