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VA HB777
VA HB777Va. Public Procurement Act; procurement of goods transported by privately owned commercial vessels.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Virginia Public Procurement Act; procurement of goods transported by privately owned commercial vessels; required contract provisions. Provides that any contract a state agency enters into for goods that exceeds $10,000 shall contain a provision that the contractor must comply with federal law relating to the transportation of goods on privately owned commercial vessels, defined in the bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires Virginia state agencies to ensure that when procuring goods that can be transported by ocean-going vessels, at least 50 percent of the gross tonnage of those goods is shipped on privately owned commercial vessels, which are defined as U.S.-registered, U.S.-traded, and U.S.-owned or documented vessels. Furthermore, any contract for goods exceeding $10,000 must include a clause mandating that the contractor adheres to federal and state laws concerning the use of these privately owned commercial vessels for transportation, and starting in November 2026, the Secretary of Administration will annually review state agencies' compliance with these requirements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB777 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB777) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1143199.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB777/text/HB777H1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB777/text/HB777HC2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB777/text/HB777HC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB777) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096763.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB777/text/HB777 |
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