DLS

The Division's mission is to assist legislators in fulfilling their duties and obligations as members of the General Assembly. This is accomplished by providing clear, concise, and objective information to all 140 members of the General Assembly... In 1914 the Virginia General Assembly created, within the Office of the Attorney General, the Legislative Reference Bureau. The Bureau's sole function was to draft legislation for introduction in the General Assembly. During a major governmental reorganization in 1930, the Bureau became the Division of Statutory Research and Drafting and was moved from the Attorney General's Office to the Legislative Branch of state government. In addition to continuing the bill-drafting duties, this new agency was charged with other legal services in support of the General Assembly..

Also known as: Commonwealth of Virginia, Division of Legislative Services

Primary location: Richmond United States