January 15, 2026 - Regular Session

House will come to order. Members, please take your seats. Sergeant at arms. Okay, 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 Reverend Justice Hill, Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria, and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance of the flag of the United States of America, which will be led by the delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring. Good afternoon. Afternoon. Let us pray. Great Creator, we thank you for this day. We thank you for this House of Delegates, we stand today asking for your blessing that the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts are acceptable in your sight. We pray that in this moment in time, as we are gathered here today, that we are reminded that you are with us. I pray for each and every delegate here today to be encouraged in understanding they have been called for such a time as this. Almighty Creator, may this House serve with love, with grace and mercy. May this delegation serve with integrity and compassion, not overly concerned with attaining…