Uptick in continued Va. General Assembly legislation reflects varied motivations

By: Capital News Service

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 693

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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By Kacy Lee/VCU Capital News Service

RICHMOND, Va. — Hundreds of bills were continued to 2027 following the recent Virginia General Assembly session that concluded in mid-March, a method political experts say is increasingly used by lawmakers for several reasons.

A total of 2,366 bills were introduced to the legislature, excluding resolutions, with 433 bills continued, according to statistics on the legislative information system. Legislation can only be continued in even-year sessions.

Some bills …

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