SJR23Introduced in the Senate
Rural Affairs, Secretariat of; JLARC to study need for and feasibility of creating.
Introduced by Lashrecse Aird, District 13
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Study; JLARC; creation of Secretariat of Rural Affairs; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the need for and feasibility of creating a Secretariat of Rural Affairs in the Commonwealth.
Where it stands
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ23ER)
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Agreed to by House (99-Y 0-N 0-A) · March 11, 2026
99
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Kirk McPike | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100627D
Referred to Committee on Rules
Reported from Rules with amendments (Voice Vote)
Rules suspended
Read second time
Rules Amendments agreed to
Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote)
Read third time
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote (Voice Vote)
Referred to Committee on Rules
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N)
Reported from Rules (18-Y 0-N)
Taken up
Agreed to by House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ23ER)
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