March 03, 2026 - Regular Session

It's. 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 by prayer by Rabbi Rochelle Sawston, Temple Beth El Richmond. I remain standing for the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, which will be led by the delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring. Good afternoon. Thank you to all the members of the House of Delegates and all those assembled here this afternoon for this great honor. Thank you for your continued support of the Jewish community and standing against anti Semitism and bigotry of all kinds in our great commonwealth. May the one known by so many names, including in my tradition, Melechohevs da ka Umishpat, sovereign lover of justice and righteousness, pour out blessing upon the Commonwealth of Virginia, upon its residents, its delegates and officials faithfully devoting themselves to the needs of the public. Today is the Jewish holiday of Purim, in which we read the story of how Queen Esther and her adopted father Mordechai saved the Jewish people from annihilation in…