SB539Introduced in the Senate
Virginia Public-Private Safety Communications Infrastructure Fund; established.
Introduced by Mark Obenshain, District 2
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Virginia Public-Private Safety Communications Infrastructure Fund established. Establishes the Virginia Public-Private Safety Communications Infrastructure Fund, to be managed by the Department of Criminal Justice Services, for the purpose of making loans and awarding grants to local governments for the purpose of assisting with improvement projects relating to public safety radio and communications infrastructure.
Where it stands
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 1-N)
February 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 1-N) · February 11, 2026
14
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | No |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | Yes |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Louise Lucas | 18 | Yes |
| Aaron Rouse | 22 | Yes |
| Mamie Locke | 23 | Yes |
| Richard Stuart | 25 | Yes |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | Yes |
| Bryce Reeves | 28 | Yes |
| Jeremy McPike | 29 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100775D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB539)
Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 1-N)
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