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HB5549Introduced in the House of Delegates

Requiring Governor’s consent to accept certain grants

IntroducedHouse Government Organization

Introduced by Laura Kimble, District 71

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to create Citizen and State Accountability Act. The bill authorizes departments, agencies, and officials of state or local government to apply for major and minor grant agreements. The bill establishes the requirements for applying for the grant agreements. The bill requires reports. The bill requires written consent for major grant requests by the Governor. The bill permits the Governor to prohibit the submission of a minor grant application or prohibit the acceptance of any such grant. The bill repeals all statutes that conflict with the Citizen and State Accountability Act. The bill defines terms.

Where it stands

To House Government Organization

February 16, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Government Organization then Finance

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Government Organization

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