Sen. Tammy Mulchi

Maddy summaryThis bill formally establishes the Commending the Families of the Wounded Fund to honor and support the families of service members who have been injured. It authorizes the creation of a designated fund to provide recognition and assistance to these families without imposing new taxes or spending requirements. The legislation serves as a commemorative measure rather than a substantive policy change, focusing on official acknowledgment of the sacrifices made by wounded service members and their loved ones.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of Charles Harry Carrico, Jr. by formally recognizing his contributions and legacy. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a commemorative measure. The legislation was passed by both the Senate and House in March 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of Franklin Delano Yancey, Sr. by officially recognizing his contributions and legacy. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing policies. The measure serves as a commemorative resolution to acknowledge his significance within the community. Once passed, it will likely be recorded in legislative history without affecting daily operations or regulations.

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 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 designates the first Thursday in May 2026 and every year thereafter as "National Day of Prayer" within Virginia. It does not create new laws, funding, or obligations - it simply establishes an annual ceremonial observance. The designation applies to the Commonwealth of Virginia and aligns with the existing federal National Day of Prayer observed on the first Thursday of May. The bill passed the Virginia Senate with unanimous voice votes in early 2026.

Conditional release of geriatric prisoners. Expands the list of offenses that prohibit a person from petitioning the Parole Board for conditional release as a geriatric prisoner.

Income tax credit; braille labeling program. Creates a nonrefundable individual and corporate income tax credit, as applicable, for taxable years 2026 through 2030 for up to $50,000 of expenditures incurred in the development and implementation of a braille labeling program on products, items, or packages sold in or shipped within the Commonwealth. The bill specifies that the aggregate amount of such credits allowed for all taxpayers in a taxable year is $500,000 and that any credit not usable for the taxable year in which it is first allowed shall not be carried over for credit in any succeeding taxable year.