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Virginia House advances constitutional amendments on same-sex marriage, abortion, voting rights
The Virginia House of Delegates passed three state constitutional amendments Tuesday that would enshrine in state law reproductive rights, same-sex marriage and automatic restoration of voting
Virginia House passes bill changing procedure for third trimester abortions
Virginia Democrats are hoping to pass a bill to make abortion more accessible in the third trimester under specific situations.
Virginia House passes resolutions protecting abortion, voting rights, marriage equality
The amendment with the most bipartisan support was the resolution protecting marriage equality. Following a 58-35 vote supporting the proposal, Democratic Del. Mark Sickles described his belief that the resolution reflects an evolving Virginia.
Virginia House Democrats push forward amendments on abortion and marriage
In Virginia, Democrats pushed forward resolutions in the House of Delegates aimed at getting measures on abortion, marriage, and felon voting on the ballot in 2026. Democrats, who hold a narrow 51-49 majority in the state House,
Virginia House Advances Landmark Amendments for Equality
The Virginia House of Delegates passed resolutions supporting abortion, voting, and marriage equality, stepping towards constitutional amendments. The proposed changes, essential to Democrats' legislative agenda,
Va. House passes constitutional amendment to protect abortion access
The House also backed proposed amendments on restoration of rights for felons who have served their time and to remove moot language barring same-sex marriage.
Virginia Democrats pass amendment to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution; Republicans call it ‘extreme’
After a long and spirited debate, Virginia House Democrats have advanced a proposed constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.
Virginia lawmakers advance amendments to protect voting rights, abortion, marriage equality
The House of Delegates passed all three resolutions, but there are still a few obstacles to full passage of the amendments.
Abortion, gay marriage and felon voting constitutional amendments pass Virginia House
It’s not easy to amend Virginia’s constitution, but Democrats in the House of Delegates took the first step to amend it three times Tuesday.
Virginia statehouse control hinges on 3 races that also offer gauge of voter moods after Trump win
Three special elections Tuesday to fill seats in the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates will determine party control of ...
Loudoun Co. holds special elections that could impact balance in Virginia's Senate, House
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Republicans were working to flip a State Senate District and House of Delegates District in ...
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Democrats retain control of Virginia House and Senate in special elections
Democrats will continue to hold a 21-19 edge in the Senate and a 51-49 edge in the House after Tuesday’s special elections ...
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Virginia's special elections could shift power as voters head to polls
RICHMOND, Va. — Three special elections taking place on Tuesday to fill seats in the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates will determine whether Democrats or Republicans have control of the ...
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Virginia's statehouse control hinges on 3 key special elections
Voters in northern and central Virginia will vote in special elections to fill two vacancies in the state senate and an open seat in the House of Delegates RICHMOND, Va. -- Three special ...
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Virginia Senate Committee Advances Bill To Legalize Marijuana Sales Despite Governor’s Opposition
Lawmakers on a Virginia Senate committee have greenlit a proposal to legalize and regulate adult-use marijuana sales in the ...
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West Virginia’s House of Delegates could do away with public hearings on bills under new rules
West Virginians would no longer be guaranteed the right to public hearings on legislation under new rules proposed by the House of Delegates leader last week.