HJR4Introduced in the House of Delegates
Constitutional amendment; apportionment, congress dists, limited authority of the GA to modify.
Introduced by Rodney Willett, District 58
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Constitutional amendment (second reference); apportionment; congressional districts; limited authority of the General Assembly to modify. Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia related to the establishment of congressional districts. The amendment provides explicit authority for the General Assembly to modify one or more congressional districts, outside of the standard decennial redistricting cycle, in the event that any other state conducts a redistricting of the state's congressional districts outside of the standard decennial redistricting cycle or for any purpose other than complying with a state or federal court order to remedy an unlawful or unconstitutional district map. Additionally, an amendment to the Schedule of the Constitution of Virginia is proposed to specify the period of time to which such authorization is limited.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0976)
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senator Head Amendments rejected (18-Y 21-N 0-A) · January 16, 2026
18
Yes
21
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Timmy French | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Head | 3 | Yes |
| David Suetterlein | 4 | Yes |
| Travis Hackworth | 5 | Yes |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | Absent |
| William Stanley | 7 | Yes |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Yes |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | 9 | Yes |
| Luther Cifers | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101729D
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Reported from Privileges and Elections (15-Y 7-N)
Taken up
Engrossed by House
Agreed to by House (62-Y 33-N 1-A)
Reported from Privileges and Elections (8-Y 5-N)
Read second time
Read third time
Floor offered Senator Head, Christopher T. Amendments
Reading of amendment waived (Voice Vote)
Senator Head Amendments rejected (18-Y 21-N 0-A)
Agreed to by Senate (21-Y, 18-N, 0-A)
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ4ER)
Signed by President
Signed by Speaker
Assigned Chapter 976 (Effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0976)
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