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VA HJR29

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Charniele Herring

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the 2026 Regular Session schedule for the Virginia General Assembly, with sessions running from January 14 through adjournment no later than March 14, 2026.

  • Schedules three Joint Assembly meetings: January 14 (Governor's address), January 17 (inauguration of Governor-elect, Lieutenant Governor-elect, and Attorney General-elect), and January 19 (new Governor's address).

  • Limits bill introductions to five bills/joint resolutions per member after the prefiling deadline, with final introduction deadline of 3:00 p.m. on January 23, 2026.

  • Sets Budget Bill committee completion deadline for February 22, 2026, with conference reports due as soon as practicable and a 48-hour review period before consideration.

  • Provides for legislative reconvention on April 22, 2026, to consider gubernatorial vetoes and amendments, and requires interim committee work to conclude by November 30, 2026.

Legislative Description

General Assembly; 2026 Session schedule.

Last Action

Agreed to by Senate

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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