In the Virginia House of Delegates, the Speaker retains ultimate discretion to refer legislation to whichever committee he or she deems appropriate. The purposes/jurisdictions listed are summaries “based on the subject matter that have historically been considered by each committee” but are not inclusive (Jurisdiction of the Standing Committees, provided by staff, Feb. 2025). #
House Appropriations Committee #
Website #
Membership; reports; bills; and meeting schedule, agendas available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“Considers matters concerning bills and resolutions appropriating general or special funds of the Commonwealth; the budget of the Commonwealth; claims; issuance of debt; and other matters concerning the expenditure of funds of the Commonwealth” (Jurisdiction of the Standing Committees, provided by staff, Feb. 2025).
Subcommittees #
- Commerce, Agriculture, and Natural Resources
- Compensation and Retirement
- Elementary and Secondary
- General Government and Capital Outlay
- Health and Human Resources
- Higher Education
- Transportation and Public Safety
Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee #
Website #
Membership; reports; and meeting schedule, agendas, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“A Committee on Finance and Appropriations to consider matters concerning auditing; bills and resolutions for appropriations; the budget of the Commonwealth; claims; general and special revenues of the Commonwealth; all taxation and all matters concerning the expenditure of funds of the Commonwealth” (Senate Rule 18(e)).
