SB49
"Appointed and qualified;" definition, reference to term of office of person appointed by Governor.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Jan. 30, 2026
Senate: Motion to recommit to committee agreed to
Chief Patron:
Aaron Rouse (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
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 ... (More) Assembly. The bill adds this definition to Title 1, giving it applicability throughout the Code of Virginia. (Less)-
Bill History
- 11/24/2025 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100705D
- 11/24/2025 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/16/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB49)
- 01/27/2026 - Senate: Reported from Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N)
- 01/29/2026 - Senate: Rules suspended
- 01/29/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- 01/29/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
- 01/30/2026 - Senate: Read second time
- 01/30/2026 - Senate: Read second time
- 01/30/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate
- 01/30/2026 - Senate: Motion to recommit to committee agreed to
