Sen. Ryan McDougle

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the late Honorable Wyatt Beazley Durrette, Jr. by formally recognizing his contributions and legacy. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a commemorative measure to acknowledge his service. The legislation requires only a simple vote in both legislative chambers to pass. Once enacted, it stands as a formal tribute without altering any existing regulations or government operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life of Ronyell Deshawn Whitaker. It does not create new laws or policies but serves to recognize and celebrate his legacy. The measure has been passed by both the Senate and House and is now awaiting final action. Such resolutions are symbolic gestures intended to acknowledge individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of Christian A. Jurgensen III through a legislative resolution. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal recognition of his contributions. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House in March 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends Ilia Roman Malinin, an individual who has been recognized for their contributions or achievements. The legislation serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation rather than establishing new laws or regulations. It was passed by both the Senate and the House through voice votes, indicating broad agreement among legislators. The measure does not create any legal obligations or changes to existing policies, functioning solely as a statement of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural Senate resolution (SJ 118) that formally celebrates the life of Martin Gerald Farber. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or directly affect any individuals or groups. The resolution was introduced on February 20, 2026, and passed by the Senate on March 5, 2026, as a ceremonial gesture. It serves solely to honor the memory of Martin Gerald Farber without implementing any concrete policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SJ 132) honoring the late Charles Douglas Poindexter. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies or individuals. The resolution simply expresses the Senate's recognition of Poindexter's life and contributions. It was passed unanimously by the Senate on March 5, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends the Hampton Roads Chamber for its contributions to the community. It is a ceremonial resolution with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on constituents or regulations. The bill serves solely to recognize the Chamber's work through a formal Senate expression of appreciation. It was passed by the Senate via voice vote on March 5, 2026.

Sale of retail tobacco products and hemp products intended for smoking to persons younger than 21 years of age; civil penalty paid to locality. Requires that any civil penalty imposed for selling a retail tobacco product or hemp product intended for smoking to persons younger than 21 years of age be deposited into the local treasury. Under current law, such civil penalty is paid into the state treasury.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the first Thursday in May 2026 and every year thereafter as "National Day of Prayer" within Virginia. It does not create new laws, funding, or obligations - it simply establishes an annual ceremonial observance. The designation applies to the Commonwealth of Virginia and aligns with the existing federal National Day of Prayer observed on the first Thursday of May. The bill passed the Virginia Senate with unanimous voice votes in early 2026.

Sale of certain property by locality to adjoining landowners. Provides that, in addition to the option available under current law, in any instance in which a parcel of real estate is (i) located within an undeveloped common area in a subdivision, (ii) located in a subdivision without a homeowners' association for 20 years or more and not located within a designated right-of-way by the locality, and (iii) tax delinquent, a locality may, after giving notice to adjacent property owners, choose to offer for sale such property, in whole or in part, to adjacent property owners prior to any public auction of such property. Current law requires a parcel of real estate to be (a) located within an undeveloped common area in a subdivision, (b) located in a subdivision with a homeowners' association that has been previously dissolved, and (c) tax delinquent to be offered for sale to adjacent property owners prior to a public auction.