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VA HB54

VA HB54
State Government Internship Coordinator; DHRM to establish and employ.

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Introduced
12/29/2025
In Committee
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
03/03/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Department of Human Resource Management; State Government Internship Coordinator. Requires the Department of Human Resource Management to establish the position of 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, in consultation with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority, to establish and administer a system to provide professional development opportunities for state agency interns, intern supervisors, and human resources staff.

AI Summary

This bill mandates the Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) to create and hire a State Government Internship Coordinator. This coordinator's primary role will be to attract talented interns to work for the Commonwealth of Virginia, with the aim of developing their skills so they are well-prepared to secure permanent positions within state agencies after completing their internships and education. Additionally, the DHRM will establish and manage a system to offer professional development opportunities for state agency interns, their supervisors, and human resources staff, and will collaborate with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority to support, track, and promote state government internship opportunities and to assist agencies in developing successful internship programs.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Senate amendments agreed to by House (96-Y 2-N 0-A) (on 03/03/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB54
Senate Amendments https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB54/text/HB54EDOC
Finance and Appropriations Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB54/text/HB54AS1
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB54) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1143978.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB54/text/HB54E
Appropriations Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB54/text/HB54AH1
Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB54/text/HB54AHC2
Appropriations Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB54/text/HB54AHC1
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB54) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1092743.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB54/text/HB54
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