HB539Introduced in the House of Delegates
Local highway system funding; revenue-sharing funds, funding cycle.
Introduced by Karen Hamilton, District 62
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Local highway system funding; revenue-sharing funds; funding cycle. Requires the application process established by the Commonwealth Transportation Board for localities to receive revenue-sharing funds to use for the improvement, construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of the highway system to be conducted on an annual basis.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Transportation
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee failed to recommend laying on the table (7-Y 3-N) · January 27, 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.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Vivian Watts | 14 | Yes |
| Joshua Thomas | 21 | Yes |
| David Reid | 28 | Yes |
| Terry Austin | 37 | No |
| Jason Ballard | 42 | No |
| Scott Wyatt | 60 | No |
| Leslie Chambers Mehta | 73 | Yes |
| Betsy Carr | 78 | Yes |
| Bonita Anthony | 92 | Yes |
| Jackie Glass | 93 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103295D
Referred to Committee on Transportation
Assigned HTRAN sub: Transportation Infrastructure and Funding
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB539)
Subcommittee failed to recommend laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
Left in Committee Transportation
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