2007 General Assembly

The General Assembly convened on January 10, 2007, and ended its 45-day session on February 24, 2006.  It reconvened on April 4, 2006 to review Governor's recommendations.

Of 3,287 bills introduced, 1,749 bills were passed in the House and Senate.  The Governor approved 947 bills and vetoed 15 bills.

Latest report on ten legislative bills affecting the deaf and hard of hearing in Viriginia.

To check the latest status of bills, resolutions, and amendments or check for your legislator’s name, etc., visit the Virginia General Assembly Legislative Information System website at

http://leg1.state.va.us/031/bil.htm

Virginia General Assembly Session Calendar

Sessions

Regular Session
The General Assembly meets annually, beginning on the second Wednesday in January, for 60 days in even-numbered years and for 30 days in odd-numbered years, with an option to extend annual sessions for a maximum of 30 days.

Special Sessions
The Governor may call a special session when it is deemed necessary or advisable, and must do so when petitioned by two-thirds of the members of both houses.

Reconvened Sessions
A reconvened session is held on the sixth Wednesday after adjournment of each regular or special session for the purpose of considering governor's recommendations and vetoed legislation.