Transportation Committee Agenda

Chair: Delaney, Karrie

Meeting Date & Time: 03/05/2026 09:00 AM Add to Calendar

Location: House Committee Room B - 205

Additional Resource(s):

Video: Scheduled

Committee Clerk: (804) 698-1549 - David Clough, Clerk

DLS Contact: (804) 698 - 1865 - Nikhil Edward, Attorney

Transportation Subcommittee #1 DMV - Chaired by Sewell

Bill(s) Patron Title
SB440 Bagby License plates from another vehicle; use, authorized time period.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-720 of the Code of Virginia, relating to use of license plates from another vehicle; authorized time period.

Fiscal Impact

Last actions:

  • 2/4/2026 - Referred to Committee on Transportation
  • 2/20/2026 - Assigned HTRAN sub: Department of Motor Vehicles
  • 2/27/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda
  • 3/3/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
  • 3/4/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda

Senate Committee Actions:

• 1/26/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 1/27/2026 - Read second time

• 1/27/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)

• 1/28/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 1/30/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB440)

Department of Motor Vehicles

Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)

SB441 Bagby License plates; use, special permit, validity period.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-719 of the Code of Virginia, relating to use of license plates; special permit; validity period.

Fiscal Impact

Last actions:

  • 2/4/2026 - Referred to Committee on Transportation
  • 2/20/2026 - Assigned HTRAN sub: Department of Motor Vehicles
  • 2/27/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda
  • 3/3/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
  • 3/4/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda

Senate Committee Actions:

• 1/26/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 1/27/2026 - Read second time

• 1/27/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)

• 1/28/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 2/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB441)

Department of Motor Vehicles

Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)

SB446 McPike Limited-duration licenses, driver privilege cards and permits; expiration.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-328.1, 46.2-328.3, and 46.2-345.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to limited-duration licenses and driver privilege cards and permits; expiration.

Fiscal Impact

Last actions:

  • 2/9/2026 - Referred to Committee on Transportation
  • 2/20/2026 - Assigned HTRAN sub: Department of Motor Vehicles
  • 2/27/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda
  • 3/3/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N)
  • 3/4/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/3/2026 - Transportation Substitute agreed to

• 2/3/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)

• 2/3/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)

• 2/4/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)

• 2/9/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB446)

Related Bills:

HB911 (Lopez)

Department of Motor Vehicles

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N)

SB720 Marsden Driver training schools; instructor identification license.

Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-1702.1, relating to driver training schools; instructor identification license.

Fiscal Impact

Last actions:

  • 2/12/2026 - Referred to Committee on Transportation
  • 2/20/2026 - Assigned HTRAN sub: Department of Motor Vehicles
  • 2/27/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda
  • 3/3/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
  • 3/4/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/6/2026 - Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Substitute agreed to

• 2/6/2026 - Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 2/6/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 2/9/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 2/12/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB720)

Department of Motor Vehicles

Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)

Transportation Subcommittee #4 Innovations Chaired by Glass

Bill(s) Patron Title
SB59 Diggs Photo speed monitoring devices; photo-monitoring system for traffic signals, proof of violation.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-102, 15.2-968.1, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 19.2-13, and 46.2-882.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to photo speed monitoring devices; photo-monitoring system for traffic signals; proof of violation; certain retired law-enforcement officials, registered conservators of the peace, and technicians; training.

Fiscal Impact

Last actions:

  • 2/4/2026 - Referred to Committee on Transportation
  • 2/20/2026 - Assigned HTRAN sub: Innovations (Ad Hoc)
  • 2/27/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda
  • 3/3/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)
  • 3/4/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda

Senate Committee Actions:

• 1/27/2026 - Transportation Substitute agreed to

• 1/27/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)

• 1/27/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)

• 1/28/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (31-Y 9-N 0-A)

• 1/30/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB59)

Innovations (Ad Hoc)

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)

SB81 Surovell Law-enforcement officers, state and local; enforcement of federal traffic infractions in No. Va.

Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-102.1, relating to enforcement of federal traffic infractions by state and local law-enforcement officers; Planning District 8.

Fiscal Impact

Last actions:

  • 2/3/2026 - Referred to Committee on Transportation
  • 2/20/2026 - Assigned HTRAN sub: Innovations (Ad Hoc)
  • 2/27/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda
  • 3/3/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)
  • 3/4/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda

Senate Committee Actions:

• 1/20/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended

• 1/20/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26100616D-E

• 1/20/2026 - Read second time

• 1/21/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (26-Y 14-N 0-A)

• 2/10/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB81)

Innovations (Ad Hoc)

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)

SB84 Williams Graves Speed safety cameras; placement and operation, violation enforcement, civil penalties, report.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-208 and 46.2-882.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to photo speed monitoring devices, pedestrian crossing violation monitoring systems and stop sign violation monitoring systems; placement and operation.

Fiscal Impact

Last actions:

  • 2/20/2026 - Assigned HTRAN sub: Innovations (Ad Hoc)
  • 2/27/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda
  • 3/3/2026 - House subcommittee offered
  • 3/3/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 2-N)
  • 3/4/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/12/2026 - Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote)

• 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 (27-Y 11-N 0-A)

• 2/20/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB84)

Related Bills:

HB1330 (Seibold)

Innovations (Ad Hoc)

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 2-N)

SB124 Diggs Towing, impoundment, etc.; payments or reimbursements by the Commonwealth.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-301.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to towing, impoundment, immobilization, and storage costs; payments or reimbursements by the Commonwealth.

Fiscal Impact

Last actions:

  • 2/4/2026 - Referred to Committee on Transportation
  • 2/20/2026 - Assigned HTRAN sub: Innovations (Ad Hoc)
  • 2/27/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda
  • 3/3/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
  • 3/4/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda

Senate Committee Actions:

• 1/26/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 1/26/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 1/27/2026 - Read second time

• 1/27/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)

• 1/28/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

Innovations (Ad Hoc)

Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)

SB150 Craig School bus video-monitoring systems; enforcement of violations, sworn or affirmed certificates.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-844 of the Code of Virginia, relating to school bus video-monitoring systems; enforcement; sworn or affirmed certificates.

Fiscal Impact

Last actions:

  • 2/4/2026 - Referred to Committee on Transportation
  • 2/20/2026 - Assigned HTRAN sub: Innovations (Ad Hoc)
  • 2/27/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda
  • 3/3/2026 - Subcommittee recommends incorporating (10-Y 0-N)
  • 3/4/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda

Senate Committee Actions:

• 1/26/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 1/27/2026 - Read second time

• 1/27/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)

• 1/28/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (36-Y 4-N 0-A)

• 2/19/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB150)

Innovations (Ad Hoc)

Subcommittee recommends incorporating (10-Y 0-N)

SB219 Jones Photo speed monitoring devices; summons, reports.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-882.1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-882.2, relating to photo speed monitoring devices; placement and operation.

Fiscal Impact

Last actions:

  • 2/20/2026 - Assigned HTRAN sub: Innovations (Ad Hoc)
  • 2/27/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda
  • 3/3/2026 - House subcommittee offered
  • 3/3/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 2-N)
  • 3/4/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/12/2026 - Read second time

• 2/12/2026 - Transportation 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 (37-Y 2-N 0-A)

Innovations (Ad Hoc)

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 2-N)

SB436 Bagby Photo speed monitoring devices; highway work zones, workers present.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-882.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to photo speed monitoring devices; highway work zones; workers present.

Fiscal Impact

Last actions:

  • 2/20/2026 - Assigned HTRAN sub: Innovations (Ad Hoc)
  • 2/27/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda
  • 3/3/2026 - House subcommittee offered
  • 3/3/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N)
  • 3/4/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda

Senate Committee Actions:

• 1/27/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 1/27/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26101066D-E

• 1/27/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended

• 1/28/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 2/20/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB436)

Innovations (Ad Hoc)

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N)

SB455 DeSteph Tow truck drivers; prohibited acts, employing unregistered tow truck drivers.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-116 and 46.2-118 of the Code of Virginia, relating to tow truck drivers; registration.

Fiscal Impact

Last actions:

  • 2/9/2026 - Referred to Committee on Transportation
  • 2/20/2026 - Assigned HTRAN sub: Innovations (Ad Hoc)
  • 2/27/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda
  • 3/3/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
  • 3/4/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/3/2026 - Transportation Substitute agreed to

• 2/3/2026 - Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 2/3/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 2/3/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB455)

• 2/4/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

Innovations (Ad Hoc)

Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)

SB670

Senate Bill SB670 was passed by for the day in Subcommittee to be taken up in Full Committee on 3/5

Bill(s) Patron Title
SB670 Salim Fully autonomous vehicles; commercial use, civil penalty.

Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 46.2 a chapter numbered 14.2, consisting of sections numbered 46.2-1419 through 46.2-1430, relating to commercial use of fully autonomous vehicles.

Fiscal Impact

Last actions:

  • 2/17/2026 - Referred to Committee on Transportation
  • 2/20/2026 - Assigned HTRAN sub: Innovations (Ad Hoc)
  • 2/27/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda
  • 3/3/2026 - House subcommittee offered
  • 3/4/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/11/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - floor substitute (Voice Vote)

• 2/11/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)

• 2/11/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB670)

• 2/11/2026 - Reading of substitute waived

• 2/12/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (35-Y 4-N 0-A)

Innovations (Ad Hoc)

Transportation Subcommittee # 3 Highway Safety and Policy Chaired Reid

Legislation to come from Highway Safety Subcommittee Meeting held on 3/4

Bill(s) Patron Title
SB437 Bagby Truck-mounted attenuators; vehicles equipped with white warning lights.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1025 of the Code of Virginia, relating to amber and green warning lights; snow plows and vehicles equipped with truck-mounted attenuators.

Fiscal Impact

Last actions:

  • 3/2/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda
  • 3/4/2026 - House subcommittee offered
  • 3/4/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N)
  • 3/4/2026 - House subcommittee offered
  • 3/4/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda

Senate Committee Actions:

• 1/28/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)

• 1/28/2026 - Rules suspended

• 1/28/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 1/28/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (38-Y 2-N 0-A)

• 2/19/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB437)

Highway Safety and Policy

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N)

SB506 Cifers Vehicle equipment; clear film on windshields.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1052 of the Code of Virginia, relating to vehicle equipment; films on windshields.

Fiscal Impact

Last actions:

  • 2/9/2026 - Referred to Committee on Transportation
  • 2/20/2026 - Assigned HTRAN sub: Highway Safety and Policy
  • 3/2/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda
  • 3/4/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)
  • 3/4/2026 - Placed on Transportation Agenda

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/3/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote)

• 2/3/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)

• 2/3/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26100863D-E

• 2/4/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 1-N 0-A)

• 2/25/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB506)

Highway Safety and Policy

Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)