Virginia 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 1724 — Tuition; eligibility for in-state charges for members of Virginia National Guard.

Last action — Left in Appropriations

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

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill allows Virginia National Guard members to access in-state tuition charges.

This legislation makes any member of the Virginia National Guard eligible for in-state tuition, regardless of their domicile. It removes the existing requirement of being mobilized or on active orders for a specific duration.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill may benefit Virginia National Guard members seeking education at in-state rates.

Summary

Declares eligible for in-state tuition charges any member of the Virginia National Guard who resides in the Commonwealth, regardless of the domicile of such individual. The bill removes the current requirement that guard members be mobilized or on temporary active orders for 180 days or more in order to be eligible for in-state tuition charges.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Left in Appropriations

  2. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote

  3. Assigned App. sub: Higher Education

  4. Referred to Committee on Appropriations

  5. Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations

  6. Assigned Education sub: Higher Education

  7. Referred to Committee on Education

  8. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101616D

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 140 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (140)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1724 do?
Declares eligible for in-state tuition charges any member of the Virginia National Guard who resides in the Commonwealth, regardless of the domicile of such individual. The bill removes the current requirement that guard members be mobilized or on temporary active orders for 180 days or more in order to be eligible for in-state tuition charges.
Who sponsors HB 1724?
HB 1724 is sponsored by Vivian E. Watts, Jennifer B. Boysko, Jessica L. Anderson, Miyares, Jason S., Keam, Mark L., Bell, John J., Filler-Corn, Eileen, and Murphy, Kathleen.
What is the current status of HB 1724?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1724?
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