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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HJ 19: Virginia's manufacturing sector; JLARC to update its 2016 study of the impact of regulations.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HJ 19 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia's manufacturing sector; JLARC to update its 2016 study of the impact of regulations. Primary sponsor: Dan Helmer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Rules.

Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Study; JLARC to update its 2016 study of the impact of regulations on Virginia's manufacturing sector; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to update its 2016 study of the impact of regulations on Virginia's manufacturing sector. This bill is a recommendation of the Manufacturing Development Commission.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Dan HelmerPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse10

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Left in Rules
  2. Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (5-Y 0-N)
  3. Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
  4. Referred to Committee on Rules
  5. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103564D

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source