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VA SB530
VA SB530Conflict of Interests Act, State/Local Gov't.; electronic discl. by local govt officers & employees.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act; electronic disclosure by local government officers and employees. Requires local government officers and employees to file annual disclosure statements electronically with the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council in accordance with approved standards. Such officers and employees shall be able to file the annual disclosure statement electronically beginning January 1, 2027, but such electronic filing shall be required (i) for localities with populations in excess of 250,000, beginning January 1, 2028; (ii) for localities with populations in excess of 100,000 but not more than 250,000, beginning January 1, 2029; and (iii) for localities with populations not exceeding 100,000, beginning January 1, 2030. The bill provides that the Department of Elections shall be responsible for coordinating the electronic filing by candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, the Senate, or the House of Delegates, and the general registrars shall be responsible for coordinating the electronic filing by candidates for constitutional offices, local governing bodies, and elected school boards.
AI Summary
This bill amends the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act to require local government officers and employees to file their annual disclosure statements electronically with the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council, which is an independent body that provides guidance on ethics and conflicts of interest. While electronic filing will be optional starting January 1, 2027, it will become mandatory for localities based on their population size, with larger localities having earlier deadlines. The bill also clarifies the responsibilities for coordinating electronic filing for various candidates, with the Department of Elections handling statewide candidates and general registrars managing local candidates. Importantly, disclosure forms filed by local officials regarding their real estate interests will no longer have residential addresses redacted, making this information publicly accessible.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 2-N) (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB530 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB530/text/SB530HC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB530) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1130025.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB530/text/SB530S1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB530/text/SB530SC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB530) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1092653.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB530/text/SB530 |
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