HJR7Introduced in the House of Delegates
High school graduates; Dept. of Workforce Dev. & Advancement to study optional service year program.
Introduced by Dan Helmer, District 10
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Study; Department of Workforce Development and Advancement; high school graduates; optional service year program; report. Requests the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement, in collaboration with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, to determine the feasibility of creating an optional service year program for recent high school graduates in the Commonwealth.
Where it stands
Left in Rules
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N) · January 23, 2026
5
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
5 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
| Kathy Tran | 18 | Yes |
| Terry Kilgore | 45 | Yes |
| C.E. Hayes | 91 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100409D
Referred to Committee on Rules
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
Left in Rules
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