Sen. Saddam Salim

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution honoring the late Henry Levander Marsh, III, a former public servant. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, rights, or funding. The resolution formally recognizes his contributions through a ceremonial vote by both legislative chambers. It passed unanimously in the Senate and House in early February 2025, as documented in the official actions.

Transportation network companies; minimum compensation. Establishes minimum compensation rates for TNC partners. The bill also prohibits gratuities from passengers from being included in TNC partner compensation calculations, authorizes TNC partners to collect gratuity in cash or electronically, and prohibits transportation network companies from limiting the amount that can be paid as gratuity through such companies' digital platforms.

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; algorithmic device services or products prohibited; civil penalty. Prohibits the sale of algorithmic device services or products, as defined in the bill, for the purpose of setting or recommending the amount of rent to be charged to a tenant for the occupancy of a dwelling unit. The bill also prohibits a person engaged in the business of providing algorithmic device services or products for the purpose of advising a landlord of the amount of rent that such landlord may consider charging a tenant for the occupancy of a dwelling unit from using nonpublic competitor data, defined in the bill, pertaining to residential properties in the Commonwealth in algorithmic calculations. A violation of such prohibited practices is considered an unfair deceptive trade practice for which the Attorney General may cause an action to be brought in the name of the Commonwealth.

Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council; disclosure of digital assets. Directs the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council to require the disclosure of digital assets on the Statement of Economic Interests form. The bill defines "digital assets" to mean any digital representation of value recorded on a cryptographically secured distributed ledger or similar technology.

Local anti-rent gouging authority; civil penalty. Provides that any locality may by ordinance adopt anti-rent gouging provisions. The bill provides for notice and a public hearing prior to the adoption of such ordinance and specifies that all landlords who are under the ordinance may be required to give at least two months' written notice of a rent increase and cannot increase the rent by more than the locality's calculated allowance, not to exceed three percent, and states that such allowance is effective for a 12-month period beginning July 1 each year. The bill requires the locality to publish such allowance on its website by June 1 of each year. Certain facilities, as outlined in the bill, are exempt from such ordinance. The bill also requires a locality to establish an anti-rent gouging board to establish rules and procedures by which landlords may apply for and be granted exemptions from the rent increase limits set by the ordinance or delegate such duties and functions to an existing local board, department, or agency. Finally, the bill provides that a locality shall establish a civil penalty for failure to comply with the requirements set out in its ordinance.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-1, 22.1-238, 22.1-239, 22.1-241, 22.1-242, 22.1-243, 22.1-253.13:1, 22.1-253.13:2, 22.1-253.13:3, 22.1-253.13:5, 22.1-253.13:6, and 23.1-902.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public schools; textbooks and other high-quality instructional materials.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 291) is a ceremonial resolution commending Jeffrey C. Greenfield for his contributions. It does not create any new laws, policies, or obligations, nor does it affect any specific group or individual beyond the expression of honor. The resolution passed both the Senate and House by voice vote in January 2025. As a purely commemorative measure, it has no substantive policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 292) is a symbolic resolution commending Kate G. Doyle Feingold for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any legal rights or obligations. The resolution passed both chambers of the legislature with voice votes and serves solely as a formal expression of recognition. As a ceremonial measure, it has no policy impact beyond the gesture of honor.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution commending Jon R. Stehle, Jr., with no substantive policy changes. It formally recognizes his contributions but does not affect any laws, regulations, or specific groups of people. The bill passed both the Senate and House by voice vote in January 2025 and is now officially recorded. It serves solely as a gesture of appreciation with no binding or operational effect.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 289) that formally commends So Lim for their contributions. It does not create any new laws, impose obligations, or affect any specific group or policy. The resolution passed both the Senate and House by voice vote in January 2025, becoming an official expression of appreciation. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legal effect or direct impact on constituents or legislation.