Subcommittee reports bill to limit potential conflicts on Virginia Auctioneers Board

Senate Bill 574 was presented to the House General Laws subcommittee by Senator Reeves, who said the measure aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest on the Virginia Auctioneers Board by clarifying appointment criteria for two citizen members.

Reeves said the bill would not change the board's responsibilities or duties but would specify that two citizen members would be nonlegislative and not financially affiliated with or employed in industries that could present a conflict, such as real estate brokerage. "Pretty simple bill," the sponsor said.

The subcommittee received no public testimony in opposition. A motion to report the bill was moved and seconded, the clerk opened and closed the roll, and the bill was reported to the next committee stage.