HB1578Introduced in the House of Delegates
State Procurement - Procurement Preferences - Reauthorization and Revisions
Introduced by Government, Labor, and Elections
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering the termination date for certain provisions of law governing the Minority Business Enterprise Program and its application to cannabis licensing, public-private partnerships, offshore wind projects, video lottery terminals, and sports wagering licensees; altering the date by which certain reports, studies, and guidelines must be submitted; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 82
April 14, 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
39
Yes
6
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | No |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | No |
| Justin Ready | 5 | No |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable with Amendments {453722/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (98-32)
Referred Budget and Taxation
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (39-6)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 82
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