HB721Introduced in the House of Delegates
Uniformed Services Spouses Act
Introduced by Edith Patterson, District 28
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Applying certain provisions of law regarding priority registration at public institutions of higher education, resources and support at community colleges, senatorial and Delegate scholarships, and preferences in hiring by the Public Service Commission to the spouses of active service members and veterans; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 490
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 9, 2026
33
Yes
0
No
14
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 | Absent |
| 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
First Reading Appropriations
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Appropriations
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (133-0)
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (33-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 490
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