SB49Introduced in the Senate
"Appointed and qualified;" definition, reference to term of office of person appointed by Governor.
Introduced by Aaron Rouse, District 22
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Rules of construction and definitions; "appointed and qualified." Defines "appointed and qualified," whenever used in reference to the term of office of any person appointed by the Governor for which confirmation by the General Assembly is required, to mean that the appointee has satisfied all statutory requirements, taken the oath of office, and been confirmed by the General Assembly. The bill adds this definition to Title 1, giving it applicability throughout the Code of Virginia.
Where it stands
Left in Privileges and Elections
March 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A) · January 29, 2026
40
Yes
0
No
0
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
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100705D
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB49)
Reported from Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Passed by for the day
Read second time
Read second time
Engrossed by Senate
Motion to recommit to committee agreed to
Left in Privileges and Elections
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