VirginiaVirginia would name peanuts its official state snack
If adopted, this bill would add the peanut to Virginia’s list of official emblems and designations as the state snack.
What it does
If adopted, the bill would name the peanut Virginia’s official state snack.
Argument forNaming the peanut Virginia’s state snack could give residents a simple way to recognize it as part of the state’s identity.
Argument againstThe designation could be mostly symbolic, giving residents no new services or duties.
More detail
The bill would name the peanut Virginia’s official state snack. The designation would be added to Virginia’s list of official emblems and designations.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 21Continued from last sessionLatest
- Mar 6Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
- Mar 2Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Mar 1Assigned HRUL sub: Studies SubcommitteeMinor
- Feb 6Referred to Committee on RulesMinor
- Feb 6Read first timeMinor
- Feb 6Placed on Calendar
- Feb 3Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Passed Senate
- Feb 2Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
- Feb 2Read second timeMinor
- Jan 30Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- Jan 30Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Jan 30Passed by for the day
- Jan 28Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)Minor
- Jan 13Referred to Committee on General Laws and TechnologyMinor
- Jan 13Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101972DIntroduced