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Virginia House advances wide slate of bills on crossover eve; dozens pass with varied margins
Summary
On Feb. 3, 2025, the Virginia House of Delegates moved hundreds of bills through second and third readings in a long floor session ahead of crossover. Measures covering housing, labor, education, health and public safety advanced, with many passing by recorded roll calls.
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia House of Delegates advanced a broad slate of legislation on Feb. 3, 2025, moving dozens of bills through their second- and third-reading stages as members prepared for tomorrow’s crossover deadline.
Most consequential for the week ahead: the House’s calendar and committee chairs signaled expedited handling of budget-related measures after the Appropriations Committee reported amendments to House Bill 1600. The clerk and leadership reminded members that, under House Bill 73, floor amendments to the budget must be filed by 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, and briefing on committee amendments was expected before consideration of the budget later in the week.
Why it matters: the session advanced measures touching housing, landlord-tenant relationships, workforce regulation, health and public safety that will shape policy debates through crossover and…
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