General Laws Committee Agenda
Chair: Krizek, Paul E.
Meeting Date & Time: 02/10/2026 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 Meeting Report - Chair Simon
HB678 Passed by on February 5, 2026
| 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: A BILL 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. Reported from General Laws with substitute (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: • 2/17/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/17/2026 - Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology • 2/25/2026 - Assigned GL&T sub: Housing • 2/25/2026 - Placed on General Laws and Technology Housing docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Removed from General Laws and Technology docket for Feb 25, 2026 Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee Report - Chair Simon
Bills Recommended to be Reported Contested
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB864 | Cousins | Cosmetic products; manufacturing or sale with certain ingredients prohibited, definitions. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 59.1-200, 59.1-571, 59.1-573, and 59.1-574 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 52 of Title 59.1 an article numbered 2, consisting of sections numbered 59.1-574.1 through 59.1-574.4, relating to manufacture or sale of cosmetic products containing certain ingredients prohibited.
Incorporated by General Laws (HB122-Keys-Gamarra) (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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| HB122 | Keys-Gamarra | Cosmetic products; manufacturing or sale with certain ingredients prohibited. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 59.1-200, 59.1-571, 59.1-573, and 59.1-574 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 52 of Title 59.1 an article numbered 2, consisting of sections numbered 59.1-574.1 through 59.1-574.4, relating to manufacture or sale of cosmetic products containing certain ingredients prohibited. Reported from General Laws with substitute (20-Y 1-N)Yeas (20): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Wiley, McLaughlin Nays (1): Bloxom Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/17/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/17/2026 - Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology • 2/25/2026 - Removed from General Laws and Technology docket for Feb 25, 2026 Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 1-N) |
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| HB375 | Krizek | Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act; right of first refusal, resident entities and localities. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 55.1-1300 and 55.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 55.1-1308.3, 55.1-1308.4, and 55.1-1308.5; and to repeal § 55.1-1308.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act; right of first refusal; resident entities and localities. Reported from General Laws with substitute (20-Y 1-N)Yeas (20): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, McLaughlin Nays (1): Wiley Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/17/2026 - Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology • 2/25/2026 - Assigned GL&T sub: Housing • 2/25/2026 - Placed on General Laws and Technology Housing docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Removed from General Laws and Technology docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Senate subcommittee offered Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 1-N) |
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| HB379 | Bennett-Parker | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; application, notice, deposit, fee. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 55.1-1203 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; application; notice, deposit, fee, and additional information. Reported from General Laws with substitute (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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/17/2026 - Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology • 2/25/2026 - Assigned GL&T sub: Housing • 2/25/2026 - Placed on General Laws and Technology Housing docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Removed from General Laws and Technology docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Senate subcommittee offered Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 3-N) |
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| HB1178 | Pope Adams | Authorized septic system inspectors; scope of services and requirements for performance, etc. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 59.1-310.7 and 59.1-310.9 of the Code of Virginia, relating to authorized septic system inspectors; scope of services and requirements. Reported from General Laws with substitute (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: • 2/17/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/17/2026 - Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology • 2/25/2026 - Removed from General Laws and Technology docket for Feb 25, 2026 Related Bills: SB401 (Jordan) Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 1-N) |
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Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee Report - Chair Simon
Bills Recommended to be Reported Uncontested - Block Vote
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB518 | Martinez | Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, streaming advertisement volume control. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 59.1 a chapter numbered 60, consisting of sections numbered 59.1-614, 59.1-615, and 59.1-616, relating to streaming advertisement volume control; civil penalty. Reported from General Laws with substitute (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: • 2/25/2026 - Placed on General Laws and Technology docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Removed from General Laws and TechnologyHousing docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Senate committee offered • 2/25/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (15-Y 0-N) • 2/26/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108571D-S1 Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB951 | Lopez | Housing and Community Development, Board of; ad hoc committees. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 36-135 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Board of Housing and Community Development; ad hoc committees. 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: • 2/17/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/17/2026 - Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology • 2/25/2026 - Assigned GL&T sub: Housing • 2/25/2026 - Placed on General Laws and Technology Housing docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Removed from General Laws and Technology docket for Feb 25, 2026 Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1043 | Carr | Affordable and Special Needs Housing program; applicant notification of awards and denials. |
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Summary: A BILL to direct the Department of Housing and Community Development to notify applicants of awards and denials under the Affordable and Special Needs Housing program and the Virginia Housing Trust Fund Homeless Reduction Grant program . Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (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: • 2/17/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/17/2026 - Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology • 2/25/2026 - Assigned GL&T sub: Housing • 2/25/2026 - Placed on General Laws and Technology Housing docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Removed from General Laws and Technology docket for Feb 25, 2026 Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N) |
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Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee Report - Chair Simon
Bills Recommended to be Reported and Referred to Appropriations
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB374 | Krizek | Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act; written rental agreement, lot rent increase prohibition, etc. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 55.1-1300 and 55.1-1302 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 13 of Title 55.1 sections numbered 55.1-1320 and 55.1-1321, relating to Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act. Reported from General Laws with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology • 2/25/2026 - Assigned GL&T sub: Housing • 2/25/2026 - Placed on General Laws and Technology Housing docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Removed from General Laws and Technology docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Senate subcommittee offered Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB527 | McClure | Eviction Reduction Program; established, report. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 8 of Title 36 a section numbered 36-140.02, relating to Department of Housing and Community Development; Eviction Reduction Program; report. Reported from General Laws with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (17-Y 4-N)Yeas (17): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Austin Nays (4): Fowler, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/18/2026 - Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology • 2/25/2026 - Assigned GL&T sub: Housing • 2/25/2026 - Placed on General Laws and Technology Housing docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Removed from General Laws and Technology docket for Feb 25, 2026 Related Bills: SB628 (Locke) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 1-N) |
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| HB999 | Cole, J.G. | Virginia Human rights Act: equal credit opportunities, Virginia Fair Housing Law, nondiscrimination. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 6.2-500 and 6.2-506 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 6.2-503.1, relating to equal credit opportunities; use of automated decision systems in adverse actions; review by natural persons. 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:
General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1042 | Carr | Zoning for Housing Production Pilot Program; created, affordable dwelling unit policy incentives. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 36 a chapter numbered 13, consisting of sections numbered 36-176 through 36-181, relating to Zoning for Housing Production Pilot Program created; affordable dwelling unit policy incentives; report. Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) 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:
Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N) |
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Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee Report - Chair Simon
Bills Recommended to be Continued - Block Vote
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB314 | Wachsmann | Uniform Statewide Building Code; homeowners who live off grid. |
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Summary: A BILL to direct the Board of Housing and Community Development to amend the Uniform Statewide Building Code to provide an exemption for homeowners who live off the electrical grid.
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB377 | Bennett-Parker | Uniform Statewide Building Code; amendments, energy efficiency and conservation. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 36-99 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Uniform Statewide Building Code; amendments; energy efficiency and conservation.
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB1509 | Phillips | Uniform Statewide Building Code; regulations superseded, exceptions, interpretations, report. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 36-98 and 36-118 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 36-114.2, relating to Uniform Statewide Building Code; regulations superseded; exceptions; interpretations; report.
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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ABC/Gaming Subcommittee Report - Chair Torian
HB980 Passed by on February 5, 2026
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB980 | Garrett | Alcoholic beverage control; voluntary no-buy program court-ordered inclusion on list of excluded persons. |
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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. 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:
Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) |
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Professions/Occupations & Administrative Process Subcommittee Report - Chair Delaney
Bills Recommended to be Reported Uncontested - Block Vote
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB514 | Martinez | Benefit awareness & access prog.; establishes, military service members transition to civilian life. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-2001.7, relating to Department of Veterans Services; benefit awareness and access; program. 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: • 2/17/2026 - Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology • 2/25/2026 - Placed on General Laws and Technology docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Removed from General Laws and TechnologyHousing docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) • 2/25/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations Related Bills: SB590 (Peake) Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1047 | Carr | Virginia War Memorial Foundation; removes obsolete language authorizing DVS to provide supervision. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-2001.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Veterans Services; Virginia War Memorial division. Reported from General Laws with substitute (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: • 2/17/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/17/2026 - Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology • 2/25/2026 - Placed on General Laws and Technology docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Removed from General Laws and TechnologyHousing docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N) Related Bills: SB112 (DeSteph) Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N) |
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Professions/Occupations & Administrative Process Subcommittee Report - Chair Delaney
Bills Recommended to be Reported and Referred to Appropriations
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB551 | Anderson | Nondegree workforce training programs; accreditation. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-2037 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 20.2 of Title 2.2 an article numbered 5, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-2058 through 2.2-2064, relating to Department of Workforce Development and Advancement; recognition of nondegree workforce training programs.
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Related Bills: SB737 (Diggs) Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (6-Y 3-N) |
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| HB707 | Hayes | State government; transaction of public business, prohibited website domains. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 55.3 of Title 2.2 a section numbered 2.2-5514.2, relating to state government; transaction of public business; prohibited website domains. Reported from General Laws with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (11-Y 10-N)Yeas (11): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman Nays (10): Price, McClure, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/18/2026 - Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology • 2/25/2026 - Placed on General Laws and Technology docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Removed from General Laws and TechnologyHousing docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N) General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (4-Y 1-N) |
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| HB1514 | Tran | Employment decisions; automated decision systems, civil penalty. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 2.2-1202.2 and 15.2-1500.2 and by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 40.1 a section numbered 40.1-28.7:12, relating to employment decisions; automated decision systems; civil penalty. Reported from General Laws 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:
General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N) |
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Professions/Occupations & Administrative Process Subcommittee Report - Chair Delaney
Bills Recommended to be Continued - Block Vote
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB1507 | Phillips | Fraud and Abuse Whistle Blower Protection Act; Auditor of Public Accounts. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-3010 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 2.2-3009.1, 2.2-3013.1, and 30-134.1, relating to Fraud and Abuse Whistle Blower Protection Act; Auditor of Public Accounts.
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB1520 | Whittle | Spouse of an eligible service member; employment and economic opportunities. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 40.1-27.2, 2.2-2903, and 15.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia, relating to military-spouse employment and economic opportunities.
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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