Sen. Mamie Locke

Maddy summarySR 34 is a ceremonial resolution commending St. George Brewing Company for its contributions to the community. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any regulations. The resolution simply expresses the Senate's formal recognition and appreciation for the brewery's work. As a non-binding symbolic gesture, it has no direct impact on the brewery or any other entity.

Pop-up events; local enhanced enforcement actions. Allows a locality by ordinance to establish pop-up event zones, as defined in the bill, for the purpose of taking enhanced enforcement actions within such zone if the pop-up event may significantly disrupt normal community operations. A local governing body's presiding officer, a locality's chief law-enforcement officer, and a locality's chief administrative officer must be in concurrence to activate such zone. The bill requires a locality to give notification of a pop-up event zone through an online webpage, providing as much advance notice as is practicable. The bill further grants the authority to take enhanced enforcement actions such as (i) declaring the pop-up event zone a gun free zone, (ii) establishing temporary speed limit reductions and enhanced traffic fines within the pop-up event zone, (iii) establishing and enforcing occupancy limits on both public and private property within the pop-up event zone, and (iv) declaring a curfew for unaccompanied minors. The bill allows a locality to recover all relevant costs and fees incurred from the designation and enforcement of the zone directly from event organizers.

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 public school capital projects, defined in the bill, 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. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission.

Workforce Transition Act of 1995; eligibility for transitional severance benefit; officers and employees of the Fort Monroe Authority. Provides that employees of the Fort Monroe Authority are eligible for transitional severance benefits conferred by the Workforce Transition Act of 1995 if (i) reemployment with the Commonwealth is not possible because there is no available position for which the employee is qualified or the position offered to the employee requires relocation or a reduction in salary and (ii) involuntary separation was due to causes other than job performance or misconduct.

Maddy summarySJ 58 is a ceremonial resolution commending RISE for Youth, an organization supporting young people, for its community work. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, rights, or funding. The bill formally recognizes the group's contributions through a symbolic gesture approved by both legislative chambers. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect or practical impact on residents or government operations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 67) that formally commends Sweet Briar College for its contributions. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any individuals or entities. The resolution serves solely as a symbolic gesture of recognition by the legislature. As a procedural measure, it has no substantive policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 18) that formally commends the "Walk for Peace" event. It does not create any new laws or affect any individuals or groups through policy changes. The resolution was unanimously passed by the Senate via voice vote on January 29, 2026, and serves only as a symbolic expression of support for the event. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect or concrete policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 43) honoring Ruth Goode Mouton, recognizing her life and contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals. The resolution was passed unanimously by both the Senate and House in early 2026, as documented in its final "passed" text (SJ43ER). It serves solely as a symbolic tribute.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SJ 46) honoring Dr. Anita Gordon Plaskett, an educator and community leader. It formally celebrates her life and contributions, as specified in the title and abstract. The resolution does not create new laws, impose obligations, or affect any policies or individuals. It passed both chambers with unanimous consent but serves solely as a ceremonial tribute.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 54) is a ceremonial resolution commending Sheryl Ann McLaughlin for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any rights, obligations, or policies for individuals or groups. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate and House via voice vote in early 2026 and is now enacted as a formal expression of recognition.