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HB 1046

Virginia Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Betsy Carr

HB 1046 adds new requirements to Virginia public works contracts, advancing from General Laws committee with fiscal impacts under Appropriations review.

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Bill Summary · HB 1046

Legislative bill overview

HB 1046 modifies Virginia's Public Procurement Act by imposing additional requirements on public works contracts. The bill passed out of General Laws committee with a substitute version (16-Y, 5-N) and is now under review by the Appropriations Committee. A fiscal impact statement has been prepared by the Department of Planning and Budget.

Why is this important

Public works contracts represent significant taxpayer expenditures for infrastructure projects. Changes to procurement requirements directly affect how state and local governments award construction contracts, potentially influencing project costs, timelines, contractor participation, and competitive bidding processes.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: The fiscal impact statement suggests budgetary consequences; additional requirements may increase administrative burden and project costs for municipalities and state agencies
  • Implementation complexity: New procurement requirements require contractors and government agencies to adopt revised procedures, which could create compliance challenges and delays
  • Contractor participation: Depending on the specific requirements in the substitute bill, additional mandates could affect small businesses, minority-owned contractors, or workforce availability differently

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

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