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VA HB371

VA HB371
End Hunger, Virginia Commission to; changes membership.


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Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
01/30/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Virginia Commission to End Hunger; membership. Replaces the public school student representative with a representative of a public school nutrition program in the membership of the Virginia Commission to End Hunger. In addition, the bill adds five public school student liaisons, each representing a Virginia health planning region, to be appointed by the chair of the Commission. The bill provides that such student liaisons not be included for purposes of a quorum for meetings of the Commission.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the membership of the Virginia Commission to End Hunger by replacing the single public school student representative with a representative of a public school nutrition program, aiming to bring a more program-focused perspective. Additionally, it introduces five public school student liaisons, appointed by the Commission's chair, with each liaison representing a distinct Virginia health planning region, though these liaisons will not count towards the quorum needed for official meetings. The bill also makes minor changes to terminology, such as replacing "chairman" with "chair" and "vice-chairman" with "vice-chair," and clarifies that a licensed healthcare provider with knowledge of nutrition and hunger will be appointed instead of a board-certified physician.

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Passed Senate (40-Y 0-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/HB371
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB371) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1090197.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB371/text/HB371
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