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VA HR6

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 14 standing committees with up to 22 members each, including Privileges and Elections, Courts of Justice, Education, Finance, Appropriations, and Rules (17 members plus Speaker)
  • Requires the Speaker to be elected by majority vote in even-numbered years for two-year terms, with removal only possible by two-thirds of elected membership
  • Permits electronic participation in House sessions and committee meetings during disasters or emergencies, with members participating remotely counted toward quorum requirements
  • Sets committee membership ratios to reflect the proportion of majority and minority party members in the full House
  • Authorizes the Privileges and Elections Committee to investigate complaints against members and establishes a Standards of Conduct subcommittee within the Rules Committee to review ethics matters

Legislative Description

House of Delegates; establishing rules for the 2026-2027 Sessions of the General Assembly.

Last Action

Bill text as passed House (HR6ER)

4/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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