Committees

The Senate has 11 committees. Members are elected to serve on committees by a vote of the Senate. Use the following list of Senate Committees to access individual committee information and to find information regarding current membership, subcommittees, referred legislation and agendas.
Senate Committee Video Streaming

Senate Virtual Participation Policy- effective January 9, 2025
Virtual participation is welcome in the legislative process. To ensure that the process runs as smoothly as possible, virtual participants must sign up to speak one half hour before the committee meeting begins. Virtual participation is only possible on bills that will be heard in the full committee, subcommittees will not be taking virtual comments. Participants must be Virginians or recognized subject-matter experts. Registered lobbyists wishing to speak to a specific bill must do so in person. All virtual participants must state who they are, the jurisdiction they reside in and whether they are representing a group before they present their comments. A presenter on the virtual platform must have the camera on and be physically present in the virtual space. The Chair will announce at the beginning of the public comment period how much time will be allotted to each speaker. Given the fast pace and time constraints inherent in the committee process, individuals will have a greater chance of being able to present their comments if they can attend the hearing in person.

A Senate of Virginia Committee meeting

Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

Commerce and Labor

Courts of Justice

Education and Health

Finance and Appropriations

General Laws and Technology

Local Government

Privileges and Elections

Rehabilitation and Social Service

Rules

Transportation

The most up-to-date committee and interim meeting schedule is found on the Legislative Information website

For further information, please contact Senate Committee Operations (804) 698-7450 or Committeeoperations@senate.virginia.gov