Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB304 — Va. Retirement System; enhanced retirement benefits for 911 dispatchers, delayed effective date.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill provides enhanced retirement benefits for 911 dispatchers.

This legislation aims to improve retirement benefits for 911 dispatchers. The effective date for these changes is delayed.

What this means for you
  • Workers: For 911 dispatchers, this means improved retirement benefits that enhance their financial security after their careers.

Summary

Va. Retirement System; enhanced retirement benefits for 911 dispatchers, delayed effective date.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

Read SB304 on the official Virginia source →

Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (12-Y 2-N)

  2. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Virginia Retirement System (SB304)

  3. S Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations

  4. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103136D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations

Passed 12 Yea · 2 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12201
Total 12201
% of votes cast 80%13%0%7%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Nay
David W. Marsden — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Not Voting
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB304 do?
Va. Retirement System; enhanced retirement benefits for 911 dispatchers, delayed effective date.
Who sponsors SB304?
SB304 is sponsored by Emily M. Jordan.
What is the current status of SB304?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB304?
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