Appropriations

Friday, February 27, 2026·24m·▶ Watch / Listen

The House Appropriations Committee advanced all 13 bills on its agenda, reporting each out without any failures or referrals. The session included contested votes on bills covering iGaming, cannabis, non-compete contracts, solar permitting, casino expansion to Fairfax County, and unemployment benefits, alongside unanimous passage of several economic development and regulatory measures.

Key Actions

·HB 1530 – MEI Approved Economic Development Incentive PackageNo Vote

+ 12 more actions

Controversies

Interruption during SB 756 presentation

The chair interrupted the presentation of SB 756, stating 'David, hold up. How's it. Committee, be at ease for a second, please.' The committee was placed at ease briefly. The reason for the interruption is [UNCLEAR from transcript] and the identity of 'David' cannot be confirmed from the roster with certainty. No named parties stated opposing positions.

Notable Quotes

“Somebody else called this number. I can't call this number. Somebody else gotta call this.”
Committee chair (name unclear) — The chair reacting to being asked to call bill number SB 666 during consideration of that bill.

Votes

Report HB 1530Passed

Report HB 1531Passed

Report SB 25 with amendmentPassed

Report SB 118Passed

Report SB 129Passed

Report SB 170Passed

Report SB 267Passed

Report SB 382Passed

Report SB 424Passed

Report SB 542 with substitutePassed

Report SB 666Passed

Report SB 756 with substitutePassed

Report SB 759Passed

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TranscriptPreview

Everyone and welcome to the House Appropriations Committee meeting. We will do roll call around please. Okay, all are present. Thank you. Kim. Yes, Mr. Chairman. First bill on the docket is House Bill 1530. You are the patron of this bill. This implements An Mei approved economic development incentive package for Chairman. I move we report the bill second. It's been moved in second that we report House Bill 1515 30. Members, please cast your vote. The bill reports 22 0. Yes, Mr. Chairman. The next bill is House Bill 1531. You are the patron of this bill. This implements the MEI. Approved, Mr. Chairman. I move we report this bill second. Moved in second that we report House Bill 1531. Members, please catch your vote. The bill reports 22 to 0. Yes, Mr. Chairman. The next bill is Senate Bill 25 from Senator Carol Foy. There's an amendment. Chairman, move the amendment second. All those in favor. Now. The bill is identical to House Bill 67 from Delegate Fagans. Move to report the bill. It's been moved. It's been moved in second that we report House Bill SB 25 with amendment. Members, please catch your vote. That bill…

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