Sen. Scott Surovell

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 5) commending the First Baptist Church of Midlothian for its community contributions. It does not create new laws or affect policies; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution was unanimously agreed to by the Senate on January 22, 2026, with no substantive provisions or impact on legislation.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (SR 13) that nominates individuals for election to circuit court judgeships. It does not change existing law or affect specific groups; it simply identifies candidates for judicial positions. The bill was unanimously passed by the Senate on January 21, 2026, with no opposing votes. As a nomination resolution, it has no substantive policy provisions beyond identifying candidates for consideration.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 14) establishes a process for nominating candidates to be elected as general district court judges. It directly affects individuals seeking election to these judicial positions by outlining how they are formally put forward for consideration. The key provision is creating a formal nomination mechanism for candidates running for general district court judgeships. As a procedural bill, it does not change court operations or judicial qualifications but sets the step for selecting nominees.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a process for nominating candidates to fill judicial vacancies in juvenile and domestic relations district courts. It directly affects the selection of judges for these specialized court positions. The bill passed the Senate unanimously on January 21, 2026, but does not specify nomination criteria or voting mechanisms beyond the title and abstract. As a procedural measure, it focuses on the nomination step rather than substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 9) commending the West Potomac High School boys' lacrosse team for their achievements. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it simply expresses formal recognition by the legislature. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate and House via voice vote in early 2026. It directly affects the high school team as the recipient of this symbolic honor.

Maddy summarySJ 10 is a ceremonial resolution commending Historic Huntley, a symbolic gesture recognizing its historical significance without creating legal obligations or policy changes. The bill passed both the Senate (by voice vote on January 15, 2026) and House (by voice vote on January 19, 2026) and has no binding effect on laws, regulations, or funding. It directly honors the entity known as "Historic Huntley" through legislative acknowledgment alone. This resolution does not impact any individuals, organizations, or government operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 11) is a ceremonial resolution formally commending Huntley Meadows Park. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, people, or programs - it simply expresses legislative recognition and appreciation for the park. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate (January 15, 2026) and House (January 19, 2026) via voice vote. As a non-binding commemorative measure, it has no legal effect beyond symbolic acknowledgment.

Elections; candidates for office; challenges to candidate qualifications. Requires any legal action relating to a person's eligibility to appear on the ballot on the basis that such person did not meet all qualifications or fulfill all requirements for candidacy to be filed in a circuit court and served on all parties at least (i) 90 days before the date of a general election, (ii) 65 days before the date of a primary election, (iii) 70 days before the date of a special election held on the same date as the general election, or (iv) for any special election held at a time other than a general election (a) at least 55 days before the date of the special election or (b) within 10 days of any writ of election or order calling a special election to be held less than 60 days after the issuance of the writ or order. The bill specifies that any such legal action will be given precedence on the docket and be decided by the court no later than 10 days before the date on which ballots for that election are made available for absentee voting. The bill also specifies that candidates who are nominated at a primary election cannot be later challenged on the basis of facts that were present prior to the primary election and could have been raised in a challenge to such candidate's eligibility for the primary ballot.

Determination of child support. Updates the amounts in the schedule of basic child support obligations based upon gross monthly income and calculates such obligations for specific amounts up to a gross monthly income of $42,500. Under current law, such child support obligations are calculated up to a gross monthly income of $35,000. The bill directs the Child Support Guidelines Review Panel, in collaboration with the Division of Child Support Enforcement, to examine the current outstanding amount of child support arrearages and make recommendations to the General Assembly about measures the General Assembly can consider regarding (i) helping child support obligors pay outstanding arrearages and (ii) whether existing penalties that place restrictions on such obligors' drivers licenses or other professional restrictions unnecessarily impair the obligor's ability to repay outstanding child support arrearages. The bill directs the Child Support Guidelines Review Panel to report its conclusions to the Chairmen of the House and Senate Committees for Courts of Justice by November 15, 2025.

Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation; Board for Contractors; licensing examinations. Requires that Class A and Class B contractor licensing examinations contain questions that include factors for determining areas that constitute Resource Protection Areas pursuant to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act and factors for performing maintenance or constructing improvements on shorelines potentially subject to the requirements for living shorelines.