Virginia House of Delegates, abortion and same-sex marriage

Virginia House advances constitutional amendments on same-sex marriage, abortion, voting rights
The Virginia House of Delegates passed three state constitutional amendments Tuesday that would enshrine in state law reproductive rights, same-sex marriage and automatic restoration of voting
Virginia House passes resolutions protecting abortion, voting rights, marriage equality
The amendment with the most bipartisan support was the resolution protecting marriage equality. Following a 58-35 vote supporting the proposal, Democratic Del. Mark Sickles described his belief that the resolution reflects an evolving Virginia.
Va. House passes constitutional amendment to protect abortion access
The House also backed proposed amendments on restoration of rights for felons who have served their time and to remove moot language barring same-sex marriage.
Virginia Democrats pass amendment to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution; Republicans call it ‘extreme’
After a long and spirited debate, Virginia House Democrats have advanced a proposed constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.
Virginia lawmakers advance amendments to protect voting rights, abortion, marriage equality
The House of Delegates passed all three resolutions, but there are still a few obstacles to full passage of the amendments.
Abortion, gay marriage and felon voting constitutional amendments pass Virginia House
It’s not easy to amend Virginia’s constitution, but Democrats in the House of Delegates took the first step to amend it three times Tuesday.
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Virginia's first full day of legislative session delayed by water issues from winter storm
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Virginia legislative session delayed by water problems in Richmond
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Democrats retain control of Virginia House and Senate in special elections
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Virginia General Assembly effectively delays start of 2025 session due to Richmond’s water issues
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JJ Singh wins Virginia House of Delegates seat in District 26: AP
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Virginia General Assembly to recess on first day as Richmond faces water issues
The new batch of lawmakers will meet briefly on Wednesday, but only as a formality, before pausing until next Monday.
Start of Virginia’s General Assembly session delayed because of Richmond water outage
A water outage in Richmond has laed lawmakers to delay the start of the General Assembly legislative session until Monday.
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Richmond water problems postpone Youngkin's speech to General Assembly
The Richmond water crisis ... this initial meeting, the House will recess and reconvene on Monday, January 13th, to continue our work for the people of Virginia.” State Senate Clerk Susan ...
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Richmonders rally for emergency action after water crisis and amid ongoing housing crises
Dozens of Richmond residents gathered outside City Hall Monday night, demanding a temporary moratorium in evictions as people ...