Appropriations - Higher Education Subcommittee Subcommittee Agenda
Chair: Carr, Betsy B.
Meeting Date & Time: 02/11/2026 10:00 AM Add to Calendar
Location: House Appropriations Committee Room - 1200
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Active item: Meeting Adjourned
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Committee Clerk: 804-698-1942 (Jackson), 804-698-1590 (Karnes)
Analyst: (804) 698-1595 (Maggio)
Bills Before the Subcommittee
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB287 | Simonds | Higher ed. institution; eligibility for in-state tuition for citizens of fed. recognized Va. tribes. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 23.1-506 of the Code of Virginia, relating to institutions of higher education; eligibility for in-state tuition for citizens of federally recognized Virginia tribes. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N)Yeas (6): Carr, Reid, Askew, Thomas, Laufer, Morefield Nays (1): Austin Last actions:
Related Bills: SB456 (Stuart) Higher Education Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N) |
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| HB404 | Reid | Enslaved Ancestors College Access Scholarship and Memorial Program; scholarships, administration. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 23.1-615.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Enslaved Ancestors College Access Scholarship and Memorial Program; scholarships; administration; online portal. Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Carr, Reid, Askew, Thomas, Laufer, Austin, Morefield Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/3/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 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 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Higher Education Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB417 | Guzman | Children of active duty service members or veterans; in-state tuition eligibility. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 23.1-506 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public institutions of higher education; in-state tuition; children of active duty service members or veterans. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Carr, Reid, Askew, Thomas, Laufer, Austin, Morefield Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/18/2026 - Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations • 3/3/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 03, 2026 Higher Education Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1016 | Tran | Cats and dogs; Virginia Cooperative Extension Service to create a list of toxic houseplants. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 65 of Title 3.2 a section numbered 3.2-6502.1, relating to Virginia Cooperative Extension Service; cats and dogs; list of toxic houseplants. Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Carr, Reid, Askew, Thomas, Laufer, Austin, Morefield Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/24/2026 - Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 5-N) • 2/24/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 2/25/2026 - Removed from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural ResourcesRural Affairs docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 3/3/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 03, 2026 • 3/3/2026 - Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) Higher Education Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1497 | Ward | Hampton University; recognition and restoration of status as a land-grant university. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 31 of Title 23.1 an article numbered 10, consisting of sections numbered 23.1-3139 and 23.1-3140, relating to educational and cultural institutions; restoration of Hampton University as a land-grant university; Hampton University Land-Grant Restoration Fund established; requirements.
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Related Bills: SB274 (Locke) Higher Education Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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