Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 801
"Carry Me Back to Old Virginny;" removes designation as official state song emeritus.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Adam P. Ebbin
Cosponsors (1)
- Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS PASSED
Official emblems and designations; song emeritus; repeal. Repeals the designation of "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny," by James A. Bland, as set out in House Joint Resolution 10, adopted by the General Assembly of Virginia during the Session of 1940, as the official state song emeritus.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 House | H VOTE: | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Mar 6, 2026 House | Reported from Rules | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Mar 2, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends reporting | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Feb 10, 2026 Senate | Passage R | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Feb 6, 2026 Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed R | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Feb 4, 2026 Senate | Reported from General Laws and Technology | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Apr 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 957 (effective 7/1/2026) - Mar 31, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026 · House
Signed by Speaker - Mar 30, 2026 · Senate
Signed by President - Mar 30, 2026 · Senate
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB801ER) - Mar 30, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled - Mar 11, 2026 · House
Passed House (79-Y 18-N 0-A) - Mar 11, 2026 · House
Read third time - Mar 10, 2026 · House
Read second time - Mar 6, 2026 · House
Reported from Rules (16-Y 2-N) - Mar 2, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends reporting (4-Y 0-N) - Mar 1, 2026 · House
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee - Feb 13, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Rules - Feb 13, 2026 · House
Read first time - Feb 13, 2026 · House
Placed on Calendar - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) - Feb 9, 2026 · Senate
Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) - Feb 9, 2026 · Senate
Read second time - Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
Passed by for the day - Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) - Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) - Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
Rules suspended - Feb 4, 2026 · Senate
Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N) - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Presented and ordered printed 26105624D