January 14, 2026 - Regular Session

It's. The House will come to order. Members elect, please take your seats. Sergeant, at r arms. House page. Excuse me, Head page. The House is now in session. All persons not entitled to privileges of the floor, please retire to the gallery. Member elect will rise and be led in Prayer by Dr. Hakeem J. Lucas, Virginia Union University School of Theology, Richmond, and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance of flag to the United States of America. Turn this. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for the opportunity to share. May all of you please assume the position of prayer. Creator of all that is seen and unseen, source of wisdom, justice and shared purpose. We come before you with gratitude for the responsibility of service and for the sacred moment of collective work. We ask that you empower this assembly with unity of spirit, with a shared commitment for the common good. Bind hearts together across differences. That deliberation may be guided by respect, listening and mutual regard. Creator, grant these leaders that are gathered here today the courage to place the people before politics, service before self, and the long view of the Commonwealth before the comfort…