HJ 4: Constitutional amendment; apportionment, congress dists, limited authority of the GA to modify.

Official summary

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

Constitutional amendment (second reference); apportionment; congressional districts; limited authority of the General Assembly to modify. Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia related to the establishment of congressional districts. The amendment provides explicit authority for the General Assembly to modify one or more congressional districts, outside of the standard decennial redistricting cycle, in the event that any other state conducts a redistricting of the state's congressional districts outside of the standard decennial redistricting cycle or for any purpose other than complying with a state or federal court order to remedy an unlawful or unconstitutional district map. Additionally, an amendment to the Schedule of the Constitution of Virginia is proposed to specify the period of time to which such authorization is limited.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 49

“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. March 31, 2026Signed by Speaker
2. March 30, 2026Signed by President
3. March 30, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ4ER)
4. January 16, 2026Agreed to by Senate (21-Y, 18-N, 0-A)
5. January 16, 2026Senator Head Amendments rejected (18-Y 21-N 0-A)
6. January 16, 2026Reading of amendment waived (Voice Vote)
7. January 16, 2026Floor offered Senator Head, Christopher T. Amendments
8. January 16, 2026Read third time
9. January 15, 2026Read second time
10. January 14, 2026Reported from Privileges and Elections (8-Y 5-N)
11. January 14, 2026Agreed to by House (62-Y 33-N 1-A)
12. January 14, 2026Engrossed by House

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