Charitable gaming; common interest communities; bingo. Allows common interest communities that serve residents age 55 or older to become a qualified organization for the purposes of conducting bingo in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Watershed general permits for nutrients; priority projects; compliance schedule; emergency. Amends the compliance schedule for three priority projects for additional nitrogen and phosphorus removal under the Phase III Watershed Implementation Plan Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty Program: the Fredericksburg Wastewater Treatment Facility, the Spotsylvania County-FMC Wastewater Treatment Facility, and the Spotsylvania County-Massaponax Wastewater Treatment Facility. The bill contains an emergency clause.
Consumer data privacy; automakers; civil penalty. Prohibits automakers operating in the Commonwealth from collecting or processing the personal data of a consumer without such consumer's express consent and from engaging in the sale of personal data. The bill contains requirements for an automaker that has received express consent from a consumer for the collecting or processing of personal data, and includes personal data rights that such consenting customer may invoke at any time. Under the bill, the Attorney General is authorized to investigate violations and enforce the provisions of the bill by initiating an action, seeking an injunction, and seeking civil penalties of up to $7,500 for each violation.
Line of Duty Act; auxiliary police officers and volunteer deputy sheriffs. Adds auxiliary police officers and volunteer deputy sheriffs to the list of individuals eligible for benefits under the Line of Duty Act.
Virginia Retirement System; enhanced retirement benefits for 911 dispatchers. Allows local governments to provide enhanced retirement benefits for hazardous duty service to full-time salaried 911 dispatchers. The bill provides that such enhanced retirement benefits apply only to service earned as a full-time salaried 911 dispatcher on or after July 1, 2026, but allows an employer, as that term is defined in relevant law, to provide such enhanced retirement benefits for service earned as a full-time salaried 911 dispatcher before July 1, 2026, in addition to service earned on or after that date. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2026.
Public middle schools; programs of instruction; Middle School Mathematics Innovation Program established. Establishes the Middle School Mathematics Innovation Program, to be administered by the Department of Education (the Department), for the purpose of assisting school divisions, in partnership with a certain provider, to be selected by the Department in accordance with criteria set forth in the bill, in the implementation of personalized, competency-based mathematics education and evidence-based mathematics learning models in mathematics courses offered in grades six through eight in any public middle school designated as a mathematics innovation school. Any public middle school may apply for the mathematics innovation school designation. The bill directs the Department to give preference to public middle schools that (i) demonstrate a need for support based on data from the immediately preceding school year on the Standards of Learning mathematics assessment results for grades six, seven, and eight; (ii) are located in rural areas; or (iii) are located in economically disadvantaged areas.
Maddy summarySJ 307 is a commemorative resolution honoring Joy Ann Durham Painter. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a ceremonial resolution expressing recognition for an individual's life. The resolution passed both the Senate (January 30, 2025) and House (February 3, 2025) without amendments. It serves solely to acknowledge and celebrate Joy Ann Durham Painter's contributions.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 267) is a ceremonial resolution commending the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), a nonpartisan organization that supports state legislators. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, people, or programs. The resolution simply expresses formal recognition and appreciation for NCSL's work in strengthening state legislative governance. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect and serves only as a symbolic gesture.
Maddy summarySJ 309 is a ceremonial resolution commending Carlos Del Toro, former U.S. Secretary of the Navy. It does not create any new laws or affect policy; it is a non-binding expression of appreciation. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate (January 30) and House (February 3) by voice vote. It was formally adopted on February 4 and now resides on the Speaker's table. This type of resolution typically honors individuals for service or contributions without altering legal obligations or funding.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SJ 308) honoring Garland Nuckols, a recognized individual in the community. It does not create new laws or affect policies; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate and House, and is now awaiting final processing as a ceremonial measure. No substantive changes or direct impacts on constituents or legislation are involved.
