SB835Introduced in the Senate
Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing Grant Fund; created.
Introduced by Louise Lucas, District 18
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing Grant Fund. Establishes the Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing Grant Fund to provide grant installment awards between July 1, 2027, and July 1, 2046, in an amount not to exceed $6 million per fiscal year and in an aggregate amount not to exceed $97,723,000 to a qualified company that (i) engages in the manufacture of solid rocket motors, (ii) executes a memorandum of understanding with the Commonwealth, and (iii) is expected to make a capital investment of at least $537,570,000 and create and maintain at least 1,546 new full-time jobs. This bill is identical to HB 1531.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0349)
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (94-Y 2-N 0-A) · March 12, 2026
94
Yes
2
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
99 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Kirk McPike | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Presented and ordered printed 26108122D
Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB835)
Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
Read first time
Read second time
Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
Read second time
Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
Read third time
Passed House (94-Y 2-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB835ER)
Signed by President
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB835)
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 349 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0349)
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