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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Virginia Military Institute; board of visitors; membership. Makes several changes relating to the membership of the Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors, including providing that, of the 16 members appointed by the Governor, (i) no more than eight shall be alumni of the Institute, (ii) at least six shall be nonalumni residents of the Commonwealth, and (iii) at least five shall have United States military experience, as defined in the bill. Current law provides that of the 16 members appointed by the Governor, (i) 12 shall be alumni of the Institute, of whom eight shall be residents of the Commonwealth and four shall be nonresidents, and (ii) four shall be nonalumni residents of the Commonwealth.
AI Summary
This bill amends the law governing the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) by changing the composition of its Board of Visitors, the governing body. Specifically, it redefines "senior rank" for military experience to include ranks at or above E-7 for enlisted personnel and O-5 for commissioned officers, and clarifies that "United States military experience" means active duty, reserve, or National Guard service at such a senior rank. The bill reduces the number of alumni required on the board from 12 to no more than eight, while increasing the number of non-alumni residents from four to at least six, and mandates that at least five board members must have United States military experience. These changes will apply to all new appointments to the VMI Board of Visitors made on or after July 1, 2026, though current board members will not be removed solely to meet these new requirements.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education and Health (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1374 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1374) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1145040.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1374/text/HB1374HC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1374/text/HB1374H1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1374/text/HB1374 |
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