SJ 23 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Rural Affairs, Secretariat of; JLARC to study need for and feasibility of creating.

Summary

Study; JLARC; creation of Secretariat of Rural Affairs; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the need for and feasibility of creating a Secretariat of Rural Affairs in the Commonwealth.

Bill status passed 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2026

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Mar 11, 2026

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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill transitioned from Engrossed to Enrolled status, indicating it has been approved by both the Senate and House of Delegates and is ready for the Governor's signature. The substantive policy content remains unchanged, though the final version includes formatting adjustments, date corrections (changing from 2026 to 2027 for the JLARC study deadline), and official agreement dates from both legislative chambers.

TIMELINE

The deadline for JLARC to complete meetings was changed from October 1, 2026 to October 1, 2027, and the executive summary submission deadline was changed from December 1, 2026 to December 1, 2027.

TECHNICAL

Added official agreement dates showing Senate approval on February 11, 2026 and House of Delegates approval on March 11, 2026.

Changed the document header from 'ENGROSSED' to 'ENROLLED' to reflect final passage status.

Added bill identifier 'SJ23ER' and page numbering to the enrolled version.

Floor votes · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Mar 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ23ER)

upper

Mar 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (18-Y 0-N)

lower

Mar 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N)

lower

Mar 1, 2026

Committee

Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee

lower

Feb 17, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on Rules

lower

Feb 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

Agreed to by Senate by voice vote (Voice Vote)

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Introduced

Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote)

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Rules Amendments agreed to

upper

Feb 6, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from Rules with amendments (Voice Vote)

upper

Jan 13, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on Rules

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor