Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SJ 61: Governor; confirming appointments.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SJ 61 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Governor; confirming appointments. Primary sponsor: Aaron Rouse (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ61ER).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Confirming Governor's appointments; January 23. Confirms appointments of certain persons made by Governor Abigail D. Spanberger and communicated to the General Assembly January 23, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rouse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“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 Senate and House (SJ61ER)
- Agreed to by House (64-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Taken up
- Reported from Privileges and Elections (21-Y 1-N)
- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- Read third time
- Agreed to by Senate (21-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Passed by for the day
- Read third time
- Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
- Read second time
- Read first time
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