Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8: General Assembly; intergovernmental affairs.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 8 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on December 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: General Assembly; intergovernmental affairs. Primary sponsor: Lee Ware (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
General Assembly; intergovernmental affairs; delegates to convention for proposing amendments held pursuant to 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 to the Constitution of the United States held pursuant to 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 and any delegate who votes or otherwise acts beyond the authority granted in such instructions is guilty of a Class 5 felony.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Ware | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
| 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
- Left in Committee Rules
- Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 1-N)
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB8)
- Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (12/29/2025 1:29 pm)
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102072D