New laws go into effect on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, related to auto insurance, elections, and minimum wage.
First District Delegate Terry Kilgore, (R-Gate City) and the incoming House of Delegates majority leader, said he is hopeful for a positive 2022.
"We want to make sure Virginia maintains their competitive advantage and we've got to make sure were pushing economic development and education," said Kilgore.
One law will change the minimum wage from $9.50 to $11.00 an hour. It’s set to go up incrementally until it hits $15 in 2026.
"Restaurants are having a hard time hiring people, service industries are having a hard time hiring people, so it's probably time to step back and look at that before we move any further with that," Kilgore said.
Senate Bill 1157, sponsored by Senator Lionell Spruill, Sr., shifts all municipal elections from May to November, starting in 2022.
"It costs money to do two elections, but also you have more folks in a November election than vote in an off election in May," said Kilgore.
In addition, the minimum coverage for auto insurance is increasing from $25,000 to $30,000 for the injury or death of a person.
"As most people know, if you have an injury or have an accident it costs more than $25,000 to get your car fixed and things of that nature, so that's one area that will be changing," said Kilgore.
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