Administrative Process Act; exemptions; limitations; appeals of case decisions regarding benefits sought. Specifies that the Administrative Process Act applies to case decisions regarding the grant or denial, including determinations of eligibility and approved levels of service, of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, general relief, auxiliary grants, or state-local hospitalization. The bill also removes provisions limiting review of case decisions to ascertaining whether there was evidence in the agency record to support the case decision of the agency.
Innovative Internship Fund and Program; local government employers and matching funds. Adds local government employers to those eligible for institutional grants and matching funds through the Innovative Internship Fund and Program.
Court Date Reminder Program established. Establishes a Court Date Reminder Program, to be developed or procured by the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia, for the purpose of reminding criminal defendants to appear at each of their scheduled court appearances. The bill directs the Program to send a text message notification to any defendant with a criminal case in general district court or circuit court for whom the court has a telephone number prior to any scheduled hearing that requires his appearance and allows a defendant to opt out of participating in the Program. The Program has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.The bill also directs the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court to convene a Court Date Reminder Program work group to advise on the implementation and expansion of the Program and submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Chairs of the House and Senate Committees for Courts of Justice by December 1, 2026.
SR 57 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Smithfield Post Office for its service to the community. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals. The bill serves only as a symbolic gesture of recognition, with no concrete policy changes or implementation mechanisms. As a non-substantive resolution, it has no practical impact beyond expressing appreciation.
SR 55 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Smithfield Ruritan Club for its community service. It formally honors the club’s contributions but does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any individuals or organizations financially or legally. The bill was passed unanimously by the Senate with a voice vote in March 2026. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding effect beyond recognition.
This bill (SR 62) is a ceremonial resolution commending Smithfield High School's KidWind Challenge teams for their participation in the student engineering competition. It directly recognizes the high school students and their achievements in designing and building wind turbine models. As a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or legal effect, it does not impose requirements or alter existing laws. The resolution was unanimously agreed to by the Senate in February 2026.
SR 58 is a ceremonial resolution commending Heather Shea Pugh for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals. The bill serves solely as a formal expression of recognition from the Senate. As a procedural resolution, it has no legislative impact beyond the symbolic gesture.
SR 68 is a Senate resolution honoring the life of Wilma Jean Keen Ward Compton. It serves as a ceremonial tribute with no policy provisions or direct impact on laws, constituents, or government operations. The resolution was passed by the Senate on March 2, 2026, following approval via a block vote on February 26, 2026. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new requirements or alter existing statutes.
This bill is a Senate resolution honoring the life of Joseph Williamson Luter III. It serves as a commemorative measure to recognize his contributions and legacy. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but rather formally acknowledges his life through legislative recognition. It was passed by the Senate and follows standard procedures for such commemorative actions.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 60) commending Albert S. Moor II for his contributions. It does not create new laws, affect policies, or change any regulations. The resolution passed unanimously via voice vote in the Senate on March 2, 2026. As a commemorative measure, it has no direct impact on constituents or government operations.
This is a symbolic resolution (SR 67) passed by the Senate on March 2, 2026, that formally commends the Smithfield branch of the Blackwater Regional Library. It expresses legislative recognition and appreciation for the library's work but does not create any new laws, funding, or obligations. The bill has no concrete policy impact and directly affects no individuals or entities beyond the library's public acknowledgment.
SR 69 is a symbolic Senate Resolution commending the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation for its work. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals. The resolution was unanimously agreed to by the Senate via voice vote on March 2, 2026, as a formal gesture of appreciation. This type of resolution is purely ceremonial and has no binding legal effect.
