Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 286: State Government Internship Coordinator; Department of Human Resource Management to appoint.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 286 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Government Internship Coordinator; Department of Human Resource Management to appoint. Primary sponsor: Lashrecse Aird (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 787 (effective 7/1/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Human Resource Management; State Government Internship Coordinator. Requires the Department of Human Resource Management to establish and employ a State Government Internship Coordinator to attract high quality interns to the service of the Commonwealth with the goal of developing such interns in a manner that supports their ability to compete for positions in agencies of the Commonwealth upon conclusion of their internships and completion of their educational programs. The bill also requires the Department to establish and administer a system to provide professional development opportunities for state agency interns, intern supervisors, and human resources staff. This bill is identical to HB 54.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lashrecse Aird | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Ghazala F. Hashmi | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 787 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB286)
- 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
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB286ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate agreed to House substitute with amendments
- Passed House with substitute with amendments (90-Y 3-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by House - committee substitute as amended
- Delegate Sullivan Floor amendments agreed to
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