Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 49
"Appointed and qualified;" definition, reference to term of office of person appointed by Governor.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Aaron R. Rouse (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Rules of construction and definitions; "appointed and qualified." Defines "appointed and qualified," whenever used in reference to the term of office of any person appointed by the Governor for which confirmation by the General Assembly is required, to mean that the appointee has satisfied all statutory requirements, taken the oath of office, and been confirmed by the General Assembly. The bill adds this definition to Title 1, giving it applicability throughout the Code of Virginia.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed R | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Jan 27, 2026 Senate | Reported from Privileges and Elections | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Left in Privileges and Elections - Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
Motion to recommit to committee agreed to - Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
Engrossed by Senate - Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
Read second time - Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
Read second time - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Passed by for the day - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A) - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Rules suspended - Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Reported from Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N) - Jan 16, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB49) - Nov 24, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections - Nov 24, 2025 · Senate
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100705D