General Laws Committee Agenda
Chair: Krizek, Paul E.
Meeting Date & Time: 01/22/2026 ½ hour after adjournment of House Add to Calendar
Location: House Committee Room B - 205
Notes: There will be no public comments taken at this meeting.
Active item: Meeting Adjourned
Video: Archived
Committee Clerk: (804) 698-1940 (Cain)
DLS Contact: 804-698-1812 (Binns); 804-698-1870 (Mey); 804-698-1853 (Manjarrez)
Administrative Actions
Bills to be Referred
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB448 | Simon | Land records; certain financing statements, recording and indexing fees. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.9A-502, 17.1-275, and 58.1-811, as it is currently effective and as it may become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to land records; certain financing statements; recording and indexing fees.
Referred from General Laws and rereferred to Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice docket for Feb 18, 2026 • 2/18/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 0-N 1-A) • 2/18/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 2/25/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) Related Bills: SB715 (Deeds) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N) |
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| HB924 | Rasoul | Public Instruction, Super. of; state program to support improvement of low-preforming schools. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3705.3 and 22.1-253.13:3, as they are currently effective and as they shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to Board of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction; state program to support the improvement of low-performing schools.
Referred from General Laws and rereferred to Education (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/2/2026 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB970 | Price | Dental assistants; supragingival scaling and coronal polishing, certification. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-2729.01 of the Code of Virginia, relating to dental assistants; supragingival scaling and coronal polishing; certification.
Referred from General Laws and rereferred to Health and Human Services (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Related Bills: SB178 (Locke) Health Professions Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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ABC/Gaming Subcommittee Report - Chair Torian
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB49 | Reid | Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing, percentage retained for distribution. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 59.1-392 of the Code of Virginia, relating to pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing; percentage retained for distribution. Reported from General Laws and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Senate committee offered • 2/18/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) • 2/18/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 2/25/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 2-N) Related Bills: SB159 (Perry) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 0-N) |
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| HB367 | Krizek | Consultation with federally recognized tribes; permits and reviews, etc. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-401.01, 10.1-104.02, 10.1-1186.3:1, 10.1-1322, 10.1-2205.1, 10.1-2302, 10.1-2305, 28.2-104.01, 33.2-258, 56-265.2:1, 62.1-44.38:1, and 62.1-248 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 33.2-257.2, relating to consultation with federally recognized tribes; permits and reviews with potential impacts on environmental, cultural, and historic resources. Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Related Bills: SB353 (McDougle) ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB368 | Krizek | American Indians, Virginia and federally recognized tribes; establishes definitions, sovereignty. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-234, 2.2-401.01, 2.2-1149, 2.2-1604, 2.2-2699.10, 2.2-4310, 10.1-104.02, 10.1-659, 10.1-1003, 10.1-1018, 10.1-1020, 10.1-1186.3:1, 10.1-1188, 10.1-2202.5, 10.1-2205.1, 10.1-2206.1, 10.1-2214, 10.1-2305, 15.2-4202, 15.2-4203, 18.2-423.1, 20-88.32, 20-146.1, 22.1-254, 24.2-128, 28.2-104.01, 28.2-302.5, 29.1-301, 29.1-401, 29.1-521, 32.1-272, 36-105.5, 51.1-700, 56-46.1, 56-576, 58.1-2201, 58.1-2403, 59.1-480, 62.1-266, 64.2-701, 64.2-2100, and 64.2-2600 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Subtitle II of Title 2.2 a part labeled D, containing a chapter numbered 61, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-6100 and 2.2-6101, relating to definitions; American Indians; Virginia recognized tribes; federally recognized tribes; sovereignty. Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 1/29/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 1/29/2026 - Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology • 2/18/2026 - Placed on General Laws and Technology docket for Feb 18, 2026 • 2/18/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 0-N) • 2/18/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations Related Bills: SB356 (McDougle) ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB385 | Bennett-Parker | Alcoholic beverage control; operation of government stores, tastings. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 4.1-119 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; operation of government stores; tastings. Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (20-Y 1-N)Yeas (20): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Nays (1): Price Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/24/2026 - Read third time • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate (38-Y 1-N 0-A) • 2/26/2026 - Signed by President ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (8-Y 1-N) |
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| HB396 | Krizek | Charitable gaming; definitions, Texas Hold'em poker tournaments, minimum age to participate. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-334.2, 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.19, 18.2-340.22, 18.2-340.28:2, and 18.2-340.33 of the Code of Virginia, relating to charitable gaming; poker events. Reported from General Laws with substitute (20-Y 1-N)Yeas (20): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Nays (1): Price Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/23/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (23-Y 15-N 0-A) • 2/23/2026 - Engrossed by Senate • 2/27/2026 - Senate insisted on substitute (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/27/2026 - Senate requested conference committee ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 1-N) |
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| HB399 | Askew | Charitable gaming; regulations, predetermined percentage of receipts. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-340.19 of the Code of Virginia, relating to charitable gaming; regulations; predetermined percentage of receipts. Reported from General Laws (20-Y 1-N)Yeas (20): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Nays (1): Price Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/23/2026 - Read third time • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N 1-A) |
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| HB515 | Martinez | Sports betting; prohibition on use of credit cards. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-4031 and 58.1-4034 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sports betting; prohibition on use of credit cards. Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/3/2026 - Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) • 3/3/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/3/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/3/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 3/3/2026 - Passed by for the day ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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Procurement/Open Government Subcommittee Report - Chair McClure
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB159 | Simon | Va. Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement, petition for mandamus or injunction. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-3713 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement; petition for mandamus or injunction. Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 1/29/2026 - Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology • 2/24/2026 - Senate committee offered • 2/25/2026 - Placed on General Laws and Technology docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Removed from General Laws and TechnologyHousing docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (13-Y 1-N) Procurement/Open Government Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB160 | Simon | FOIA; officers, employees, or members of a public body, alleged willful and knowing violations. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3714 and 2.2-3715 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Freedom of Information Act; officers, employees, or members of a public body; alleged willful and knowing violations; mitigating factors to be considered.
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Procurement/Open Government Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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