Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SR 166: Nominating persons to be elected to circuit court judgeships.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SR 166 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on March 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Nominating persons to be elected to circuit court judgeships. Primary sponsor: Scott Surovell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Bill text as passed Senate (SR166ER).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Nominating persons to be elected to circuit court judgeships.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Surovell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“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 (SR166ER)
- Agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Rules suspended (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Presented and ordered printed 26109819D