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- Virginia Lawmakers Advance Bill to End Common Law Suicide Offense
House legislation would abolish Virginia's common law crime of suicide with a delayed effective date pending insurance review.
- Virginia Moves to Authorize Additional Judgeships Amid Rising Caseloads
Legislative discussion centers on expanding judicial positions in multiple districts and circuits to address documented workload pressures.
- Committee Seeks Earlier Agenda Posting for Complex Finance Items
A Finance and Operations Committee member requests earlier document distribution ahead of meetings to allow thorough review of contracts and policies.
- Senate Bill Seeks to Add Fairfax County to Virginia Casino-Eligible Localities
Legislation would permit Fairfax County to pursue a casino through local referendum with authority expiring in 2029 if unused.
- Virginia Senate Advances Bill for Regulated Adult-Use Cannabis Market
Senate Bill 542 moves forward with technical amendments to create a framework for recreational cannabis sales in the Commonwealth.