Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 197: Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund; loan and grant program, deferment of interest accrual.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 197 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund; loan and grant program, deferment of interest accrual. Primary sponsor: Angelia Graves (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 12, 2026): Governor's recommendation received by Senate.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund; loan and grant program; deferment of interest accrual and repayment obligations. Provides that for funds disbursed to localities, federally recognized tribes, and Virginia recognized tribes primarily for the purpose of implementing flood prevention and protection projects and studies in areas that are subject to recurrent flooding, interest on loans shall not accrue and repayment obligations shall not come into effect for loans or grants until completion of the project or study for which such funds are disbursed. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Subcommittee on Recurrent Flooding.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelia Graves | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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
- Governor's recommendation received by Senate
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB197)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB197ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
- Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
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