Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 780: Judges; maximum number in general district court in Twenty-sixth Judicial District.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 780 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Judges; maximum number in general district court in Twenty-sixth Judicial District. Primary sponsor: Mark Obenshain (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB158-Perry) (15-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.
Maximum number of judges in each judicial district. Increases from five to six the maximum number of authorized general district court judges in theTwenty-sixth Judicial District. This bill is a recommendation of the Committee on District Courts. This bill was incorporated into SB 158.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB158-Perry) (15-Y 0-N)
- Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Presented and ordered printed 26105708D