VirginiaGeneral Assembly; intergovernmental affairs.
What it does
General Assembly; intergovernmental affairs; delegates to convention for proposing amendments held pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States; penalties. Provides for the selection by the General Assembly of delegates to attend a convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States held pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States. The bill grants the General Assembly the power to recall delegates, appoint new delegates, and convene an advisory committee to oversee the conduct of delegates.
More detail
The bill provides that delegates must take an oath to adhere to the instructions of the General Assembly and any delegate who votes or otherwise acts beyond the authority granted in such instructions is guilty of a Class 5 felony.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 18Left in Committee RulesLatest
- Feb 2Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 1-N)
- Vote recorded Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely. Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 30Assigned HRUL sub: Studies SubcommitteeMinor
- Jan 12Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB8)
- 2025
- Dec 29Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (12/29/2025 1:29 pm)
- Dec 12Referred to Committee on RulesMinor
- Dec 12Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102072DIntroduced