HR 483 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Nominating persons to be elected to circuit court judgeships.

This bill, HR 483, is a procedural measure that formally nominates individuals to serve as elected circuit court judges. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves to advance the selection process for judicial positions. The legislation was passed by the House of Representatives through a voice vote and a formal election, indicating broad support for the nominations. The bill directly affects the judicial branch by facilitating the appointment of judges to circuit court positions.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2026 Last action Mar 13, 2026
Floor votes · House of Delegates Mar 13, 2026

How they voted

850
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 87
Mar 13, 2026
D Democratic53
51 Yea 2
96% Yea
R Republican34
34 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Mar 13, 2026
Introduced
Presented, ordered printed (HR483)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Michelle Maldonado
Michelle Maldonado
DDemocratic
VA
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