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SB816Introduced in the Senate

West North Avenue Development Authority - Neighborhood Social Connection and Development Program - Establishment (WNADA Neighborhood Social Connection and Development Act)

Passed

Introduced by Antonio Hayes, District 40

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establishing the Neighborhood Development and Social Connection Program within the West North Avenue Development Authority to provide technical support and grants to certain organizations to implement programs that foster social connections and activities in the West North Avenue Corridor; requiring the Authority to set aside not more than $150,000 for grant activities; authorizing the Authority to award grants to implement the Program; requiring the Authority to report annually on its activities; etc.

Where it stands

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 389

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

House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026

127

Yes

9

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.

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Bill history

  1. First Reading Finance

  2. Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

  3. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

  4. Favorable with Amendments {873322/1 Adopted

  5. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

  6. Third Reading Passed (44-1)

  7. Referred Economic Matters

  8. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

  9. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

  10. Third Reading Passed (127-9)

  11. Returned Passed

  12. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 389

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