Teacher licensure; three-year renewable license to teach career and technical education or dual enrollment courses at public high schools. Requires the Board of Education to provide for the issuance of a three-year renewable license to teach solely career and technical education courses or dual enrollment courses that are creditable toward the completion of an undergraduate course, degree, or credential offered in and accepted at a public institution of higher education at public high schools in the Commonwealth to any individual who (i) is employed as an instructor by an institution of higher education that is accredited by a nationally recognized regional accreditation body, (ii) is teaching in the specific career and technical education or dual enrollment subject area at such institution in which the individual seeks to teach at a public high school, and (iii) complies with certain requirements set forth in relevant law enumerated by the bill. The bill requires the Board to require any such instructor to maintain continuous employment in such position at the institution of higher education as a condition of continued licensure. The bill also requires each school board that employs an individual issued such a three-year license to provide such instructor training on instruction and assessment during his first year of employment. Finally, the bill directs the Board to amend its regulations in accordance with the provisions of the bill. This bill is identical to HB 332.
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Unauthorized use of voice or likeness; punitive damages; statute of limitations. Expands the existing ability for any person to maintain a suit in equity, including the accompanying remedies available and statute of limitations, for the unauthorized use of his name, portrait, or picture for advertising purposes or for the purposes of trade to include the unauthorized use of his voice or likeness. This bill is identical to HB 581.
Virginia Public Procurement Act; joint and cooperative procurement; construction exception. Excludes certain intergovernmental support agreements pursuant to federal law from provisions of law under the Virginia Public Procurement Act that provide an exception for construction where a public body may purchase from another public body's contract if the request for proposal or invitation to bid specified that the procurement was a cooperative procurement being conducted on behalf of other public bodies.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes David Cooper with a commendation for his contributions. It is a procedural measure that does not create new laws or affect public policy. The legislation was passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes and is now awaiting final action.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends Alexander Yui, recognizing his contributions or achievements. It is a commemorative resolution that does not create new laws or policy changes. The measure was passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes and is primarily symbolic in nature.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life of Deborah Fisher Williams. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves to officially recognize her contributions. The measure was passed by both the House and Senate and is now awaiting final action. Such resolutions typically appear in legislative records to acknowledge individuals who have made significant impacts in their communities.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the achievements of the Skyline High School wrestling team through a commendation. It does not create new laws or change existing policies, but rather serves as an official acknowledgment of the team's accomplishments. The legislation was passed by both the House and Senate without opposition.
Maddy summaryHJ 165 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Lieutenant Colonel Richard Thomas Bulova of the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). It formally recognizes his service and life through a legislative expression of respect. This resolution directly affects no individuals or policies, as it has no legal effect beyond the symbolic act of commemoration. The bill passed both the House and Senate in early March 2026 as a non-binding gesture of tribute.
Maddy summaryHJ 177 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late Honorable Barry D. Knight, a former state official. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents, as it solely commemorates his life and service. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2026, following standard procedural steps for commemorative measures. This type of resolution does not create law or affect any legal rights or obligations.
Forgery; venue. Clarifies that the venue provision for prosecution of forgery applies to forging public records, etc., forging coin or bank notes, and forging, uttering, etc., other writings.