February 05, 2026 - Regular Session

The House will come to order. Members, please take your seats. Head page. The House is now in session. All persons not entitled to privileges of the floor, please retire to the gallery. The members will rise and be led in prayer by Pastor Adam Schultz, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lexington, and remain standing for the pledge of leaders to the flag of the United States of America, which will be led by the delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring. I invite you to pray with me. Creator, redeemer and sustainer of all people and things. As we convene this session, we give you thanks for the honor of being gathered here today elected delegates, legislative staff and community advocates. Each of us with the privilege and heavy responsibility, representing our own constituencies and entrusted as stewards of this commonwealth. We ask for your guidance, your wisdom and your compassion as we embark on this session. Give these delegates a deep sense of responsibility, a broad spirit of understanding and the courage to defend those in need of support even when it is difficult. When our eyes do not see the gravity of injustice, shake us from our complacency. O Lord,…