Shelter pets; designating as official state pet.
Summary
A BILL to amend and reenact § 1-510 of the Code of Virginia, relating to official emblems and designations; state pet; shelter pets.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jul 21, 2026
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
House subcommittee offered
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Rules
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul Krizek
DDemocratic
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