Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 46
Judges; maximum number in each judicial circuit.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David A. Reid (Democratic)
Cosponsors (7)
- Kannan Srinivasan (Democratic)
- Bryce E. Reeves (Republican)
- Michael J. Webert (Republican)
- John Chilton McAuliff
- Marty Martinez (Democratic)
- Russet Perry (Democratic)
- Atoosa R. Reaser (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Maximum number of judges in each judicial circuit. Increases from five to six the maximum number of judges authorized in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. This bill is a recommendation of the Judicial Council of Virginia.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 4, 2026 · House
Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB443-Hope) (Voice Vote) - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) - Jan 30, 2026 · House
Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal - Jan 27, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB46) - Dec 26, 2025 · House
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice - Dec 26, 2025 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101901D