HB546Introduced in the House of Delegates
Western Virginia Public Education Consortium; funding, duties.
Introduced by Joseph McNamara, District 40
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Western Virginia Public Education Consortium; governance; funding; duties. Makes several changes relating to the Western Virginia Public Education Consortium, including (i) clarifying that the establishment and maintenance of the Consortium is subject to the appropriation of funds by the General Assembly and providing that if the Western Virginia Public Education Consortium is not funded by a separate appropriation in the general appropriation act for fiscal year 2027, it shall expire on January 1, 2027; (ii) adjusting the membership of the governing board of the Consortium to accurately reflect changes in House and Senatorial Districts and school division consolidation that occurred after the Consortium's initial establishment; and (iii) removing the requirement for the governing board of the Consortium to develop and maintain linkages with schools and school divisions in Northern Virginia to promote enhanced usage of educational technology.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Appropriations
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 0-N) · January 30, 2026
6
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Briana Sewell | 25 | Yes |
| Bill Wiley | 32 | Yes |
| Ellen McLaughlin | 36 | Yes |
| Shelly Simonds | 70 | Yes |
| Delores McQuinn | 81 | Absent |
| Marcia Price | 85 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102986D
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Assigned HAPP sub: Elementary & Secondary Education
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB546)
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 0-N)
Left in Committee Appropriations
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