Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 539: Local highway system funding; revenue-sharing funds, funding cycle.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 539 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local highway system funding; revenue-sharing funds, funding cycle. Primary sponsor: Karen Hamilton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Transportation.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Local highway system funding; revenue-sharing funds; funding cycle. Requires the application process established by the Commonwealth Transportation Board for localities to receive revenue-sharing funds to use for the improvement, construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of the highway system to be conducted on an annual basis.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Hamilton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Transportation
- Subcommittee failed to recommend laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB539)
- Assigned HTRAN sub: Transportation Infrastructure and Funding
- Referred to Committee on Transportation
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103295D