Public utilities; discounted water and sewer fees; Town of Hurt. Adds the Town of Hurt to those localities that may develop criteria for providing discounted water and sewer fees and charges for low-income, elderly, or disabled customers.
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Search warrant; search of place of abode; copy of affidavit to be part of warrant and served therewith; temporary sealing. Provides that if an affidavit that accompanies a search warrant for a place of abode has been sealed pursuant to relevant law, the executing law-enforcement officer does not have to give or leave a copy of such affidavit in a conspicuous place within or affixed to the place to be searched. The bill also adds that the circumstances requiring the issuance of a warrant after 5:00 p.m. shall be documented in the required affidavit that is submitted to a magistrate when seeking such authorization. This bill incorporates HB 1028.
Misbranded food; manufactured-protein food products; civil penalty. Provides that a food is misbranded if it purports to be or is represented as a meat food product or poultry product and such food product (i) bears or contains a manufactured-protein food product, as defined in the bill; (ii) is offered for sale; and (iii) has a label that is part of or placed on the food product package or other container storing such product that identifies the food as a meat food product or poultry product, unless such label bears a conspicuous and prominent qualifying term and is in close proximity to an identifying meat term, as such terms are defined in the bill. The bill exempts a meat food product that the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services determines contains a trace amount of a manufactured-protein food product, prohibits the sale or offering for sale of a food product that is misbranded pursuant to the provisions of the bill, and makes doing so a violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. The bill provides that a person who violates the provisions of the bill is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500 and allows the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to adopt increased civil penalties not to exceed $500 for first, second, and subsequent violations of the bill. This bill is identical to SB 186.
Forensic Science Board; Scientific Advisory Committee; members; service after expiration of term. Provides that a member of the Forensic Science Board and a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee appointed by the Governor shall serve after expiration of his term until his successor is appointed. The bill also removes the requirement that meetings of the Scientific Advisory Committee take place in the City of Richmond. The bill contains technical amendments. The bill also contains an emergency clause.
Maddy summaryHJ 59 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Old Fiddler's Convention, a cultural event. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or directly affect any individuals or organizations. The resolution serves as a formal expression of appreciation from the legislature for the event's contributions to local heritage. As a non-substantive resolution, it has no binding effect or practical policy impact.
Maddy summaryHJ 58 is a commemorative resolution honoring Jeremy Lewis Hall, recognizing his life and contributions. It passed both the House (January 26, 2026) and Senate (January 29, 2026), and was formally adopted by the legislature. This resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents, as it serves only to formally acknowledge an individual's life. It follows standard procedural steps for non-binding tributes.
Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of Lawrence Max Beyer through a legislative resolution. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal recognition of his contributions. The bill has been passed by both the Senate and the House, with the text finalized as SJ270ER. Its primary purpose is commemorative rather than regulatory.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that honors the life of Donald Wise Huffman. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change existing policies. The measure serves as a formal recognition of Huffman's contributions and legacy. It has been passed by both the Senate and the House and awaits final approval.
Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of Christian A. Jurgensen III through a legislative resolution. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal recognition of his contributions. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House in March 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally acknowledges and commends practitioners of Falun Dafa in Virginia. It does not create new laws or change government policy but serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition. The measure is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been referred to the Committee on Rules for further consideration. As a commendation resolution, it has no binding effect and does not allocate funds or alter existing regulations.