Sen. Richard Stuart

Alcoholic beverage control; manufacturer license; small commercial winery; sale at events. Allows a licensed small commercial winery, defined in the bill, to sell at retail (i) wine manufactured by such licensee, (ii) wine manufactured by a contract winemaking facility with which the licensee has entered into an agreement pursuant to regulations of the Board of Directors of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, and (iii) wine purchased from a wholesale wine licensee at the site of an event licensed by the Board and conducted for the purpose of featuring and educating the consuming public about wine. The bill specifies that such small commercial wineries shall be limited to five such events per year.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 59.1-284.42 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Cloud Computing Cluster Infrastructure Grant Fund; performance agreement.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-3830, 58.1-3832.1, and 58.1-3840 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 7 of Chapter 38 of Title 58.1 a section numbered 58.1-3832.2, relating to tobacco products tax; local tax authority; nicotine vapor products.

Mutual aid agreements; public safety radio equipment. Requires localities that have entered into certain public safety mutual aid agreements to provide access to the information necessary to program the public safety radio equipment owned or used by such locality, such as radio frequencies and security and encryption keys.

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.

Virginia Conservation Easement Act; demographic information on certain conservation easement owners; report. Requires the Department of Conservation and Recreation to submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly containing demographic information about each owner of a conservation easement in the Commonwealth that is funded with public funds. The bill requires such information to include (i) the owner's age, gender, ethnicity, household income, and geographic location; (ii) the type of conservation entity the owner formed under the laws of the Commonwealth; and (iii) if an owner is a part of a Indian tribe, the identity of such tribe. The bill requires the Department to submit the initial report by November 1, 2026, and annually by November 1 of each year thereafter.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 42) is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late Honorable Thomas Selby Ellis III. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals. The resolution was passed unanimously by both the Senate (January 22, 2026) and House (January 26, 2026) to commemorate his life and service. It serves as a formal expression of respect and recognition, consistent with standard legislative tributes.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (SJ 51) that formally commends the Rappahannock High School football team for their achievements. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any individuals or groups beyond expressing legislative appreciation. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers via voice vote and is now awaiting final enactment as a symbolic gesture. No concrete policy changes or mechanisms are involved.

Maddy summarySB 710 would make Virginia's current elevated standard deduction for income tax permanent, removing a scheduled expiration date. This directly affects Virginia taxpayers who use the standard deduction instead of itemizing deductions, primarily middle- and lower-income filers. The bill's key provision eliminates the "sunset" provision that would have caused the higher deduction amount to revert to a lower level after a set date. As a result, eligible taxpayers would continue to benefit from the elevated deduction amount without needing future legislative action.

Wiccocomico Pinn lineage of Northumberland County. Commends the Wiccocomico Pinn lineage of Northumberland County; recognizes documented leadership, descendant families, and land continuity; and honors the contributions of Gail Janeen Smith Toliver, the Northern Neck Indigenous Heritage Council, and the Northern Neck Indigenous Heritage Foundation.