Why 2/5: This is an administrative change to a higher education board's composition, not directly impacting students or funding.
The Roanoke Higher Education Authority's board of trustees will see a reduction in total membership from 19 to 18, with specific changes to which university presidents serve. This adjustment primarily affects the representation of various higher education institutions on the board responsible for the Authority's governance.
Cleared committee
Reported from Education and Health (14-Y 0-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB423ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB423)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 136 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0136)