Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB646 — Fiscal impact statements and estimates; citizen impacts included.

Last action — Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB646)

  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 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • 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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Summary

Fiscal impact statements and estimates; citizen impacts included.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. S Passed by indefinitely in Rules (11-Y 3-N)

  2. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB646)

  3. S Referred to Committee on Rules

  4. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104890D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 3 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

Passed by indefinitely in Rules

Passed 11 Yea · 3 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11301
Total 11301
% of votes cast 73%20%0%7%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Christie New Craig — Nay
David W. Marsden — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Not Voting
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Nay

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Subjects

taxation finance
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB646 do?
Fiscal impact statements and estimates; citizen impacts included.
Who sponsors SB646?
SB646 is sponsored by Luther Cifers, III.
What is the current status of SB646?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB646?
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