HB698 — Virginia Workforce Development and Career Connection and Training Foundation and Fund; established.

Summary

Virginia Workforce Development and Career Connection and Training Foundation and Fund; established.

Bill Text

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 2.2-2743.1, 2.2-2743.

• 2.2-2743.1

  The Virginia Workforce Development and Career Connection and Training Foundation (the Foundation) is hereby established as a body politic and corporate. The purpose of the Foundation is to

  Inserts “The Virginia Workforce Development and Career Connection and Training Foundation (the Foundation) is hereby established as a body politic and corporate. The purpose of the Foundation is to”.

• 2.2-2743.1

  support the interests of the Commonwealth's workforce and its employers and contributors through the Secretary of Labor and the programs and services o

  Inserts “support the interests of the Commonwealth's workforce and its employers and contributors through the Secretary of Labor and the programs and services o”.

• 2.2-2743.1

  f the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement (the Department).

  Inserts “f the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement (the Department).”.

• 2.2-2743

  A. The Foundation shall be administered by a board of trustees, consisting of 16 nonlegislative citizen members as follows: eight members to be appointed by the Governor; five members to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates; and three members to be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules. A majority of the appointed trustees shall be active or retired chairs, chief executive officers, or chief financial officers for large private corporations or

  Inserts “A. The Foundation shall be administered by a board of trustees, consisting of 16 nonlegislative citizen members as follows: eight members to be appointed by the Governor; five members to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates; and three members to be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules. A majority of the appointed trustees shall be active or retired chairs, chief executive officers, or chief financial officers for large private corporations or”.

• 2.2-2743

  the

  Inserts “the”.

• 2.2-2743

  fastest-growing industries in the Commonwealth, as determined by the Virginia Office of Education Economics, or individuals who have extensive fundraising experience in the private sector. Each appointing authority shall endeavor to ensure a balanced representation

  Inserts “fastest-growing industries in the Commonwealth, as determined by the Virginia Office of Education Economics, or individuals who have extensive fundraising experience in the private sector. Each appointing authority shall endeavor to ensure a balanced representation”.

• 2.2-2743

  on the board of trustees

  Inserts “on the board of trustees”.

• 2.2-2743

  of employers

  Inserts “of employers”.

• 2.2-2743

  , industries,

  Inserts “, industries,”.

• 2.2-2743

  and geograp

  Inserts “and geograp”.

• 2.2-2743

  h

  Inserts “h”.

• 2.2-2743

  ical areas of the Commonwealth

  Inserts “ical areas of the Commonwealth”.

• 2.2-2743

  to facilitate fundraising efforts across the Commonwealth.

  Inserts “to facilitate fundraising efforts across the Commonwealth.”.

• 2.2-2743

  The Secretary of Labor and the

  Inserts “The Secretary of Labor and the”.

• 2.2-2743

  c

  Inserts “c”.

• 2.2-2743

  hairs of the Virginia Board of Workforce Development and the Virginia Growth and Opportunity Board shall serve ex officio with voting privileges.

  Inserts “hairs of the Virginia Board of Workforce Development and the Virginia Growth and Opportunity Board shall serve ex officio with voting privileges.”.

• 2.2-2743

  B.

  Inserts “B.”.

• 2.2-2743

  Trustees shall serve terms of four years.

  Inserts “Trustees shall serve terms of four years.”.

• 2.2-2743

  Appointments to fill vacancies, other than by expiration of a term, shall be for the unexpired term. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments. All

  Inserts “Appointments to fill vacancies, other than by expiration of a term, shall be for the unexpired term. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments. All”.

• 2.2-2743

  trustees

  Inserts “trustees”.

• 2.2-2743

  may be reappointed.

  Inserts “may be reappointed.”.

• 2.2-2743

  Any trustee may be removed at

  Inserts “Any trustee may be removed at”.

• 2.2-2743

  the pleasure of his appointing authority.

  Inserts “the pleasure of his appointing authority.”.

• 2.2-2743

  C. No trustee shall serve more than two consecutive four-year terms.

  Inserts “C. No trustee shall serve more than two consecutive four-year terms.”.

• 2.2-2743

  The remainder of any term to which a

  Inserts “The remainder of any term to which a”.

• 2.2-2743

  trustee

  Inserts “trustee”.

• 2.2-2743

  is appointed to fill a vacancy shall not constitute a term in determining the

  Inserts “is appointed to fill a vacancy shall not constitute a term in determining the”.

• 2.2-2743

  trustee's

  Inserts “trustee's”.

• 2.2-2743

  eligibility for reappointment.

  Inserts “eligibility for reappointment.”.

• 2.2-2743

  D.

  Inserts “D.”.

• 2.2-2743

  The board of trustees shall adopt bylaws governing

  Inserts “The board of trustees shall adopt bylaws governing”.

• 2.2-2743

  its

  Inserts “its”.

• 2.2-2743

  organization and procedures and

  Inserts “organization and procedures and”.

• 2.2-2743

  may amend such bylaws.

  Inserts “may amend such bylaws.”.

• 2.2-2743

  The board of trustees shall elect a chair

  Inserts “The board of trustees shall elect a chair”.

• 2.2-2743

  and such other officers as its bylaws may provide. Ex officio trustees shall not be eligible to serve as chair, but the Secretary of Labor shall serve as vice-chair. The board of trustees shall meet four times per year at such times as it deems appr

  Inserts “and such other officers as its bylaws may provide. Ex officio trustees shall not be eligible to serve as chair, but the Secretary of Labor shall serve as vice-chair. The board of trustees shall meet four times per year at such times as it deems appr”.

• 2.2-2743

  opriate or upon the call of the chair. A majority of the voting trustees of the board of trustees shall constitute a quorum.

  Inserts “opriate or upon the call of the chair. A majority of the voting trustees of the board of trustees shall constitute a quorum.”.

• 2.2-2743

  E.

  Inserts “E.”.

• 2.2-2743

  All trustees of the Foundation shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in §§ 2.2-2813 and 2.2-2825. However, such reimbursement shall not exceed the per diem rate established for members of the General Assembly pursuant to § 30-19.12. Funding for the costs of compensation and expenses shall be provided by the Department of

  Inserts “All trustees of the Foundation shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in §§ 2.2-2813 and 2.2-2825. However, such reimbursement shall not exceed the per diem rate established for members of the General Assembly pursuant to § 30-19.12. Funding for the costs of compensation and expenses shall be provided by the Department of”.

• 2.2-2743

  Workforce

  Inserts “Workforce”.

Action History

1. February 18, 2026

   H Left in Committee Appropriations

2. February 11, 2026

   H Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

3. February 10, 2026

   H Placed on Appropriations Agenda

4. February 03, 2026

   H Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources

5. February 03, 2026

   H Referred to Committee on Appropriations

6. February 03, 2026

   H Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) and referred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)

7. February 02, 2026

   H Placed on General Laws Agenda

8. January 29, 2026

   H Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) and referring to Appropriations (9-Y 0-N)

9. January 29, 2026

   H House subcommittee offered

10. January 29, 2026

    H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB698)

11. January 28, 2026

    H Placed on General Laws Agenda

12. January 26, 2026

    H Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process

13. January 13, 2026

    H Referred to Committee on General Laws

14. January 13, 2026

    H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101570D

Sponsors

• John Chilton McAuliff · Primary

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