HB1187Introduced in the House of Delegates
Localities; issuance of bonds for capital projects for school purposes.
Introduced by Israel O'Quinn, District 44
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Localities; issuance of bonds for capital projects for school purposes. Permits the governing body of any locality, with the consent of the school board and consistent with relevant provisions of law, to (i) issue bonds to finance all or any portion of any capital project for school purposes in the school division and (ii) use all or any portion of any federal, state, or local grant secured by the governing body of the locality or the school board to cover principal and debt service payments on such bonds.
Where it stands
Left in Education
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N) · February 3, 2026
7
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Gretchen Bulova | 11 | Yes |
| Hillary Pugh Kent | 67 | No |
| Shelly Simonds | 70 | Yes |
| Jessica Anderson | 71 | Yes |
| Mike Cherry | 74 | No |
| Lindsey Dougherty | 75 | Yes |
| Rae Cousins | 79 | Yes |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | 80 | Yes |
| Alex Askew | 95 | Yes |
| Anne Ferrell Tata | 99 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102287D
Referred to Committee on Education
Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
Left in Education
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