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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department of Workforce Development and Advancement; workforce development programs; apprenticeship program. Recognizes the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement as the federally and state designated agency responsible for workforce development in the Commonwealth. The bill additionally makes technical changes to reflect the previous transfer of administration of apprenticeship programs from the Department of Labor and Industry to the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement. The bill also specifies that the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia shall share data related to the Innovative Internship Program for certain purposes related to evaluation workforce programs. The bill also amends the seventh enactments of Chapters 624 and 625 of the Acts of Assembly of 2023 to exempt the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement's initial adoption and any additional regulations from the provisions of the Administrative Process Act provided that, prior to the final adoption of such regulations, the Department publishes in the Virginia Register of Regulations and posts on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall an action that provides (i) a 30-day comment period; (ii) a summary of the proposed regulations, the text of the proposed regulations, and the name, address, email address, and telephone number of the agency contact person responsible for receiving public comments; and (iii) the statutory authority to promulgate the regulations.
AI Summary
This bill designates the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement (DWD&A) as the primary state and federal agency responsible for workforce development in Virginia, consolidating oversight and strategic direction for related initiatives. It also makes technical adjustments to reflect the transfer of apprenticeship program administration from the Department of Labor and Industry to the DWD&A, ensuring that apprenticeship programs meet or exceed federal standards and those in place as of January 31, 2023. The bill further mandates that the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia share data from its Innovative Internship Program with other agencies to aid in the evaluation of workforce programs. Importantly, it exempts the DWD&A's initial adoption and any subsequent regulations related to this act from the Administrative Process Act, a law that typically governs how state agencies create and update regulations, provided that the department follows specific public notice and comment procedures before finalizing these regulations.
Committee Categories
Justice, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Senate General Laws and Technology Hearing (19:00:00 2/25/2026 Senate Room B, Room 306, General Assembly Building) (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB693 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB693) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1132791.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB693/text/HB693H1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB693/text/HB693HC2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB693/text/HB693HC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB693/text/HB693 |
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