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VA SB638
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Adam Ebbin
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AI Summary
- Creates new regional transportation funds for Northern Virginia Transportation District and Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission, funded by revenues from vehicle registration fees, retail sales taxes, and other dedicated sources
- Establishes $136 million annual deposit to WMATA Capital Fund starting fiscal year 2028, with 3% annual increases, plus $9.1 million for commuter rail from Northern Virginia and $18.2 million from Potomac/Rappahannock districts
- Revises Commonwealth Mass Transit Fund allocations: increases WMATA share to 49% (from 46.5%), operating support to 27% (from 24.5%), and reduces capital allocation to 15% (from 17%)
- Requires WMATA Board to adopt unit cost growth measurement policy and limits annual unit cost growth to 3%; failure to comply results in 35% withholding of allocated funds
- Allows up to 15% of highway construction district grant funds to be used for transit capital and operating support for transit agencies within each district
Legislative Description
Transportation; changes various provisions of existing funds, etc.
Last Action
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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