VA SB 549
deadGeneral Assembly; intergovernmental affairs, etc.
Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Quick answers
Did VA SB 549 pass?
No. VA SB 549 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-01-30): Failed to report (defeated) in Rules (4-Y 10-N)
What is VA SB 549 about?
General Assembly; intergovernmental affairs; delegates to a convention for proposing amendments held under Article V of the Constitution of the United States; penalties. Provides for the selection by the General Assembly of delegates to attend a convention for proposing amendments held under Article V of the Constitution of the United States. The bill grants the General Assembly the power to recall delegates, appoint new delegates, and convene an advisory committee to oversee the conduct of delegates. The bill provides that delegates must take an oath to adhere to the instructions of the General Assembly.
Who sponsors VA SB 549?
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. is the primary sponsor of VA SB 549, joined by 1 cosponsor.
Description
General Assembly; intergovernmental affairs; delegates to a convention for proposing amendments held under Article V of the Constitution of the United States; penalties. Provides for the selection by the General Assembly of delegates to attend a convention for proposing amendments held under Article V of the Constitution of the United States. The bill grants the General Assembly the power to recall delegates, appoint new delegates, and convene an advisory committee to oversee the conduct of delegates. The bill provides that delegates must take an oath to adhere to the instructions of the General Assembly.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-14
- Latest action
- 2026-01-30 — Failed to report (defeated) in Rules (4-Y 10-N)
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
- —
Sponsors
- Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr.primary
- Scott A. Wyattcosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-30
Failed to report (defeated) in Rules (4-Y 10-N)
committee-failure
2026-01-20
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB549)
2026-01-20
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/20/2026 1:44 pm)
2026-01-14
Referred to Committee on Rules
referral-committee
2026-01-14
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101036D
filing,introduction
Versions
Documents
Votes
Reported from Rules
2026-01-30 · fail · 4-10
Member-level votes (15)
- Mamie E. Locke: no
- L. Louise Lucas: no
- R. Creigh Deeds: yes
- David W. Marsden: no
- Barbara A. Favola: no
- Adam P. Ebbin: no
- Jeremy S. McPike: no
- Scott A. Surovell: no
- Aaron R. Rouse: no
- Lamont Bagby: no
- Schuyler T. VanValkenburg: no
- Ryan T. McDougle: yes
- Richard H. Stuart: not voting
- Todd E. Pillion: yes
- Christie New Craig: yes
Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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