Sen. Mamie Locke

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally recognizes and commends the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Southeastern Virginia Chapter for its contributions to the community. The measure does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the state legislature. By passing this resolution, the Senate acknowledges the organization's efforts without imposing any new requirements or obligations on the group.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends Dana G. Schrad for unspecified contributions. The bill is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws or alter existing policies. It was passed by the Senate through a voice vote and serves solely to recognize the individual named in the title.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors the life of Bernard L. Henderson, Jr. It does not create new laws or change government policies but serves as a commemorative gesture to recognize his contributions. The measure was passed by the Senate through a block vote, indicating unanimous agreement among its members. As a procedural document, it does not affect funding, regulations, or the general public.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally recognizes the University of Mary Washington men's basketball team. It serves as an official commendation rather than a law that changes government policy or spending. The measure was approved by the Senate to honor the team's accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa, likely for its contributions to tourism or community service. The measure does not change laws, allocate funds, or impose new requirements; it serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment passed by the Senate. As a procedural document, it has no direct impact on individuals or businesses beyond recognizing the resort's achievements.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends William E. Harrell, a specific individual, for his contributions or service. It is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws, impose regulations, or affect public policy. The legislation was recently passed by the Senate through a voice vote, indicating broad agreement among members. As a symbolic gesture, the bill serves to recognize Harrell's achievements without altering any legal procedures or government operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a procedural resolution that establishes the framework and operating rules for a special legislative session scheduled for 2026. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change policies for the public but instead sets the internal procedures for how the legislature will function during that specific session. The measure was recently referred to the Committee on Rules, where it awaits further review before any potential action is taken.

Prevailing wage rate for public works contracts; localities. Requires each state agency or locality, when procuring services or letting contracts for public works paid for in whole or in part by state or local funds, or when overseeing or administering such contracts for public works, to ensure that its bid specifications or other public contracts applicable to the public works require bidders, offerors, contractors, and subcontractors to pay wages, salaries, benefits, and other remuneration to any mechanic, laborer, or worker employed, retained, or otherwise hired to perform services in connection with the public contract for public works at a rate no less than the prevailing wage rate. The bill also amends the definition of "public works" to include work performed at certain institutions of higher education and to exclude work performed at a non-governmental property or facility used to provide broadband or other telecommunications services. Under the bill, a contractor or subcontractor may be liable to the Commissioner of Labor and Industry for liquidated damages for violating the prevailing wage requirements in the bill. Under the bill, any interested party shall have standing to challenge bid specifications, project agreements, or other public contracts for public works that violate the provisions of the bill. The bill requires institutions of higher education to expressly agree to comply with the public works contract requirements. Under the bill, the Commissioner shall determine the prevailing wage based on a survey of wages and benefits paid in each area, as defined in the bill, conducted every two years. The bill includes factors for the Commissioner to consider in determining a prevailing wage rate. The bill directs the Commissioner to adopt emergency regulations to implement the provisions of the bill. This bill incorporates SB 370 and is identical to HB 569.

Purchase, sale, transfer, etc., of assault firearms and certain ammunition feeding devices prohibited; penalties. Creates a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person who imports, sells, manufactures, purchases, or transfers an assault firearm, as that term is defined in the bill with some exceptions, and prohibits a person who has been convicted of such violation from purchasing, possessing, or transporting a firearm for a period of three years from the date of conviction. The bill provides that an assault firearm does not include any firearm that is an antique firearm, has been rendered permanently inoperable, or is manually operated by bolt, pump, lever, or slide action. The bill also prohibits the sale of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, as that term is defined in the bill. The bill provides that any person who willfully and intentionally (i) sells an assault firearm to another person or (ii) purchases an assault firearm from another person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and that any person who imports, sells, barters, transfers, or purchases a large capacity ammunition feeding device is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. This bill is identical to HB 217.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes and commends Reverend Dr. Kevin G. Swann for his contributions. It is a ceremonial resolution that does not alter any laws or policies. The measure was passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes. The bill directly affects only Reverend Swann, who receives official acknowledgment for his service.