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The Virginia Senate just approved 14 crucial amendments to House Bill 30, impacting everything from vital funding for menhaden research to a delay in open-carry laws!

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Virginia Senate adopts 14 governor amendments to House Bill 30, including data-center water changes and one-year delay for open-carry implementation
On June 29, 2026, the Virginia Senate voted to adopt 14 governor's amendments to House Bill 30 covering topics from a $1 million menhaden study and data-center water-technology flexibility to a one-year delay in implementing an open-carry provision; votes on each amendment were recorded.
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June 30, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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The Virginia Senate made headlines on February 17, 2026, passing key measures on immigration, paid family leave, and clean energy, while some high-profile bills faced unexpected setbacks.

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Votes at a glance: Key bills the Virginia Senate passed Feb. 17, 2026
The Senate disposed of a broad calendar, passing dozens of bills including measures on paid family leave, collective bargaining, PFAS in biosolids, energy and utility reforms, and criminal‑justice updates. Several bills passed unanimously; a few high‑profile measures failed or were sent back for further review.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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The Virginia Senate made significant strides on Feb. 12, 2026, passing key legislation that includes life-saving defibrillators for sports facilities and new regulations for automated driving systems!

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Virginia Senate advances and passes broad package of bills on energy, public safety, housing and criminal‑procedure protections
At its Feb. 12, 2026 floor session the Virginia Senate advanced numerous bills to third reading and recorded roll‑call votes on a range of measures including data‑center siting, autonomous‑vehicle licensing, defibrillators at sporting facilities, ADU rules, and consumer protections for garnishment and debt collection.
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February 14, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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The Virginia Senate just passed a groundbreaking package of bills that could reshape public safety, housing, and health policies across the Commonwealth!

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Virginia Senate advances wide package of bills on safety, health, energy and local planning
On Feb. 11, 2026, the Virginia Senate in Richmond debated and recorded final action on a broad set of bills covering firearm safe-storage rules, housing partnerships, parole access, public-health studies, tax enforcement measures, energy and land-use limits. Several measures passed on recorded roll calls; some were set aside for further work.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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One speaker at the Virginia State Senate exposes the surprising expense of maintaining our Honor Guard. It costs $1,415 just for one uniform. The Hidden Cost of Honor. #VirginiaSenate #PublicComment #HonorGuard #MilitarySupport #VASenate
August 25, 2026 at 5:14 AM
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A mother exposes the deadly reality behind the culinary use label on nitrous oxide products. This deceptive loophole is putting lives at risk. Watch this urgent testimony. #VirginiaSenate #PublicHealth
August 17, 2026 at 5:14 AM
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A heartbreaking reality check from the Virginia State Senate floor. This mother is speaking out about the hidden danger hiding in plain sight at local vape and smoke shops:

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July 28, 2026 at 5:19 AM
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A powerful, heartbreaking plea at the VA State Senate warning against the hidden dangers of nitrous oxide. This is a must-watch testimony on protecting our youth. #NitrousOxide #PublicHealth #VirginiaSenate
July 27, 2026 at 5:16 AM
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Virginia Senate considers capping tuition growth at 2.5% in Senate Bill 30. Could this ease the burden on students? Check out the latest on higher ed funding. #VirginiaSenate #HigherEd #SB30 #Tuition
July 24, 2026 at 5:26 AM
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Nitrous oxide is often dismissed as harmless, but the reality is far more devastating. This powerful plea from a recent Virginia State Senate meeting shines a light on the hidden dangers tearing families apart.

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July 24, 2026 at 5:26 AM
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May 7, 2026 at 2:54 AM
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The Virginia Senate has kicked off a special session with a crucial operating resolution, paving the way for budget discussions and honoring a beloved former delegate.

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Senate adopts operating resolution for special session, sets recess rules
The Senate read and agreed to an operating resolution (SR2001) to govern the April 2026 special session — including per diem, modest reimbursements and a provision allowing the Senate to recess and reconvene on 48 hours’ notice — and took block votes on several memorial and commending resolutions before adjourning to recess.
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April 25, 2026 at 4:43 AM
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The Virginia Senate just advanced a slew of pivotal bills on education, housing, and public safety—many passing by razor-thin margins that could reshape the state's future.

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Virginia Senate advances wide range of House bills on education, housing, public safety and energy; several close party-line votes
The Senate of Virginia spent its March 10 session moving dozens of House bills — approving measures on student discipline, housing protections, elections and energy rules — and establishing conference committees for unresolved items. Several bills passed on narrow, often party-line margins.
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March 12, 2026 at 3:37 AM
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The Virginia Senate made significant strides on March 6, adopting multiple conference reports and navigating a complex array of bills with narrow margins and unanimous votes.

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Virginia Senate advances dozens of measures, adopts conference reports and places blocks for conference on March 6 session
In a March 6 floor session in Richmond, the Virginia Senate adopted multiple conference reports, concurred with numerous House substitutes and amendments, and moved batches of unfinished bills to committees of conference; several votes were unanimous while others were decided by narrow margins.
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March 7, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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The Virginia Senate made waves on March 5, passing crucial measures from judicial election suspensions to unanimous votes on school-based Medicaid services.

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Votes at a glance: key Senate actions on March 5, 2026
On March 5 the Virginia Senate took numerous procedural and final‑passage votes: it suspended a judicial election scheduling order, adopted conference reports, concurred with multiple House amendments and passed a block of uncontested bills. Notable final votes included passage of House Bill 3 95 (30–8) and Senate Bill 835 (39–0).
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March 7, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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The Virginia Senate just passed a flurry of House bills, including two contentious measures decided by a razor-thin margin of 21-19!

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Virginia Senate advances dozens of House bills; several measures pass on close party-line votes
The Senate of Virginia met March 2 in Richmond, welcomed guests, and debated a large block of House bills—passing many on final passage, including several close roll-call outcomes (notably House Bill 835 and House Bill 397, each 21–19). The chamber adjourned to reconvene at noon the next day.
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March 4, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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The Virginia Senate made waves on March 3 by advancing a slate of bills, including a contentious measure on private school bullying, while also facing a surprising defeat on noise monitoring legislation.

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Senate advances block of bills, adopts conference reports and records several close votes
The Virginia Senate on March 3 advanced an uncontested block of House bills, adopted conference reports for several measures, and recorded a series of roll-call votes — including a failed passage for House Bill 55 and narrower margins on several other bills.
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March 4, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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The Virginia Senate has taken significant steps by approving a diverse range of House bills, tackling issues from education reforms to public safety, with many votes showing strong bipartisan support.

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Senate approves wide slate of House bills, accedes to multiple conference requests
On Feb. 23 the Virginia Senate approved a large number of House bills — from education and public-safety measures to FOIA and privacy changes — and acceded to house substitutes and committees of conference for multiple Senate bills, with many votes unanimous or by clear majorities.
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February 25, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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Virginia's Senate just passed a wave of significant House bills, including changes to tax exemptions for Confederate organizations and new funding strategies for tourism—what does this mean for the future?

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Votes at a glance: House bills and resolutions approved by the Senate Feb. 19, 2026
The Senate approved a block of uncontested House bills and multiple third‑reading items, including HB167 (Confederacy-related tax exemption changes), HB341 (plastic bag tax distribution), and HB550 (tourism admissions tax), as well as numerous memorial and commending resolutions.
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February 21, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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The Virginia Senate honored the late Delegate Barry Knight with heartfelt tributes as they adopted the 2026 committee rosters and paused for reflection on his remarkable legacy.

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Virginia Senate adopts 2026 standing committee rosters, adjourns in honor of Delegate Barry Knight
The Senate of Virginia on Feb. 20 adopted its 2026 standing committee nominations and adjourned until noon Monday in memory of former Delegate Barry Knight after an extended eulogy. The session also included introductions for visiting cohorts and routine procedural votes.
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February 21, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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The Virginia Senate made swift moves to reject House bill substitutes and streamline its agenda during a busy morning session!

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Virginia Senate takes up calendar, rejects multiple House substitutes and dispenses with reading of uncontested bills
During its Feb. 18 morning hour, the Virginia Senate handled routine calendar business: members voted to waive readings, granted floor privileges to a guest, rejected several House substitutes on bills sent to the Senate, and dispensed with title readings for uncontested House bills. The body adjourned to reconvene at noon the next day.
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February 19, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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The Virginia Senate made significant strides on February 16, advancing crucial bills on firearm regulations, minimum wage, and AI in education, reshaping the landscape of policy in the state.

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Votes at a glance: key Senate actions Feb. 16, 2026
The Virginia Senate advanced a broad set of bills across criminal justice, energy, health, education and labor on Feb. 16; below are notable final outcomes and next steps recorded on the floor.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:35 AM
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Virginia's Senate committee just advanced a wave of crucial bills on housing, education, and public safety, but many were held back for deeper fiscal analysis—what's next for these pivotal measures?

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Senate committee advances dozens of bills across housing, education, public safety, labor and energy; many items carried over for fiscal review
The Senate committee moved dozens of measures, reporting some with substitutes (collective bargaining, paid family/medical leave, education and utility bills), carrying over others for fiscal analysis (expungement automation, Guard premium reimbursements) and adopting technical amendments on multiple items.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:09 AM
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Virginia’s Senate committee faces heated debates on overhauling failure-to-appear laws, protections for social services workers, and more—what's at stake?

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Virginia Senate panel debates major failure-to-appear overhaul, backs protections for social‑services workers and a donor‑rights measure
A Senate committee spent the morning weighing a broad rewrite of failure-to-appear penalties and considered bills to criminalize in-person threats to social‑services employees, create donor remedies for diverted charitable gifts, and study legal 'deserts.' Several bills were reported, others carried over for further drafting.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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The Virginia Senate has passed a contentious package of bills, including a ban on certain assault firearms and a move to join the National Popular Vote Compact, both narrowly approved by just one vote.

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Virginia Senate advances wide package of bills; contentious assault-weapons and National Popular Vote measures pass by narrow margins
The Virginia Senate on Feb. 9, 2026 passed a broad set of bills on firearms, elections, energy and technology. Notable narrow votes included a ban on certain assault-style firearms (Ayes 21, Noes 19) and adoption of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (Ayes 21, Noes 19).
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February 10, 2026 at 7:20 PM