HB135Introduced in the House of Delegates
Economic Development - Tax Increment Financing - Noncontiguous Areas
Introduced by Matthew Schindler, District 2
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to designate certain noncontiguous blighted areas as development districts.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 536
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 8, 2026
43
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Economic Matters
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (125-10)
Referred Budget and Taxation
Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 536
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