State Del. Luke E. Torian has introduced a new measure to allocate state funds and revise tax regulations for the next biennium, as detailed by the Virginia State House.
The measure, identified as HB30, entered the 2026 regular session on Jan. 14, 2026, and is officially titled: “Budget Bill.”
Our summary below is based on the actual bill’s language and may include interpretive explanations for clarity.
In summary, the measure appropriates all funds for Virginia’s 2026–28 biennium cycle, covering unspent prior balances, all public taxes with arrears, as well as all nontax incomes from sources like fees, licenses, service charges, gifts, grants, and donations. Anticipated revenue linked to bills contingent on General Assembly approval is also included. The measure outlines which revenues comprise the state general fund under the comptroller and establishes the general fund appropriations from those resources. Several portions of Title 58.1 of the Virginia Code relating to individual, corporate, and sales taxes are amended and reenacted. Certain 2022 statutes are repealed for taxable years starting Jan. 1, 2027, and after.
The sponsor of this bill is Rep. Luke E. Torian (Democrat–24th District), with no additional patrons.
Since the session began, Torian has also brought forward 4 other measures.
Torian earned a Bachelor of Arts from Winston-Salem State University in 1980.
Elected in 2024, Democrat Torian represents Virginia’s 24th House district, succeeding former delegate Ellen Campbell.
Virginia’s legislative process initiates with a bill being filed in either legislative chamber. The measure is referred to committee for assessment and revision. If advanced, it proceeds to the floor for debate and votes in both chambers. Passage in both sends it to the governor, who may sign it, veto it, or allow it to become law without signing. Each year, the General Assembly meets in regular session beginning the second Monday of January. Lawmakers introduce hundreds of proposals each session, but only a share become law.
| Legislative Session | Patron(s) | Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Luke E. Torian | HB30 | 01/14/2026 | Budget Bill. |
| 2026 | Luke E. Torian | HB29 | 01/14/2026 | Budget Bill. |
| 2026 | Luke E. Torian | HB176 | 01/14/2026 | State-facilitated IRA savings program; various changes to the program. |
| 2026 | Luke E. Torian | HB799 | 01/14/2026 | Power Transformer Manufacturing Grant Fund; created. |
| 2026 | Luke E. Torian and Virgil Thornton | HB800 | 01/14/2026 | Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Manufacturing Grant Fund; established. |
| 2025 | Luke E. Torian | HB1600 | 01/08/2025 | Budget Bill. |
| 2025 | Luke E. Torian and Michelle Lopes Maldonado | HB2358 | 01/08/2025 | Current and Mature Semiconductor Technology Grant Fund; established. |
| 2025 | Luke E. Torian | HB2359 | 01/08/2025 | Commonwealth of Virginia Higher Educational Institutions Bond Act of 2025; created. |
Details in this article reference records from the Virginia State House. Access the source information here.
