Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes William E. Harrell with a commendation. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of his contributions. The measure was passed by the House of Representatives through a voice vote and is now awaiting further legislative steps.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes individuals who have received the 2026 Community Builders Award from the Hampton Roads Community Action Program. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a ceremonial resolution to honor these honorees. The measure was passed by the House through a voice vote without requiring a formal vote count.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes and commends the Phi Beta Kappa Society for its contributions to higher education and academic excellence. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the organization's role in promoting scholarly achievement. The measure was passed by the House of Representatives through a voice vote, indicating broad support for the tribute. As a commemorative resolution, it has no direct impact on individuals or organizations beyond expressing official appreciation.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring Barbara Drucker Smith, a public figure or individual recognized for their contributions. It does not create new laws or policies but serves to formally acknowledge her life and legacy within the legislative record. The measure was introduced, amended, and passed by the House of Representatives without requiring Senate approval.
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.
Employee protections; wage and hour, health and safety, and mining safety provisions; federal rules. Requires that, if a federal wage or hour law, federal occupational health and safety law, or federal mine safety law is repealed, revoked, amended, or reinterpreted in any manner that results in the federal protections becoming less stringent or effective, the Commissioner, the Safety and Health Codes Board, or the Department of Energy, respectively, shall promulgate regulations that incorporate the federal law as it existed prior to being repealed, revoked, amended, or newly interpreted.
Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority; Creative Economy Task Force established; strategic plan; report; sunset. Establishes within the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority the Creative Economy Task Force for the purpose of developing a strategic plan to improve the creative economy, defined in the bill, in the Commonwealth. The Task Force shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Chairs of the House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations by November 1, 2027. The bill contains an expiration date of January 1, 2028.
Study; Department of Taxation; options for abolishing the personal property taxation of certain qualifying vehicles; report. Directs the Department of Taxation to study options for abolishing the personal property taxation of certain qualifying vehicles and to evaluate alternative local revenue sources in order to account for the shortfall in local tax revenues that will result from the abolition of such tax.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 129) is a symbolic resolution commending the Virginia Black Restaurant Experience, a cultural initiative celebrating Black-owned restaurants in Virginia. It does not create new laws or affect any legal rights, as it is purely a ceremonial gesture of recognition. The resolution formally honors the contributions of Black restaurateurs and the cultural impact of this experience within the state. It passed both chambers via voice vote but has no binding effect on policy or funding.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SJ 130) honors the life and legacy of Eddie L. Radden, Jr., a specific individual. It is a non-binding commemorative measure passed by both the Senate and House in 2026, expressing collective recognition for his contributions. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies or groups.
