HB 1497 VA
Hampton University; recognition and restoration of status as a land-grant university.
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Summary
Virginia House Bill 1497 would restore Hampton University's status as a land-grant university. The bill would amend the Virginia Code to recognize Hampton University as a land-grant institution and would establish the Hampton University Land-Grant Restoration Fund to support the university's land-grant mission and requirements.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 31 of Title 23.1 an article numbered 10, consisting of sections numbered 23.1-3139 and 23.1-3140, relating to educational and cultural institutions; restoration of Hampton University as a land-grant university; Hampton University Land-Grant Restoration Fund established; requirements.
Sponsor (1)
- Jeion A. Ward Democratic · primary
Action history (8)
- Jan 23, 2026 Presented and ordered printed 26106132D · lower
- Jan 23, 2026 Referred to Committee on Appropriations · lower
- Jan 26, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1497) · lower
- Feb 3, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1497) · lower
- Feb 10, 2026 Assigned HAPP sub: Higher Education · lower
- Feb 11, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Feb 11, 2026 Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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