Appropriations - Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee Agenda
Chair: Krizek, Paul E.
Meeting Date & Time: 02/11/2026 15 minutes after adjournment of the House Add to Calendar
Location: House Appropriations Committee Room - 1200
Video: Archived
Committee Clerk: 804-698-1942 (Jackson); 804-698-1590 (Karnes)
Analyst : (804) 698-1593 (Reynolds) (804) 698-1591 (McKay)
Bills Before the Subcommittee
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| HB45 | Fowler | Fees to hunt, fish, and trap; free or partially discounted, reimbursement. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 29.1-301 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Wildlife Resources; free or partially discounted fees to hunt, fish, and trap; reimbursement. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer Nays (2): Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) |
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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. Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer Nays (2): Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to • 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 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 Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB145 | Krizek | Fantasy contests; regulation and taxation, civil penalty, repeals fantasy contests act. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3705.3, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 37.2-314.2, 52-53, 58.1-4015.1, 58.1-4030, and 58.1-4103 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 in Title 58.1 a chapter numbered 42, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-4200 through 58.1-4214; and to repeal Chapter 51 (§§ 59.1-556 through 59.1-570) of Title 59.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to regulation and taxation of fantasy contests. Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer, Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate • 3/4/2026 - Senate Conferees: McPike, Carroll Foy, Reeves • 3/14/2026 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (26-Y 13-N 0-A) • 3/14/2026 - Conference report agreed to by both chambers • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB129 (Ebbin) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB260 | Simonds | Public service companies; prevailing wage rate for underground infrastructure work. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 40.1 an article numbered 1.2, consisting of sections numbered 40.1-28.13 through 40.1-28.16, relating to prevailing wage rate; underground infrastructure work; public service companies. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer Nays (2): Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/2/2026 - Placed on Commerce and Labor docket for Mar 02, 2026 • 3/2/2026 - Reported from Commerce and Labor with amendment and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (8-Y 5-N) • 3/2/2026 - 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 (15-Y 0-N) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB285 | Helmer | Distributed Energy Resources Task Force; created, membership, reports, sunset. |
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Summary: An Act to establish the Distributed Energy Resources Task Force; reports; sunset. Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer, Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/12/2026 - Senate Conferees: VanValkenburg, Bagby, Suetterlein • 3/12/2026 - Senate insisted on substitute • 3/14/2026 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (22-Y 17-N 0-A) • 3/14/2026 - Conference report agreed to by both chambers • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB374 | Krizek | Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act; written rental agreement, lot rent increase prohibition, etc. |
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Summary: An Act 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 a section numbered 55.1-1320, relating to Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer Nays (2): Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 2-N) • 3/4/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 3/5/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26109148D-S1 • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Reported from Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 5-N) 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: An Act 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. Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 1-N)Yeas (6): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer, Bloxom Nays (1): Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology (10-Y 5-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 Related Bills: SB628 (Locke) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 1-N) |
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| HB590 | Hernandez | Smart Solar Permitting Platform; established, residential solar energy systems. |
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Summary: An Act 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; work group; report. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer Nays (2): Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/2/2026 - Reported from Commerce and Labor with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (8-Y 6-N) • 3/2/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 3/3/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108986D-S1 • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Reported from Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 4-N) Related Bills: SB382 (Surovell) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB597 | Simonds | Wildlife Corridor Grant Fund; created, voluntary contributions, report. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 58.1-344.3 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 8 of Chapter 5 of Title 29.1 a section numbered 29.1-580, relating to Wildlife Corridor Grant Fund established; voluntary contributions; report. Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer Nays (2): Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/18/2026 - Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Reported from Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 5-N) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB599 | Simonds | Marine Science, Virginia Institute of; duties, oyster stock assessment, report. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 28.2 a section numbered 28.2-563, relating to Marine Resources Commission; oyster stock assessment; report. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer Nays (2): Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB672 | Maldonado | Appliance minimum energy and water conservation standards; requirement of manufacturers. |
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Summary: An Act 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 appliance minimum energy and water conservation standards; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning facilities and home appliances; Department of Energy. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer Nays (2): Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/2/2026 - Placed on Commerce and Labor docket for Mar 02, 2026 • 3/2/2026 - Reported from Commerce and Labor and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (8-Y 6-N) • 3/2/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Reported from Finance and Appropriations with amendment (10-Y 4-N) Related Bills: SB256 (McPike) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB675 | Maldonado | Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil penalty. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 40.1 a section numbered 40.1-28.7:12, relating to protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status; civil penalty. Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer Nays (2): Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/5/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB698 | McAuliff | Virginia Workforce Development and Career Connection and Training Foundation and Fund; established, |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 27 of Title 2.2 an article numbered 12, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-2743.1 through 2.2-2743.7, relating to Virginia Workforce Development and Career Connection and Training Foundation and Fund. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer, Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB796 | Hayes | Regulatory boards; adjustment of fees, recovery of disciplinary and monitoring costs, report. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-113 of the Code of Virginia, to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 54.1-202.1 and 54.1-2401.1, and to repeal § 54.1-2708.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to professions and occupations; adjustment of fees by regulatory boards; recovery of disciplinary and monitoring costs. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer, Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to • 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Related Bills: SB680 (Head) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB895 | Sullivan | Electric utilities; energy storage requirements, Department of Energy to develop model ordinance. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 56-580 and 56-585.5 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 45.2 a chapter numbered 22, consisting of a section numbered 45.2-2200, relating to electric utilities; energy storage resources; Department of Energy to develop model ordinances; work groups; reports. Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 1-N)Yeas (6): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer, Bloxom Nays (1): Wiley Last actions:
Related Bills: SB448 (Bagby) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 1-N) |
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| HB903 | Sullivan | Electric utilities; performance-based regulatory framework. |
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Summary: An Act to direct the State Corporation Commission to evaluate electric utility performance in the Commonwealth; report. Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer, Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Reported from Rules with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (12-Y 3-N) • 2/27/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 2/27/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108813D-S1 • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Reported from Finance and Appropriations with amendment (10-Y 5-N) Related Bills: SB251 (Surovell) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1038 | Carr | Virginia Student Environmental Literacy Plan Grant Fund and Program; created and established. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 10.1 a section numbered 10.1-104.6:3, relating to Virginia Student Environmental Literacy Plan Grant Fund and Program established. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer, Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-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. Last actions:
Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1089 | Webert | Va. Brownfield & Coal Mine Renewable Energy Grant Fund; increases kilowatt of nameplate capacity. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 45.2-1725 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Brownfield and Coal Mine Renewable Energy Grant Fund. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer Nays (2): Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Related Bills: SB415 (Peake) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB1207 | Sewell | Paid family & med. leave insurance program; definitions, notice requirements, civil action, report. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-107.2, 38.2-135, 38.2-316, and 38.2-1800 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 38.2-107.3 and by adding in Title 60.2 a chapter numbered 8, consisting of sections numbered 60.2-800 through 60.2-821, relating to paid family and medical leave insurance program; notice requirements; civil action. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer Nays (2): Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/5/2026 - Read third time • 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB1248 | Glass | Virginia Creative Economy Grant Program; established. |
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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 Virginia Creative Economy Grant Program established. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer, Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1249 | Glass | Creative Economy Task Force; established, strategic plan, report, sunset. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-2355.1, relating to Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority; Creative Economy Task Force established; strategic plan; report; sunset. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer, Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 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 • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1320 | Martinez | Unemployment benefits; increase weekly benefit amount. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 60.2-602 of the Code of Virginia, relating to unemployment benefits; increase weekly benefit amounts. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer Nays (2): Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/3/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 3/3/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A) Related Bills: SB759 (Ebbin) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB1444 | Lopez | Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank; created, report, membership. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 1 of Title 45.2 an article numbered 3, consisting of sections numbered 45.2-114 through 45.2-123, relating to Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank; established; report. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Krizek, Carr, Willett, Herring, Laufer Nays (2): Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/2/2026 - Reported from Commerce and Labor with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (12-Y 1-N) • 3/2/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 3/3/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26109003D-S1 • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) Related Bills: SB225 (Surovell) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 2-N) |
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