Rules committee adopts amendment clarifying 'shall' creates mandatory duty (HB 1299) The committee adopted an amendment to HB 1299 that clarifies the meaning of 'shall' in statute, adds enactment clauses requiring reenactment by 2027 for certain provisions, and directs the Virginia Code Commission to report by Dec. 1, 2026. The bill was reported as amended by voice vote (recorded 14-0).

The Virginia Rules Committee just made a pivotal move to clarify the legal weight of "shall" in statutes, aiming for greater transparency in legislative intent!

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