Appropriations - Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee Agenda
Chair: Reid, David
Meeting Date & Time: 02/11/2026 Immediately upon adjournment of the Commerce, Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee Add to Calendar
Location: House Appropriations Committee Room - 1200
Active item: Meeting Adjourned
Video: Archived
Committee Clerk: 804-698-1942 (Jackson), 804-698-1590 (Karnes)
Analyst: (804) 698-1593 (Reynolds) (804) 698-1594 (Jay)
Bills Before the Subcommittee
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| HB173 | Anthony | State correctional facilities; visitation policies, annual report. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 53.1-1.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to state correctional facilities; visitation policies; annual report. Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas Nays (2): Austin, Wyatt Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/12/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate • 3/12/2026 - Senate Conferees: Carroll Foy, Jones, DeSteph • 3/14/2026 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A) • 3/14/2026 - Conference report agreed to by both chambers • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB246 | Watts | Mental illness, neurocognitive disorder, etc.; affirmative defense or reduced penalty. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-57 of the Code of Virginia, relating to affirmative defense or reduced penalty for mental illness, neurocognitive disorder, or intellectual or developmental disability. Subcommittee recommends reporting (4-Y 3-N)Yeas (4): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew Nays (3): Thomas, Austin, Wyatt Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/10/2026 - Read third time • 3/10/2026 - Courts of Justice Amendments agreed to • 3/10/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended • 3/10/2026 - Passed Senate with amendments (22-Y 18-N 0-A) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB335 (Boysko) Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (4-Y 3-N) |
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| HB318 | Hope | Virginia Parole Board; powers and duties, juvenile offenders, parole procedures and considerations. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 53.1-134, 53.1-136, 53.1-154, and 53.1-165.1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 53.1-154.2, relating to Virginia Parole Board; powers and duties; juvenile offenders; parole procedures and considerations. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas Nays (2): Austin, Wyatt Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/10/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate • 3/10/2026 - Senate Conferees: Surovell, VanValkenburg, Jordan • 3/13/2026 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A) • 3/13/2026 - Conference report agreed to by both chambers • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB361 | Seibold | Earned sentence credits; incarceration while awaiting trial or pending an appeal, effective date. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 53.1-202.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to earned sentence credits; incarceration while awaiting trial or pending an appeal. Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas Nays (2): Austin, Wyatt Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/12/2026 - Senate requested conference committee • 3/12/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate • 3/12/2026 - Senate Conferees: Perry, Boysko, McDougle • 3/12/2026 - Senate insisted on substitute • 3/13/2026 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A) Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB472 | Feggans | Resilience hub pilot prog.; establishing to assist vulnerable communities during emerg. situation. |
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Summary: A BILL to establish a resilience hub pilot program to assist vulnerable communities during emergency situations. Last actions:
Subcommittee #2 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB642 | Krizek | Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2499.8, 2.2-2818, 2.2-2905, 2.2-3114, 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 2.2-3802, 2.2-4024, 3.2-4112, 3.2-4113, 3.2-4116, 3.2-4126, 3.2-5145.1, 3.2-5145.2:1, 3.2-5145.4, 4.1-103, 4.1-105, 4.1-352, 4.1-600, 4.1-601, 4.1-603, 4.1-604, 4.1-606, 4.1-607, 4.1-611, 4.1-614, 4.1-621, 4.1-1100, 4.1-1101, 4.1-1121, 4.1-1402, 4.1-1500, 4.1-1501, 4.1-1502, 4.1-1600 through 4.1-1603.2, 4.1-1604, 5.1-13, 9.1-1101, 15.2-912.4, 16.1-69.40:1, 16.1-260, 16.1-273, 16.1-278.9, 18.2-46.1, 18.2-247, 18.2-248, 18.2-248.01, 18.2-251, 18.2-251.03, 18.2-251.1:1, 18.2-251.1:2, 18.2-251.1:3, 18.2-252, 18.2-254, 18.2-255, 18.2-255.1, 18.2-255.2, 18.2-258, 18.2-258.02, 18.2-258.1, 18.2-265.1, 18.2-265.2, 18.2-265.3, 18.2-287.2, 18.2-308.012, 18.2-308.4, 18.2-371.2, 18.2-460, 18.2-474.1, 19.2-66, 19.2-81, 19.2-81.1, 19.2-83.1, 19.2-188.1, 19.2-303.01, 19.2-386.22 through 19.2-386.25, 19.2-389, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 19.2-389.3, 19.2-392.02, 19.2-392.6 and 19.2-392.12:1, as they shall become effective, 22.1-206, 22.1-277.08, 23.1-1301, 46.2-105.2, 46.2-347, 48-17.1, 53.1-231.2, 54.1-2903, 54.1-3401, 54.1-3443, 58.1-301, and 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Subtitle II of Title 2.2 a part labeled D, containing a chapter numbered 61, consisting of a section numbered 2.2-6100, by adding in Chapter 6 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-629 and 4.1-630, by adding in Title 4.1 chapters numbered 7 through 10, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-700 through 4.1-1010, by adding sections numbered 4.1-1102 through 4.1-1105, 4.1-1106, 4.1-1106.1, 4.1-1113, 4.1-1114, 4.1-1115, 4.1-1117, 4.1-1118, and 4.1-1119, by adding in Title 4.1 a chapter numbered 12, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-1200 through 4.1-1206, by adding in Chapter 13 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-1300, 4.1-1301, and 4.1-1303 through 4.1-1309, by adding in Chapter 14 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-1403 through 4.1-1407, by adding a section numbered 4.1-1602.1, by adding in Title 4.1 a chapter numbered 17, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-1700 through 4.1-1705, by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 6.2 a section numbered 6.2-108, and by adding in Chapter 44 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-4426; and to repeal Article 4 (§§ 3.2-4122 through 3.2-4126) of Chapter 41.1 of Title 3.2 and §§ 3.2-5145.4:1, 4.1-1101.1, 4.1-1105.1, 18.2-248.1, and 18.2-251.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to cannabis control; retail market; penalties. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas Nays (2): Austin, Wyatt Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Senate insisted on substitute (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Senate requested conference committee • 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate • 3/4/2026 - Senate Conferees: Aird, VanValkenburg, Rouse, Head Related Bills: SB542 (Aird) Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB874 | Kent | Domestic and Sexual Assault Conviction Database; established. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 13 of Title 9.1 a section numbered 9.1-1302, relating to Domestic and Sexual Assault Conviction Database created; procedures. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas Nays (2): Austin, Wyatt Last actions:
Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB896 | Sullivan | Substantial Risk Order Training Program; established, delayed effective date, report. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 9.1 a section numbered 9.1-116.11, relating to substantial risk orders; Substantial Risk Order Training Program established; annual report. Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas Nays (2): Austin, Wyatt 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 Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB947 | Askew | Virginia Youth Empowerment and Mentoring Grant Fund and Program; created and established. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 9.1 a chapter numbered 16, consisting of a section numbered 9.1-1600, relating to the Virginia Youth Empowerment and Mentoring Grant Fund and Program; established. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas, Austin, Wyatt Last actions:
Related Bills: SB739 (Jones) Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB969 | Price | Virginia Gun Violence Prevention Center; work group to develop policy, etc., to establish. |
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Summary: An Act to direct the Department of Criminal Justice Services to convene a work group to develop policy and legislative recommendations to establish the Virginia Gun Violence Prevention Center. Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas Nays (2): Austin, Wyatt 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 Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB1015 | Tran | Firearms, etc.; carrying concealed weapon by persons convicted of misdemeanor hate crime prohibited. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-57, 18.2-308.2, and 18.2-308.2:2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, or explosives or carrying of concealed weapons by persons convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime prohibited; penalty. Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas Nays (2): Austin, Wyatt 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 Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB1041 | Carr | DOC; powers and duties of Director, Virginia Prison Education Task Force established, report. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 53.1-10 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Corrections; powers and duties of Director; Virginia Prison Education Task Force established; report. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas, Austin, Wyatt Last actions:
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 with substitute (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1140 | Cherry | Drug-related investigations; use of confidential informants. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia, relating to use of confidential informants in drug-related investigations. Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas, Austin, Wyatt Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Courts of Justice Amendment agreed to • 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with amendment (38-Y 0-N 0-A) Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1233 | Delaney | Va. Sexual & Domestic Violence Victim fund; fee for offenses related to solicitation of minors, etc. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 9.1-116.1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 17.1-275.15, relating to Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund; additional fee for certain offenses. Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas, Austin, Wyatt Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/3/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Courts of Justice 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) Related Bills: SB329 (Perry) Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1241 | Anthony | Hampton Roads Infrastructure Coordination and Readiness Framework; HRTPO to develop, report. |
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Summary: An Act to direct the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission to develop an infrastructure coordination and fiscal readiness framework for Planning District 23. Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas, Austin, Wyatt Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Placed on Transportation docket for Feb 26, 2026 • 2/26/2026 - Reported from Transportation and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) • 2/26/2026 - 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 (14-Y 0-N) Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1280 | Cole, J.G. | State correctional facilities; participation of prisoners in employment & education program, report. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 53.1-32.1 and 53.1-32.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to state correctional facilities; participation of prisoners in employment and educational programs; reentry planning; work group; report. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew, Thomas, Austin, Wyatt Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) • 2/27/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 2/27/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108856D-S1 • 3/4/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 04, 2026 • 3/4/2026 - Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N) |
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