Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Donald L. Unger with a commendation from the state legislature. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of his contributions. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes without requiring a formal recorded vote. This type of resolution is ceremonial in nature and does not have binding legal effects on individuals or organizations.

Maddy summaryThis bill commemorates the life of Robert Blane Maxwell III by formally recognizing his contributions and legacy. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial measure to honor an individual. The legislation has been passed by both the Senate and the House and is now ready for final approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Kathy Glazer with a commendation from the state legislature. It does not create new laws, impose regulations, or affect any specific groups of people. The measure serves as an official acknowledgment of her contributions and was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes without debate. No policy changes or operational impacts result from this legislative action.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life of Ronyell Deshawn Whitaker. It does not create new laws or policies but serves to recognize and celebrate his legacy. The measure has been passed by both the Senate and House and is now awaiting final action. Such resolutions are symbolic gestures intended to acknowledge individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities.

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 is a procedural Senate resolution (SJ 118) that formally celebrates the life of Martin Gerald Farber. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or directly affect any individuals or groups. The resolution was introduced on February 20, 2026, and passed by the Senate on March 5, 2026, as a ceremonial gesture. It serves solely to honor the memory of Martin Gerald Farber without implementing any concrete policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SJ 132) honoring the late Charles Douglas Poindexter. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies or individuals. The resolution simply expresses the Senate's recognition of Poindexter's life and contributions. It was passed unanimously by the Senate on March 5, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 141) proposes holding a commemorative session at the Colonial Capitol in Williamsburg, Virginia. It would authorize the use of this historic site for a special legislative session to honor local history. The bill is currently referred to the Committee on Rules for further consideration. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy.

Zoning; by-right multifamily development. Requires local zoning ordinances to permit, on any parcel with an existing tree canopy coverage of at less than 60 percent, located within a city or town having a population of more than 20,000 or within a designated metropolitan planning area, multifamily and mixed-use residential development as a by-right use on at least 75 percent of all land contained in commercial or business zoning district classifications, including any land contained in commercial or business zoning district classifications that allow for the by-right development and construction of single-family residential uses. The bill stipulates that any application for a proposed development authorized pursuant to the bill shall be reviewed and acted upon administratively by a locality. The bill prohibits a locality from (i) requiring that a special exception, special use, or conditional use permit be obtained for such development or (ii) imposing more stringent land use requirements, enumerated in the bill, for such development than would otherwise be required. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027.

Income tax credit; braille labeling program. Creates a nonrefundable individual and corporate income tax credit, as applicable, for taxable years 2026 through 2030 for up to $50,000 of expenditures incurred in the development and implementation of a braille labeling program on products, items, or packages sold in or shipped within the Commonwealth. The bill specifies that the aggregate amount of such credits allowed for all taxpayers in a taxable year is $500,000 and that any credit not usable for the taxable year in which it is first allowed shall not be carried over for credit in any succeeding taxable year.