HJR74Introduced in the House of Delegates
Judges; elections in circuit court, general district court, etc.
Introduced by Michelle Maldonado, District 20
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Election of Circuit Court Judges, General District Court Judges, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Judges, a member of the State Corporation Commission, and a member of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission.
Where it stands
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ74ER)
April 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) · January 21, 2026
39
Yes
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Timmy French | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Head | 3 | Yes |
| David Suetterlein | 4 | Yes |
| Travis Hackworth | 5 | Yes |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | Yes |
| William Stanley | 7 | Yes |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Yes |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | 9 | Yes |
Bill history
Presented, ordered printed (HJ74)
Engrossed by House
Agreed to by House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
Rules suspended (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Taken up for immediate consideration
Agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
VOTE: Waive reading of report (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
Agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ74ER)
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