Middle Eastern and North African Advisory Board; established, sunset.
Summary
Middle Eastern and North African Advisory Board established. Establishes the Middle Eastern and North African Advisory Board in the executive branch for the purpose of advising the Governor on ways to develop economic, professional, cultural, educational, and governmental links between the Commonwealth and the Middle Eastern and North African community in Virginia. The bill provides for the expiration of the advisory board on June 30, 2029.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Last action Feb 6, 2026
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Rules
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Atoosa Reaser
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Marsden
DDemocratic
Co
J.R. Henson
DDemocratic
Co
Jennifer Boysko
DDemocratic
Co
Josh Cole
DDemocratic
Co
Kannan Srinivasan
DDemocratic
Co
Karen Keys-Gamarra
DDemocratic
Co
Marty Martinez
DDemocratic
Co
Michael Feggans
DDemocratic
Co
Michelle Maldonado
DDemocratic
Co
Nadarius Clark
DDemocratic
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