Appropriations - Higher Education Subcommittee Subcommittee Agenda
Chair: Carr, Betsy B.
Meeting Date & Time: 02/04/2026 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)
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Bills Before the Subcommittee
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB471 | Cohen | Higher ed. institutions, public; financial aid for students with intellectual disabilities, etc. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 23.1-600 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public institutions of higher education; financial aid and assistance; transition and postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities; eligibility for state-supported financial aid programs. Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Carr, Reid, Askew, Thomas, Laufer, Austin, Morefield Last actions:
Higher Education Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB522 | Willett | Virginia Private College Preservation and Maintenance Fund and Program; established, report. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 23.1-210.1, relating to Virginia Private College Preservation and Maintenance Fund and Program established. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Carr, Reid, Askew, Thomas, Laufer Nays (2): Austin, Morefield Last actions:
Higher Education Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB663 | Willett | Medical Education Loan-for-Service Fund and Program; established, report. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 6 of Title 23.1 an article numbered 8, consisting of sections numbered 23.1-643 through 23.1-648, relating to public institutions of higher education; financial assistance; Medical Education Loan-for-Service Fund and Program established; report. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Carr, Reid, Askew, Thomas, Laufer Nays (2): Austin, Morefield Last actions:
Related Bills: SB625 (Deeds) Higher Education Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB1040 | Carr | VCU Health System Authority; changes relating to board of directors and chief executive officer. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 23.1-2402 and 23.1-2403 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority; board of directors; chief executive officer. Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Carr, Reid, Askew, Thomas, Laufer, Austin, Morefield Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/2/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/2/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 3/2/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/3/2026 - Read third time • 3/3/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Related Bills: SB431 (Bagby) Higher Education Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1085 | Webert | New Economy Workforce Credential Grant Program; eligible institutions. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 23.1-627.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to New Economy Workforce Credential Grant Program; eligible institutions. Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Carr, Reid, Askew, Thomas, Laufer, Austin, Morefield Last actions:
Higher Education Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1354 | Walker | Tuition Assistance Grant Program; eligible institutions. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 23.1-628 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Tuition Assistance Grant Program; eligible institutions. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Carr, Reid, Askew, Thomas, Laufer, Austin, Morefield Last actions:
Higher Education Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) |
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