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HB1385 — Higher educational institutions, public; membership of governing boards.
Last action — Vetoed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on March 31, 2026.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
8 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill addresses the membership structure of governing boards for public higher educational institutions.
This legislation proposes changes to the composition of governing boards for public higher education institutions. However, the specific details of these changes are not available.
Summary
Higher educational institutions, public; membership of governing boards.
Bill Text
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This bill amends 4 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 2.2-105, 2.2-507, 2.2-2519, 23.1-102.2.
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2.2-105
Whenever the House or Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections or a subcommittee thereof, or other standing committee made responsible for confirming gubernatorial appointments by the rules of the applicable house, votes to reject an appointment by the Governor by a majority vote in accordance with the rules of its house, such rejection shall be deemed a refusal of the General Assembly to confirm such appointment for purposes of Article V, Section 11 of the Constitution of Virginia and this section.
Inserts “Whenever the House or Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections or a subcommittee thereof, or other standing committee made responsible for confirming gubernatorial appointments by the rules of the applicable house, votes to reject an appointment by the Governor by a majority vote in accordance with the rules of its house, such rejection shall be deemed a refusal of the General Assembly to confirm such appointment for purposes of Article V, Section 11 of the Constitution of Virginia and this section.”.
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2.2-507
The governing board of each public institution of higher education shall be responsible for all decisions relating to the employment of legal counsel for such institution, provided, however, that the Attorney General shall provide legal service for a public institution of higher education only (i) upon the request of the governing board, as defined in § 23.1-100, of such institution or (ii) in accordance with the provisions of subsection E of § 23.1-102.2. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the Attorney General from, upon timely application, intervening as a separate party on behalf of the Commonwealth in any matter, subject to a showing that the Commonwealth has a separate and independent interest in the matter.
Inserts “The governing board of each public institution of higher education shall be responsible for all decisions relating to the employment of legal counsel for such institution, provided, however, that the Attorney General shall provide legal service for a public institution of higher education only (i) upon the request of the governing board, as defined in § 23.1-100, of such institution or (ii) in accordance with the provisions of subsection E of § 23.1-102.2. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the Attorney General from, upon timely application, intervening as a separate party on behalf of the Commonwealth in any matter, subject to a showing that the Commonwealth has a separate and independent interest in the matter.”.
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2.2-2519
have a total membership→ consistReplaces “have a total membership” with “consist”.
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2.2-2519
eight→ at least six but no more than 15 nonlegislative citizenReplaces “eight” with “at least six but no more than 15 nonlegislative citizen”.
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2.2-2519
that shall consist of six nonlegislative citizen membersStrikes “that shall consist of six nonlegislative citizen members”.
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2.2-2519
two who shall be former members of either→ at least one former member ofReplaces “two who shall be former members of either” with “at least one former member of”.
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2.2-2519
or→ ; at least one former member ofReplaces “or” with “; at least one former member of”.
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2.2-2519
at least
Inserts “at least”.
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2.2-2519
who shall be either aStrikes “who shall be either a”.
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2.2-2519
at least
Inserts “at least”.
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2.2-2519
who shall be aStrikes “who shall be a”.
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2.2-2519
at least
Inserts “at least”.
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2.2-2519
who shall beStrikes “who shall be”.
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2.2-2519
Three→ A majority of theReplaces “Three” with “A majority of the”.
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23.1-102.2
A. The governing board of each public institution of higher education shall have the authority to hire or retain legal counsel for the provision of all legal services, subject to the provisions of subsection B, including to (i) appear for, commence, prosecute, or defend any action, suit, matter, cause, or proceeding in any court; (ii) enter into, terminate, or alter contracts on behalf of the institution; (iii) purchase and sell real estate and other tangible and intellectual property on behalf of the institution; (iv) audit, supervise, and administer funds appropriated to the institution by governmental and nongovernmental entities; or (v) otherwise provide legal advice and counsel on questions, legal risks, and opportunities that, as determined by the governing board, are related to the affairs of the institution.
Inserts “A. The governing board of each public institution of higher education shall have the authority to hire or retain legal counsel for the provision of all legal services, subject to the provisions of subsection B, including to (i) appear for, commence, prosecute, or defend any action, suit, matter, cause, or proceeding in any court; (ii) enter into, terminate, or alter contracts on behalf of the institution; (iii) purchase and sell real estate and other tangible and intellectual property on behalf of the institution; (iv) audit, supervise, and administer funds appropriated to the institution by governmental and nongovernmental entities; or (v) otherwise provide legal advice and counsel on questions, legal risks, and opportunities that, as determined by the governing board, are related to the affairs of the institution.”.
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23.1-102.2
B. The governing board of each public institution of higher education shall ensure that any legal counsel it hires or retains using public funds is hired or retained solely for the provision of legal services for or relating to the interests of the public institution of higher education served by such governing board and not for the provision of legal services for or relating to the interests of any private entity, organization, or venture with which such institution may have a partnership or other business relationship.
Inserts “B. The governing board of each public institution of higher education shall ensure that any legal counsel it hires or retains using public funds is hired or retained solely for the provision of legal services for or relating to the interests of the public institution of higher education served by such governing board and not for the provision of legal services for or relating to the interests of any private entity, organization, or venture with which such institution may have a partnership or other business relationship.”.
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23.1-102.2
C. The governing board of each public institution of higher education shall, in consultation with the chief executive officer, appoint a general counsel to serve as the chief legal officer of such institution. The chief legal officer shall, under the direction of the governing board of such institution, conduct the legal affairs of and provide legal advice and representation for such institution on any matter the governing board determines to be in the interest of the institution. The chief legal officer shall have the authority to contract for and manage outside legal services when deemed necessary and appropriate by the governing board of such institution. The chief legal officer shall report solely to the governing board and chief executive officer of such institution in conducting and overseeing the legal affairs and services set forth in this subsection.
Inserts “C. The governing board of each public institution of higher education shall, in consultation with the chief executive officer, appoint a general counsel to serve as the chief legal officer of such institution. The chief legal officer shall, under the direction of the governing board of such institution, conduct the legal affairs of and provide legal advice and representation for such institution on any matter the governing board determines to be in the interest of the institution. The chief legal officer shall have the authority to contract for and manage outside legal services when deemed necessary and appropriate by the governing board of such institution. The chief legal officer shall report solely to the governing board and chief executive officer of such institution in conducting and overseeing the legal affairs and services set forth in this subsection.”.
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23.1-102.2
D. The Attorney General may, in accordance with § 2.2-507, appear for, commence, prosecute, or defend any action, suit, matter, cause, or proceeding in any court or provide legal advice on questions related to the affairs of the public institution of higher education only upon (i) request of the governing board of such institution or (ii) the governing board's delegation of authority pursuant to subsection E. Approval of the Attorney General shall be required for any (a) legal settlement involving consideration in excess of $5 million and (b) agreement with the U.S. Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Justice.
Inserts “D. The Attorney General may, in accordance with § 2.2-507, appear for, commence, prosecute, or defend any action, suit, matter, cause, or proceeding in any court or provide legal advice on questions related to the affairs of the public institution of higher education only upon (i) request of the governing board of such institution or (ii) the governing board's delegation of authority pursuant to subsection E. Approval of the Attorney General shall be required for any (a) legal settlement involving consideration in excess of $5 million and (b) agreement with the U.S. Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Justice.”.
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23.1-102.2
E. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections A, B, and C, the governing board of any public institution of higher education with fewer than 7,500 full-time students may choose to delegate all authority conferred pursuant to subsection A or C to the Attorney General in accordance with the provisions of § 2.2-507. Any such governing board intending to delegate the authority conferred pursuant to subsection A shall submit notice of such intention to the Council and the Chairs of the Senate Committees on Finance and Appropriations and Education and Health and the House Committees on Appropriations and Education no later than January 1, 2027, or by January 1 of the immediately succeeding odd-numbered year thereafter. Any governing board intending thereafter to rescind a prior delegation of such authority made pursuant to this subsection shall submit notice of such intention to the Council and the Chairs of the Senate Committees on Finance and Appropriations and Education and Health and the House Committees on Appropriations and Education no later than January 1 of the immediately succeeding odd-numbered year.
Inserts “E. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections A, B, and C, the governing board of any public institution of higher education with fewer than 7,500 full-time students may choose to delegate all authority conferred pursuant to subsection A or C to the Attorney General in accordance with the provisions of § 2.2-507. Any such governing board intending to delegate the authority conferred pursuant to subsection A shall submit notice of such intention to the Council and the Chairs of the Senate Committees on Finance and Appropriations and Education and Health and the House Committees on Appropriations and Education no later than January 1, 2027, or by January 1 of the immediately succeeding odd-numbered year thereafter. Any governing board intending thereafter to rescind a prior delegation of such authority made pursuant to this subsection shall submit notice of such intention to the Council and the Chairs of the Senate Committees on Finance and Appropriations and Education and Health and the House Committees on Appropriations and Education no later than January 1 of the immediately succeeding odd-numbered year.”.
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23.1-102.2
F. The governing board of each public institution of higher education shall report annually to the Attorney General and the Council on such institution's use of outside legal services for or relating to the interests of such institution. Any information in such report may be altered as necessary to protect the privacy interests of students and faculty and to comply with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. §1232g). Such report shall include:
Inserts “F. The governing board of each public institution of higher education shall report annually to the Attorney General and the Council on such institution's use of outside legal services for or relating to the interests of such institution. Any information in such report may be altered as necessary to protect the privacy interests of students and faculty and to comply with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. §1232g). Such report shall include:”.
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23.1-102.2
1. The name of and total financial amount paid to each individual law firm hired or retained to provide legal services relating to the interests of such institution;
Inserts “1. The name of and total financial amount paid to each individual law firm hired or retained to provide legal services relating to the interests of such institution;”.
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23.1-102.2
2. The types of matters handled by outside legal services;
Inserts “2. The types of matters handled by outside legal services;”.
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23.1-102.2
3. The number of litigation matters handled by outside legal services; and
Inserts “3. The number of litigation matters handled by outside legal services; and”.
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23.1-102.2
4. The total financial cost of outside legal services, disaggregated by the type of matter handled by any such outside legal services.
Inserts “4. The total financial cost of outside legal services, disaggregated by the type of matter handled by any such outside legal services.”.
Action History
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Vetoed by Governor
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H Governor's Veto Received by House
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., May 23, 2026
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H Communicated to Governor
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H Passed by for the day
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H Passed by for the day
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H Governor's substitute printed (HB1385H3)
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H Governor's substitute printed (HB1385H3)
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Governor's Recommendation
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Governor's recommendation received by House
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
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H Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
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H Signed by Speaker
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H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1385)
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S Signed by President
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H Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1385ER)
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H Enrolled
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H Conference report agreed to by House (62-Y 34-N 0-A)
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H Passed by temporarily
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S Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)
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H Passed by temporarily
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Conference Report released
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H Conference substitute printed 26109947D-H2
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H House Conferees: Franklin of Montgomery, Carr, Zehr
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H Conferees appointed by House
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S Senate Conferees: Deeds, Locke, Pillion, Surovell
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S Conferees appointed by Senate
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H House acceded to request
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S Senate requested conference committee
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S Senate insisted on amendments (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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H Senate substitute rejected by House (1-Y 94-N 0-A)
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H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1385)
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S Passed Senate with substitute (20-Y 20-N 0-A)
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S Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
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S Education and Health Substitute agreed to
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S Read third time
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S Committee substitute printed 26108794D-S1
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S Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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S Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
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S Rules suspended
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S Reported from Education and Health with substitute (10-Y 5-N)
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H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1385)
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S Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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S Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
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H Read third time and passed House (62-Y 35-N 0-A)
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H Engrossed by House - committee substitute
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H committee substitute agreed to
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H Read second time
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H Read first time
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H Committee substitute printed 26107251D-H1
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H Reported from Education with substitute (14-Y 7-N)
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H Incorporates HB939 (Franklin, L.V.)
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H Incorporates HB780 (Callsen)
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H Incorporates HB1069 (Laufer)
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H Placed on Education Agenda
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H Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N)
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H House subcommittee offered
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H Placed on Education Agenda
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H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1385)
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H Assigned HED sub: Higher Education
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H Referred to Committee on Education
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H Presented and ordered printed 26105297D
Sponsors
- Lily V. Franklin · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 115 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Lily V. Franklin Voted No
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 62 | 34 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 62 | 34 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 63% | 34% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 21 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 21 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 53% | 45% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Aaron R. Rouse | — | Yea |
| Angelia Williams Graves | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Nay |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Nay |
| Christie New Craig | — | Nay |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Nay |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Nay |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker | — | Yea |
| Emily M. Jordan | — | Not Voting |
| Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. | — | Nay |
| J.D. "Danny" Diggs | — | Nay |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jennifer D. Carroll Foy | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Kannan Srinivasan | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Luther Cifers, III | — | Nay |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Nay |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Nay |
| Michael J. Jones | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Nay |
| Russet Perry | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Nay |
| Saddam Azlan Salim | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Stella G. Pekarsky | — | Yea |
| T. Travis Hackworth | — | Nay |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | — | Nay |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Nay |
| Timmy French | — | Nay |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Nay |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Aaron R. Rouse | — | Yea |
| Angelia Williams Graves | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Christie New Craig | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker | — | Yea |
| Emily M. Jordan | — | Yea |
| Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. | — | Yea |
| J.D. "Danny" Diggs | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jennifer D. Carroll Foy | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Kannan Srinivasan | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Luther Cifers, III | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Jones | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Russet Perry | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Saddam Azlan Salim | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Stella G. Pekarsky | — | Yea |
| T. Travis Hackworth | — | Yea |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | — | Yea |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Yea |
| Timmy French | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 94 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 1 | 94 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 1% | 95% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 50% | 50% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron R. Rouse | — | Nay |
| Angelia Williams Graves | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Nay |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Nay |
| Christie New Craig | — | Nay |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Nay |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Nay |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker | — | Yea |
| Emily M. Jordan | — | Nay |
| Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. | — | Nay |
| J.D. "Danny" Diggs | — | Nay |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jennifer D. Carroll Foy | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Kannan Srinivasan | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Luther Cifers, III | — | Nay |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Nay |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Nay |
| Michael J. Jones | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Nay |
| Russet Perry | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Nay |
| Saddam Azlan Salim | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Stella G. Pekarsky | — | Yea |
| T. Travis Hackworth | — | Nay |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | — | Nay |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Nay |
| Timmy French | — | Nay |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Nay |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 33% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Christie New Craig | — | Nay |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Nay |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Nay |
| Russet Perry | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Stella G. Pekarsky | — | Yea |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Nay |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 62 | 35 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 62 | 35 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 62% | 35% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (100)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 64% | 32% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Q. Askew | — | Yea |
| Amy J. Laufer | — | Yea |
| Anne Ferrell Tata | — | Nay |
| Atoosa R. Reaser | — | Yea |
| Briana D. Sewell | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth R. Guzman | — | Yea |
| Eric R. Zehr | — | Nay |
| Gretchen M. Bulova | — | Yea |
| Hillary Pugh Kent | — | Nay |
| Jessica L. Anderson | — | Yea |
| Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler | — | Not Voting |
| Lindsey Dougherty | — | Yea |
| Madison Whittle | — | Nay |
| Mike A. Cherry | — | Nay |
| Nadarius E. Clark | — | Yea |
| Phillip A. Scott | — | Nay |
| Rae Cousins | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Shelly A. Simonds | — | Yea |
| Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. | — | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 64% | 27% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Amy J. Laufer | — | Yea |
| Anne Ferrell Tata | — | Nay |
| Briana D. Sewell | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | — | Yea |
| Gretchen M. Bulova | — | Yea |
| Lindsey Dougherty | — | Yea |
| Nadarius E. Clark | — | Not Voting |
| Phillip A. Scott | — | Nay |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. | — | Nay |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB1385 do?
- Higher educational institutions, public; membership of governing boards.
- Who sponsors HB1385?
- HB1385 is sponsored by Lily V. Franklin.
- What is the current status of HB1385?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2026. Enacted.
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