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Subcommittee reports SB 494 with substitute; bill described as similar to earlier House legislation

subcommittee · March 2, 2026
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The subcommittee voted to report Senate Bill 494 with a substitute conforming it to House Bill 1385; the chair said the bill was similar to previously heard House legislation and no testimony was taken.

The subcommittee reported Senate Bill 494 with a substitute after motions to conform it to House Bill 1385 were made and seconded.

The chair introduced SB 494 (patron: Senator Deeds) and said the measure is similar to legislation previously heard in the body (read in the meeting as House Bill 1385). Delegate Lavier Bowling moved to conform SB 494 to House Bill 1385; the motion was seconded. The chair reiterated that the subcommittee would not receive in-person or virtual testimony because the language matched previously heard legislation.

The clerk opened and closed the roll and the subcommittee reported SB 494 with the substitute on a stated vote of 6 to 4. With no further business, a motion to adjourn was made, seconded and approved.