Collective bargaining by public employees; exclusive bargaining representatives. Repeals the existing prohibition on collective bargaining by public employees. The bill creates the Public Employee Relations Board, which shall determine appropriate bargaining units and provide for certification and decertification elections for exclusive bargaining representatives of state employees and local government employees. The bill requires public employers and employee organizations that are exclusive bargaining representatives to meet at reasonable times to negotiate in good faith with respect to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. The bill repeals a provision that declares that, in any procedure providing for the designation, selection, or authorization of a labor organization to represent employees, the right of an individual employee to vote by secret ballot is a fundamental right that shall be guaranteed from infringement. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2026. This bill incorporates SB 964, SB 1033, and SB 1401 and is identical to HB 2764.
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Public school teachers; written notice of noncontinuation of continuing contract. Provides that written notice of noncontinuation of a continuing teacher contract by the teacher must be given by June 15 of each year; otherwise, the contract continues in effect for the ensuing year in conformity with local salary stipulations, including increments. Current law provides that written notice of noncontinuation of a continuing teacher contract by either the teacher or the school board must be given by June 15 of each year; otherwise, the contract continues in effect for the ensuing year in conformity with local salary stipulations, including increments. This bill is identical to HB 1915.
Public elementary and secondary schools; student cell phone possession and use policies; development and implementation. Directs each school board to develop and each public elementary and secondary school to implement policies relating to the possession and use of cell phones and smart devices by students on school property from bell to bell, as defined in the law, and requires such policies, among other things, to (i) restrict student cell phone and smart device possession and use on school property from bell to bell and (ii) permit any student, pursuant to an Individualized Education Plan, Section 504 Plan, individualized health care plan, or Limited English Proficiency plan, to possess and use a cell phone or smart device on school property, including in the classroom, from bell to bell to monitor or address a health concern or as an accommodation or assistive technology support. This bill is identical to HB 1961.
Maddy summaryHJ 757 is a ceremonial resolution commending students from Alexandria City Public Schools who received scholarships through The Posse Foundation or QuestBridge. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely expresses formal recognition of these students' achievements. The resolution passed both chambers of the legislature with voice votes in February 2025. As a symbolic gesture, it directly affects no individuals or entities beyond acknowledging the scholarship recipients.
Maddy summaryHJ 728 is a ceremonial resolution commending Heman Bekele for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect policies, as it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The bill passed both the House and Senate by voice vote in February 2025, with no substantive provisions or mechanisms beyond the formal expression of praise.
Maddy summaryHJ 710 is a ceremonial resolution formally expressing appreciation for Barry Eugene DuVal's contributions. It does not impose any legal requirements or change policies, as it is solely a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution directly honors DuVal but affects no individuals or entities through binding actions. This type of bill is common for acknowledging community service or achievements without altering legislation.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends the Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol for its service. It is a symbolic gesture with no legal effect or policy changes. The bill does not affect any laws, regulations, or individuals' rights. It passed both chambers as a non-binding expression of appreciation.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HJ 751) honors the life and contributions of Thomas Cahill Johnson through a formal legislative expression of respect. It has no policy impact or binding requirements - it is purely a symbolic gesture recognizing an individual. The bill was unanimously agreed to by both the House and Senate and now serves as a commemorative record. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond its ceremonial purpose.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally expresses appreciation for the Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 5. It has no policy impact and solely serves to recognize the union's contributions through a ceremonial resolution passed by both legislative chambers. The bill does not create new laws, alter regulations, or affect any specific individuals or entities beyond the symbolic commendation.
Maddy summaryHJ 756 is a ceremonial resolution formally recognizing Arlington Public Schools students who received Posse Foundation or QuestBridge scholarships. It does not create new laws or affect policies; instead, it expresses official commendation for these students' achievements. The resolution was passed unanimously by both the House and Senate in early March 2025. This type of resolution serves to honor individual accomplishments without imposing any obligations or changes to existing programs.