Del. Marty Martinez

Constitutional amendment (second reference); qualifications of voters and the right to vote; persons not entitled to vote. Provides that every person who meets the qualifications of voters set forth in the Constitution shall have the fundamental right to vote in the Commonwealth and that such right shall not be abridged by law, except for persons who have been convicted of a felony and persons who have been adjudicated to lack the capacity to understand the act of voting. A person who has been convicted of a felony shall not be entitled to vote during any period of incarceration for such felony conviction, but upon release from incarceration for that felony conviction and without further action required of him such person shall be invested with all political rights, including the right to vote. Currently, in order to be qualified to vote a person convicted of a felony must have his civil rights restored by the Governor or other appropriate authority. The amendment also provides that a person adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction as lacking the capacity to understand the act of voting shall not be entitled to vote during this period of incapacity until his capacity has been reestablished as prescribed by law. Currently, the Constitution provides that a person who has been adjudicated to be mentally incompetent is not qualified to vote until his competency is reestablished.

Constitutional amendment (second reference); marriage between two adult persons; repeal of same-sex marriage prohibition; affirmative right to marry. Repeals the constitutional provision defining marriage as only a union between one man and one woman as well as the related provisions that are no longer valid as a result of the United States Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U.S. 644 (2015). The amendment prohibits the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions from denying the issuance of a marriage license to two adult persons seeking a lawful marriage on the basis of the sex, gender, or race of such persons. The Commonwealth and its political subdivisions are required to recognize any lawful marriage between two adult persons and to treat such marriages equally under the law, regardless of the sex, gender, or race of such persons.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes and commends the Riverside High School golf team for their achievements. It is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws or change existing policies. The legislation was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes, indicating broad agreement on the honor. No funding, regulations, or operational changes are included in this bill.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the Heritage High School baseball team through a commendation resolution. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change any policies, but rather serves as an official acknowledgment of the team's achievements. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes and has no substantive policy impact beyond symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes and commends the Tuscarora High School softball team for their achievements. It does not enact any new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment passed by both the Senate and the House. The measure was approved through voice votes and is intended to honor the team's performance rather than change any regulations or procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the Woodgrove High School wrestling team through a commendation resolution. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of the team's achievements. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes without debate or amendments.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes and commends the Riverside High School girls' lacrosse team for their achievements. It is a non-binding resolution that does not create new laws or change existing policies. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes without requiring a formal vote count.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the Loudoun County High School girls' soccer team with a commendation. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of the team's achievements. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes without requiring a formal recorded vote. Such commendations are ceremonial in nature and do not have legal or financial implications.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes and commends the Riverside High School girls' volleyball team. It is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws or change existing policies. The legislation was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes, indicating broad agreement. Its primary purpose is to honor the team's achievements rather than to implement regulatory changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that honors the life of Alyssa Lynn Albina Kakol. It does not create new laws or policies but serves to officially recognize and celebrate her memory through legislative acknowledgment. The measure has been passed by both the Senate and the House, following standard legislative procedures for such resolutions.