Sen. Emily Jordan

Motor vehicles; use of safety belt systems; certain emergency medical services personnel. Exempts from the requirements for the use of safety belt systems emergency medical services personnel while in the patient compartment of an emergency medical services vehicle providing necessary care, as defined in the bill, to a patient. The bill also provides that, for seats that are subject to such requirements for the use of safety belt systems, such personnel shall use safety belt systems while the vehicle is in motion and such personnel is not providing necessary care to a patient.

Department of General Services; independent agency; evaluation. Directs the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee and the House Appropriations Committee to convene a work group to assess the process and provide recommendations related to the transition of the Department of General Services from an executive branch agency to an independent agency of the Commonwealth pursuant to the intent of the General Assembly that (i) the Department transition to better serve the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, as well as independent agencies of the Commonwealth, and political subdivisions thereof, equally and (ii) such transition be finalized in the 2027 Regular Session. The Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee and the House Appropriations Committee shall submit a joint report of the work group's findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by October 15, 2026.

Board of Health; site cleanup guidelines; other illicit drugs. Directs the Board of Health to establish guidelines for the cleanup of residential property and other sites formerly used to manufacture illicit drugs. Under current law, the Board of Health is only required to establish such guidelines for sites formerly used to manufacture methamphetamine.

Maddy summarySB 300 designates the peanut as the official state snack. This symbolic bill establishes a non-binding designation with no practical policy impact or direct effect on residents or regulations. It follows common practice for states to adopt ceremonial symbols like official snacks, flowers, or foods. The bill passed the Senate unanimously and is now moving through the House.

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.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring the late Barnie Keith Day. It formally celebrates his life and contributions, as specified in the title and abstract. The resolution was approved by both the Senate and House in early 2026 and now awaits final enactment. It does not create new laws, change policies, or directly affect any individuals or groups.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 106) commending Curtis Allen for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is solely a formal expression of recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate (via voice vote on 2026-02-26) and House (via voice vote on 2026-03-02). It is a non-binding gesture with no practical impact on legislation or constituents.

Maddy summarySR 57 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Smithfield Post Office for its service to the community. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals. The bill serves only as a symbolic gesture of recognition, with no concrete policy changes or implementation mechanisms. As a non-substantive resolution, it has no practical impact beyond expressing appreciation.

Maddy summarySR 55 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Smithfield Ruritan Club for its community service. It formally honors the club’s contributions but does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any individuals or organizations financially or legally. The bill was passed unanimously by the Senate with a voice vote in March 2026. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding effect beyond recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 62) is a ceremonial resolution commending Smithfield High School's KidWind Challenge teams for their participation in the student engineering competition. It directly recognizes the high school students and their achievements in designing and building wind turbine models. As a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or legal effect, it does not impose requirements or alter existing laws. The resolution was unanimously agreed to by the Senate in February 2026.