SR 3 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Senate; 2026 operating resolution.

This procedural bill establishes the operating rules for the 2026 legislative session of the Senate. It sets internal procedures for how the Senate will conduct business during that session, such as committee assignments and scheduling. The bill was unanimously approved by the Senate on January 14, 2026 (40-0 vote). As a procedural resolution, it does not create new policies or affect the public.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Jan 2026

Senate Passage

Jan 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 15, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill underwent significant formatting changes during its progression from introduction to enrollment, with the text becoming more properly aligned and standardized. The core legislative content regarding Senate operating expenses remained substantively unchanged, though some formatting elements like patron attribution were removed.

TECHNICAL

The bill's title and session information were reformatted with proper spacing and alignment, changing from a compact introduction format to a more traditional enrolled document layout.

The patron attribution line identifying 'Locke' as the sponsor was removed during the enrollment process.

The resolution text was reformatted with proper line breaks and spacing while maintaining the exact same substantive language regarding Senate operating expenses, contingent funds, and payment certifications.

Floor votes · Senate Jan 14, 2026

How they voted

40–0

Passed

Total votes 40

Jan 14, 2026

D Democratic21

21 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican19

19 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

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Key actions

Committee

Jan 15, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate (SR3ER)

upper

Jan 14, 2026

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (40-0)

senate

Jan 12, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on Rules

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors