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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 12, 2023 VA SB 1337 Establishes New Regulations and Provisions to the Medical Marijuana Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (74 - 20)
April 12, 2023 VA HB 2393 Requires the Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources Consult the State's Research University Collaborative when Setting Coastal Resilience Policies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 44)
April 12, 2023 VA HB 2169 Specifies Parole Board Records are no Longer Exempt from Mandatory Disclosure Requirements in the Virginia Freedom of Information Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 35)
Feb. 25, 2023 VA SB 1361 Amends Parole Rules in the state of Virginia Bill Passed - House (66 - 23)
Feb. 24, 2023 VA SB 1188 Classifies Fentanyl as a "Weapons of Terrorism" and a Class 4 Felony Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 42)
Feb. 23, 2023 VA HB 2298 Amends the List of Prohibited Concealed Weapons by Removing Switch Blades and Adding Stiletto Knives Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 32)
Feb. 23, 2023 VA SB 1314 Requires Both Legal Parents be Responsible for Pregnancy and delivery Expenses Bill Passed - House (52 - 41)
Feb. 22, 2023 VA HB 2441 Extends Eviction Notices for Month to Month tenants Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 39)
Feb. 22, 2023 VA SB 1455 Authorizes Law Enforcement to Establish a Curfew Bill Passed - House (53 - 43)
Feb. 22, 2023 VA SB 855 Prohibits Any Headlights that Emit Blue Light Bill Passed - House (87 - 11)
Feb. 21, 2023 VA SB 1035 Specifies and Designates Certain Bridges Eligible for State Repair Funding Bill Passed - House (69 - 28)
Feb. 20, 2023 VA HB 2026 Amends Renewable Energy Codes in Virginia Concurrence Vote Passed - House (78 - 21)
Feb. 17, 2023 VA SB 948 Authorizes Pharmacists to Administer Controlled Substances or Devices for Certain Infections for Adults 18 and Older Bill Passed - House (65 - 34)
Feb. 16, 2023 VA SB 1492 Exempts Retired and Off-Duty Police Officers from the Prohibition of Firearms in the State Capital Bill Passed - House (59 - 40)
Feb. 16, 2023 VA SB 1135 Classifies the Sale or Possession of a Stolen Catalytic Converter as a Class 6 Felony Bill Passed - House (75 - 24)
Feb. 15, 2023 VA SB 898 Requires Safety Courses for Conceal-Carry Licenses Bill Passed - House (56 - 42)
Feb. 14, 2023 VA SB 951 Prohibits Registering an Uninsured Vehicle Beginning July 1, 2024 Bill Passed - House (82 - 16)
Feb. 13, 2023 VA SB 1291 Classifies Making a False Report to Emergency Personnel as a Class 1 Misdemeanor Bill Passed - House (88 - 8)
Feb. 7, 2023 VA HB 2432 Requires Schools to Inform Parents of Students Experiencing "Gender Incongruence" (50 - 48)
Feb. 7, 2023 VA HB 1387 Limits Participation in Women's Sports on Basis of Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - House (51 - 47)
Feb. 7, 2023 VA HB 2387 Establishes a Refundable Income Tax Credit for Firearm Safety Devices Bill Passed - House (98 - 1)
Feb. 7, 2023 VA HB 2082 Requires Employees of Landlords with More than 200 Rental Units to Complete a Criminal Background Check Bill Passed - House (93 - 5)
Feb. 7, 2023 VA HB 2444 Authorizes Offshore Wind Farm Energy Capacity Bill Passed - House (90 - 5)
Feb. 6, 2023 VA HB 2025 Requires the Department of Social Services Provide School Boards with Information Lists for Families Receiving SNAP Benefits Annually Bill Passed - House (78 - 22)
Feb. 3, 2023 VA HB 2385 Prohibits Use of TikTok on Government-Issued Devices Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
Feb. 2, 2023 VA HB 2467 Requires Photo ID for the Purpose of Purchasing a Firearm Bill Passed - House (73 - 27)
Jan. 30, 2023 VA HB 1702 Requires Landlords Provide 60-Day Written Notice to Increase Rent Bill Passed - House (58 - 42)
Jan. 26, 2023 VA HB 1693 Prohibits Election Ballot Drop Boxes Bill Passed - House (51 - 47)
Jan. 26, 2023 VA HB 1877 Limits Early Voting to 2 Weeks Before an Election Bill Passed - House (51 - 47)
April 28, 2022 VA HB 573 Reduces the Statute of Limitations for Actions of Healthcare Service Contracts Veto Override Failed - House (48 - 52)
April 28, 2022 VA HB 1197 Establishes a Study Regarding Transferring the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Secretariat of Health and Human Resources Veto Override Failed - House (48 - 52)
March 12, 2022 VA SB 348 Amends Child and Spousal Support Orders Conference Report Adopted - House (73 - 19)
March 10, 2022 VA SB 652 Amends Requirements for Absentee Voting Bill Passed - House (52 - 47)
March 9, 2022 VA SB 35 Extends the 60-Day Commission Planning Period Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
March 7, 2022 VA HB 573 Reduces the Statute of Limitations for Actions of Healthcare Service Contracts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (87 - 9)
March 7, 2022 VA HB 297 Prohibits Healthcare Providers From Engaging in Certain Medical Debt Collection Activities Bill Passed - House (91 - 7)
Feb. 28, 2022 VA SB 656 Requires Schools Notify Parents of Sexually Explicit Instructional Content Bill Passed - House (52 - 46)
Feb. 16, 2022 VA SB 739 Prohibits Mask Mandates at Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 23)
Feb. 15, 2022 VA HB 1197 Establishes a Study Regarding Transferring the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Secretariat of Health and Human Resources Bill Passed - House (64 - 35)
Feb. 15, 2022 VA HB 90 Establishes a Tax Exemption for Food and Personal Hygiene Products Bill Passed - House (88 - 1)
Feb. 15, 2022 VA HB 509 Repeals "Red Flag" Gun Law Bill Passed - House (52 - 47)
Feb. 15, 2022 VA HB 212 Requires Informed Written Consent be Given by Individuals Seeking an Abortion Prior to the Procedure Bill Passed - House (52 - 48)
Feb. 15, 2022 VA HB 753 Exempts Certain Religious Organizations from Following Nondiscrimination Laws Bill Passed - House (54 - 45)
Feb. 15, 2022 VA HB 670 Establishes Independent Policing Auditor to Oversee Civilian Law Enforcement Oversight Groups Bill Passed - House (65 - 35)
Feb. 11, 2022 VA HB 11 Reduces Penalties for Carrying a Concealed Weapon Without a Permit Bill Passed - House (53 - 46)
Feb. 2, 2022 VA HB 4 Requires School Principals to Report Student Misdemeanors to Law Enforcement Bill Passed - House (59 - 40)
Feb. 2, 2022 VA HB 127 Prohibits Governor's School's from Using Race as a Factor in the Admissions Process Bill Passed - House (50 - 48)
Feb. 1, 2022 VA HB 203 Specifies Definition of Student Loan Servicing Bill Passed - House (52 - 47)
Jan. 12, 2022 VA HR 3 Establishes House Rules for the 2022 Legislative Session Bill Passed - House (51 - 48)
April 7, 2021 VA SB 1339 Requires an Individual Petition a Court for Permission to have Their Criminal Records Sealed Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 40)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/12 SB 1337 Establishes New Regulations and Provisions to the Medical Marijuana Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (74 - 20)
4/12 HB 2393 Requires the Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources Consult the State's Research University Collaborative when Setting Coastal Resilience Policies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 44)
4/12 HB 2169 Specifies Parole Board Records are no Longer Exempt from Mandatory Disclosure Requirements in the Virginia Freedom of Information Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 35)
2/25 SB 1361 Amends Parole Rules in the state of Virginia Bill Passed - House (66 - 23)
2/24 SB 1188 Classifies Fentanyl as a "Weapons of Terrorism" and a Class 4 Felony Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 42)
2/23 HB 2298 Amends the List of Prohibited Concealed Weapons by Removing Switch Blades and Adding Stiletto Knives Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 32)
2/23 SB 1314 Requires Both Legal Parents be Responsible for Pregnancy and delivery Expenses Bill Passed - House (52 - 41)
2/22 HB 2441 Extends Eviction Notices for Month to Month tenants Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 39)
2/22 SB 1455 Authorizes Law Enforcement to Establish a Curfew Bill Passed - House (53 - 43)
2/22 SB 855 Prohibits Any Headlights that Emit Blue Light Bill Passed - House (87 - 11)
2/21 SB 1035 Specifies and Designates Certain Bridges Eligible for State Repair Funding Bill Passed - House (69 - 28)
2/20 HB 2026 Amends Renewable Energy Codes in Virginia Concurrence Vote Passed - House (78 - 21)
2/17 SB 948 Authorizes Pharmacists to Administer Controlled Substances or Devices for Certain Infections for Adults 18 and Older Bill Passed - House (65 - 34)
2/16 SB 1492 Exempts Retired and Off-Duty Police Officers from the Prohibition of Firearms in the State Capital Bill Passed - House (59 - 40)
2/16 SB 1135 Classifies the Sale or Possession of a Stolen Catalytic Converter as a Class 6 Felony Bill Passed - House (75 - 24)
2/15 SB 898 Requires Safety Courses for Conceal-Carry Licenses Bill Passed - House (56 - 42)
2/14 SB 951 Prohibits Registering an Uninsured Vehicle Beginning July 1, 2024 Bill Passed - House (82 - 16)
2/13 SB 1291 Classifies Making a False Report to Emergency Personnel as a Class 1 Misdemeanor Bill Passed - House (88 - 8)
2/07 HB 2432 Requires Schools to Inform Parents of Students Experiencing "Gender Incongruence" (50 - 48)
2/07 HB 1387 Limits Participation in Women's Sports on Basis of Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - House (51 - 47)
2/07 HB 2387 Establishes a Refundable Income Tax Credit for Firearm Safety Devices Bill Passed - House (98 - 1)
2/07 HB 2082 Requires Employees of Landlords with More than 200 Rental Units to Complete a Criminal Background Check Bill Passed - House (93 - 5)
2/07 HB 2444 Authorizes Offshore Wind Farm Energy Capacity Bill Passed - House (90 - 5)
2/06 HB 2025 Requires the Department of Social Services Provide School Boards with Information Lists for Families Receiving SNAP Benefits Annually Bill Passed - House (78 - 22)
2/03 HB 2385 Prohibits Use of TikTok on Government-Issued Devices Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
2/02 HB 2467 Requires Photo ID for the Purpose of Purchasing a Firearm Bill Passed - House (73 - 27)
1/30 HB 1702 Requires Landlords Provide 60-Day Written Notice to Increase Rent Bill Passed - House (58 - 42)
1/26 HB 1693 Prohibits Election Ballot Drop Boxes Bill Passed - House (51 - 47)
1/26 HB 1877 Limits Early Voting to 2 Weeks Before an Election Bill Passed - House (51 - 47)
4/28 HB 573 Reduces the Statute of Limitations for Actions of Healthcare Service Contracts Veto Override Failed - House (48 - 52)
4/28 HB 1197 Establishes a Study Regarding Transferring the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Secretariat of Health and Human Resources Veto Override Failed - House (48 - 52)
3/12 SB 348 Amends Child and Spousal Support Orders Conference Report Adopted - House (73 - 19)
3/10 SB 652 Amends Requirements for Absentee Voting Bill Passed - House (52 - 47)
3/09 SB 35 Extends the 60-Day Commission Planning Period Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
3/07 HB 573 Reduces the Statute of Limitations for Actions of Healthcare Service Contracts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (87 - 9)
3/07 HB 297 Prohibits Healthcare Providers From Engaging in Certain Medical Debt Collection Activities Bill Passed - House (91 - 7)
2/28 SB 656 Requires Schools Notify Parents of Sexually Explicit Instructional Content Bill Passed - House (52 - 46)
2/16 SB 739 Prohibits Mask Mandates at Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 23)
2/15 HB 1197 Establishes a Study Regarding Transferring the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Secretariat of Health and Human Resources Bill Passed - House (64 - 35)
2/15 HB 90 Establishes a Tax Exemption for Food and Personal Hygiene Products Bill Passed - House (88 - 1)
2/15 HB 509 Repeals "Red Flag" Gun Law Bill Passed - House (52 - 47)
2/15 HB 212 Requires Informed Written Consent be Given by Individuals Seeking an Abortion Prior to the Procedure Bill Passed - House (52 - 48)
2/15 HB 753 Exempts Certain Religious Organizations from Following Nondiscrimination Laws Bill Passed - House (54 - 45)
2/15 HB 670 Establishes Independent Policing Auditor to Oversee Civilian Law Enforcement Oversight Groups Bill Passed - House (65 - 35)
2/11 HB 11 Reduces Penalties for Carrying a Concealed Weapon Without a Permit Bill Passed - House (53 - 46)
2/02 HB 4 Requires School Principals to Report Student Misdemeanors to Law Enforcement Bill Passed - House (59 - 40)
2/02 HB 127 Prohibits Governor's School's from Using Race as a Factor in the Admissions Process Bill Passed - House (50 - 48)
2/01 HB 203 Specifies Definition of Student Loan Servicing Bill Passed - House (52 - 47)
1/12 HR 3 Establishes House Rules for the 2022 Legislative Session Bill Passed - House (51 - 48)
4/07 SB 1339 Requires an Individual Petition a Court for Permission to have Their Criminal Records Sealed Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 40)
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