SB739Introduced in the Senate
Virginia Youth Empowerment and Mentoring Grant Fund and Program; created and established.
Introduced by Michael Jones, District 77
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Virginia Youth Empowerment and Mentoring Grant Fund and Program; established. Establishes the Virginia Youth Empowerment and Mentoring Grant Fund and Program, to be administered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services, for the purpose of awarding grants to community-based organizations for the purpose of placing mentors with high-risk youth in an effort to transition such youth into careers in certified high-wage trades.
Where it stands
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
February 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) · February 11, 2026
15
Yes
0
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 | Yes |
| 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
Presented and ordered printed 26105219D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Unanimous consent to introduce
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB739)
Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
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