Local competitive bidding for compost and other products containing organic soil amendments; waste disposal infrastructure; civil penalty. Allows the governing body of a locality to give preference to compost or other products containing organic soil amendments produced within such locality in the case of a tie bid when determining the award of any contract for compost or other products containing soil amendments to be purchased for use by such locality. The bill also provides that any locality may by ordinance require that certain generators, as defined in the bill, of large quantities of organic waste separate the organic waste from other solid waste and ensure that the organic waste is diverted from final disposal in a refuse disposal system by any of a variety of specified waste diversion activities. The ordinance may also establish civil penalties for violations of the ordinance, but a locality shall first issue a warning to a generator that violates the ordinance. Finally, the bill expresses that it is the intent of the General Assembly that new public school buildings and facilities and improvements and renovations to existing public school buildings and facilities include waste disposal infrastructure, as defined in the bill, that includes a place for the disposal of trash, recyclables, and food scraps and a sink for liquid waste. This bill is identical to HB 1011.
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Manufacture, importation, sale, transfer, or possession of plastic firearms and unfinished frames or receivers and unserialized firearms prohibited; penalties. Creates a Class 5 felony for any person who knowingly manufactures or assembles, imports, purchases, sells, transfers, or possesses any firearm that, after removal of all parts other than a major component, as defined in the bill, is not detectable as a firearm when subjected to inspection by the types of detection devices, including X-ray machines, commonly used at airports, government buildings, schools, correctional facilities, and other locations for security screening. The bill updates language regarding the types of detection devices that are used at such locations for detecting plastic firearms. Under current law, it is unlawful to manufacture, import, sell, transfer, or possess any plastic firearm and a violation is punishable as a Class 5 felony.The bill also creates a Class 1 misdemeanor, which is punishable as a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense, for any person to knowingly possess a firearm or any completed or unfinished frame or receiver that is not imprinted with a valid serial number or to knowingly import, purchase, sell, offer for sale, or transfer ownership of any completed or unfinished frame or receiver, unless the completed or unfinished frame or receiver (i) is deemed to be a firearm pursuant to federal law and (ii) is imprinted with a valid serial number. The bill also creates a Class 1 misdemeanor, which is punishable as a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense, for any person to manufacture or assemble, cause to be manufactured or assembled, import, purchase, sell, offer for sale, or transfer ownership of any firearm that is not imprinted with a valid serial number. The provisions of the bill prohibiting unfinished frames or receivers and unserialized firearms have a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027; however, the provisions of the bill prohibiting the knowing possession of a firearm or any completed or unfinished frame or receiver that is not imprinted with a valid serial number have a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027. This bill is identical to HB 40.
Firearm industry members; standards of responsible conduct; civil liability. Creates standards of responsible conduct for firearm industry members and requires such members to establish and implement reasonable controls regarding the manufacture, sale, distribution, use, and marketing of the firearm industry member's firearm-related products, as those terms are defined in the bill. Such reasonable controls include reasonable procedures, safeguards, and business practices that are designed to (i) prevent the sale or distribution of a firearm-related product to a straw purchaser, a firearm trafficker, a person prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law, or a person who the firearm industry member has reasonable cause to believe is at substantial risk of using a firearm-related product to harm themselves or unlawfully harm another or of unlawfully possessing or using a firearm-related product; (ii) prevent the loss of a firearm-related product or theft of a firearm-related product from a firearm industry member; (iii) ensure that the firearm industry member complies with all provisions of state and federal law and does not otherwise promote the unlawful manufacture, sale, possession, marketing, or use of a firearm-related product; (iv) prevent the installation and use of an auto sear on firearm-related products; and (v) ensure that the firearm industry member does not engage in an act or practice in violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. The bill also provides that a firearm industry member may not knowingly create, maintain, or contribute to a public nuisance, as defined in the bill, through the sale, manufacturing, importing, or marketing of a firearm-related product. The bill creates a civil cause of action for the Attorney General or a local county, city, or town attorney to enforce the provisions of the bill or for any person who has been injured as a result of a firearm industry member's violation to seek an injunction and to recover costs and damages. The bill also allows the Attorney General to issue a civil investigative demand if he has reasonable cause to believe that any person has engaged in, is engaging in, or is about to engage in any violation of such standards of responsible conduct.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes and commends the Arlington County Bar Association for its contributions to the legal community. It does not create new laws or change any policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the organization's work. The measure was passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes without requiring a formal vote count.
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 formally recognizes Jo Anne Perry Maxwell with a commendation. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of her contributions. The measure was passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes without requiring a formal roll call.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends the Port City Brewing Company, recognizing its contributions to the community. It does not create new laws or regulations but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the business's achievements. The legislation was passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes, indicating broad consensus on the recognition. No operational changes or policy impacts result from this measure.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJ 133) formally honoring Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III for his service. It has no legal effect or policy impact, as it solely expresses legislative recognition. The resolution was passed by the Senate through voice vote with rules suspended on February 16, 2026. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond acknowledging the judge's contributions.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJ 185) honoring Jane Pasolli Edmondson, recognizing her contributions to the community. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals through legislative action. The resolution passed both chambers of the legislature in March 2026 as a formal tribute. It serves solely to commemorate her life and legacy without any substantive policy impact.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HJ 182) honors the life and contributions of Jane Kamps Strauss through a formal legislative expression of respect. It does not create any new laws, policies, or obligations, nor does it affect any individuals or groups beyond the ceremonial recognition. The measure passed unanimously in both the House and Senate in March 2026, as documented in its legislative actions. It is a standard commemorative resolution with no substantive policy impact.