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VA SB 679

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Regulatory Management, Office of; established.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did VA SB 679 pass?

The current status of VA SB 679 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-02-11): Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology (9-Y 6-N)

What is VA SB 679 about?

Office of Regulatory Management established. Codifies the Office of Regulatory Management in the Office of the Governor. The purpose of the Office is to review all regulations and guidance documents issued by executive branch agencies prior to such regulation or document being finalized and to provide guidelines for agencies to follow when engaging in regulatory activities. Currently, the Office of Regulatory Management operates within the Office of the Governor pursuant to Executive Order 19 (2022).

Who sponsors VA SB 679?

Christopher T. Head is the primary sponsor of VA SB 679.

Description

Office of Regulatory Management established. Codifies the Office of Regulatory Management in the Office of the Governor. The purpose of the Office is to review all regulations and guidance documents issued by executive branch agencies prior to such regulation or document being finalized and to provide guidelines for agencies to follow when engaging in regulatory activities. Currently, the Office of Regulatory Management operates within the Office of the Governor pursuant to Executive Order 19 (2022).

Introduced
2026-01-14
Latest action
2026-02-11 — Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology (9-Y 6-N)
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Christopher T. Headprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-11

    Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology (9-Y 6-N)

    deferral

  2. 2026-01-25

    Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB679)

  3. 2026-01-14

    Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-01-14

    Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101960D

    filing,introduction

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology

    2026-02-11 · pass · 9-6

    Member-level votes (15)
    • Adam P. Ebbin: yes
    • Mamie E. Locke: yes
    • Bryce E. Reeves: no
    • Jeremy S. McPike: yes
    • Todd E. Pillion: no
    • Aaron R. Rouse: yes
    • Christopher T. Head: no
    • Emily M. Jordan: no
    • Lashrecse D. Aird: yes
    • Schuyler T. VanValkenburg: yes
    • Danica A. Roem: yes
    • Jennifer D. Carroll Foy: yes
    • Timmy French: no
    • Christie New Craig: no
    • Angelia Williams Graves: yes

Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB679

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