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HB1497Introduced in the House of Delegates

Hampton University; recognition and restoration of status as a land-grant university.

Introduced

Introduced by Jeion Ward, District 87

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Educational and cultural institutions; Recognition and restoration of status of Hampton University as a land-grant university; Hampton University Land-Grant Restoration Fund established; requirements.

Where it stands

Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote)

February 11, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Presented and ordered printed 26106132D

  2. Referred to Committee on Appropriations

  3. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1497)

  4. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1497)

  5. Assigned HAPP sub: Higher Education

  6. Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  7. Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote)

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