Winter Salt Week.
HJ 46 designates the week of the fourth Monday in January (starting in 2027) as "Winter Salt Week" in Virginia. This is a ceremonial bill with no policy changes or direct impact on residents, businesses, or state programs. It simply creates an annual symbolic observance on the state calendar. The bill has no funding, regulatory, or operational provisions - it serves only to name a specific week for recognition. The designation applies to Virginia only and requires no action from the public or government agencies.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Feb 6, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends reporting (4-Y 1-N)
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Rules
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kathy Tran
DDemocratic
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