Appropriations subcommittee reports several bills, tables two amid budget uncertainty
January 31, 2026 | 2026 Legislature VA, Virginia
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The General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee of Appropriation met Jan. 30, 2026, and moved a slate of House bills forward while tabling two measures amid concerns about budget uncertainty.
Miss Peake, a committee speaker, summarized House Bill 16 — sponsored by Delegate Price — saying, "The bill requires courts to establish a program to allow incarcerated persons in local, regional, or state facilities to report." The committee voted to report HB 16 by a 6-0 voice vote.
The panel also reported House Bill 17, another measure identified with Delegate Price that extends the delinquent period on accounts for incarcerated persons; that bill was reported by a 5-1 vote.
Delegate Kreesick urged the committee to delay HB 44’s effective date at the Department of Elections' request so the state can implement a comprehensive online campaign finance portal. Kreesick said the portal would provide searchable, exportable campaign finance data and described it as, "a really great open government, idea." The committee adopted an amendment setting an implementation date and reported HB 44 as amended, 6-0.
By contrast, the committee set aside two bills for further consideration. Speaker 2 moved to "gently lay" House Bill 120, a measure tied to the State Corporation Commission, citing additional costs and current budget uncertainty; the motion to table was adopted (final tally not recorded in the transcript). House Bill 754, which would raise certain court-related fees for ECO and TDO cases, was also laid on the table after members cited fiscal impact; that motion carried 6-0.
Miss Peake described House Bill 231 (sponsored by Delegate Cohen), which would establish an autism advisory council, and the committee voted to report that measure 6-0.
Votes at a glance: HB 16 — reported 6-0; HB 17 — reported 5-1; HB 44 (amended) — reported 6-0; HB 120 — laid on the table (motion adopted; roll-call not specified); HB 231 — reported 6-0; HB 754 — laid on the table 6-0.
The subcommittee concluded its agenda and adjourned.
What happens next: Reported bills will be sent on to the next committee or the full Appropriation body per legislative process; tabled bills remain pending with no further action recorded in this session.
Miss Peake, a committee speaker, summarized House Bill 16 — sponsored by Delegate Price — saying, "The bill requires courts to establish a program to allow incarcerated persons in local, regional, or state facilities to report." The committee voted to report HB 16 by a 6-0 voice vote.
The panel also reported House Bill 17, another measure identified with Delegate Price that extends the delinquent period on accounts for incarcerated persons; that bill was reported by a 5-1 vote.
Delegate Kreesick urged the committee to delay HB 44’s effective date at the Department of Elections' request so the state can implement a comprehensive online campaign finance portal. Kreesick said the portal would provide searchable, exportable campaign finance data and described it as, "a really great open government, idea." The committee adopted an amendment setting an implementation date and reported HB 44 as amended, 6-0.
By contrast, the committee set aside two bills for further consideration. Speaker 2 moved to "gently lay" House Bill 120, a measure tied to the State Corporation Commission, citing additional costs and current budget uncertainty; the motion to table was adopted (final tally not recorded in the transcript). House Bill 754, which would raise certain court-related fees for ECO and TDO cases, was also laid on the table after members cited fiscal impact; that motion carried 6-0.
Miss Peake described House Bill 231 (sponsored by Delegate Cohen), which would establish an autism advisory council, and the committee voted to report that measure 6-0.
Votes at a glance: HB 16 — reported 6-0; HB 17 — reported 5-1; HB 44 (amended) — reported 6-0; HB 120 — laid on the table (motion adopted; roll-call not specified); HB 231 — reported 6-0; HB 754 — laid on the table 6-0.
The subcommittee concluded its agenda and adjourned.
What happens next: Reported bills will be sent on to the next committee or the full Appropriation body per legislative process; tabled bills remain pending with no further action recorded in this session.
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