Interim Studies & Commission Listings

When trying to create legislation that solves complex challenges, it may be necessary to perform a legislative study or create a commission to deal with subject matter. Such studies and the commissions that carry out research for them often meet on Capitol Square. Detailed listings of these groups and their memberships can be found with the menuing options below.

Fentanyl and Heroin Enforcement Task Force

    Reference:
    » SB 367 (2024)
    » § 9.1-116.9
  • Description: To study ways to enhance the ability of law-enforcement officers throughout the Commonwealth to combat the illegal manufacturing, importation, and distribution of fentanyl, heroin, and other similar controlled substances.
  • Report Date: December 1, of each year
  • Staff Contact:

    The Department of Criminal Justice Services, Jackson Miller, Director
    JACKSON.MILLER@DCJS.VIRGINIA.GOV
    1100 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23219

All members appointed by Speaker of the House. Appointment coincident with House term.
House Members:
Name
The Honorable Karen Keys-Gamarra
The Honorable Mark L. Earley Jr.
All members appointed by Senate Committee on Rules. Appointment coincident with Senate term.
Senate Members:
Name
The Honorable Bill DeSteph
The Honorable Lashrecse D. Aird
Ex Officio Members:
Name Title
The Honorable Jason S. Miyares Attorney General
The Honorable Terrance Cole Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security
Colonel Gary T. Settle Superintendent, State Police
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Additional Members: The Director of the Department of Criminal Justice Services, or his designee, a representative of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police, a representative of the Virginia Sheriffs' Association; and an attorney for the Commonwealth representing the Virginia Association of Commonwealth's Attorneys

Membership and Term Information:
Max # House: 2 Appointment Coincident With House Term? YES
Max # Senate: 2 Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? YES
Max # Citizens: 0
Max # Ex Officio: 7
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