Rep. Terry Austin

Public elementary and secondary schools; nutritional standards for school meals and other foods; nutrition requirements; certain color additives prohibited. Prohibits any public elementary or secondary school from offering or making available to any student any food served as a part of a school meal or any competitive food, as defined in applicable law, that contains any of the seven color additives listed in the bill. The bill directs the Board of Education to amend its nutritional guidelines for competitive foods promulgated pursuant to relevant law in accordance with the provisions of the bill. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027, and is identical to SB 1289.

Line of Duty Act; campus police officers; private police officers. Provides employees of contributing nonprofit private institutions of higher education and contributing private police departments, as those terms are defined in the bill, with the benefits granted to employees of participating employers under the Line of Duty Act. The bill clarifies that the Line of Duty Act shall not apply to any (i) private institution of higher education that is not a contributing nonprofit private institution of higher education or (ii) private police department that is not a contributing private police department. The bill requires each contributing nonprofit private institution of higher education and contributing private police department to pay its pro rata share of the initial costs to implement the bill, as determined by the Virginia Retirement System. This bill is identical to SB 1142.

Office of the Children's Ombudsman; foster youth's right to receive information. Requires the Department of Social Services or a local department of social services, a children's residential facility, or any child-placing agency to provide certain information along with the contact information for the Office of the Children's Ombudsman to a biological parent, prospective adoptive parent, or foster parent, as well as to any child in foster care age 12 or older upon the opening of a foster care case for such child. The bill also provides that, in relation to complaints made to the Ombudsman, if such child is the complainant, the Ombudsman need not gain the consent of the Department or local department of social services, the children's residential facility, the child-placing agency, or the foster parent or guardian of the child or other person having custody or care of the child to receive information from or communicate with the child. This bill is identical to SB 1406.

Maddy summaryHJ 564 is a non-binding resolution honoring the late Honorable Henry Levander Marsh, III, recognizing his contributions to the state. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group, as it is purely commemorative. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate and was formally adopted by the legislature. This type of resolution serves to acknowledge an individual's legacy without implementing policy changes.

Maddy summaryHJ 614 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Sterling Compton Broyles II. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on laws or constituents. The resolution was passed unanimously by both the House and Senate in early 2025 and now formally commemorates his life. This type of resolution serves only to recognize an individual's contributions without creating any legal obligations or changes.

Maddy summaryHJ 613 is a ceremonial resolution commending LaKisha Kyle for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a formal expression of recognition. The bill passed unanimously in both the House and Senate via voice vote in February 2025. As a commendation resolution, it has no binding effect or practical impact beyond the symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryHJ 604 is a ceremonial joint resolution commending the O. Winston Link Museum for its contributions to preserving cultural heritage. It has no binding effect or policy changes; it simply expresses formal recognition by the legislature. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate by voice vote in February 2025. This type of bill is purely symbolic and does not affect any laws, regulations, or specific groups.

Maddy summaryHJ 612 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Lloyd W. Enoch. It formally celebrates his life and contributions without creating any new laws or affecting any policies, people, or programs. This procedural bill passed both chambers in February 2025 and requires no action from the governor. It serves only as a symbolic recognition, with no concrete policy changes or direct impact on constituents.

Maddy summaryHJ 605 is a ceremonial resolution commending "Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges" for its community contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, rights, or individuals. The resolution was passed unanimously by both the House and Senate in February 2025. It serves solely to formally honor the park's name and significance.

Maddy summaryHJ 610 is a symbolic resolution commending Robert R. Lindgren for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any legal rights, programs, or individuals. The bill formally expresses appreciation through a joint resolution passed by both legislative chambers. It serves as a ceremonial gesture without any concrete policy impact.