Sen. Christie Craig

Virginia militia; officers of certain educational institutions. Provides that the officers of certain educational institutions shall, for the purposes of being commissioned officers of the Virginia militia, be subject to the same rules and regulations as to discipline provided for the military organizations in which they previously served. Current law provides that such officers also shall be subject to the orders of the Governor and such rules and regulations as to discipline provided for other officers of the military organizations of the Commonwealth.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 4) honoring William J. Martin. It does not create any new laws, policies, or financial obligations; it is a formal expression of recognition by the Senate. The resolution passed unanimously via voice vote on January 22, 2026, following its introduction on January 14. As a commemorative resolution, it directly affects no individuals or groups through policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 5) commending the First Baptist Church of Midlothian for its community contributions. It does not create new laws or affect policies; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution was unanimously agreed to by the Senate on January 22, 2026, with no substantive provisions or impact on legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 20) is a ceremonial resolution commending Angelo DiMartino for his contributions. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any specific group or policy. The resolution formally recognizes DiMartino's service, likely in a community or professional capacity, without imposing any legal requirements. It passed both chambers via voice vote and is now enacted as a formal tribute.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 6) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. John Michel de Triquet. It formally recognizes and celebrates his life and contributions, specifically acknowledging him as a medical professional. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves only to express the legislature's appreciation. The bill does not affect any laws, regulations, or specific individuals beyond this symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (SJ 7), not a policy bill. It formally commends the Honorable Robert G. MacDonald through a resolution passed by the legislature. The resolution has no policy provisions or direct impact on any group; it serves only as a ceremonial expression of recognition. The bill is currently prefaced and awaiting formal introduction.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 8) that formally commends Julius Shoulars for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals through legislative action. The bill serves solely as a formal expression of recognition by the legislature. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct policy impact or concrete changes.

Individual income tax subtractions; overtime. Establishes an individual income tax subtraction for income attributable to overtime in an amount equal to (i) 25 percent of the federal overtime deduction for taxable year 2026 and (ii) 50 percent of the federal overtime deduction for taxable year 2027 and thereafter.

Absentee voting in person; available beginning 15 days prior to election. Limits the availability of absentee voting in person to beginning 15 days prior to any election. Under current law, absentee voting in person is available beginning 45 days prior to any election.

Electric utilities; construction and development of renewable energy facilities; powers of State Air Pollution Control Board; powers of State Corporation Commission. Repeals provisions (i) requiring the State Air Pollution Control Board to adopt regulations to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from any electricity generating unit in the Commonwealth and authorizing the Board to establish an auction program for energy allowances; (ii) prohibiting the State Corporation Commission from approving any new utility-owned generation facilities that emit carbon dioxide as a by-product of energy generation under certain circumstances; (iii) declaring that statutory allowances for energy derived from sunlight, onshore wind, offshore wind, and storage facilities are in the public interest; and (iv) relating to the development of solar and wind generation and energy storage capacity, development of offshore wind capacity, and generation of electricity from renewable and zero-carbon sources. The bill provides that planning and development activities for new nuclear generation facilities are in the public interest.