Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1227: Private activity bonds; allocation of state ceiling.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1227 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Private activity bonds; allocation of state ceiling. Primary sponsor: Josh Thomas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0037).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Private activity bonds; allocation of state ceiling. Increases the housing allocation of the Virginia state ceiling on private activity bonds from 57 to 67 percent by (i) increasing the allocation to the Virginia Housing Development Authority from the current 43 percent to 50 percent and (ii) increasing the allocation to local housing authorities from the current 14 percent to 17 percent. The bill also maintains the current 18 percent for the Governor's state allocation portion and reduces the industrial development bonds for manufacturing and exempt facilities portion of the ceiling from 25 to 15 percent. This bill is identical to SB 729.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Thomas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0037)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 37 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1227)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1227ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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