Rep. Tom Garrett

Maddy summaryHJ 177 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late Honorable Barry D. Knight, a former state official. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents, as it solely commemorates his life and service. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2026, following standard procedural steps for commemorative measures. This type of resolution does not create law or affect any legal rights or obligations.

Maddy summaryHJ 96 is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring Robert Bernard Keyser, Jr., a community member. It does not create new laws or affect policy; instead, it formally commemorates his life and contributions. The resolution was passed unanimously by both the House and Senate in February 2026. As a symbolic gesture, it has no direct impact on legislation or constituents.

Water utilities; prohibition of multiple rate increases within three-year period for water utilities. Prohibits a public utility authorized to furnish water or water and sewer service from filing an application for a rate increase more frequently than once in any three-year period. The bill provides exceptions to such prohibition for the utility to file an application (i) for a decrease in rates; (ii) limited to a rate adjustment clause, rider, or surcharge; (iii) for a temporary emergency increase in rates; or (iv) for an increase upon a finding by the State Corporation Commission that extraordinary circumstances exist. The provisions of the bill do not become effective unless reenacted by the 2027 Session of the General Assembly.

Public elementary and secondary schools; student diabetes medical care and management. Establishes several provisions relating to student diabetes medical care and management in public elementary and secondary schools in the Commonwealth, including requiring divisionwide plans for the care of students who are diagnosed with diabetes in each school division, effective beginning with the 2028–2029 school year. This bill incorporates HB 624 and is identical to SB 122.

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.

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 formally commends Samuel E. Carter, a specific individual, for unspecified contributions or achievements. It does not create new laws, change policies, or affect public programs, but rather serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition. The legislation was passed by both the Senate and the House through voice votes, indicating broad agreement on the commendation. No substantive policy changes or legal obligations are established by this measure.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of William Edward Jamerson, Sr. by formally recognizing his contributions and legacy. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a commemorative measure. The legislation was passed by both the Senate and the House and is now ready for final action.

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.