Senate committee advances wide package of House bills, continues others for study A Senate committee in Richmond reported a large set of House bills spanning procurement, energy, workforce development, wildlife conservation and agency fees; several items were continued for budget consideration or additional analysis.

A Senate committee in Virginia has advanced a diverse slate of House bills that could reshape public procurement, energy initiatives, and wildlife conservation efforts.

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Senate subcommittee reports 56 bills, refers key energy and health measures to finance A Senate of Virginia subcommittee met in Richmond and reported or referred 56 bills, sending several energy, health-insurance and workforce measures to Finance while placing four bills "by for the day." The committee approved numerous conforming actions and adopted several substitutes and line amendments.

Virginia's Senate subcommittee just advanced 56 key bills, tackling everything from energy policy to workplace protections—what's next for these crucial measures?

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Committee reports dozens of Senate bills, conforms many to House versions; one bill tabled A Virginia legislative committee met to consider a long docket of Senate measures, mostly voting to report or to conform Senate bills to House versions; most measures passed unanimously or by wide margins and one bill was tabled. Subcommittee 2 was scheduled to meet immediately afterward.

The Virginia legislative committee just cleared a slew of Senate bills, paving the way for crucial reforms, including a new right for residents of continuing care facilities!

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Virginia Senate committee advances multiple bills; SB 628 reported 16-4 A Virginia Senate committee on Tuesday advanced a series of bills, reporting several to appropriations and adopting substitutes; SB 628 passed by roll call 16-4, SB 290 was reported 17-4, and several bills were reported unanimously or by wide margins.

A Virginia Senate committee just advanced a wave of bills, including a key measure that passed by a significant 16-4 vote—what's next for these legislative efforts?

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Virginia Senate Committee Advances Minimum‑wage Bill, Moves Dozens of Measures Forward A Senate of Virginia committee in Richmond reported several bills including a minimum‑wage increase (SB 1), a grant program to recruit medical professionals to underserved areas (SB 625), and measures on prevailing wages and health coverage; several larger proposals were carried over for budget or interim review.

Virginia's Senate Committee is pushing forward critical bills, including a minimum wage increase and a grant program to attract healthcare providers to underserved areas.

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Senate committee advances dozens of bills, carries over open-container cannabis language after heated debate A Senate committee in Richmond reported or advanced a wide docket of bills on energy, transportation, education and public safety and carried over a contentious open-container provision relating to marijuana. Several bills were reported with substitutes and fiscal amendments; votes were recorded for each item.

A Virginia Senate committee is tackling a range of significant bills, but a heated debate over cannabis and open-container laws has left one contentious provision in limbo.

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Senate committee reports dozens of 2026 bills; substitutes adopted for major gaming and environmental measures A Senate committee in Richmond reported and amended a large package of 2026 bills across gaming, education, environment and housing. Several bills were reported in substitute form, some were carried over for further study, and a handful were passed by indefinitely.

The Virginia Senate committee made waves by reporting a massive block of 2026 legislation, reshaping the future of energy, education, and gaming in the state.

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Votes at a glance: what the Virginia Senate subcommittee reported, carried over and cleared The subcommittee reported multiple bills (with committee substitutes in several cases), carried several bills over for interim consideration, and cleared the docket; this roundup lists actions the committee recorded on the transcript.

Virginia's Senate subcommittee has made significant moves, reporting on key bills that could reshape gaming, housing, and environmental standards!

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House Appropriations Committee reports multiple bills; several unanimous 22–0 reports and several 15–7 reports The committee reported numerous bills across subcommittees on topics including higher education, transportation, veterans services, public safety, labor standards and environmental programs. Several bills were reported unanimously (22–0); several passed 15–7 and a subset were continued to 2027.

The House Appropriations Committee has made significant strides by advancing numerous bills, with several achieving unanimous support—what does this mean for Virginia's future?

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House General Laws Committee advances multiple ABC and procurement bills, tables mold-remediation bill The House General Laws Committee received ABC gaming and procurement subcommittee reports, forwarded several bills (including internet gaming and SWaM procurement changes) to appropriations or carried them over, and tabled a mold-remediation landlord-tenant bill 15–6.

The House General Laws Committee is shaking things up by advancing key ABC gaming bills while leaving a mold-remediation proposal in the dust!

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Senate committee advances substitutes, carries multiple bills for further review; stillborn tax credit, 9-1-1 benefits and Menhaden research draw debate The Senate of Virginia committee heard a long docket of bills Feb. 4, 2026. Lawmakers agreed substitutes on several measures, carried several bills for further study — including a narrowed stillborn tax credit and a 9-1-1 dispatcher retirement option — and continued a high-profile fisheries research bill to the next year.

Virginia's Senate committee made pivotal decisions on tax credits for stillbirths, 9-1-1 dispatcher retirement benefits, and school safety mandates—what's next for these important proposals?

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Senate Rules Committee strikes, refers and tables multiple items; ceremonial portrait resolution adopted The Senate Rules Committee in Richmond handled a docket of bills and resolutions, including striking SB 463, re-referencing several bills to Finance, tabling SB 646, and adopting a joint resolution to place a portrait of Yvonne Von Miller in the Capitol.

The Senate Rules Committee made significant moves in Richmond, striking key bills and adopting a resolution to honor Yvonne Von Miller with a portrait in the Capitol.

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Votes at a glance: Committee A recorded outcomes on 11 bills including SB400, SB57, SB140, SB403 and SB404 Committee A recorded committee votes on 11 bills. Notable outcomes: SB400 reported (11‑0, 2 abstentions); SB57 reported (9‑5); SB140, SB403, SB404 reported unanimously (14‑0); the film incentive substitute reported (12‑2); one bill was stricken at the patron’s request (unidentified in transcript).

The Senate Committee made crucial decisions on 11 bills, with unanimous support for key measures like firefighter mental health training and significant tax incentives!

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House committee advances 12 bills, including FOIA enforcement changes and gaming rule updates A House committee advanced a package of 12 bills, approving referrals and subcommittee recommendations that include FOIA enforcement amendments, changes to charitable and historical gaming rules, tribal-consultation duties, and a ban on using credit cards to fund sports betting accounts.

A House committee in Virginia just advanced 12 crucial bills, including significant updates to gaming rules and FOIA enforcement—what does it mean for you?

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Rules Committee approves multiple subcommittee substitutes and reports bills including car-tax study resolution The House Rules Committee agreed to several subcommittee substitutes, reported a block of bills (including sending HB 231 to Appropriations), advanced House Joint Resolution 34 to study car-tax options, and moved two study bills to be continued to 2027.

The House Rules Committee just made a significant move by unanimously approving multiple bills, including a pivotal resolution to study options for abolishing the car tax!

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Votes at a glance: Privileges and Elections Committee docket A quick summary of committee actions: oath of office for Mike J. Jones approved; SB6 and SB58 reported; SB57 and SB169 reported narrowly; SB76 and SB533 failed to report; SB34 re-referred to Courts of Justice.

The Virginia Senate Privileges and Elections Committee made key decisions today, including the approval of Mike J. Jones' oath of office and narrow votes on several crucial bills.

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Final meeting held as Clerk Claude announces retirement from committee Committee celebrates Clerk Claude's retirement during what is likely the final meeting of the session.

As Virginia bids farewell to Clerk Claude in a heartfelt final meeting, the air is thick with gratitude and reflection on a legacy that will not be forgotten.

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Virginia Senate Subcommittee Advances Multiple Bills Including Criminal Records and Human Trafficking Training Committee reports multiple bills, including amendments on law enforcement rights and education materials.

Virginia's Finance and Appropriations Committee is at a crossroads, debating landmark bills that could redefine law enforcement rights and education reforms for years to come.

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