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SB641Introduced in the Senate

State Procurement - Exceptions - Historic Preservation Services (The Honorable Barrie S. Ciliberti Historic Preservation Act of 2026)

Passed

Introduced by Paul Corderman, District 2

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Establishing certain exceptions to State procurement requirements for certain contracts with nonprofit entities related to historic preservation, archaeology, and conservation service opportunities; and requiring certain contracts to include clauses requiring a nonprofit entity to competitively and transparently procure any subcontracted services, provide certain annual reports including minority business enterprise subcontracting utilization, and maximize opportunities for community engagement.

Where it stands

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 451

May 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House of Delegates votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 10, 2026

131

Yes

0

No

10

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

Bill history

  1. First Reading Budget and Taxation

  2. Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

  3. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

  4. Favorable with Amendments {333822/1 Adopted

  5. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

  6. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

  7. Referred Government, Labor, and Elections

  8. Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.

  9. Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

  10. Favorable with Amendments {203322/1

  11. Committee Amendment Adopted (127-0)

  12. Favorable with Amendments Adopted

  13. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

  14. Motion Rules Suspend Two Readings Same Day (Delegate Clippinger) Adopted (130-0)

  15. Third Reading Passed (131-0)

  16. Senate Concurs House Amendments

  17. Third Reading Passed (41-0)

  18. Passed Enrolled

  19. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 451

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