Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HJ 79: Commending the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJ 79 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Commending the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. Primary sponsor: Terry Austin (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ79ER).
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.
Commending the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Austin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Bill DeSteph | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Amy Laufer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Ryan McDougle | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ79ER)
- Agreed to by Senate by Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- Laid on Clerk's Desk
- Received
- Agreed to by House by voice vote
- Engrossed by House
- Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26102165D