Why 2/5: This bill makes a specific administrative change to the composition of one higher education authority's board, rather than a broad policy change.
The Roanoke Higher Education Authority's board of trustees will be restructured, reducing its total membership from 19 to 18 by removing the presidents of Old Dominion University and the University of Virginia and adding the president of Appalachian College of Pharmacy. Additionally, the President of Total Action for Progress will gain the ability to designate a representative to serve on the board.
First reading
Read first time
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Education
Cleared committee
Reported from Education (21-Y 0-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB242ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB242)
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 137 (effective 7/1/2026)
Update
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0137)