Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe of Virginia; General Assembly to extend state recognition.
Summary
Recognition of the Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe of Virginia. Extends state recognition to the Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe of Virginia within the Commonwealth.
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
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
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 · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Delores McQuinn
DDemocratic
Co
Barbara Favola
DDemocratic
Co
Bryce Reeves
RRepublican
Co
Debra Gardner
DDemocratic
Co
Irene Shin
DDemocratic
Co
J.R. Henson
DDemocratic
Co
Jennifer Boysko
DDemocratic
Co
Josh Cole
DDemocratic
Co
Michael Feggans
DDemocratic
Co
Michelle Maldonado
DDemocratic
Co
Nadarius Clark
DDemocratic
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