This bill formally recognizes the Manchester Middle School cheer squad for their contributions. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. The measure was passed by the House of Representatives through a voice vote without requiring a formal vote count.
This bill formally recognizes and commends J&K Style Grill, a specific restaurant, for its contributions or achievements. It does not create new laws, regulations, or funding, but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment by the House of Representatives. The bill was passed by voice vote, indicating broad agreement among lawmakers to honor the establishment.
This bill formally recognizes and commends FeLynn Oriental Restaurant for its contributions to the community. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the establishment. The measure was passed by the House of Representatives through a voice vote and is now awaiting further legislative action.
This bill formally commends Pampa's Fox Catering, a local business, for its contributions to the community. It does not create any new laws, regulations, or policy changes and has no direct impact on public programs or funding. The legislation serves as a ceremonial recognition and will not affect government operations or individual rights.
This bill formally recognizes Green Run Elementary School for its contributions or achievements. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing policies. The measure is a ceremonial acknowledgment intended to honor the school through official commendation.
This bill formally recognizes and commends Melissa Rollins for her contributions. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of her achievements. The measure was passed by the House of Representatives through a voice vote and is now part of the legislative record.
This bill formally recognizes and commends Enoch Baptist Church. It is a procedural measure that does not create new laws or affect public policy. The resolution serves as an official acknowledgment of the church's contributions or significance. No specific programs, funding, or regulatory changes are included in this legislation.
This bill formally recognizes and commends the Phi Beta Kappa Society for its contributions to higher education and academic excellence. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the organization's role in promoting scholarly achievement. The measure was passed by the House of Representatives through a voice vote, indicating broad support for the tribute. As a commemorative resolution, it has no direct impact on individuals or organizations beyond expressing official appreciation.
Conditional release of geriatric prisoners. Expands the list of offenses that prohibit a person from petitioning the Parole Board for conditional release as a geriatric prisoner.
Zoning; by-right multifamily development. Requires local zoning ordinances to permit, on any parcel with an existing tree canopy coverage of at less than 60 percent, located within a city or town having a population of more than 20,000 or within a designated metropolitan planning area, multifamily and mixed-use residential development as a by-right use on at least 75 percent of all land contained in commercial or business zoning district classifications, including any land contained in commercial or business zoning district classifications that allow for the by-right development and construction of single-family residential uses. The bill stipulates that any application for a proposed development authorized pursuant to the bill shall be reviewed and acted upon administratively by a locality. The bill prohibits a locality from (i) requiring that a special exception, special use, or conditional use permit be obtained for such development or (ii) imposing more stringent land use requirements, enumerated in the bill, for such development than would otherwise be required. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027.
Virginia Lottery; powers of the Virginia Lottery Board; advertising restrictions; age verification. Directs the Virginia Lottery to study the feasibility of furthering responsible gaming as it relates to the lottery, casino gaming, and sports betting, and to develop an implementation plan to require all lottery terminals to possess proper age verification software to ensure that a consumer is 18 years of age or older. The Director of the Virginia Lottery shall report any findings to the Chairs of the House Committee on General Laws and the Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology by October 1, 2026.
Sale of certain property by locality to adjoining landowners. Provides that, in addition to the option available under current law, in any instance in which a parcel of real estate is (i) located within an undeveloped common area in a subdivision, (ii) located in a subdivision without a homeowners' association for 20 years or more and not located within a designated right-of-way by the locality, and (iii) tax delinquent, a locality may, after giving notice to adjacent property owners, choose to offer for sale such property, in whole or in part, to adjacent property owners prior to any public auction of such property. Current law requires a parcel of real estate to be (a) located within an undeveloped common area in a subdivision, (b) located in a subdivision with a homeowners' association that has been previously dissolved, and (c) tax delinquent to be offered for sale to adjacent property owners prior to a public auction.
