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VA HB 1497

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Hampton University; recognition and restoration of status as a land-grant university.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did VA HB 1497 pass?

The current status of VA HB 1497 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-02-11): Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote)

What is VA HB 1497 about?

Educational and cultural institutions; Recognition and restoration of status of Hampton University as a land-grant university; Hampton University Land-Grant Restoration Fund established; requirements.

Who sponsors VA HB 1497?

Jeion A. Ward is the primary sponsor of VA HB 1497.

Description

Educational and cultural institutions; Recognition and restoration of status of Hampton University as a land-grant university; Hampton University Land-Grant Restoration Fund established; requirements.

Introduced
2026-01-23
Latest action
2026-02-11 — Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote)
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Jeion A. Wardprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-23

    Presented and ordered printed 26106132D

    introduction

  2. 2026-01-23

    Referred to Committee on Appropriations

    referral-committee

  3. 2026-01-26

    Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1497)

  4. 2026-02-03

    Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1497)

  5. 2026-02-10

    Assigned HAPP sub: Higher Education

    referral-committee

  6. 2026-02-11

    Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  7. 2026-02-11

    Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote)

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1497

Attribution

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