HB989Introduced in the House of Delegates
State Assistance for the Elderly - Study on Calculation of Income
Introduced by Lesley Lopez, District 39
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring the Department of Aging, in consultation with the Department of Disabilities, the Department of Health, the Department of Housing and Community Development, and the Department of Human Services, to conduct a study on the calculation of income for certain housing assistance programs and medical assistance programs and report the results by December 1, 2026, to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health Committee.
Where it stands
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
March 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 23, 2026
119
Yes
17
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Health and Ways and Means
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (Health)
Hearing canceled (Health)
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Health)
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {203929/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (119-17)
Referred Finance
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
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