January 26, 2026 - Regular Session

The House will come to order. Members, please take your seats. Sergeant in arms, The House is now in session. All persons not entitled to the privileges of the floor, please retire to the gallery. The House will rise and be led in prayer by the honorable G. Paul Nordo, Clerk of the House of Delegates, Richmond, 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. Let us pray. Divine source of all creation, we gather today in unity, representing diverse beliefs, backgrounds and traditions. As the pace of the work of the Virginia House of Delegates picks up, may the members be guided by compassion, wisdom, and a commitment to justice for all. Grant them the strength to seek common good, the courage to embrace their differences, and the humility to serve with integrity. Amen. Amen. Indivisible with liberty and justice for all. The members will answer the roll call by indicating their presence on the electronic voting board. Clerk will close the row. Mr. Speaker, a quorum is present. So on to House Rule 3. I would examine and…