Bill > HB1086

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Virginia Public Procurement Act; preference for Virginia goods; school nutrition programs; sunset extension. Provides that, in the case of procurement of goods by manufacturers, if the lowest responsive and responsible bidder is not a resident of Virginia and the bid is for agricultural products that are produced or processed in Virginia and intended for school nutrition programs, including fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, and is within 20 percent of such bid, such bidder for agricultural products that are produced or processed in Virginia shall be granted the option to match the price of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The bill amends provisions of law providing preference for Virginia goods in procurement that are set to expire on July 1, 2027. The bill extends the sunset date of these provisions to July 1, 2028.

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Amy Laufer (D)*,  Bonita Anthony (D),  Betsy Carr (D),  Joshua Cole (D),  Rae Cousins (D),  Karen Keys-Gamarra (D),  Atoosa Reaser (D), 

Senate General Laws and Technology Hearing (19:00:00 2/18/2026 Senate Room B, Room 306, General Assembly Building) (on 02/18/2026)

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