Why 3/5: Establishes a permanent body for long-term planning of school facilities, with future deadlines for its work.
This bill makes the Commission on School Construction and Modernization a permanent body, requiring it to meet at least four times annually, update statewide facility needs, and develop a 10-year capital roadmap by November 1, 2026. This ongoing work will inform future decisions about funding and improving K-12 school buildings and community college facilities across Virginia.
Referred to committee
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N)
Cleared committee
Reported from Rules (18-Y 0-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB498ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB498)
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 166 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0166)