Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HJ46 — Winter Salt Week; designating week of fourth Monday in January 2027 and each succeeding year.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill designates a specific week each year for Winter Salt Week.

This bill establishes the week of the fourth Monday in January 2027 as Winter Salt Week, continuing annually. It aims to raise awareness about proper salt usage in winter weather.

Summary

Winter Salt Week; designating week of fourth Monday in January 2027 and each succeeding year.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Rules Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends reporting (4-Y 1-N)

  4. H Placed on Rules Agenda

  5. H Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee

  6. H Referred to Committee on Rules

  7. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102137D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HJ46 do?
Winter Salt Week; designating week of fourth Monday in January 2027 and each succeeding year.
Who sponsors HJ46?
HJ46 is sponsored by Kathy K.L. Tran.
What is the current status of HJ46?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HJ46?
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