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HB30 • 2026

Budget Bill.

<p class=ldtitle>A BILL for all appropriations of the Budget submitted by the Governor of Virginia in accordance with the provisions of § 2.2-1509, Code of Virginia, and to provide a portion of the revenues for the two years ending respectively on the thirtieth day of June, 2027, and the thirtieth day of June, 2028, and a BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-416 of the Code of Virginia, as it is currently effective and as it may become effective; amend and reenact §§ 58.1-322.02, 58.1-322.03, 58.1-332, 58.1-339.8, 58.1-390.3, 58.1-422.4, 58.1-422.5, and 58.1-609.3 of the Code of Virginia; and repeal the third enactments of Chapters 256 and 257 of the Acts of Assembly of 2022 effective for taxable years beginning on and after January 1, 2027.</p>

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Torian
Last action
2026-03-14
Official status
Continued
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about who it affects beyond the state government of Virginia.

Virginia Budget Bill

This bill sets out how Virginia will allocate funds based on the governor's budget proposal for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027 and June 30, 2028.

What This Bill Does

  • Allocates funds for government spending as proposed by the Governor of Virginia.
  • Sets aside revenue for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2027 and June 30, 2028.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The state government of Virginia

Terms To Know

Appropriations
Money set aside for specific uses by the government.
Fiscal Year
A period of time used for budgeting and financial reporting, usually ending on a date other than December 31.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify exact amounts or details about spending.
  • Some parts of the bill are set to take effect in future years.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-14 House

    Continued to 2026 Sp. Sess. 1 pursuant to HJR 316

  2. 2026-03-04 Senate

    Read third time

  3. 2026-03-04 Senate

    Engrossed by Senate as amended

  4. 2026-03-04 Senate

    Conferees appointed by Senate

  5. 2026-03-04 Senate

    Senate requested conference committee

  6. 2026-03-04 Senate

    Senate Conferees: Lucas, Deeds, Locke, Pillion, Stuart

  7. 2026-03-04 Finance and Appropriations

    Committee amendments agreed to (Voice Vote)

  8. 2026-03-04 Senate

    Passed Senate with amendments (24-Y 16-N 0-A)

  9. 2026-03-04 House

    Senate amendments rejected by House (0-Y 92-N 0-A)

  10. 2026-03-04 Senate

    Senate insisted on substitute Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

  11. 2026-03-04 House

    House acceded to request

  12. 2026-03-04 House

    Conferees appointed by House

  13. 2026-03-04 House

    House Conferees:Torian, Carr, McQuinn, Krizek, Austin, Bloxom

  14. 2026-03-03 Finance and Appropriations

    Reported from Finance and Appropriations with Senate Amendments Substituted for House Amendments (9-Y 3-N)

  15. 2026-03-03 Senate

    Rules suspended

  16. 2026-03-03 Senate

    Passed by for the day

  17. 2026-03-03 Senate

    Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

  18. 2026-03-03 Senate

    Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  19. 2026-02-27 Senate

    Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)

  20. 2026-02-27 Finance and Appropriations

    Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations

  21. 2026-02-26 House

    Budget amendments available (HB30)

  22. 2026-02-26 House

    Read second time

  23. 2026-02-26 House

    Uncontested committee amendments agreed to Block Vote (89-Y 9-N 0-A)

  24. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 1 #8h agreed to (65-Y 32-N 0-A)

  25. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 50 #1h agreed to (64-Y 33-N 0-A)

  26. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 50 #2h agreed to (64-Y 33-N 0-A)

  27. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 50 #3h agreed to (64-Y 33-N 0-A)

  28. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 54 #1h agreed to (63-Y 33-N 0-A)

  29. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 60 #1h agreed to (64-Y 33-N 0-A)

  30. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 77 #4h agreed to (64-Y 33-N 0-A)

  31. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 102 #6h agreed to (64-Y 33-N 0-A)

  32. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 125 #1h agreed to (95-Y 1-N 0-A)

  33. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 243 #1h agreed to (63-Y 33-N 0-A)

  34. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 278 #3h agreed to (92-Y 5-N 0-A)

  35. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 290 #1h agreed to (64-Y 32-N 0-A)

  36. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 328 #1h agreed to (91-Y 5-N 0-A)

  37. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 352 #1h agreed to (63-Y 33-N 0-A)

  38. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 352 #3h agreed to (66-Y 31-N 0-A)

  39. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 359 #1h agreed to (64-Y 33-N 0-A)

  40. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 369 #1h agreed to (64-Y 33-N 0-A)

  41. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 399 #2h agreed to (64-Y 33-N 0-A)

  42. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 419 #1h agreed to (64-Y 32-N 0-A)

  43. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 419 #2h agreed to (64-Y 32-N 0-A)

  44. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 420 #3h agreed to (64-Y 33-N 0-A)

  45. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 471 #1h agreed to (65-Y 32-N 0-A)

  46. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 471 #2h agreed to (64-Y 32-N 0-A)

  47. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 471 #3h agreed to (64-Y 33-N 0-A)

  48. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 471 #4h agreed to (64-Y 33-N 0-A)

  49. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 471 #5h agreed to (95-Y 2-N 0-A)

  50. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 491 #1h agreed to (64-Y 32-N 0-A)

  51. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item C-18 #1h agreed to (68-Y 29-N 0-A)

  52. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 4-5.04 #1h agreed to (64-Y 32-N 0-A)

  53. 2026-02-26 House

    Contested committee amendment Item 4-14 #2h agreed to (64-Y 32-N 0-A)

  54. 2026-02-26 House

    Floor Amendment Item 109 #1h offered by Delegate McNamara passed by (64-Y 33-N 0-A)

  55. 2026-02-26 House

    Floor Amendment Item 3-5.24 #1h offered by Delegate Webert passed by (73-Y 22-N 0-A)

  56. 2026-02-26 House

    Floor Amendment Item 4-14 #1h offered by Delegate McNamara passed by (62-Y 33-N 0-A)

  57. 2026-02-26 House

    Floor Amendment Item 4-14 #2h offered by Delegate McNamara passed by (64-Y 33-N 0-A)

  58. 2026-02-26 House

    Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) (95-Y 0-N 0-A)

  59. 2026-02-26 House

    Passed House (83-Y 14-N 0-A)

  60. 2026-02-25 House

    Budget amendments available (HB30)

  61. 2026-02-25 House

    Motion for Special and Continuing Order for Thursday, February 26, 2026 (93-Y 0-N 0-A)

  62. 2026-02-24 House

    Budget amendments available (HB30)

  63. 2026-02-24 House

    Read first time

  64. 2026-02-22 Appropriations

    Reported from Appropriations with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)

  65. 2026-01-22 House

    Budget amendments available (HB30)

  66. 2025-12-17 House

    Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104427D (HB30)

  67. 2025-12-17 House

    Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104427D

  68. 2025-12-17 Appropriations

    Referred to Committee on Appropriations

Official Summary Text

Budget Bill.
Provides for all appropriations of the Budget submitted by the Governor of Virginia in accordance with the provisions of § 2.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia, and provides a portion of revenues for the two years ending respectively on the thirtieth day of June 2027 and the thirtieth day of June 2028.

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Floor Approved