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2025 Legislative Bills on the Governor’s Desk

GOVERNOR’S DESK

Click on the Bill # for a one pager description of the bill and why we SUPPORT or OPPOSE the bill.

Bill #Policy AreaSupport or Oppose
SB1014EducationSupport
HB1611EducationSupport
HB1657ElectionsOppose
HB1990ElectionsOppose
HB2002ElectionsOppose
HB2056ElectionsOppose
HB2276ElectionsOppose
HB2277ElectionsOppose
HB2668ElectionsOppose
SB760ElectionsOppose
HB2746ElectionsOppose
SB813ElectionsOppose
SB814ElectionsOppose
SB1009ElectionsOppose
SB1044ElectionsSupport
Bdgt 77#2c (2024)ElectionsOppose
HB1779EnergySupport
SB1338EnergySupport
SB917Good GovernanceOppose
HB1649HealthcareOppose
HB1724HealthcareOppose
SB740HealthcareOppose
HB1904HealthcareSupport
HB 2119HealthcareSupport
SB843HealthcareSupport
SB1064HealthcareSupport
SB1203HealthcareSupport
HB2094Regulatory ReformOppose

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Education Bills Update 2/12

EDUCATION

BILL UPDATE – SUPPORT

SUPPORT: SB1014 – Department of Human Resource Management; hiring on the basis of direct experience.

STATUS: This bill passed the House yesterday, 2/11 and is headed to the Governors desk.

This bill restricts agencies from requiring a college degree in the hiring of state employees unless the job were to actually require it.

Contact the Governor and tell him to sign SB1014.

Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

or

Call: (804) 786-2211

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Education Bills Update 2/7

EDUCATION

BILLS UPDATE – SUPPORT

SUPPORT: SB1014 – Department of Human Resource Management; hiring on the basis of direct experience.

STATUS: This bill passed the House General Laws Committee and is headed to the House floor for a vote.

This bill restricts agencies from requiring a college degree in the hiring of state employees unless the job were to actually require it.

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Education Bills Update 2/6

EDUCATION

SUPPORT – CALL TO ACTION

SUPPORT: SB1014 – Department of Human Resource Management; hiring on the basis of direct experience.

STATUS: This bill will be voted on in the House General Laws Committee TODAY, 2/6, 30 minutes after the adjournment of the House in House Committee Room B – 205.

This bill restricts agencies from requiring a college degree in the hiring of state employees unless the job were to actually require it.

Please contact these Delegates and tell them to VOTE YES on SB1014!

House General Laws CommitteeDistrictPhoneEmail
Chair: Delegate David L. Bulova (D)11(804) 698-1011[email protected]
Vice Chair: Delegate Betsy B. Carr (D)78(804) 698-1078[email protected]
Delegate Jonathan “Jed” Arnold (R)46(804) 698-1646[email protected]
Delegate Terry L. Austin (R)37(804) 698-1037[email protected]
Delegate Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker (D)5(804) 698-1005[email protected]
Delegate Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. (R)100(804) 698-1000[email protected]
Delegate Ellen H. Campbell (R)36(804) 698-1036[email protected]
Delegate Joshua G. Cole (D)65(804) 698-1065[email protected]
Delegate Carrie E. Coyner (R)75(804)698-1075[email protected]
Delegate Karrie K. Delaney (D)9(804) 698-1009[email protected]
Delegate Hyland F. “Buddy” Fowler, Jr. (R)59(804) 698-1059[email protected]
Delegate Barry D. Knight (R)98(804) 698-1098[email protected]
Delegate Paul E. Krizek (D)16(804) 698-1016[email protected]
Delegate James A. “Jay” Leftwich (R)90(804) 698-1090[email protected]
Delegate Adele Y. McClure (D)2(804) 698-1002[email protected]
Delegate James W. Morefield (R)43(804) 698-1043[email protected]
Delegate Marcia S. “Cia” Price (D)85(804) 698-1085[email protected]
Delegate Holly M. Seibold (D)12(804) 698-1012[email protected]
Delegate Marcus B. Simon (D)13(804) 698-1013[email protected]
Delegate Joshua E. Thomas (D)21(804) 698-1021[email protected]
Delegate Luke E. Torian (D)24(804) 698-1024[email protected]
Delegate Bill Wiley (R)32(804) 698-1032[email protected]

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Education Bills Update 2/5

EDUCATION

OPPOSE – KILLED

OPPOSE: SB979 – Delayed Implementation of New Public School Accountability System

STATUS: This bill was killed on the Senate floor on 2/4.

This bill directs the Department of Education to delay for one year the implementation of the revised public school accountability system adopted recently by the State Board of Education after robust research and discussion.

SUPPORT – KILLED

SUPPORT: HB2231 – Virginia Opportunity Scholarships

STATUS: This bill did not make it out of the House Appropriations Committee before the Crossover deadline.

The Virginia Opportunity Scholarship program is designed to give students greater access to learning opportunities that best meet their needs. 10,000 eligible K-12 students can receive $5,000 per academic year. This program is for Virginia students whose household income does not exceed $81,120 for a family of four. This scholarship puts money directly into families’ hands for expenses of attending an accredited private school in Virginia including, tuition, transportation, books, and other qualified educational expenses— such as summer school programs— so families can access the opportunities that work best for their child.

SUPPORT: HB2373 – Parents’ Rights in Education

STATUS: This bill did not make it out of the House Education Committee before the Crossover deadline.

Defends clear parental rights in public education, empowering parents to review curriculum, opt out of explicit content, know their child’s instructors, access school records, control data sharing, make medical decisions, and stay informed of counseling services. Strengthens parental oversight of their children’s education while limiting institutional overreach.

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Education Bills Update 2/4

EDUCATION

OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

OPPOSE: SB979 – Delayed Implementation of New Public School Accountability System

STATUS: This bill is on the Senate Third Reading Calendar TODAY, 2/4, and is expected to receive a floor vote.

This bill directs the Department of Education to delay for one year the implementation of the revised public school accountability system adopted recently by the State Board of Education after robust research and discussion.

Find your Senator’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE NO on SB979!

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Education Bills Update 2/3

EDUCATION

OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

OPPOSE: SB979 – Delayed Implementation of New Public School Accountability System

STATUS: This bill is on the Senate Second Reading Calendar TODAY, 2/3. It is expected to be on the Senate Third Reading Calendar on Tuesday, February 4th, and receive a floor vote.

This bill directs the Department of Education to delay for one year the implementation of the revised public school accountability system adopted recently by the State Board of Education after robust research and discussion.

Find your Senator’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE NO on SB979!

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Education Bills Update 1/31

EDUCATION

OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

OPPOSE: SB979 – Delayed Implementation of New Public School Accountability System

STATUS: This bill will be voted on for the 2nd Reading TODAY, 1/31 on the Senate Floor.

This bill directs the Department of Education to delay for one year the implementation of the revised public school accountability system adopted recently by the State Board of Education after robust research and discussion.

Find your Senator’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE NO on SB979!

OPPOSE – KILLED

OPPOSE: SB1031 – Attack on Religious Exemption for Homeschooling

STATUS: This bill was killed in the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee yesterday, 1/30.

This legislation challenges the core purpose of the religious exemption for homeschooling statute, which was established to safeguard the beliefs of families who conscientiously object to government-run education due to deeply held religious convictions and choose to homeschool their children.

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Education Bills Update 1/30

EDUCATION

BILL UPDATE – OPPOSE

OPPOSE: SB979 – Delayed Implementation of New Public School Accountability System

STATUS: This bill PASSED the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee and will head to the Senate Floor.

This bill directs the Department of Education to delay for one year the implementation of the revised public school accountability system adopted recently by the State Board of Education after robust research and discussion.

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Education Bills Update 1/29

EDUCATION

OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

OPPOSE: SB979 – Delayed Implementation of New Public School Accountability System

STATUS: This bill will be voted on in the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee TODAY, 1/29, at 9am in the Senate Room A, Room 305.

This bill directs the Department of Education to delay for one year the implementation of the revised public school accountability system adopted recently by the State Board of Education after robust research and discussion.

Please contact these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on SB979!

Senate Finance and Appropriations CommitteeDistrictPhoneEmail
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]

BILL UPDATE – OPPOSE

OPPOSE: SB1031 – Attack on Religious Exemption for Homeschooling

STATUS: This bill passed the Senate Education and Health Committee and is headed to the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee.

This legislation challenges the core purpose of the religious exemption for homeschooling statute, which was established to safeguard the beliefs of families who conscientiously object to government-run education due to deeply held religious convictions and choose to homeschool their children.

SUPPORT – KILLED

SUPPORT: HB2639 – Education Choice Tax Credits

STATUS: This bill was killed the House Finance Subcommittee 2 on 1/28.

Creates two refundable tax credits empowering parental education choice: Up to $5,000 for homeschool/private school expenses and up to $1,500 for public school expenses. Lower-income families get additional $2,500 credit. Program capped at $25M annually with automatic 10% increase if 90% used. Supports family freedom in education decisions while reducing their tax burden.

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