Car Tax Legislation Fails to Advance; Study Resolution Awaits Action in the Senate
A subcommittee of House Finance tabled HB 566 (McNamara), the
February 12, 2026
Legislation Dictating Use of Local Revenues from Data Centers Continued to 2027
HB 1132 (Reid), as presented to a subcommittee of House
February 12, 2026
VACo Supports Legislation that Provides Greater Flexibility for Use of At-Risk Add-On Funding
HB 195 (McQuinn) and SB 33 (Favola) would include as
February 10, 2026
ACTION ITEM: Oppose Ban on the Land Application of Biosolids
SB 386 (Stuart) would prohibit any person, who holds a
February 10, 2026
ACTION ITEM: Bill to Allow “By-Right” Multi-Family Housing Within One-Quarter Mile of Rail and Transit Stops Passes Senate
By a vote 21-19, the Senate passed SB 717 (Salim)
February 10, 2026
Bills Requiring Local Responsibility for Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Programs Need More Work
HB 862 (Cousins) and SB 391 (Stuart) are bills introduced
February 10, 2026
ACTION ITEM: VACo Opposes Mandatory Collective Bargaining Bill
VACo urges opposition to SB 378 (Surovell), which as introduced,
February 3, 2026
VACo Opposes Speed Camera Bills that Would Waive Sovereign Immunity
As with recent General Assembly sessions, the 2026 Session has
February 3, 2026
VACo Opposes Restrictive PFAS Testing Bill
HB 1443 (Lopez) would require any owner of a sewage
February 3, 2026
Bus Obstruction Monitoring System Legislation Introduced
SB 583 (Salim) would allow localities to authorize the use
February 3, 2026
Problematic Workers’ Compensation Unfunded Mandate Laid on Table
The Compensation and Retirement Subcommittee of House Appropriations voted to
February 3, 2026
ACTION ITEM: Bills to Allow “By-Right” Development of Faith-Based Owned Property Advance Out of Committee
SB 388 (McPike) and HB 1279 (Cole) passed out of
February 3, 2026