Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2249: Judges; increases maximum number in general district court in Ninth Judicial District.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2249 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Judges; increases maximum number in general district court in Ninth Judicial District. Primary sponsor: W. Chad Green. It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2025): Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB2729-Hope) (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Maximum number of judges in each judicial district. Increases from three to four the maximum number of authorized general district court judges in the Ninth Judicial District. This bill is a recommendation of the Committee on District Courts.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. Chad Green | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lashrecse Aird | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| A.C. Cordoza | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Danny Diggs | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Ryan McDougle | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| David Owen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Scott Wyatt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB2729-Hope) (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends incorporating into HB2729-Hope (Voice Vote)
- Assigned Courts sub: Judicial
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2249)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25100521D