General Laws Committee Agenda
Chair: Krizek, Paul E.
Meeting Date & Time: 02/05/2026 ½ hour after adjournment of House Add to Calendar
Location: House Committee Room B - 205
Active item: Meeting Adjourned
Video: Archived
Committee Clerk: (804) 698-1940 (Cain)
DLS Contact: 804-698-1812 (Binns); 804-698-1870 (Mey); 804-698-1853 (Manjarrez)
Housing/Consumer protection Subcommittee Report - Chair Simon
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB678 | Maldonado | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; terms and conditions of rental agreement. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 55.1-1204 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; terms and conditions of rental agreement; notice of rent increase. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment (9-Y 6-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1259 | Wilt | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; mold remediation. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-226.12, 55.1-1200, 55.1-1215, 55.1-1220, and 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; Virginia Consumer Protection Act; mold remediation. Tabled in General Laws (15-Y 6-N)Yeas (15): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V. Nays (6): Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 3-N) |
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ABC/Gaming Subcommittee Report - Chair Torian
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB1429 | Simon | Alcoholic beverage control; definitions, designer and vintage spirit bottles. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.1-100 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; definitions; designer and vintage spirit bottles.
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) Last actions:
ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB161 | Simon | Virginia Lottery; internet gaming authorized, definitions, penalties, effective clause. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-4100 and 58.1-4102 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 41 of Title 58.1 an article numbered 12, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-4142 through 58.1-4157, relating to Virginia Lottery; casinos; internet gaming authorized; penalties. Reported from General Laws with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (13-Y 8-N)Yeas (13): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Wiley, McLaughlin Nays (8): Price, McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Austin, Bloxom Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Senate requested conference committee • 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate • 3/4/2026 - Senate Conferees: Locke, McPike, Pillion • 3/9/2026 - Conference report agreed to by Senate • 3/9/2026 - Conference report agreed to by Senate Related Bills: SB118 (Locke) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB308 | Hope | Va. ABC Authority; permitting of retail tobacco product retailers, etc. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-100, 4.1-103, 4.1-103.01, 4.1-204, 4.1-229, 15.2-912.4, 18.2-246.8, 18.2-371.2, 18.2-371.2:1, 18.2-391, 19.2-386.21, 58.1-1021.04:1, 59.1-200, 59.1-293.10, 59.1-293.13, 59.1-293.15 through 59.1-293.18, 59.1-293.20, and 59.1-293.21 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 2 of Title 4.1 an article numbered 4, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-241 through 4.1-254, by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 4.1 an article numbered 4, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-355 through 4.1-361, and by adding in Chapter 22.2 of Title 19.2 a section numbered 19.2-386.37; and to repeal §§ 58.1-1021.06 through 58.1-1021.09, 59.1-293.11, 59.1-293.12, and 59.1-293.14 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority; permitting of retail tobacco product retailers; purchase, possession, and sale of retail tobacco products; penalties; report. Reported from General Laws with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/12/2026 - Senate Conferees: VanValkenburg, Salim, Reeves • 3/13/2026 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (37-Y 2-N 0-A) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President • 4/22/2026 - Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (37-Y 2-N 0-A) • 4/22/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB620 (Ebbin) Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB934 | Simon | Alcoholic beverage control; distiller's licensees as agents of Board, sale of alcoholic beverages. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-119 and 4.1-206.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; government stores; distiller's licensees as agents of the Board; sale of alcoholic beverages. Reported from General Laws with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (20-Y 1-N)Yeas (20): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Nays (1): Price Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) • 2/27/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 2/27/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108811D-S1 • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (14-Y 0-N) Related Bills: SB424 (Perry) Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB975 | Bennett-Parker | Alcoholic beverage control; food-to-beverage ratio, report. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-100, 4.1-111, and 4.1-206.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; food-to-beverage ratio; report. Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (18-Y 3-N)Yeas (18): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Nays (3): Torian, Price, Morefield Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/24/2026 - Read third time • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate (36-Y 3-N 0-A) • 2/24/2026 - Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate (35-Y 4-N 0-A) • 2/26/2026 - Signed by President ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (6-Y 3-N) |
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| HB980 | Garrett | Alcoholic beverage control; voluntary no-buy program, etc. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.1-103 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 4.1-334.1, relating to alcoholic beverage control; voluntary no-buy program; court-ordered inclusion on list of excluded persons. Last actions:
Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB1157 | Krizek | Charitable gaming; denial, suspension, or revocation of permit. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-340.20 of the Code of Virginia, relating to charitable gaming; denial, suspension, or revocation of permit. Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/23/2026 - Read third time • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1343 | Bulova | Alcoholic beverage control; banquet license, municipality or nonprofit organization. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-103 and 4.1-215 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; banquet license; municipality or nonprofit organization. Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/24/2026 - Read third time • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/26/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB532 (Stuart) ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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Procurement/Open Government Subcommittee Report - Chair McClure
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB143 | Gardner | Surplus real property; prioritization of disposition for affordable and middle-income housing. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-1156 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-1800.5, relating to surplus real property; prioritization of disposition for affordable and middle-income housing.
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Procurement/Open Government Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB869 | Cousins | Virginia Public Procurement Act; purchase programs for local farm or food products. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-4323.2, relating to Virginia Public Procurement Act; purchase programs for local farm or food products.
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Procurement/Open Government Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB61 | Ward | Small SWaM Business Procurement Enhancement Program; established, report. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-1604, 2.2-1605, 2.2-1610, 2.2-4310, 2.2-4310.3, and 23.1-1017 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 16.1 of Title 2.2 an article numbered 4, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-1618 through 2.2-1622, relating to the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity; Small SWaM Business Procurement Enhancement Program established; report. Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) and rereferred to Appropriations (16-Y 5-N)Yeas (16): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Fowler Nays (5): Morefield, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A) • 3/13/2026 - Signed by President • 4/22/2026 - Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation nos 1 - 3 (21-Y 18-N 0-A) • 4/22/2026 - Signed by President Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB777 | Hayes | Va. Public Procurement Act; procurement of goods transported by privately owned commercial vessels. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-4311.5, relating to Virginia Public Procurement Act; procurement of goods transported by privately owned commercial vessels; required contract provisions. Reported from General Laws with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Placed on General Laws and Technology docket for Feb 18, 2026 • 2/18/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) • 2/18/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 0-N) General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1086 | Laufer | Virginia Public Procurement Act; preference for Virginia goods, school nutrition programs, sunset. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 2.2-4324, as it is currently effective, of the Code of Virginia and to amend the second enactment of Chapter 749 and the second enactment of Chapter 782 of the Acts of Assembly of 2024, relating to Virginia Public Procurement Act; preference for Virginia goods; school nutrition programs; sunset extension. Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/2/2026 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Procurement/Open Government Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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