Virginia Vote Reports

The second-session approval of a proposed amendment to Article I, Section 15-A of the Constitution of Virginia. It would repeal the existing text providing that only a union between one man and one woman may be a valid marriage.

Enters Virginia into the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote.

Would raise Virginia's minimum wage in stages. Beginning January 1, 2029, the commissioner of labor and industry must set an annual inflation-adjusted state minimum wage.

Creates a Class 1 misdemeanor to import, sell, manufacture, purchase, or transfer an "assault firearm"; and to import, sell, barter, transfer, or purchase a "large capacity ammunition feeding device."

Creates the Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank to finance "qualified projects" with taxpayer money.

Authorizes state and local law-enforcement officers to enforce federal traffic infractions, and treats a violation of those federal rules as a state offense.

The second-session approval of a proposed amendment adding Section 11-A to Article I of the Constitution of Virginia, which would declare that every individual has a fundamental right to "reproductive freedom," including abortion.

Expands the use of ranked-choice voting (RCV), and repeals the July 1, 2031 sunset, making the voting method permanent.

Establishes the Eviction Reduction Program in the Department of Housing and Community Development.

Creates a Class 1 misdemeanor to import, sell, manufacture, purchase, or transfer an "assault firearm"; and to import, sell, barter, transfer, or purchase a "large capacity ammunition feeding device."

Creates the Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing Grant Fund to pay grants to a "qualified company" that manufactures solid rocket motors in Pittsylvania County.

Authorizes state and local law-enforcement officers to enforce federal traffic infractions, and treats a violation of those federal rules as a state offense.

Sought to enhance the training requirements for real estate appraisers by mandating a course on fair-housing laws and appraisal bias as part of the educational prerequisites for licensure.

Prohibits local governments from requiring or penalizing property owners who use advanced Tier 4 rainwater systems instead of connecting to municipal water supplies.

Proposed a constitutional amendment to establish a fundamental "right to reproductive freedom" in Virginia.

Proposed allowing all counties and cities in the state to impose an additional local sales-and-use tax of up to 1%, contingent upon voter approval through a local referendum, to fund government schools.

Aimed to prohibit life and health-insurance companies from discriminating against individuals solely because they use pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a medication that significantly reduces the risk of HIV infection.

Permits state and local law enforcement to install and operate automated systems to monitor pedestrian-crossing and stop-sign violations in areas such as school zones, highway work zones, and high-risk intersections.

Restrict the deployment of the Virginia National Guard into active combat situations unless Congress has officially declared war.

Aimed to mandate that health-insurance plans covering outpatient prescription drugs also provide coverage for FDA-approved contraceptive drugs and devices, including over-the-counter options.

Proposed the creation of the Solar Interconnection Grant Program to provide competitive grants to public bodies, such as local governments and school boards, to help offset the costs of connecting solar-energy facilities to the electric grid.

Creates the Virginia Sports Tourism Grant Program, administered by the Virginia Tourism Authority.

Proposed establishing the Virginia Center for Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention within the Department of Criminal Justice Services.

Allows all local governments in Virginia to adopt ranked-choice voting (RCV) for their elections, including positions such as mayor and school-board members.

Prevents the Board of Medicine from disciplining a doctor for providing abortions that is legal under Virginia law.

Directs the Department of Conservation and Recreation to prioritize funding for projects in low-income areas and those using nature-based solutions when distributing loans or grants.

Requires the Virginia Department of Energy's Division of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency to track and oversee federal grant programs, loan programs, and other funding.

Clarifies that the Virginia Council on Environmental Justice can travel across the state to observe and document conditions related to human health and the environment in or near "environmental justice communities."

Raises the minimum age to purchase a handgun or assault firearm to 21, and expands the definition of "assault firearm" for background checks.

Requires the Major Employment and Investment (MEI) Project Approval Commission to consider a business' commitment to board diversity before approving major employment and investment projects.

Allows any county or city to impose an additional local sales tax of up to 1% to fund school construction or renovation.

Allows state and local law enforcement to install photo speed-monitoring devices at high-risk intersection.

Establishes the "right" to access contraception, including contraceptive drugs, devices, and sterilization procedures.

Expands eligibility for law-enforcement positions to individuals with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.

Amends the Virginia Post-Disaster Anti-Price Gouging Act to broaden the definition of "consumer transaction" to include business-related goods and services.

Expands ranked-choice voting (RCV) to elections for any local or constitutional office, beyond just county boards and city councils.

Would have created a "right" to abortion in the Virginia Constitution.

Provides that a vehicle owned and operated by a public utility company or broadband service provider may be temporarily left on private property without the consent of the owner of the property.

Directs the Superintendent of State police to convene a work group to examine the issue of vehicle noise in Virginia.

Authorizes the governing body of any locality in Planning District 23 to establish a traffic control device violation monitoring system.

Would conform Virginia to the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") on a rolling basis.

Authorizes a review of offshore wind in the state and accelerates the wind project deadline.

Provides that a vehicle owned and operated by a public utility company or broadband service provider may be temporarily left on private property without the consent of the owner of the property.

Directs the Superintendent of State police to convene a work group to examine the issue of vehicle noise in Virginia.

Authorizes the governing body of any locality in Planning District 23 to establish a traffic control device violation monitoring system.

Prohibits public employees from using TikTok and other applications on public devices.

Would conform Virginia to the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") on a rolling basis.

Authorizes a review of offshore wind in the state and accelerates the wind project deadline.

Proposed a voter referendum to make a state constitutional amendment to repeal the same-sex marriage prohibition.

Requires that health care providers and grocery workers are provided with paid sick leave by their employer.

Prohibits operators of semi trucks and other large vehicles from using cruise control or compression release engine brakes when driving in active snow, sleet, or freezing rain.

Removes the term "alien" from the Code of Virginia as it pertains to persons who are not citizens of the United States and replaces it with less offensive terms.

Expends $600 million in federal funds and federal grants to expand broadband and make it more affordable to tens of thousands of Virginians.

Limits the duration of any executive order under the emergency service and disaster law to a maximum 45 days from the date of issuance.

No rule, regulation, or order issued by the Governor or other governmental entities applies to the exercise of religion in a place of worship.

Removes the term "alien" from the Code of Virginia as it pertains to persons who are not citizens of the United States and replaces it with less offensive terms.

Allows parents to review school curriculum regarding public school family life and health classes.

Bans the teaching and promotion of certain concepts the likes of Critical Race Theory in public schools.

Expends $600 million in federal funds and federal grants to expand broadband and make it more affordable to tens of thousands of Virginians.

Prohibits operators of semi trucks and other large vehicles from using cruise control or compression release engine brakes when driving in active snow, sleet, or freezing rain.