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VA SB835
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Louise Lucas
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AI Summary
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Creates the Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing Grant Fund to provide grants up to $97,723,000 for a solid rocket motor manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania County, Virginia
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Requires the qualified company to invest at least $537,570,000 in capital and create at least 1,546 new full-time jobs between July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2045
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New full-time jobs must pay an average annual wage of at least $81,483 with standard fringe benefits and require minimum 35 hours per week or 1,680 hours annually
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Grants are capped at $6,000,000 per fiscal year and will be paid over 20 annual installments beginning fiscal year 2027-2028 through fiscal year 2046-2047
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Grant payments are contingent on annual verification of job creation and capital investment, with companies required to submit documentation to the Secretary of Commerce and Trade by October 1 each year
Legislative Description
Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing Grant Fund, established.
Last Action
Passed House (94-Y 2-N 0-A)
3/12/2026