HB137:

Capital Region Airport Commission; authorized to make charitable donations to organizations, etc.

Bill Summary:

Capital Region Airport Commission. Authorizes
the Capital Region Airport Commission to (i) make charitable donations
to organizations and (ii) form or support independent foundations
designed to foster an appreciation by the public of the importance
of aviation, assist the public in aviation travel, or help develop
and educate the next generation of aviation professionals in the Commonwealth.
The bill provides that any such foundation is not a public body and
is exempt from the provisions of the Virginia Public Procurement Act
and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The bill also authorizes
the Commission to indemnify any current or former Commissioner, officer,
employee, or agent of the Commission against liability arising from
such position. This bill is identical to SB 478.