Del. Kathy Tran

Virginia Cooperative Extension Service; cats and dogs; list of toxic houseplants. Requires the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service to create a list of common houseplants that are toxic to cats and dogs no later than November 1, 2026, and to update such list at least every four years thereafter. The bill requires the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to make such list publicly available on its website.

Military leaves of absence for employees of the Commonwealth or political subdivisions; law-enforcement officers. Provides that any person who is employed by the Commonwealth or a political subdivision of the Commonwealth as a law-enforcement officer shall receive paid leaves of absence for up to 388 hours for which a leave of absence is required, during which such person is engaged in federally funded military duty, to include training duty, or is called forth by the Governor for military duty.

Department of Medical Assistance Services; Medicaid estate recoveries. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services (the Department) to limit the operation of its estate recovery program to the recovery of only federally required costs. The bill directs the Department to make information on estate recovery available on its website in multiple languages. The bill directs the Department to adopt emergency regulations to implement the provisions of the bill.

Department of Medical Assistance Services; enhanced oversight of services facilitators. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to enhance oversight of Medicaid services facilitation for consumer directed services, including incorporation of such services into the statewide Fiscal Employer Agent contract and development of a contract monitoring and oversight plan.

Powers and duties of the Marine Products Board; full-time equivalent position established; marketing and production of blue catfish. Directs the Marine Products Board to establish a full-time equivalent position to identify grants and other funding opportunities for the marketing and production of blue catfish in the Commonwealth and disburse moneys from such grants and funds.

Winter Salt Week. Designates the week of the fourth Monday in January, in 2027 and in each succeeding year, as Winter Salt Week in Virginia.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends Colonel James T. O'Kelley, a retired member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, for his service. It is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change existing policies. The legislation simply expresses appreciation for his contributions to the military.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends Eddie Garretson, a specific individual, for his contributions or service. It does not create new laws, alter government programs, or affect any public policies. The legislation serves solely as a symbolic gesture of recognition and has no practical impact on daily life or legal obligations.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends Georgina Aye, a specific individual, for her contributions or achievements. It does not create new laws, change policies, or affect any groups of people beyond recognizing this one person. The measure is a ceremonial resolution intended to honor Aye's name and legacy in the legislative record.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends Janice Edwards-Dalton, a specific individual, for her contributions or service. It does not create new laws, change policies, or affect the general public. The measure is a ceremonial resolution that simply expresses appreciation and is intended to be recorded in the legislative history.