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VA SB286
VA SB286State Government Internship Coordinator; Department of Human Resource Management to appoint.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
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 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 internship and completion of their educational programs. The bill also requires the Department 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 establish and hire a State Government Internship Coordinator. This coordinator's primary role will be to attract high-quality interns to work for the Commonwealth of Virginia, with the aim of developing their skills so they can be competitive for permanent positions after their internships and educational programs conclude. The DHRM will also be responsible for creating and managing a system that offers 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 on these initiatives. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing laws to reflect these new responsibilities, including updating references to the diversity and cultural competency training and the safety and disaster awareness training modules.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate agreed to House substitute with amendments (on 02/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB286 |
| House Amendments | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB286/text/SB286EDOC |
| Delegate Sullivan Amendments | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB286/text/SB286AH1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB286) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1177568.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB286/text/SB286H1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB286) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096346.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB286/text/SB286S1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB286/text/SB286SC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB286) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1092744.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB286/text/SB286 |
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