HB8Introduced in the House of Delegates
General Assembly; intergovernmental affairs.
Introduced by Lee Ware, District 72
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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, 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.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Rules
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 1-N) · February 2, 2026
4
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
5 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
| Kathy Tran | 18 | Yes |
| Terry Kilgore | 45 | No |
| C.E. Hayes | 91 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102072D
Referred to Committee on Rules
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (12/29/2025 1:29 pm)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB8)
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 1-N)
Left in Committee Rules
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