Committee Agenda

Appropriations Committee Agenda

Chair: Torian, Luke E.

Meeting Date & Time: 02/27/2026 15 Minutes after adjournment of House Add to Calendar

Location: House Appropriations Committee Room - 1200

Active item: Meeting Adjourned

Video: Archived

Committee Clerk: 804-698-1942 (Cathy Jackson)

Staff Contact: 804-698-1590 (Karnes), 804-698-1832 (Cronin)

Bills Before the Committee

Bill(s)	Patron	Title
HB1530	Torian	Transformer Manufacturing Expansion Grant Fund; established.
Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 59.1 a chapter numbered 22.25, consisting of a section numbered 59.1-284.46, relating to Transformer Manufacturing Expansion Grant Fund. Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Torian, Carr, McQuinn, Krizek, Hayes, Reid, Willett, Sewell, Askew, Herring, Price, Tran, Simonds, Thomas, Laufer, Austin, Morefield, Bloxom, Hodges, Wyatt, Wiley, McLaughlin Last actions: 2/24/2026 - Committee Referral Pending 2/24/2026 - Referred to Committee on Appropriations 2/26/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources 2/27/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 2/27/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) Related Bills: SB836 (Lucas)
HB1531	Torian	Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing Grant Fund, established.
Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 59.1 a chapter numbered 22.25, consisting of a section numbered 59.1-284.46, relating to Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing Grant Fund. Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Torian, Carr, McQuinn, Krizek, Hayes, Reid, Willett, Sewell, Askew, Herring, Price, Tran, Simonds, Thomas, Laufer, Austin, Morefield, Bloxom, Hodges, Wyatt, Wiley, McLaughlin Last actions: 2/24/2026 - Committee Referral Pending 2/24/2026 - Referred to Committee on Appropriations 2/26/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources 2/27/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 2/27/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) Related Bills: SB835 (Lucas)
SB25	Carroll Foy	Offshore Wind Industry Workforce Program and Fund; established, report, sunset.
Summary: A BILL to direct the Director of the Department of Energy to identify and develop training resources to advance workforce development in the offshore wind industry. Fiscal Impact Reported from Appropriations with amendment(s) (21-Y 0-N) Yeas (21): Torian, Carr, McQuinn, Krizek, Hayes, Reid, Willett, Sewell, Askew, Herring, Tran, Simonds, Thomas, Laufer, Austin, Morefield, Bloxom, Hodges, Wyatt, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Price Last actions: 2/26/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee 2/26/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee 2/27/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources 2/27/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 2/27/2026 - Reported from Appropriations with amendment(s) (21-Y 0-N) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/13/2026 - Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to • 2/13/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/13/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote) • 2/16/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (20-Y 19-N 0-A) • 2/18/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB25) Related Bills: HB67 (Feggans)
SB118	Locke	Virginia Lottery; casinos, Internet gaming authorized, penalties, delayed effective date.
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 58.1-4159, relating to Virginia Lottery; casinos; internet gaming authorized; penalties. Fiscal Impact Reported from Appropriations (17-Y 4-N) Yeas (17): Torian, Carr, McQuinn, Krizek, Hayes, Reid, Willett, Sewell, Askew, Herring, Tran, Simonds, Thomas, Laufer, Austin, Morefield, Hodges Nays (4): Bloxom, Wyatt, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Price Last actions: 2/24/2026 - Referred to Committee on Appropriations 2/25/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources 2/25/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108502D-H1 2/27/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 2/27/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (17-Y 4-N) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (19-Y 17-N 0-A) • 2/16/2026 - Reconsideration of • 2/16/2026 - Passed Senate • 2/25/2026 - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/25/2026 1:05 pm) • 2/27/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB118) Related Bills: HB161 (Simon)
SB129	Ebbin	Fantasy Contests; regulation and taxation, report.
Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3705.3, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 37.2-314.2, 59.1-556 through 59.1-559, 59.1-561, 59.1-562, 59.1-563, 59.1-565, 59.1-566, and 59.1-567 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 11 a section numbered 11-16.3 and by adding a section numbered 59.1-563.1; and to repeal § 59.1-564 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Fantasy Contests Act; regulation and taxation. Fiscal Impact Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Torian, Carr, McQuinn, Krizek, Hayes, Reid, Willett, Sewell, Askew, Herring, Price, Tran, Simonds, Thomas, Laufer, Austin, Morefield, Bloxom, Hodges, Wyatt, Wiley, McLaughlin Last actions: 2/24/2026 - Referred to Committee on Appropriations 2/25/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources 2/25/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108503D-H1 2/27/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 2/27/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/12/2026 - Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to • 2/12/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/12/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote) • 2/13/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (29-Y 10-N 0-A) • 2/18/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB129) Related Bills: HB145 (Krizek)
SB170	McPike	Protection of employees; covenants not to compete, discharged employees.
Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 40.1-28.7:8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to protection of employees; covenants not to compete; discharged employees. Fiscal Impact Reported from Appropriations (18-Y 4-N) Yeas (18): Torian, Carr, McQuinn, Krizek, Hayes, Reid, Willett, Sewell, Askew, Herring, Price, Tran, Simonds, Thomas, Laufer, Hodges, Wiley, McLaughlin Nays (4): Austin, Morefield, Bloxom, Wyatt Last actions: 2/24/2026 - Reported from Labor and Commerce and referred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) 2/24/2026 - Referred to Committee on Appropriations 2/25/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources 2/27/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 2/27/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (18-Y 4-N) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/5/2026 - Commerce and Labor Substitute agreed to • 2/5/2026 - Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/5/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/6/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/10/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB170) Subcommittee #2 Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)
SB267	VanValkenburg	Electric utility infrastructure; Dept. of Energy & SCC to conduct comprehensive analysis, report.
Summary: A BILL to direct the Department of Energy and the State Corporation Commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of existing electric utility infrastructure; report. Fiscal Impact Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Torian, Carr, McQuinn, Krizek, Hayes, Reid, Willett, Sewell, Askew, Herring, Price, Tran, Simonds, Thomas, Laufer, Austin, Morefield, Bloxom, Hodges, Wyatt, Wiley, McLaughlin Last actions: 2/24/2026 - Reported from Labor and Commerce and referred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N) 2/24/2026 - Referred to Committee on Appropriations 2/25/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources 2/27/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 2/27/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/16/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/16/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/19/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB267) • 2/25/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB267)
SB382	Surovell	Smart Solar Permitting Platform; definitions, established, residential solar energy systems.
Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 17 of Title 45.2 an article numbered 10, consisting of a section numbered 45.2-1735, relating to Smart Solar Permitting Platform established; residential solar energy systems. Fiscal Impact Reported from Appropriations (18-Y 4-N) Yeas (18): Torian, Carr, McQuinn, Krizek, Hayes, Reid, Willett, Sewell, Askew, Herring, Price, Tran, Simonds, Thomas, Laufer, Austin, Morefield, Bloxom Nays (4): Hodges, Wyatt, Wiley, McLaughlin Last actions: 2/26/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee 2/27/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources 2/27/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 2/27/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108751D-H1 2/27/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (18-Y 4-N) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/13/2026 - Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote) • 2/13/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/13/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote) • 2/16/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (22-Y 17-N 0-A) • 2/18/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB382) Related Bills: HB590 (Hernandez)
SB424	Perry	Alcoholic beverage control; distiller's licensees as agents of Board, sale of alcoholic beverages.
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. Fiscal Impact Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Torian, Carr, McQuinn, Krizek, Hayes, Reid, Willett, Sewell, Askew, Herring, Price, Tran, Simonds, Thomas, Laufer, Austin, Morefield, Bloxom, Hodges, Wyatt, Wiley, McLaughlin Last actions: 2/24/2026 - Reported from General Laws and referred to Appropriations (19-Y 1-N) 2/24/2026 - Referred to Committee on Appropriations 2/25/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety 2/27/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 2/27/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/10/2026 - Read second time • 2/10/2026 - Rehabilitation and Social Services Substitute agreed to • 2/10/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/10/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote) • 2/11/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (36-Y 4-N 0-A) Related Bills: HB934 (Simon)
SB542	Aird	Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.
Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2499.8, 2.2-2818, 2.2-2905, 2.2-3114, 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 2.2-3802, 2.2-4024, 3.2-4113, 4.1-352, 4.1-600, 4.1-601, 4.1-603, 4.1-604, 4.1-606, 4.1-607, 4.1-611, 4.1-614, 4.1-621, 4.1-1100, 4.1-1101, 4.1-1121, 4.1-1402, 4.1-1500, 4.1-1501, 4.1-1502, 4.1-1600, 4.1-1601, 4.1-1602, 4.1-1603, 4.1-1603.1, 4.1-1603.2, 4.1-1604, 5.1-13, 9.1-1101, 16.1-69.40:1, 16.1-260, 16.1-273, 16.1-278.9, 18.2-46.1, 18.2-247, 18.2-248, 18.2-248.01, 18.2-251, 18.2-251.03, 18.2-251.1:1, 18.2-251.1:2, 18.2-251.1:3, 18.2-252, 18.2-254, 18.2-255, 18.2-255.1, 18.2-255.2, 18.2-258, 18.2-258.02, 18.2-258.1, 18.2-265.1, 18.2-265.2, 18.2-265.3, 18.2-287.2, 18.2-308.012, 18.2-308.4, 18.2-460, 18.2-474.1, 19.2-66, 19.2-81, 19.2-81.1, 19.2-83.1, 19.2-188.1, 19.2-303.01, 19.2-386.22 through 19.2-386.25, 19.2-389, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 19.2-389.3, 19.2-392.02, 19.2-392.6, 19.2-392.12:1, 22.1-206, 22.1-277.08, 23.1-1301, 46.2-105.2, 46.2-347, 48-17.1, 53.1-231.2, 54.1-2903, 54.1-3443, 58.1-301, and 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Subtitle II of Title 2.2 a part labeled D, containing a chapter numbered 61, consisting of a section numbered 2.2-6100, by adding in Chapter 6 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-629 and 4.1-630, by adding in Title 4.1 chapters numbered 7 through 10, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-700 through 4.1-1010, by adding sections numbered 4.1-1102 through 4.1-1105, 4.1-1106, 4.1-1113, 4.1-1114, 4.1-1115, 4.1-1117, 4.1-1118, and 4.1-1119, by adding in Title 4.1 a chapter numbered 12, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-1200 through 4.1-1206, by adding in Chapter 13 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-1300, 4.1-1301, and 4.1-1303 through 4.1-1309, by adding in Chapter 14 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-1403 through 4.1-1407, by adding a section numbered 4.1-1602.1, by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 6.2 a section numbered 6.2-108, and by adding in Chapter 44 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-4426; and to repeal §§ 4.1-1101.1, 4.1-1105.1, 18.2-248.1, and 18.2-251.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to cannabis control; retail market; penalties. Fiscal Impact Reported from Appropriations with substitute (16-Y 6-N) Yeas (16): Torian, Carr, McQuinn, Krizek, Hayes, Reid, Willett, Sewell, Askew, Herring, Price, Tran, Simonds, Thomas, Laufer, Morefield Nays (6): Austin, Bloxom, Hodges, Wyatt, Wiley, McLaughlin Last actions: 2/25/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety 2/25/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108519D-H1 2/27/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 2/27/2026 - Reported from Appropriations with substitute (16-Y 6-N) 2/27/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108819D-H2 Senate Committee Actions: • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (20-Y 19-N 1-A) • 2/17/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A) • 2/24/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB542) • 2/25/2026 - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/25/2026 1:08 pm) Related Bills: HB642 (Krizek)
SB666	Srinivasan	Housing & Community Dev, Depart. of; housing development database availability to localities, etc.
Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 36-139.03, relating to Department of Housing and Community Development; housing development database. Fiscal Impact Reported from Appropriations (15-Y 7-N) Yeas (15): Torian, Carr, McQuinn, Krizek, Hayes, Reid, Willett, Sewell, Askew, Herring, Price, Tran, Simonds, Thomas, Laufer Nays (7): Austin, Morefield, Bloxom, Hodges, Wyatt, Wiley, McLaughlin Last actions: 2/24/2026 - Reported from General Laws and referred to Appropriations (15-Y 5-N) 2/24/2026 - Referred to Committee on Appropriations 2/25/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources 2/27/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 2/27/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (15-Y 7-N) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/11/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/11/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/12/2026 - Read second time • 2/12/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/13/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (28-Y 11-N 0-A) Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N)
SB756	Surovell	Casino gaming; eligible host localities.
Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-4032, 58.1-4100, 58.1-4101, 58.1-4107, 58.1-4107.1, 58.1-4109, 58.1-4110, 58.1-4111, 58.1-4123, and 58.1-4125 of the Code of Virginia, relating to casino gaming; eligible host localities. Fiscal Impact Reported from Appropriations with substitute (18-Y 4-N) Yeas (18): Torian, Carr, McQuinn, Hayes, Reid, Willett, Sewell, Askew, Simonds, Thomas, Laufer, Austin, Morefield, Bloxom, Hodges, Wyatt, Wiley, McLaughlin Nays (4): Krizek, Herring, Price, Tran Last actions: 2/25/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources 2/25/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108497D-H1 2/27/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 2/27/2026 - House committee offered 2/27/2026 - Reported from Appropriations with substitute (18-Y 4-N) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/12/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/12/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26100598D-E • 2/13/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 14-N 0-A) • 2/19/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB756) • 2/27/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB756)
SB759	Ebbin	Unemployment benefits; increase weekly benefit amount.
Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 60.2-602 of the Code of Virginia, relating to unemployment benefits; increase weekly benefit amounts. Fiscal Impact Reported from Appropriations (15-Y 7-N) Yeas (15): Torian, Carr, McQuinn, Krizek, Hayes, Reid, Willett, Sewell, Askew, Herring, Price, Tran, Simonds, Thomas, Laufer Nays (7): Austin, Morefield, Bloxom, Hodges, Wyatt, Wiley, McLaughlin Last actions: 2/24/2026 - Reported from Labor and Commerce and referred to Appropriations (15-Y 6-N) 2/24/2026 - Referred to Committee on Appropriations 2/25/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources 2/27/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 2/27/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (15-Y 7-N) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/13/2026 - Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to • 2/13/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/13/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote) • 2/13/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB759) • 2/16/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) Related Bills: HB1320 (Martinez)

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