SB801
"Carry Me Back to Old Virginny;" removes designation as official state song emeritus.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 13, 2026
House: Referred to Committee on Rules
Chief Patron:
Adam Ebbin (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. 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.-
Bill History
- 01/23/2026 - Senate: Presented and ordered printed 26105624D
- 01/23/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
- 02/04/2026 - Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
- 02/06/2026 - Senate: Rules suspended
- 02/06/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
- 02/06/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
- 02/06/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day
- 02/09/2026 - Senate: Read second time
- 02/09/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
- 02/10/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- 02/13/2026 - House: Placed on Calendar
- 02/13/2026 - House: Read first time
- 02/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Rules
