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VA SB233
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Head
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AI Summary
- Directs the Department of Fire Programs to establish a work group to evaluate the funding formula for distributing aid to localities through the Fire Programs Fund
- Work group membership includes representatives from the Department of Planning and Budget, Virginia Fire Services Board, Virginia Fire Chiefs Association, Virginia State Firefighters Association, Virginia Professional Fire Fighters Association, Virginia Association of Counties, and Virginia Municipal League
- Evaluation must consider fiscal distress surveys of localities, population and square mileage data, best practices from other states, and recommendations for more equitable funding for less populated and rural localities
- Report with findings and recommendations due to the Senate Committees on Commerce and Labor and Finance and Appropriations and the House Committees on Labor and Commerce and Appropriations by November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Fire Programs Fund; distribution of fund.
Last Action
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations: Transportation & Public Safety2/19/2026
Appropriations2/19/2026
Finance and Appropriations2/12/2026
Commerce and Labor1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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