 Fees will also increase for electric vehicle owners who will have to pay a $250 biannual surcharge to offset the fact that they're not paying the state's gas tax. Also, a new law in Virginia stops public universities from giving preferential treatment to applicants who have family ties to a school. In the district, the minimum wage will increase from $17 to $17.50 an hour for all workers. The minimum wage for tipped employees increases from $8 to $10 an hour.