Session Update, 2/12/26

As we approach crossover day, and our bills head over to the Senate, I'm reflecting on what we've been able to accomplish in the last month. From making meaningful steps to pass data center reform, to making college tuition more affordable and predictable for Virginia families, I couldn't be more proud to fight for the issues that matter to all of us. 

Affordability has been in the spotlight this session, and I have been concerned about the various proposed tax and fee increases. But I want to assure you that while folks have proposed all kinds of bills, most of them have been defeated by Democrats and Republicans together during the committee process. For those increases that have made it to the floor, I voted against them. I will continue to work to improve affordability for my constituents, and folks across the Commonwealth. 

Thank you for all you do,

John McAuliff

Delegate, Virginia's 30th District

Recent Legislation Progress Updates

• HB 500 - Oak Hill State Park 

  • Officially, has passed through the House, and now we're on to the Senate! We're looking forward to collaborating with Sen. Russet Perry and our colleagues in the Senate to establish a new state park. 

• HB 501 - Groundwater Study 

  • Will be continuing on as a budget amendment, item 366, which gives the Dept. of Environmental Quality the necessary resources to properly study the causes and potential solutions to our depleting groundwater in Western Loudoun. 

• HB 502 - College Tuition Stabilization  

  • Passed through full Education committee, and now will go to the House floor for a vote! 

• HB 504 - Small Business Tax Credit

  • Our bill that will provide tax credits to small businesses associated with the Main Street programs is continued onto 2027.

• HB 505 - Conflict of Interest Improvements

  • The subcommittee has passed our bill onto the full Privileges and Elections committee. 

• HB 507 - Data Center Generator Reform 

  • Passed through full Agriculture, Chesapeake, and Natural Resources committee, and now will go to the House floor for a vote!

• HB 508 - Define Agrivoltaics in Virgina Code

  • Officially, has passed through the House, and now we're on to the Senate!

• HB 510 - Protecting Seniors from Fraud

  • Has passed through the House, and has been assigned to the Courts of Justice Senate committee!

• HB 693 - Workforce Development 

  • Our first piece of legislation to be referred to a Senate committee, General Laws & Technology!