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HB 571

Central Virginia Transportation Fund; distribution of funds to Bay Transit.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Wyatt

HB 571 would create a Central Virginia Transportation Fund to support Bay Transit, but a legislative subcommittee unanimously voted to remove it from consideration in January 2026.

Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N)
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Bill Summary · HB 571

Legislative bill overview

HB 571 would establish a Central Virginia Transportation Fund and direct distributions of its revenues to Bay Transit, a public transportation provider in the region. The bill was prefiled in January 2026 but has faced significant opposition, with a legislative subcommittee voting 10-0 to recommend striking it from the docket on January 27, 2026.

Why is this important

Public transportation funding directly affects regional mobility, economic access, and environmental goals. The unanimous subcommittee recommendation to remove the bill suggests fundamental concerns about the proposal's structure, funding mechanism, or fiscal implications that warrant public attention.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source unclear: The bill references a "Central Virginia Transportation Fund" but the fiscal impact statement and legislative history do not publicly specify how this fund would be financed or sustained
  • Limited geographic scope: Directing funds specifically to Bay Transit may raise equity questions about why other regional transit providers or transportation priorities were excluded
  • Subcommittee consensus rejection: The unanimous 10-0 vote to strike the bill suggests serious concerns—whether fiscal, procedural, or policy-based—that indicate the proposal faced insurmountable opposition even before full committee consideration

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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