STATE BILLVA HB 584PASSED

Western Virginia Public Education Consortium; governance, funding, duties, report.

Commonwealth of Virginia

Western Virginia Public Education Consortium; governance; funding; duties. Makes several changes relating to the Western Virginia Public Education Consortium, including (i) clarifying that the establishment and maintenance of the Consortium is subject to the appropriation of funds by the General Assembly, (ii) adjusting the membership of the governing board of the Consortium to accurately reflect changes in House and Senatorial Districts and school division consolidation that occurred after the Consortium's initial establishment, and (iii) removing the requirement for the governing board of the Consortium to develop and maintain linkages with schools and school divisions in Northern Virginia to promote enhanced usage of educational technology.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
Apr 8, 2026
218 days ago
Current chamber
House of Delegates
Session
2026 Regular Session
VA HB 584 · PassedApr 8

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Bill details

Last action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0404) · Apr 8, 2026

Sponsors

JBJason BallardRepresentative · Republican · HD-042Primary sponsor
JMJoseph McNamaraRepresentative · Republican · HD-040

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 8, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0404)
Apr 8, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 404 (effective 7/1/2026)
Apr 6, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB584)House
Mar 31, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Mar 31, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026House
Mar 31, 2026Signed by SpeakerHouse
Mar 30, 2026Signed by PresidentSenate
Mar 30, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB584ER)House
Show 41 earlier actions
Mar 30, 2026EnrolledHouse
Mar 16, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB584)House
Mar 12, 2026Conference report agreed to by House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)House
Mar 11, 2026Conference report agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate
Mar 11, 2026Conference Report released
Mar 4, 2026Senate Conferees: Aird, Perry, SuetterleinSenate
Mar 4, 2026Conferees appointed by SenateSenate
Mar 4, 2026House Conferees: Rasoul, Franklin, L.V., BallardHouse
Mar 4, 2026Conferees appointed by HouseHouse
Mar 2, 2026House acceded to requestHouse
Feb 27, 2026Senate requested conference committeeSenate
Feb 27, 2026Senate insisted on substitute (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate
Feb 25, 2026Senate substitute rejected by House (2-Y 95-N 0-A)House
Feb 23, 2026Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (38-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate
Feb 23, 2026Engrossed by Senate - committee substituteSenate
Feb 23, 2026Education and Health Substitute agreed toSenate
Feb 23, 2026Read third timeSenate
Feb 20, 2026Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)Senate
Feb 20, 2026Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate
Feb 20, 2026Rules suspendedSenate
Feb 19, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB584)House
Feb 19, 2026Committee substitute printed 26108238D-S1Senate
Feb 19, 2026Senate committee offeredSenate
Feb 19, 2026Reported from Education and Health with substitute (15-Y 0-N)Senate
Feb 9, 2026Referred to Committee on Education and HealthSenate
Feb 9, 2026Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)Senate
Feb 6, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB584)House
Feb 6, 2026Read third time and passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)House
Feb 5, 2026Engrossed by House as amendedHouse
Feb 5, 2026committee amendments agreed toHouse
Feb 5, 2026Read second timeHouse
Feb 5, 2026Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular CalendarHouse
Feb 4, 2026Read first timeHouse
Feb 2, 2026Reported from Appropriations with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)House
Feb 2, 2026House committee offeredHouse
Jan 30, 2026Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (6-Y 0-N)House
Jan 30, 2026House subcommittee offeredHouse
Jan 26, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB584)House
Jan 20, 2026Assigned HAPP sub: Elementary & Secondary EducationHouse
Jan 13, 2026Referred to Committee on AppropriationsHouse
Jan 13, 2026Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101871DHouse

Recorded votes

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (6-Y 0-N)Jan 30, 2026 · House · 6 yea · 0 nayPassed
Reported from Appropriations with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)Feb 2, 2026 · House · 22 yea · 0 nayPassed
Read third time and passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)Feb 6, 2026 · House · 98 yea · 0 nayPassed
Reported from Education and Health with substitute (15-Y 0-N)Feb 19, 2026 · Senate · 15 yea · 0 nayPassed
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)Feb 20, 2026 · Senate · 40 yea · 0 nayPassed
Senate substitute rejected by House (2-Y 95-N 0-A)Feb 25, 2026 · House · 2 yea · 95 nayFailed
Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (38-Y 0-N 0-A)Feb 23, 2026 · Senate · 38 yea · 0 nayPassed
Senate insisted on substitute (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Feb 27, 2026 · Senate · 39 yea · 0 nayPassed
Conference report agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)Mar 11, 2026 · Senate · 40 yea · 0 nayPassed
Conference report agreed to by House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)Mar 12, 2026 · House · 97 yea · 0 nayPassed

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