SB478:

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 HB 137.