VA SB 279
Status unknownContractors, Board for; tradesman apprenticeship requirements.
Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · upper
Quick answers
Did VA SB 279 pass?
The current status of VA SB 279 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-02-11): Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology (9-Y 6-N)
What is VA SB 279 about?
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation; Board for Contractors; tradesman apprenticeship requirements. Requires any individual who performs plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning or electrical work for the purpose of qualifying for licensure as a tradesman to hold an apprentice license issued by the Board for Contractors. The bill outlines the requirements for an apprentice licensee generally, and the specific requirements for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical apprentices. The bill directs the Board for Contractors to adopt emergency regulations to implement the provisions of the bill.
Who sponsors VA SB 279?
Christie New Craig is the primary sponsor of VA SB 279.
Description
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation; Board for Contractors; tradesman apprenticeship requirements. Requires any individual who performs plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning or electrical work for the purpose of qualifying for licensure as a tradesman to hold an apprentice license issued by the Board for Contractors. The bill outlines the requirements for an apprentice licensee generally, and the specific requirements for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical apprentices. The bill directs the Board for Contractors to adopt emergency regulations to implement the provisions of the bill.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-13
- Latest action
- 2026-02-11 — Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology (9-Y 6-N)
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
- —
Sponsors
- Christie New Craigprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-13
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104987D
filing,introduction
2026-01-13
Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
referral-committee
2026-02-04
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB279)
2026-02-11
Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology (9-Y 6-N)
deferral
Versions
Documents
Votes
Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology
2026-02-11 · pass · 9-6
Member-level votes (15)
- Adam P. Ebbin: yes
- Mamie E. Locke: yes
- Bryce E. Reeves: no
- Jeremy S. McPike: yes
- Todd E. Pillion: no
- Aaron R. Rouse: yes
- Christopher T. Head: no
- Emily M. Jordan: no
- Lashrecse D. Aird: yes
- Schuyler T. VanValkenburg: yes
- Danica A. Roem: yes
- Jennifer D. Carroll Foy: yes
- Timmy French: no
- Christie New Craig: no
- Angelia Williams Graves: yes
Related bills
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