HB8
General Assembly; intergovernmental affairs.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 2, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 1-N)
Chief Patron:
Lee Ware (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. General Assembly; intergovernmental affairs; delegates to convention for proposing amendments held pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States; penalties.
Provides for the selection by the General Assembly of delegates to attend a convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States held pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States. The bill grants the General Assembly the power to recall delegates, appoint new delegates, ... (More) and convene an advisory committee to oversee the conduct of delegates. The bill provides that delegates must take an oath to adhere to the instructions of the General Assembly and any delegate who votes or otherwise acts beyond the authority granted in such instructions is guilty of a Class 5 felony. (Less)-
Bill History
- 12/12/2025 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102072D
- 12/12/2025 - House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 12/29/2025 - House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (12/29/2025 1:29 pm)
- 01/12/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB8)
- 01/30/2026 - House: Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- 01/31/2026 - House: Placed on Rules Agenda
- 02/02/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 1-N)
