Appropriations - Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee Agenda

Chair: Reid, David

Meeting Date & Time: 02/04/2026 15 Minutes after adjournment of House 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) 698-1593 (Reynolds) (804) 698-1594 (Jay)

Bills Before the Subcommittee

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB19 McClure Firearms; purchase, etc., after assault & battery of family or household member or intimate partner.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-228 and 18.2-308.1:8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm; assault and battery of a family or household member or intimate partner; penalties.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)

Yeas (5): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas

Nays (2): Austin, Wyatt

Last actions:

  • 3/13/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/13/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB19ER)
  • 3/13/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
  • 3/18/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB19)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (22-Y 18-N 0-A)

• 3/6/2026 - Recede from Senate substitute defeated by Senate (18-Y 22-N 0-A)

• 3/6/2026 - Reconsideration of Recede from Senate substitute defeated by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/6/2026 - Senate receded from substitute (22-Y 18-N 0-A)

• 3/13/2026 - Signed by President

Related Bills:

SB160 (Perry)

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)

HB35 Cole, J.G. Restorative housing and isolated confinement; restrictions on use.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 53.1-39.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to restorative housing and isolated confinement; restrictions on use.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 2-N)

Yeas (5): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas

Nays (2): Austin, Wyatt

Last actions:

  • 2/11/2026 - committee amendment agreed to
  • 2/11/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended
  • 2/11/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26101905D-E
  • 2/12/2026 - Read third time and passed House (66-Y 31-N 0-A)
  • 2/16/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB35)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/13/2026 - Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services

• 2/27/2026 - Removed from Rehabilitation and Social Services docket for Feb 27, 2026

• 3/6/2026 - Placed on Rehabilitation and Social Services docket for Mar 06, 2026

• 3/6/2026 - Senate committee offered

• 3/6/2026 - Continued to next session in Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N)

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 2-N)

HB88 Laufer Highway rights-of-way; invasive species.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 33.2-217 of the Code of Virginia, relating to highway rights-of-way; invasive species; report.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)

Yeas (7): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas, Austin, Wyatt

Last actions:

  • 3/4/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/4/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB88ER)
  • 3/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB88)
  • 3/4/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/10/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/26/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 2/26/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 2/27/2026 - Read third time

• 2/27/2026 - Passed Senate (37-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/4/2026 - Signed by President

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)

HB108 Ballard Honor Guard Grant Program; Department of Veterans Services to establish.

Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 20 of Title 2.2 a section numbered 2.2-2004.3, relating to Department of Veterans Services; Honor Guard Grant Program established.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

Yeas (7): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas, Austin, Wyatt

Last actions:

  • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/14/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB108ER)
  • 3/14/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/19/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB108)
  • 3/25/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 25, 2026

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 3/9/2026 - Read third time

• 3/9/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/14/2026 - Signed by President

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

HB147 Williams U.S. Route 58 Corridor Development Program; issuance of bonds.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 2 of Chapter 8 of the Acts of Assembly of 1989, Special Session II, as amended by Chapter 538 of the Acts of Assembly of 1999, Chapter 296 of the Acts of Assembly of 2013, and Chapter 1230 and Chapter 1275 of the Acts of Assembly of 2020, relating to issuance of bonds for the U.S. Route 58 Corridor Development Program.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)

Yeas (5): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas

Nays (2): Austin, Wyatt

Last actions:

  • 1/5/2026 - Referred to Committee on Appropriations
  • 1/23/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety
  • 1/26/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB147)
  • 2/3/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/4/2026 - Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)

Related Bills:

SB517 (Stanley)

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)

HB169 Askew Emerg. management; Secretary of Public Safety & Homeland Sec. shall convene work group to evaluate.

Summary: An Act to direct the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security to convene a work group to evaluate existing emergency management needs in the Commonwealth; report.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)

Yeas (7): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas, Austin, Wyatt

Last actions:

  • 3/11/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/11/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB169ER)
  • 3/11/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB169)
  • 3/12/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026

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 - Passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/11/2026 - Signed by President

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)

HB354 Thomas Online portal; Commissioner of Department of Veterans Services to develop and maintain.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-2004 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services; powers and duties; online portal.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

Yeas (7): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas, Austin, Wyatt

Last actions:

  • 2/5/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/6/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
  • 2/10/2026 - Read first time
  • 2/11/2026 - Read second time and engrossed
  • 2/12/2026 - Read third time and passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/18/2026 - Placed on General Laws and Technology docket for Feb 18, 2026

• 2/18/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)

• 2/18/2026 - 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)

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

HB366 Tata Virginia Military Community Infrastructure Grant Program and Fund; award guidelines.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-233.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Military Community Infrastructure Grant Program and Fund; award guidelines.

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)

Yeas (5): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas

Nays (2): Austin, Wyatt

Last actions:

  • 1/12/2026 - Committee Referral Pending
  • 1/12/2026 - Referred to Committee on Appropriations
  • 1/17/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety
  • 2/3/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/4/2026 - Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)

HB411 Reid Commissioner of Highways; certain agreements with U.S. Department of Transportation.

Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 33.2-228.1, relating to Commissioner of Highways; certain agreements with the U.S. Department of Transportation; National Environmental Policy Act.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

Yeas (7): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas, Austin, Wyatt

Last actions:

  • 2/12/2026 - Read third time and passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 2/26/2026 - Enrolled
  • 2/26/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB411ER)
  • 2/26/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 2/27/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB411)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)

• 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 2/24/2026 - Read third time

• 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 2/26/2026 - Signed by President

Related Bills:

SB716 (Roem)

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

HB529 Thornton Suicide Prevention Program; created, deaths by suicide of veterans or military service members.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2004.2 and 32.1-263 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Suicide Prevention Coordinator; deaths by suicide of veterans or military service members; State Registrar of Vital Records; Department of Veterans Services annual report.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

Yeas (7): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas, Austin, Wyatt

Last actions:

  • 2/11/2026 - committee amendments agreed to
  • 2/11/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended
  • 2/11/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26104848D-E
  • 2/12/2026 - Read third time and passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 2/25/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB529)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/5/2026 - Rules suspended

• 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)

• 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

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

HB702 Cole, J.G. Local law-enforcement agencies; firearm give-back or buy-back programs.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 15.2-915.5 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-915.6, relating to local law-enforcement agencies; firearm give-back or buy-back programs.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)

Yeas (5): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas

Nays (2): Austin, Wyatt

Last actions:

  • 2/27/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB702)
  • 3/4/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/4/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB702ER)
  • 3/4/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB702)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/25/2026 - Read third time

• 2/25/2026 - Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to

• 2/25/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

• 2/25/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)

• 3/4/2026 - Signed by President

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)

HB927 Tata Human trafficking; creates process for use of digital identification and reporting platforms, etc.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-116.4 and 9.1-116.5 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 9.1-116.5:1, relating to human trafficking digital identification and reporting platforms; duties of Human Trafficking Response Coordinator; quarterly reports.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)

Yeas (5): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas

Nays (2): Austin, Wyatt

Last actions:

  • 1/30/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 1/30/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 1/30/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety
  • 2/3/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/4/2026 - Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)

HB1000 Cole, J.G. Rappahannock Area Transportation Authority; created, funding, Planning District 16.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-603.1, 58.1-811, and 58.1-816, as they are currently effective and as they may become effective, and 58.1-1744 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 33.2 a chapter numbered 39, consisting of sections numbered 33.2-3900 through 33.2-3914, and by adding a section numbered 58.1-802.6, relating to Rappahannock Area Transportation Authority established; funding; recordation tax; sales and use tax; report.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

Yeas (7): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas, Austin, Wyatt

Last actions:

  • 1/22/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety
  • 1/30/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1000)
  • 2/3/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1000)
  • 2/4/2026 - Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

HB1096 Singh Substantial Risk Order Reporting System; established.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 19.2-387.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Substantial Risk Order Reporting System established.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)

Yeas (5): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas

Nays (2): Austin, Wyatt

Last actions:

  • 2/11/2026 - committee amendment agreed to
  • 2/11/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended
  • 2/11/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26102094D-E
  • 2/12/2026 - Read third time and passed House (63-Y 35-N 0-A)
  • 2/26/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1096)

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

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)