Sen. Saddam Salim

Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends the Tephra ICA Arts Festival, recognizing its contributions to the arts community. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes, indicating broad bipartisan support. As a commemorative resolution, it has no direct impact on funding, regulations, or operational procedures for the festival.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of M. Yaqub Mirza, Ph.D., a notable figure in the community. It directs state officials to officially recognize and celebrate his contributions through a formal resolution. The measure does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a commemorative gesture. It was passed by both the Senate and House in March 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life of Ronyell Deshawn Whitaker. It does not create new laws or policies but serves to recognize and celebrate his legacy. The measure has been passed by both the Senate and House and is now awaiting final action. Such resolutions are symbolic gestures intended to acknowledge individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of Christian A. Jurgensen III through a legislative resolution. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal recognition of his contributions. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House in March 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends Ilia Roman Malinin, an individual who has been recognized for their contributions or achievements. The legislation serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation rather than establishing new laws or regulations. It was passed by both the Senate and the House through voice votes, indicating broad agreement among legislators. The measure does not create any legal obligations or changes to existing policies, functioning solely as a statement of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural Senate resolution (SJ 118) that formally celebrates the life of Martin Gerald Farber. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or directly affect any individuals or groups. The resolution was introduced on February 20, 2026, and passed by the Senate on March 5, 2026, as a ceremonial gesture. It serves solely to honor the memory of Martin Gerald Farber without implementing any concrete policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SJ 132) honoring the late Charles Douglas Poindexter. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies or individuals. The resolution simply expresses the Senate's recognition of Poindexter's life and contributions. It was passed unanimously by the Senate on March 5, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 141) proposes holding a commemorative session at the Colonial Capitol in Williamsburg, Virginia. It would authorize the use of this historic site for a special legislative session to honor local history. The bill is currently referred to the Committee on Rules for further consideration. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy.

Campaign finance; campaign contribution and expenditure limits; contingency. Establishes campaign contribution and expenditure limits for all persons and committees in the Commonwealth. The effectiveness of the provisions of the bill is contingent on certification by the Attorney General to the Code Commission that any such provision is reasonably probable to be upheld as constitutional due to (i) an opinion by the Supreme Court; (ii) The adoption of an amendment to the U.S. Constitution; or (iii) any other reason, to be specified in the certification. The bill also states that in the opinion of the General Assembly, the Supreme Court's decisions in Citizens United v. FEC, 558 US. 310 (2010), McCutcheon v FEC, 572 U.S. 185 (2014), and other related campaign finance cases were wrongly decided, that such decisions undermine the integrity of Virginia's democratic process by preventing reasonable limits on campaign contributions and expenditures, and that contribution and expenditure limits will enhance public trust in Virginia's electoral system, facilitate greater transparency, and ensure that elected officials remain accountable to all Virginians. The provisions of the bill establishing expenditure limits for candidates do not become effective unless reenacted by the 2027 Session of the General Assembly.

Elections; political campaign advertisements; synthetic media; penalty. Prohibits electioneering communications containing synthetic media, as those terms are defined in the bill, from being published or broadcast without containing the following conspicuously displayed statement: "This message contains synthetic media that has been altered from its original source or artificially generated and may present conduct or speech that did not occur." The bill creates a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 for a violation of such prohibition and a Class 1 misdemeanor for a willful violation. The bill permits any registered voter who receives an electioneering communication in violation of this requirement to institute an action for preventative relief to prohibit the publication or dissemination of such electioneering communication, including an application for a permanent or temporary injunction.