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Public Hearing on Virginia’s Budget
PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE
GOVERNOR’S PROPOSED 2026-2028 BIENNIAL STATE BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS AND SENATE FINANCE AND APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEES OF THE VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY WILL HOLD VIRTUAL REGIONAL PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE GOVERNOR’S PROPOSED 2026-2028 BIENNIAL STATE BUDGET, AS FOLLOWS:
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026 (Hearings begin at 10:00 a.m.)
All public hearings will be held virtually. There will be four separate virtual hearings with legislators from each region participating as follows:
Northern Virginia, Western Virginia, Hampton Roads, Central Virginia (Richmond)
Public registration to speak at one of the public hearings will occur on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Please check either of the following websites for more information: Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee Website (sfac.virginia.gov) House Appropriations Committee Website (hac.virginia.gov)
Public Hearings will be livestreamed on the Virginia General Assembly Website: https://virginiageneralassembly.gov/membersAndSession.php?secid=1&activesec=0#!hb=1&mainContentTabs=0
The purpose of the hearings is to receive comments on the Governor’s proposed 2026-2028 biennial state budget. Those persons wishing to speak may register to speak the day before each virtual hearing from 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.
Speakers will be taken in the order of registration. Each person may register only one speaker at a time and only sign-up to speak at one of the hearings. Speakers are asked to limit their comments to three minutes or less. Speakers representing groups and organizations should consolidate remarks to reduce duplication. Persons unable to attend may submit their comments electronically at https://hodspeak.house.virginia.gov/upcoming_meetings
People with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by calling (804) 698-7480. All requests for reasonable accommodations must be received by 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 29, 2025. Requested arrangements for sign language interpreters, received by December 29th, will be provided via video format.
