Sen. Travis Hackworth

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 17) is a commemorative resolution honoring Dr. James Wade Gilley, Sr., recognizing his life and contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals. The resolution passed both the Senate (via block vote) and House, and was formally adopted as a non-binding tribute. It serves solely as a symbolic gesture by the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 16) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Brenda Mozelle Barnett Lawson. It serves solely as a symbolic tribute to her life and legacy, with no policy changes or direct impact on any individuals or programs. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate and House, as documented in its recent actions. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 6) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. John Michel de Triquet. It formally recognizes and celebrates his life and contributions, specifically acknowledging him as a medical professional. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves only to express the legislature's appreciation. The bill does not affect any laws, regulations, or specific individuals beyond this symbolic gesture.

Individual income tax subtractions; overtime. Establishes an individual income tax subtraction for income attributable to overtime in an amount equal to (i) 25 percent of the federal overtime deduction for taxable year 2026 and (ii) 50 percent of the federal overtime deduction for taxable year 2027 and thereafter.

Electric utilities; construction and development of renewable energy facilities; powers of State Air Pollution Control Board; powers of State Corporation Commission. Repeals provisions (i) requiring the State Air Pollution Control Board to adopt regulations to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from any electricity generating unit in the Commonwealth and authorizing the Board to establish an auction program for energy allowances; (ii) prohibiting the State Corporation Commission from approving any new utility-owned generation facilities that emit carbon dioxide as a by-product of energy generation under certain circumstances; (iii) declaring that statutory allowances for energy derived from sunlight, onshore wind, offshore wind, and storage facilities are in the public interest; and (iv) relating to the development of solar and wind generation and energy storage capacity, development of offshore wind capacity, and generation of electricity from renewable and zero-carbon sources. The bill provides that planning and development activities for new nuclear generation facilities are in the public interest.

Income tax; standard deduction and earned income tax credit. Removes the sunset from and makes permanent the standard deduction amounts of $8,750 for single individuals and $17,500 for married individuals filing jointly. Under current law, the standard deduction is scheduled to revert to $3,000 for single individuals and $6,000 for married individuals filing jointly after taxable year 2026. The bill also removes the sunset from and makes permanent the increase in Virginia's refundable earned income tax credit from 15 percent to 20 percent of the allowable federal earned income tax credit. Under current law, the Virginia refundable earned income tax credit expires in taxable year 2027 and Virginia's nonrefundable earned income tax credit, which has no expiration date, is equal to 20 percent of the federal credit.

Sales and use tax; food purchased for human consumption and essential personal hygiene products. Eliminates the remaining one percent local sales and use tax that is imposed on food purchased for human consumption and essential personal hygiene products. Under current law, no other sales and use tax is applied to such products. The bill requires an equivalent amount of revenue to be distributed to cities and counties on a monthly basis in compensation for the lost tax revenue. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 2) commending Charles W. Foster, Jr., with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or constituents. It formally recognizes an individual's contributions through a Senate resolution, passed unanimously by voice vote. As a non-binding commemorative measure, it does not establish new requirements, alter funding, or affect any group or policy. The bill serves solely to honor Charles W. Foster, Jr., with no substantive legislative effect.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends Dr. Pat B. Huber for their contributions. It is a ceremonial gesture with no binding legal effect or policy changes. The Senate unanimously agreed to it via voice vote on January 15, 2026. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect laws, regulations, or specific groups of people.

Department of Medical Assistance Services; state pharmacy benefits manager; independent evaluation. Requires the Department of Medical Assistance Services, by July 1, 2026, to select and contract with a third-party administrator to serve as the state pharmacy benefits manager to administer all pharmacy benefits for Medicaid recipients, including recipients enrolled in a managed care organization. The bill enumerates requirements for the Department's contract with the state pharmacy benefits manager. In addition, the bill directs the Department to engage an independent consultant to evaluate the implementation of a contract with a third-party pharmacy benefits manager pursuant to the bill. This bill is identical to HB 2610.