HB850Introduced in the House of Delegates
VA Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements, delayed effective date.
Introduced by Paul Krizek, District 16
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Virginia Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements. Provides that public bodies shall require the contractor and its subcontractors for any capital outlay project, as defined in the bill, to complete certain safety training programs, maintain records of compliance with applicable laws, and participate in approved apprenticeship training programs. The bill provides exemptions from such requirements for reasons related to lack of availability of apprentices and high costs. The provisions of the bill do not apply to transportation-related construction projects. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.
Where it stands
Incorporated by Appropriations (HB1046-Carr) (Voice Vote)
February 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Reported from General Laws with substitute and referred to Appropriations (16-Y 5-N) · February 3, 2026
16
Yes
5
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
22 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Holly Seibold | 12 | Yes |
| Marcus Simon | 13 | Yes |
| Paul Krizek | 16 | Yes |
| Luke Torian | 24 | Yes |
| Atoosa Reaser | 27 | Yes |
| Joshua Cole | 28 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Guzman | 31 | Yes |
| Bill Wiley | 32 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104813D
Referred to Committee on General Laws
Assigned HGL sub: Procurement/Open Government
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB850)
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N)
Reported from General Laws with substitute and referred to Appropriations (16-Y 5-N)
Committee substitute printed 26106300D-H1
Assigned HAPP sub: General Government and Capital Outlay
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB850)
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
Incorporated by Appropriations (HB1046-Carr) (Voice Vote)
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