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HB 305

Heart of Appalachia Tourism Authority; quorum.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Will Morefield

Lowers quorum threshold for Heart of Appalachia Tourism Authority board meetings to improve operational flexibility for regional economic development decisions.

Approved by Governor-Chapter 104 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Bill Summary · HB 305

Legislative bill overview

HB 305 modifies quorum requirements for the Heart of Appalachia Tourism Authority, a regional economic development entity in Virginia. The bill adjusts what constitutes a legal quorum for the board to conduct official business, likely lowering the threshold to make meetings more feasible.

Why is this important

Quorum requirements directly affect an organization's operational efficiency. Lowering quorum thresholds enables boards to meet and make decisions more easily, particularly important for regional tourism authorities that coordinate across multiple counties and may struggle with consistent attendance from geographically dispersed board members.

Potential points of contention

  • Accountability concerns: Lower quorum requirements mean fewer board members need to be present for decisions, potentially reducing stakeholder representation and public accountability in tourism spending and regional development priorities.
  • Decision legitimacy: Some argue that major decisions affecting multi-county economic initiatives should require broader board participation rather than minimal attendance thresholds.
  • Geographic representation: The Heart of Appalachia region spans multiple counties; reduced quorum may disadvantage underrepresented areas if their representatives cannot attend.

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

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