Tensions between the Governor and Lawmakers over bill amendments and failure to agree on a budget show that governing is hard even when a party holds a trifecta with the House of Delegates, State Senate, and Governor’s office.
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VA General Assembly Wrap Up 2026
The 2026 Virginia General Assembly regular session adjourned on March 14, 2026, marking a historic era of unified Democratic control under the state’s first female governor, Abigail Spanberger. While lawmakers passed over 1,200 bills, they failed to reach a budget agreement, necessitating a special session next month.
General Assembly Update 2/19-3/6
Following the 2026 “crossover” deadline on February 18, 2026, the Virginia General Assembly is now in the final phase of its session, focusing on reconciling differences between House and Senate versions of bills, with a strong focus on Democratic-led initiatives regarding affordability, environmental regulation, and constitutional amendments.