Del. Sam Rasoul

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities with a commendation from the House of Representatives. It does not create new laws or change any policies but serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation for the organization's work. The measure was passed by voice vote and does not require further legislative action to take effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends the Richmond Free Press, a local news organization, for its contributions to journalism and community information. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing regulations, but rather serves as a symbolic recognition of the publication's work. The measure was introduced in the House of Representatives and passed by voice vote without requiring a formal debate or recorded vote. Such commendation bills are typically ceremonial and do not have direct policy impact on government operations or public services.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes and commends Daniel Webster Marshall III, a member of the House of Representatives. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of his service. The measure was passed by the House through a voice vote and is now awaiting further legislative steps.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the John Marshall High School boys' basketball team. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the team's achievements. The measure was passed by the House through a voice vote and is a non-binding resolution with no legal effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends the organization Network NOVA for its contributions. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a recognition of the group's work. The measure was passed by the House of Representatives through a voice vote without opposition. This type of resolution is ceremonial and does not have legal or regulatory effects on individuals or organizations.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life of Lawrence Toliver, Sr. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves to formally recognize his contributions and legacy. The measure was introduced in the House of Representatives and passed without establishing any new obligations or funding. Its primary purpose is to acknowledge an individual's life rather than to implement substantive legislative changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Hanna G. Hanania, D.D.S., for her contributions to the field of dentistry. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her professional achievements. The measure was passed by the House of Representatives through a voice vote and is intended to honor her legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of Sergeant Major Jesse James Williams, USA, Ret., by formally recognizing his service and contributions. It is a commemorative resolution that does not create new laws or affect federal programs. The legislation serves to acknowledge his military career and legacy within the House of Representatives.

Additional local sales and use tax to support schools; referendum. Authorizes all counties and cities to impose an additional local sales and use tax at a rate not to exceed one percent with the revenue used only for capital projects for the construction or renovation of schools if such levy is approved in a voter referendum. The bill removes the requirement that such a tax must have an expiration date on either (i) the date of the repayment of any bonds or loans used for such capital projects or (ii) a date chosen by the governing body. Under current law, only Charlotte, Gloucester, Halifax, Henry, Mecklenburg, Northampton, Patrick, and Pittsylvania Counties and the City of Danville are authorized to impose such a tax.

Public high school students; opportunity to earn transferable meta-major associate degree during high school to reduce college debt. Requires the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, in cooperation with the Virginia Community College System and each associate-degree-granting public institution of higher education and each baccalaureate public institution of higher education, to establish a program by which qualified high school students earn an associate degree in a meta-major through dual enrollment, independent dual enrollment, as defined in the bill, or a combination thereof, that (i) is fully transferable to any baccalaureate public institution of higher education that offers a program of study in such meta-major and (ii) to the extent possible, and as determined by the applicable baccalaureate public institution of higher education, satisfies discipline-specific degree requirements in the student's preferred program of study.