HB1053Introduced in the House of Delegates
GO Virginia grants; matching funds.
Introduced by Eric Phillips, District 48
What does this bill do?
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Official description
GO Virginia grants; matching funds. Reinstates the program that previously expired on July 1, 2025, allowing a locality to use grant funds awarded by the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission as matching funds for GO Virginia grants.
Where it stands
Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 5-N)
February 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 5-N) · February 25, 2026
10
Yes
5
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | No |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | No |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Lashrecse Aird | 13 | Yes |
| Lamont Bagby | 14 | Yes |
| Louise Lucas | 18 | Yes |
| Aaron Rouse | 22 | Yes |
| Mamie Locke | 23 | Yes |
| Richard Stuart | 25 | No |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104096D
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1053)
Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N)
Reported from Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)
Read first time
Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
Read second time and engrossed
Read third time and defeated by House (33-Y 64-N 0-A)
Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
Passed by until end of 3rd Reading Regular Calendar
Passed House (97-Y 1-N 0-A)
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 5-N)
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