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VA HJR74

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Maldonado

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the General Assembly to elect 13 Circuit Court judges for 8-year terms across multiple judicial circuits, with terms commencing between February 2026 and July 2026.

  • Provides for election of 18 General District Court judges for 6-year terms across various judicial districts, with start dates ranging from February 2026 to January 2027.

  • Establishes election of 16 Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court judges for 6-year terms, serving multiple judicial districts with terms beginning between April 2026 and January 2027.

  • Directs election of one member each to the State Corporation Commission and Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission, both for 6-year terms commencing February 1, 2026.

  • Clarifies that Kelsey A. Bagot's term as State Corporation Commission member shall be six years ending January 31, 2030, as required by the Virginia Constitution.

Legislative Description

Judges; elections in circuit court, general district court, etc.

Last Action

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ74ER)

4/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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