REGULATORY REFORM
SUPPORT – CALL TO ACTION
SUPPORT: SB1276 – Portable Benefit Accounts
Status: This bill will be voted on in the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee TODAY, 1/28, at 9AM in Senate Room A.
This bill establishes a framework for portable benefit accounts for independent contractors. The legislation supports independent workers by creating a mechanism for flexible benefits and tax relief, allowing contractors to save for healthcare and other essential expenses while maintaining individual financial autonomy.
- To see bill text and info: Click HERE
Please contact these Senators right away and ask them to VOTE YES on SB1276!
| Senate: Finance and Appropriations Committee | District | Phone | |
| Chair: Senator L. Louise Lucas (D) | 18 | (804) 698-7518 | [email protected] |
| Senator Jennifer B. Boysko (D) | 38 | (804) 698-7538 | [email protected] |
| Senator R. Creigh Deeds (D) | 11 | (804) 698-7511 | [email protected] |
| Senator Adam P. Ebbin (D) | 39 | (804) 698-7539 | [email protected] |
| Senator Barbara A. Favola (D) | 40 | (804) 698-7540 | [email protected] |
| Senator Ghazala F. Hashmi (D) | 15 | (804) 698-7515 | [email protected] |
| Senator Mamie E. Locke (D) | 23 | (804) 698-7523 | [email protected] |
| Senator David W. Marsden (D) | 35 | (804) 698-7535 | [email protected] |
| Senator Ryan T. McDougle (R) | 26 | (804) 698-7526 | [email protected] |
| Senator Jeremy S. McPike (D) | 29 | (804) 698-7529 | [email protected] |
| Senator Mark D. Obenshain (R) | 2 | (804) 698-7502 | [email protected] |
| Senator Todd E. Pillion (R) | 6 | (804) 698-7506 | [email protected] |
| Senator Bryce E. Reeves (R) | 28 | (804) 698-7528 | [email protected] |
| Senator Richard H. Stuart (R) | 25 | (804) 698-7525 | [email protected] |
| Senator Scott A. Surovell (D) | 34 | (804) 698-7534 | [email protected] |
SUPPORT – BILL UPDATES
SUPPORT: SB839 – Property Rights and Multi-Family Housing
Status: This bill passed the Senate Local Government Committee on 1/27 and was sent to the Senate Floor. It is expected to receive a floor vote later this week.
This bill would require cities and counties to automatically allow apartment buildings or other multi-family housing to be built in areas that are currently zoned for businesses or commercial use, supporting strong property rights.
- To see bill text and info: Click HERE
OPPOSE – BILL UPDATES
OPPOSE: HB2094 – High-risk artificial intelligence regulation
Status: This bill passed the House Communications Subcommittee and the House Communications, Technology and Innovation full Committee on 1/27 and was sent to General Government and Capital Outlay Appropriations Subcommittee.
This bill creates requirements for the development, deployment, and use of certain artificial intelligence systems, defined in the bill, and civil penalties for noncompliance. If adopted, this bill would establish considerable heavy handed regulations on AI development and use including requiring AI to be trained on what appears to be DEI standards. This bill Takes effect July 2026 with enforcement through the Attorney General.
- To see bill text and info: Click HERE
