SB494

Higher educational institutions, public; membership of governing boards.

Vetoed·5/19/26

SB494 revises the terms and duties of governing boards for Virginia's public institutions of higher education.

SB494 amends the Code of Virginia to change the terms of members appointed to the governing boards of public institutions of higher education. Members will serve six-year terms, with staggered appointments to ensure continuity. The Governor appoints members, subject to General Assembly confirmation. Governing boards must adopt bylaws ensuring transparency, comply with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, and include provisions for shared governance.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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18 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 4

9:00 AM

House Education Hearing

Mar 2

10:00 AM

House Education: Higher Education Hearing

History

May 19

Senate

Governor's Veto Received by Senate

May 19

Vetoed by Governor

Apr 22

Senate

Passed by for the day (21-Y 18-N 0-A)