Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 65: Virginia Personnel Act; certain Department of Elections officers and employees not exempt.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 65 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia Personnel Act; certain Department of Elections officers and employees not exempt. Primary sponsor: Schuyler VanValkenburg (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (14-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Virginia Personnel Act; certain Department of Elections officers and employees not exempt. Excludes the Department of Elections from the provision of the Virginia Personnel Act that exempts employees of executive branch agencies who have accepted serving in the capacity of chief deputy, or equivalent, and of a confidential assistant for policy or administration.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler VanValkenburg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (14-Y 0-N)
- Rereferred from General Laws and Technology to Privileges and Elections (15-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB65)
- Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101013D