HB101Introduced in the House of Delegates
Public Broadcasters - Debate for Candidates for Statewide Office - Required Participants
Introduced by Gary Simmons, District 12
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring a public broadcaster that holds a debate between candidates for statewide office to invite all candidates who are certified to the ballot in the general election subject to certain requirements; prohibiting a public broadcaster from using or receiving State funds for the remainder of the fiscal year under certain circumstances; requiring the Governor to approve an amended appropriation to reappropriate State funds from a public broadcaster under certain circumstances; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m. (Government, Labor, and Elections)
January 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
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How would you vote on this bill?
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Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections and Appropriations
Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m. (Government, Labor, and Elections)
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