Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1371: License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Quail Forever bearing legend QUAIL FOREVER.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1371 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Quail Forever bearing legend QUAIL FOREVER. Primary sponsor: Buddy Fowler (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Continued to next session in Transportation (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Special license plates; QUAIL FOREVER. Authorizes the issuance of revenue-sharing special license plates for supporters of Quail Forever bearing the legend QUAIL FOREVER. The bill exempts such special license plates from requirements related to the minimum number of prepaid applications and the minimum number of active license plates after five years of issuance for special license plates.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Fowler | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Mike Cherry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Luther Cifers | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Tim Griffin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Ellen H. McLaughlin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tammy Mulchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Delores Oates | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Irene Shin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Glen Sturtevant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Wendell Walker | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Lee Ware | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
| Tommy Wright | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Transportation (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HTRAN sub: Department of Motor Vehicles
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1371)
- Referred to Committee on Transportation
- Presented and ordered printed 26105271D