Economic development incentives; wage requirements.
This means that workers may see increased wages as companies need to meet set wage standards to access incentives.
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SB611 — Economic development incentives; wage requirements.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House of Delegates
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
LowHow often bills like it became law.
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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In plain language
This bill sets wage requirements for economic development incentives.
The bill establishes wage standards that must be met to qualify for economic development incentives. This aims to ensure that economic growth benefits workers through fair compensation.
What this means for you
- Workers: This means that workers may see increased wages as companies need to meet set wage standards to access incentives.
- Small Business: Small businesses may need to adjust their wage structures to qualify for economic development incentives.
Summary
Economic development incentives; wage requirements.
Bill Text
We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.
Read SB611 on the official Virginia source →Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 2.2-2240.3, 2.2-5101.
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2.2-2240.3
"Economically
Inserts “"Economically”.
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2.2-2240.3
d
Inserts “d”.
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2.2-2240.3
istressed
Inserts “istressed”.
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2.2-2240.3
l
Inserts “l”.
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2.2-2240.3
ocality" means a locality that has an unemployment rate (i) for the most recent calendar year for which such data is available that is greater than the final statewide average unemployment rate for that calendar year or (ii) with a poverty rate for the most recent calendar year for which such data is available that exceeds the statewide average poverty rate for that year.
Inserts “ocality" means a locality that has an unemployment rate (i) for the most recent calendar year for which such data is available that is greater than the final statewide average unemployment rate for that calendar year or (ii) with a poverty rate for the most recent calendar year for which such data is available that exceeds the statewide average poverty rate for that year.”.
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2.2-2240.3
"Prevailing average wage" means that amount determined by the Virginia Employment Commission to be the average wage paid
Inserts “"Prevailing average wage" means that amount determined by the Virginia Employment Commission to be the average wage paid”.
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2.2-2240.3
to
Inserts “to”.
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2.2-2240.3
workers in the city or county of the Commonwealth where the job creation or sustainment project is located. The prevailing average wage shall be determined without regard to any fringe benefits.
Inserts “workers in the city or county of the Commonwealth where the job creation or sustainment project is located. The prevailing average wage shall be determined without regard to any fringe benefits.”.
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2.2-2240.3
a minimum entry-level wage rate per hour of at least 1.2 times the federal minimum wage or the Virginia minimum wage, as required by the Virginia Minimum Wage Act (§ 40.1-28.8 et seq.), whichever is higherStrikes “a minimum entry-level wage rate per hour of at least 1.2 times the federal minimum wage or the Virginia minimum wage, as required by the Virginia Minimum Wage Act (§ 40.1-28.8 et seq.), whichever is higher”.
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2.2-2240.3
. In areas that have an unemployment rate of one and one-half times the statewide average unemployment rate, the wage rate minimum may be waived by the AuthorityStrikes “. In areas that have an unemployment rate of one and one-half times the statewide average unemployment rate, the wage rate minimum may be waived by the Authority”.
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2.2-2240.3
an average wage for the jobs eligible for assistance
Inserts “an average wage for the jobs eligible for assistance”.
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2.2-2240.3
that
Inserts “that”.
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2.2-2240.3
is (i) no less than the prevailing average wage
Inserts “is (i) no less than the prevailing average wage”.
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2.2-2240.3
or (ii) in the case of an economically distressed locality, no less than 85 percent of the prevailing average wage
Inserts “or (ii) in the case of an economically distressed locality, no less than 85 percent of the prevailing average wage”.
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2.2-2240.3
qualify forStrikes “qualify for”.
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2.2-2240.3
include fringe
Inserts “include fringe”.
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2.2-2240.3
for the employee
Inserts “for the employee”.
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2.2-2240.3
and
Inserts “and”.
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2.2-5101
andStrikes “and”.
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2.2-5101
or
Inserts “or”.
Action History
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S Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
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S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB611)
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S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB611)
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S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB611)
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S Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
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S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102880D
Sponsors
- R. Creigh Deeds · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron R. Rouse | — | Yea |
| Adam P. Ebbin | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| 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 | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB611 do?
- Economic development incentives; wage requirements.
- Who sponsors SB611?
- SB611 is sponsored by R. Creigh Deeds.
- What is the current status of SB611?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB611?
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