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

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB173 Anthony State correctional facilities; visitation policies, annual report.

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.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)

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

Nays (2): Austin, Wyatt

Last actions:

  • 3/30/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB173ER)
  • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
  • 3/31/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
  • 4/1/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB173)

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)

HB246 Watts Mental illness, neurocognitive disorder, etc.; affirmative defense or reduced penalty.

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.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting (4-Y 3-N)

Yeas (4): Reid, McQuinn, Krizek, Askew

Nays (3): Thomas, Austin, Wyatt

Last actions:

  • 3/31/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB246)
  • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
  • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
  • 3/31/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026

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)

HB318 Hope Virginia Parole Board; powers and duties, juvenile offenders, parole procedures and considerations.

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.

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:

  • 3/30/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB318ER)
  • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
  • 3/31/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
  • 4/1/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB318)

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)

HB361 Seibold Earned sentence credits; incarceration while awaiting trial or pending an appeal, effective date.

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.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)

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

Nays (2): Austin, Wyatt

Last actions:

  • 3/14/2026 - Conference report agreed to by House (65-Y 31-N 0-A)
  • 3/14/2026 - Conference report agreed to by both chambers
  • 3/16/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB361)
  • 3/30/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/30/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB361ER)

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)

HB472 Feggans Resilience hub pilot prog.; establishing to assist vulnerable communities during emerg. situation.

Summary: A BILL to establish a resilience hub pilot program to assist vulnerable communities during emergency situations.

Fiscal Impact

Last actions:

  • 1/30/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 1/30/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26106479D-H1
  • 2/10/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/13/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
  • 2/16/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB472)

Subcommittee #2

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 0-N)

HB642 Krizek Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.

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.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N)

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

Nays (2): Austin, Wyatt

Last actions:

  • 2/27/2026 - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/27/2026 3:35 pm)
  • 3/4/2026 - Senate substitute rejected by House (0-Y 95-N 0-A)
  • 3/4/2026 - House acceded to request
  • 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by House
  • 3/4/2026 - House Conferees: Krizek, Herring, Morefield

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)

HB874 Kent Domestic and Sexual Assault Conviction Database; established.

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.

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:

  • 2/6/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 2/6/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety
  • 2/6/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB874)
  • 2/10/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/11/2026 - 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)

HB896 Sullivan Substantial Risk Order Training Program; established, delayed effective date, report.

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.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)

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

Nays (2): Austin, Wyatt

Last actions:

  • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended
  • 2/16/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26104815D-E
  • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed House (61-Y 35-N 0-A)
  • 2/18/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB896)
  • 3/6/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB896)

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)

HB947 Askew Virginia Youth Empowerment and Mentoring Grant Fund and Program; created and established.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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

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

Last actions:

  • 1/13/2026 - Referred to Committee on Appropriations
  • 1/23/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety
  • 1/27/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB947)
  • 2/10/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/11/2026 - Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

Related Bills:

SB739 (Jones)

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

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

HB969 Price Virginia Gun Violence Prevention Center; work group to develop policy, etc., to establish.

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.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)

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

Nays (2): Austin, Wyatt

Last actions:

  • 2/16/2026 - Read second time
  • 2/16/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed House (61-Y 35-N 0-A)
  • 2/25/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB969)

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)

HB1015 Tran Firearms, etc.; carrying concealed weapon by persons convicted of misdemeanor hate crime prohibited.

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.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)

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

Nays (2): Austin, Wyatt

Last actions:

  • 2/13/2026 - Read first time
  • 2/16/2026 - Read second time and engrossed
  • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed House (60-Y 35-N 0-A)
  • 2/27/2026 - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/27/2026 3:41 pm)
  • 2/27/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1015)

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)

HB1041 Carr DOC; powers and duties of Director, Virginia Prison Education Task Force established, report.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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

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

Last actions:

  • 2/16/2026 - committee substitute rejected
  • 2/16/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 2/20/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1041)

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)

HB1140 Cherry Drug-related investigations; use of confidential informants.

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.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

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

Last actions:

  • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended
  • 2/16/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26103740D-E
  • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 2/18/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1140)
  • 3/6/2026 - Senate amendment agreed to by House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)

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)

HB1233 Delaney Va. Sexual & Domestic Violence Victim fund; fee for offenses related to solicitation of minors, etc.

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.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

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

Last actions:

  • 2/16/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 3/2/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1233)
  • 3/4/2026 - Senate substitute agreed to by House (95-Y 0-N 0-A)

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)

HB1241 Anthony Hampton Roads Infrastructure Coordination and Readiness Framework; HRTPO to develop, report.

Summary: An Act to direct the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission to develop an infrastructure coordination and fiscal readiness framework for Planning District 23.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

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

Last actions:

  • 2/13/2026 - Read first time
  • 2/16/2026 - Read second time
  • 2/16/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed House (92-Y 5-N 0-A)

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)

HB1280 Cole, J.G. State correctional facilities; participation of prisoners in employment & education program, report.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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

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

Last actions:

  • 2/16/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed House (91-Y 5-N 0-A)
  • 2/17/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1280)
  • 3/2/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1280)

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)