VirginiaVA Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements, delayed effective date.
What it does
Virginia Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements. Provides that public bodies shall require the contractor and its subcontractors for any capital outlay project, as defined in the bill, to complete certain safety training programs, maintain records of compliance with applicable laws, and participate in approved apprenticeship training programs. The bill provides exemptions from such requirements for reasons related to lack of availability of apprentices and high costs.
More detail
The provisions of the bill do not apply to transportation-related construction projects. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 3Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB324-McPike) (15-Y 0-N)Latest
- Vote recorded Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations. Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 29Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB366)
- Jan 23Committee substitute printed 26105875D-S1Major
- Jan 21Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)Minor
- Vote recorded Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute. Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 21General Laws and Technology Substitute
- Jan 13Referred to Committee on General Laws and TechnologyMinor
- Jan 13Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100564DIntroduced
- Feb 3Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB324-McPike) (15-Y 0-N)Latest