HB1239Introduced in the House of Delegates
Va. Public Procurement Act; methods of procurement, competitive sealed bids negotiation exemption.
Introduced by Delores Oates, District 31
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Virginia Public Procurement Act; contract formation and administration; methods of procurement; competitive sealed bids or negotiation exemption. Establishes that any public body that has adopted purchase procedures not requiring competitive sealed bids or competitive negotiation for certain contracts shall, through such procedures, allow for purchases from a supplier of goods and services other than professional services to be procured under such procedures when the aggregate value of the purchases exceeds the thresholds established by law or by the public body, if such supplier provides documentation to the public body certifying it has fewer than 25 employees and annual gross receipts not exceeding $3 million.
Where it stands
Left in Committee General Laws
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N) · January 27, 2026
10
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Marcus Simon | 13 | Yes |
| Atoosa Reaser | 27 | Yes |
| Joshua Cole | 28 | Yes |
| Bill Wiley | 32 | Yes |
| Lily Franklin | 41 | Yes |
| Hyland Fowler | 59 | Yes |
| Betsy Carr | 78 | Yes |
| Robert Bloxom | 100 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104322D
Referred to Committee on General Laws
Assigned HGL sub: Procurement/Open Government
Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1239)
Left in Committee General Laws
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