Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 947
Virginia Youth Empowerment and Mentoring Grant Fund and Program; created and established.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Alex Q. Askew (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Virginia Youth Empowerment and Mentoring Grant Fund and Program; established. Establishes the Virginia Youth Empowerment and Mentoring Grant Fund and Program, to be administered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services, for the purpose of awarding grants to community-based organizations for the purpose of placing mentors with high-risk youth in an effort to transition such youth into careers in certified high-wage trades.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee Appropriations - Feb 11, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) - Jan 27, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB947) - Jan 23, 2026 · House
Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Appropriations - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103523D