HB1248Introduced in the House of Delegates
Virginia Creative Economy Grant Program; established.
Introduced by Jackie Glass, District 93
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Virginia Creative Economy Grant Program established. Establishes the Virginia Creative Economy Grant Program, to be administered by the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation, for the purpose of awarding grants to independent content creators and creative economy entrepreneurs, as those terms are defined in the bill, for the purpose of developing and expanding the creative economy, as defined in the bill, in the Commonwealth. The bill provides for the award of grants of no more than $20,000 to any recipient.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Appropriations
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) · February 11, 2026
7
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Paul Krizek | 16 | Yes |
| Bill Wiley | 32 | Yes |
| Amy Laufer | 55 | Yes |
| Rodney Willett | 58 | Yes |
| Betsy Carr | 78 | Yes |
| Robert Bloxom | 100 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103363D
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1248)
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
Left in Committee Appropriations
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