Rep. Buddy Fowler

Maddy summaryHJ 103 is a ceremonial resolution commending Saint Martin's Parish for its contributions to the community. It does not create new laws or affect any specific policies, programs, or individuals. The bill serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition from the legislature, with no direct impact beyond expressing appreciation. As a procedural resolution, it has no substantive provisions or implementation mechanisms.

Fertilizer and lime permit requirements. Amends the provisions governing the permit requirements for bulk lime materials to add a distributor who holds a valid license to distribute a regulated product, as defined in the bill, to the list of people who can sell bulk liming material. The bill also removes duplicative language relating to (i) when a permit expires, (ii) the cost of obtaining a permit, and (iii) the authority of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services to issue written notices and collect fees for failing to obtain a permit.

Department of Veterans Services; Virginia War Memorial division. Clarifies that the Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services shall provide supervision of the Virginia War Memorial Foundation and any other nonprofit corporation established as an instrumentality to provide fundraising for the Memorial and assist in the details of administering the affairs of the Memorial as delineated by memoranda of understanding. This bill is identical to SB 112.

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.

Charter; Town of Louisa. Establishes a new charter for the Town of Louisa in Louisa County and repeals the current charter, which was created in 1972. The new charter sets out the organization of the town's government and contains powers typically granted to towns. This bill is identical to SB 462.

Maddy summaryHJ 62 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Emmett Pierce, passed by both the House and Senate in January 2026. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a formal tribute to recognize an individual's life. The resolution does not affect any laws, programs, or specific groups. As a commemorative measure, it does not include mechanisms, provisions, or concrete policy impacts.

Maddy summaryHJ 72 is a ceremonial resolution commending Patrick Henry's Scotchtown, a historic site associated with the Founding Father. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any individuals or groups directly. The bill formally recognizes Scotchtown's historical significance through a legislative resolution. It passed both the House and Senate by voice vote in January 2026. As a commemorative measure, it has no substantive policy impact or implementation mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHJ 63 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Masons' Hall Historic Preservation Foundation for its work preserving historic sites. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect any individuals or entities beyond expressing legislative recognition. The bill's sole purpose is to formally acknowledge the foundation's contributions through a symbolic gesture. As a procedural resolution, it has no substantive policy impact.

Maddy summaryHJ 70 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Benjamin Harrison V, a Founding Father and signer of the Declaration of Independence. It does not create new laws or affect any current policies, people, or programs. The bill simply commends his historical legacy through a formal legislative resolution. It passed both chambers by voice vote in January 2026.

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.