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HB 539 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Local highway system funding; revenue-sharing funds, funding cycle.

Summary
Local highway system funding; revenue-sharing funds; funding cycle. Requires the application process established by the Commonwealth Transportation Board for localities to receive revenue-sharing funds to use for the improvement, construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of the highway system to be conducted on an annual basis.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates annual revenue-sharing funding allocation for highway maintenance/construction, directly managing state budget allocation for infrastructure (a public service under Budget & Taxes).85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates annual funding process for highway system improvements, construction, and maintenance via revenue-sharing funds, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Total actions
6
Key actions
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Committee
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Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Left in Committee Transportation
lower
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Assigned HTRAN sub: Transportation Infrastructure and Funding
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Transportation
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Karen Hamilton
RRepublican
VA
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