Hampton University; recognition and restoration of status as a land-grant university.
Summary
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 31 of Title 23.1 an article numbered 10, consisting of sections numbered 23.1-3139 and 23.1-3140, relating to educational and cultural institutions; restoration of Hampton University as a land-grant university; Hampton University Land-Grant Restoration Fund established; requirements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026
Last action Feb 11, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Assigned HAPP sub: Higher Education
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
Presented and ordered printed 26106132D
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeion Ward
DDemocratic
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