Dual Office-Holding Legislation Substantially Amended, Headed to Conference
Two bills that seek to address the situation in the
Speed Camera Bills Advance Amid Ongoing Changes
As previously reported, several speed camera bills have been introduced
Bills Directing Local BZA’s to Overturn Land Use Decisions Based on State Imposed Criteria Fail
After passing the House (63-35), HB 804 (Helmer) was stricken
ACTION ITEM: Oppose SB 388 and HB 1279 that Allow “By-Right” Development of Faith-Based Owned Property
SB 388 (McPike) and HB 1279 (Cole) override local decision-making
Annual School Budget Process Bill Amended and Then Left in Committee
On February 9, the House Appropriations Elementary and Secondary Education
School Indoor Air Quality Requirements Bill Continued to 2027
On March 5, the Senate Education and Health Committee voted
House and Senate Budgets Placed in Conference
The General Assembly passed another milestone in the 2026 session
Update on Finance Bills
As the 2026 General Assembly moves toward its scheduled adjournment
VACo Analysis of the House and Senate Budgets
The House and Senate passed their respective budget proposals late
ACTION ITEM: Call Now to Oppose Bills to Make Multi-Family Residential a “By-Right” Use in Commercial Districts
In their current versions, HB 816 (Helmer) and SB 454
Capitol Contact ALERT! Oppose Bills to Make Multi-Family Residential a “By-right” Use in Commercial Districts
HB 816 (Helmer) and SB 454 (VanValkenburg) would require local
VACo Supported School Construction Financing Legislation Status
Legislative initiatives that would expand school financing abilities to counties