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House of Delegates:
House recessed at 1:14 p.m. pursuant to the provisions of HR 2069
Senate of Virginia:
The Senate Recessed at 12:17 pm on Thursday, April 23, 2026, to be called back with 48 hours notice by the Senate Rules Chair.
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The Virginia House of Delegates has 100 Delegates, elected every 2 years.
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The Senate of Virginia has 40 Senators, elected every 4 years.
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When creating legislation that solves complex challenges, the General Assembly often creates a legislative study or commission to deal with subject matter that requires more in depth analysis.
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The Constitution of Virginia allows the General Assembly to establish administrative agencies and commissions to support the legislative process.

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