Va. Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements.
What it does: Virginia Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements. Provides that public bodies shall require the contractor and its subcontractors for any capital outlay project, as defined in the bill, to complete certain safety training programs, maintain records of compliance with applicable laws, and participate in approved apprenticeship training programs. The bill provides exemptions from such requirements for reasons related to lack of availability of apprentices and high costs. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2026. (official summary)
Question before the chamber: Passed Senate with amendment
The tally
Yes 19 · No 19 · Not voting 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| Republicans | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no.
The full roll (39)
Yes 19
- Angelia GravesD21
- Barbara FavolaD40
- Creigh DeedsD11
- Danica RoemD30
- Dave MarsdenD35
- Jennifer BoyskoD38
- Jennifer Carroll FoyD33
- Jeremy McPikeD29
- Kannan SrinivasanD32
- Lamont BagbyD14
- Lashrecse AirdD13
- Louise LucasD18
- Mamie LockeD23
- Russet PerryD31
- Saddam SalimD37
- Schuyler VanValkenburgD16
- Scott SurovellD34
- Stella PekarskyD36
- Former memberD
No 19
Not voting 1
- Aaron RouseD22
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.