Virginia 2026 Session Status: Enacted

SB542 — Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.

Last action — Governor's Veto Received by Senate

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on March 31, 2026.

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Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

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High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Mixed recorded votes

    13 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a framework for a retail marijuana market and outlines penalties.

This legislation aims to create a regulatory framework for retail marijuana sales and includes penalties for non-compliance. However, the specific text of the bill is not available for detailed analysis.

Summary

Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 8 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 2.2-2499.8, 2.2-2818, 2.2-2905, 2.2-3114, 2.2-3711, 2.2-3802.

  • 2.2-2499.8

    50 percent of the Fund

    Inserts “50 percent of the Fund”.

  • 2.2-2499.8

    (i)

    Inserts “(i)”.

  • 2.2-2499.8

    or (ii) a majority of the members of the Cannabis Equity Reinvestment Board established pursuant to § 2.2-2499.5

    Inserts “or (ii) a majority of the members of the Cannabis Equity Reinvestment Board established pursuant to § 2.2-2499.5”.

  • 2.2-2818

    but not limited to the

    Strikes “but not limited to the”.

  • 2.2-2818

    ,

    Inserts “,”.

  • 2.2-2818

    but not limited to

    Strikes “but not limited to”.

  • 2.2-2818

    ,

    Inserts “,”.

  • 2.2-2818

    and the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority as provided in § 4.1-623

    Inserts “and the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority as provided in § 4.1-623”.

  • 2.2-2905

    and

    Strikes “and”.

  • 2.2-2905

    The Chief Executive Officer, agents, officers, and employees of the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority; and

    Inserts “The Chief Executive Officer, agents, officers, and employees of the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority; and”.

  • 2.2-2905

    30.

    Inserts “30.”.

  • 2.2-3114

    members of the Board of Directors of the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority,

    Inserts “members of the Board of Directors of the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority,”.

  • 2.2-3711

    or the Board of Directors of the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority

    Inserts “or the Board of Directors of the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority”.

  • 2.2-3711

    or the Board of Directors of the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority

    Inserts “or the Board of Directors of the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority”.

  • 2.2-3802

    and

    Strikes “and”.

  • 2.2-3802

    , and the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority

    Inserts “, and the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority”.

  • 2.2-4024

    the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority,

    Inserts “the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority,”.

  • 2.2-6100

    A. For the purpose of this section:

    Inserts “A. For the purpose of this section:”.

  • 2.2-6100

    "Marijuana" means the same as that term is defined in § 4.1-600.

    Inserts “"Marijuana" means the same as that term is defined in § 4.1-600.”.

  • 2.2-6100

    "Marijuana establishment" means the same as that term is defined in § 4.1-600.

    Inserts “"Marijuana establishment" means the same as that term is defined in § 4.1-600.”.

  • 2.2-6100

    "Marijuana industry" means every item, product, person, process, action, business, or other thing or activity related to marijuana or marijuana products and subject to regulation under the law of a Virginia Tribal government or under a compact entered into under this section.

    Inserts “"Marijuana industry" means every item, product, person, process, action, business, or other thing or activity related to marijuana or marijuana products and subject to regulation under the law of a Virginia Tribal government or under a compact entered into under this section.”.

  • 2.2-6100

    "Marijuana products" means the same as that term is defined in § 4.1-600.

    Inserts “"Marijuana products" means the same as that term is defined in § 4.1-600.”.

  • 2.2-6100

    "Tribal marijuana business" means a marijuana cultivation facility, microbusiness, delivery operator, testing facility, processing facility, transporter, or retail marijuana store licensed by a Virginia Tribal government, as well as any other marijuana-related business that may be provided or licensed under the laws of a Virginia Tribal government.

    Inserts “"Tribal marijuana business" means a marijuana cultivation facility, microbusiness, delivery operator, testing facility, processing facility, transporter, or retail marijuana store licensed by a Virginia Tribal government, as well as any other marijuana-related business that may be provided or licensed under the laws of a Virginia Tribal government.”.

  • 2.2-6100

    "Tribally regulated land" means (i) all land held in trust by the United States for the benefit of a Virginia Tribal government, also known as trust land, and (ii) all land held by a Virginia Tribal government in restricted fee status.

    Inserts “"Tribally regulated land" means (i) all land held in trust by the United States for the benefit of a Virginia Tribal government, also known as trust land, and (ii) all land held by a Virginia Tribal government in restricted fee status.”.

  • 2.2-6100

    "Virginia Tribal government" means the following federally recognized Indian Tribes located in the Commonwealth:

    Inserts “"Virginia Tribal government" means the following federally recognized Indian Tribes located in the Commonwealth:”.

  • 2.2-6100

    1. Chickahominy Indian Tribe;

    Inserts “1. Chickahominy Indian Tribe;”.

  • 2.2-6100

    2. Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division;

    Inserts “2. Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division;”.

  • 2.2-6100

    3. Monacan Indian Nation;

    Inserts “3. Monacan Indian Nation;”.

  • 2.2-6100

    4. Nansemond Indian Nation;

    Inserts “4. Nansemond Indian Nation;”.

  • 2.2-6100

    5. Pamunkey Indian Tribe;

    Inserts “5. Pamunkey Indian Tribe;”.

  • 2.2-6100

    6. Rappahannock Indian Tribe;

    Inserts “6. Rappahannock Indian Tribe;”.

  • 2.2-6100

    7. Upper Mattaponi Tribe.

    Inserts “7. Upper Mattaponi Tribe.”.

  • 2.2-6100

    B. The Commonwealth acknowledges the sovereign right of Virginia Tribal governments to regulate the marijuana industry and address other matters of marijuana regulation related to the internal affairs of Virginia Tribal governments or otherwise on Tribally regulated land, without regard to whether such Virginia Tribal government has entered into a compact authorized by this section. The Governor or his designee shall negotiate in good faith and has the authority to execute and bind the Commonwealth to a compact with any Virginia Tribal government wishing to enter into such compact regulating marijuana and marijuana products.

    Inserts “B. The Commonwealth acknowledges the sovereign right of Virginia Tribal governments to regulate the marijuana industry and address other matters of marijuana regulation related to the internal affairs of Virginia Tribal governments or otherwise on Tribally regulated land, without regard to whether such Virginia Tribal government has entered into a compact authorized by this section. The Governor or his designee shall negotiate in good faith and has the authority to execute and bind the Commonwealth to a compact with any Virginia Tribal government wishing to enter into such compact regulating marijuana and marijuana products.”.

  • 2.2-6100

    C. A compact agreed to under this section may address any issues related to the marijuana industry that affect the interests of both the Commonwealth and Virginia Tribal governments or otherwise have an impact on Tribal-state relations. Indian tribes are not required to enter into compacts pursuant to this section in order to (i) regulate the marijuana industry or engage in marijuana businesses or activities on Tribally regulated lands or (ii) participate as a licensee in the Commonwealth's legal marijuana market.

    Inserts “C. A compact agreed to under this section may address any issues related to the marijuana industry that affect the interests of both the Commonwealth and Virginia Tribal governments or otherwise have an impact on Tribal-state relations. Indian tribes are not required to enter into compacts pursuant to this section in order to (i) regulate the marijuana industry or engage in marijuana businesses or activities on Tribally regulated lands or (ii) participate as a licensee in the Commonwealth's legal marijuana market.”.

  • 2.2-6100

    D. The Commonwealth shall not, as a condition for entering into a compact under this section:

    Inserts “D. The Commonwealth shall not, as a condition for entering into a compact under this section:”.

  • 2.2-6100

    1. Require any Virginia Tribal government to waive any right, privilege, or immunity based on their status as independent sovereigns;

    Inserts “1. Require any Virginia Tribal government to waive any right, privilege, or immunity based on their status as independent sovereigns;”.

  • 2.2-6100

    2. Require that any revenue generated by a Tribal marijuana business be subject to any license or privilege tax imposed by a locality pursuant to Chapter 37 (§ 58.1-3700 et seq.) of Title 58.1 or any taxes authorized pursuant to § 4.1-1004;

    Inserts “2. Require that any revenue generated by a Tribal marijuana business be subject to any license or privilege tax imposed by a locality pursuant to Chapter 37 (§ 58.1-3700 et seq.) of Title 58.1 or any taxes authorized pursuant to § 4.1-1004;”.

  • 2.2-6100

    3. Require any taxes collected by Virginia Tribal governments to be shared in any manner with the Commonwealth or any political subdivisions thereof;

    Inserts “3. Require any taxes collected by Virginia Tribal governments to be shared in any manner with the Commonwealth or any political subdivisions thereof;”.

  • 2.2-6100

    4. Require a Virginia Tribal government to consent to state licensing of marijuana businesses on the Tribally regulated land;

    Inserts “4. Require a Virginia Tribal government to consent to state licensing of marijuana businesses on the Tribally regulated land;”.

  • 2.2-6100

    5. Require any Virginia Tribal government or Tribal marijuana business to comply with specific state law or regulations on Tribally regulated land; or

    Inserts “5. Require any Virginia Tribal government or Tribal marijuana business to comply with specific state law or regulations on Tribally regulated land; or”.

Action History

  1. Vetoed by Governor

  2. S Governor's Veto Received by Senate

  3. S Governor's Veto Received by Senate

  4. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., May 23, 2026

  5. S Communicated to Governor

  6. S Passed by for the day (21-Y 18-N 0-A)

  7. S Substitute bill reprinted 26110453D

  8. S Governor's substitute printed (SB542S5)

  9. S Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (4/14/2026 4:24 pm)

  10. Governor's Recommendation

  11. Governor's recommendation received by Senate

  12. S Governor's substitute printed (SB542S5)

  13. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB542)

  14. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

  15. S Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026

  16. H Signed by Speaker

  17. S Signed by President

  18. S Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB542ER)

  19. S Enrolled

  20. H Conference report agreed to by House (64-Y 32-N 0-A)

  21. S Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)

  22. S Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (3/13/2026 7:32 pm)

  23. S Conference substitute printed 26109722D-S4

  24. Conference Report released

  25. H House Conferees: Krizek, Herring, Morefield

  26. H Conferees appointed by House

  27. S Senate Conferees: Aird, VanValkenburg, Rouse, Head, Lucas

  28. S Conferees appointed by Senate

  29. S Senate acceded to request (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

  30. H House requested conference committee

  31. H House insisted on substitute

  32. S House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N 0-A)

  33. H Passed House with substitute (66-Y 33-N 0-A)

  34. H Engrossed by House - committee substitute

  35. H committee substitute agreed to

  36. H committee substitute rejected

  37. H Read third time

  38. H Read second time

  39. S Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/27/2026 3:37 pm)

  40. H Committee substitute printed 26108819D-H2

  41. H Reported from Appropriations with substitute (16-Y 6-N)

  42. H Placed on Appropriations Agenda

  43. S Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/25/2026 1:08 pm)

  44. H Committee substitute printed 26108519D-H1

  45. H Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety

  46. H Referred to Committee on Appropriations

  47. H Reported from General Laws with substitute and referred to Appropriations (16-Y 4-N)

  48. H House committee offered

  49. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB542)

  50. H Placed on General Laws Agenda

  51. H Referred to Committee on General Laws

  52. H Read first time

  53. H Placed on Calendar

  54. S Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)

  55. S Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

  56. S Read third time and passed Senate (20-Y 19-N 1-A)

  57. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB542)

  58. S Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/17/2026 8:52 am)

  59. S Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)

  60. S Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote)

  61. S Committee substitute rejected (Voice Vote)

  62. S Committee substitute rejected (Voice Vote)

  63. S Read second time

  64. S Substitute bill reprinted 26107979D

  65. S Passed by for the day

  66. S Committee substitute printed 26107979D-S3

  67. S Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (35-Y 0-N 0-A)

  68. S Rules suspended

  69. S Incorporates SB826 (Lucas)

  70. S Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (7-Y 5-N 3-A)

  71. S Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/6/2026 2:10 pm)

  72. S Committee substitute printed 26107341D-S2

  73. S Senate committee offered

  74. S Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  75. S Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 6-N)

  76. S Senate committee amendments offered

  77. S Senate committee offered

  78. S Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/23/2026 4:45 pm)

  79. S Rereferred to Courts of Justice

  80. S Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services with substitute and rereferred to Courts of Justice (8-Y 7-N)

  81. S Senate committee offered

  82. S Incorporates SB671 (Rouse)

  83. S Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/20/2026 1:49 pm)

  84. S Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services

  85. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104073D

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 72 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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Votes

Passed by for the day

Passed 21 Yea · 18 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 211801
Total 211801
% of votes cast 53%45%0%3%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Nay
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christie New Craig — Nay
Christopher T. Head — Not Voting
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Nay
David W. Marsden — Yea
Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Nay
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Nay
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Nay
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luther Cifers, III — Nay
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Nay
Mark J. Peake — Nay
Michael J. Jones — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Nay
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Nay
T. Travis Hackworth — Nay
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Nay
Tara A. Durant — Nay
Timmy French — Nay
Todd E. Pillion — Nay
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Nay

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Conference report agreed to by House

Passed 64 Yea · 32 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 643203
Total 643203
% of votes cast 65%32%0%3%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Adele Y. McClure — Yea
Alex Q. Askew — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Amy J. Laufer — Yea
Anne Ferrell Tata — Nay
Atoosa R. Reaser — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
Bill Wiley — Nay
Bonita G. Anthony — Yea
Briana D. Sewell — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charlie Schmidt — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Chris S. Runion — Nay
Dan I. Helmer — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Debra D. Gardner — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Delores Oates — Nay
Destiny LeVere Bolling — Yea
Don Scott — Yea
Elizabeth R. Guzman — Yea
Ellen H. McLaughlin — Nay
Eric Phillips — Nay
Eric R. Zehr — Nay
Garrett McGuire — Yea
Gretchen M. Bulova — Yea
H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr. — Nay
Hillary Pugh Kent — Nay
Holly M. Seibold — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Nay
Irene Shin — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Nay
JJ Singh — Yea
Jackie H. Glass — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Nay
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jason S. Ballard — Nay
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Jessica L. Anderson — Yea
John Chilton McAuliff — Yea
Joseph P. McNamara — Nay
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Joshua G. Cole — Yea
Justin Pence — Nay
Karen Hamilton — Nay
Karen Keys-Gamarra — Yea
Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Katrina Callsen — Yea
Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Kirk McPike — Yea
Laura Jane Cohen — Yea
Leslie Chambers Mehta — Yea
Lily V. Franklin — Yea
Lindsey Dougherty — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Nay
Madison Whittle — Nay
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Margaret A. Franklin — Yea
Mark C. Downey — Yea
Marty Martinez — Yea
May Nivar — Yea
Michael B. Feggans — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Nay
Michelle Lopes Maldonado — Yea
Mike A. Cherry — Not Voting
Mitchell Cornett — Nay
Nadarius E. Clark — Not Voting
Nicole Cole — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
Phil M. Hernandez — Yea
Phillip A. Scott — Nay
R. Lee Ware — Nay
Rae Cousins — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Nay
Rodney T. Willett — Yea
Rozia A. Henson, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Scott A. Wyatt — Nay
Shelly A. Simonds — Yea
Stacey Annie Carroll — Not Voting
Terry G. Kilgore — Nay
Terry L. Austin — Nay
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Nay
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Nay
Timothy P. Griffin — Nay
Tony O. Wilt — Nay
Virgil Thornton — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Wendell S. Walker — Nay
Will Davis — Nay
Wren M. Williams — Yea

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Conference report agreed to by Senate

Passed 21 Yea · 18 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 211801
Total 211801
% of votes cast 53%45%0%3%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Nay
Bryce E. Reeves — Nay
Christie New Craig — Nay
Christopher T. Head — Nay
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Nay
David W. Marsden — Yea
Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Nay
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Nay
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Nay
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luther Cifers, III — Nay
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Nay
Mark J. Peake — Nay
Michael J. Jones — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Nay
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Nay
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Not Voting
Tara A. Durant — Nay
Timmy French — Nay
Todd E. Pillion — Nay
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Nay

Official roll call →

Passed House with substitute

Passed 66 Yea · 33 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 663300
Total 663300
% of votes cast 67%33%0%0%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Adele Y. McClure — Yea
Alex Q. Askew — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Amy J. Laufer — Yea
Anne Ferrell Tata — Nay
Atoosa R. Reaser — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
Bill Wiley — Nay
Bonita G. Anthony — Yea
Briana D. Sewell — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charlie Schmidt — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Chris S. Runion — Nay
Dan I. Helmer — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Debra D. Gardner — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Delores Oates — Nay
Destiny LeVere Bolling — Yea
Don Scott — Yea
Elizabeth R. Guzman — Yea
Ellen H. McLaughlin — Nay
Eric Phillips — Nay
Eric R. Zehr — Nay
Garrett McGuire — Yea
Gretchen M. Bulova — Yea
H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr. — Nay
Hillary Pugh Kent — Nay
Holly M. Seibold — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Nay
Irene Shin — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Nay
JJ Singh — Yea
Jackie H. Glass — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Nay
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jason S. Ballard — Nay
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Jessica L. Anderson — Yea
John Chilton McAuliff — Yea
Joseph P. McNamara — Nay
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Joshua G. Cole — Yea
Justin Pence — Nay
Karen Hamilton — Nay
Karen Keys-Gamarra — Yea
Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Katrina Callsen — Yea
Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Kirk McPike — Yea
Laura Jane Cohen — Yea
Leslie Chambers Mehta — Yea
Lily V. Franklin — Yea
Lindsey Dougherty — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Nay
Madison Whittle — Nay
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Margaret A. Franklin — Yea
Mark C. Downey — Yea
Marty Martinez — Yea
May Nivar — Yea
Michael B. Feggans — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Nay
Michelle Lopes Maldonado — Yea
Mike A. Cherry — Nay
Mitchell Cornett — Nay
Nadarius E. Clark — Yea
Nicole Cole — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
Phil M. Hernandez — Yea
Phillip A. Scott — Nay
R. Lee Ware — Nay
Rae Cousins — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Nay
Rodney T. Willett — Yea
Rozia A. Henson, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Scott A. Wyatt — Nay
Shelly A. Simonds — Yea
Stacey Annie Carroll — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Nay
Terry L. Austin — Nay
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Nay
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Nay
Timothy P. Griffin — Nay
Tony O. Wilt — Nay
Virgil Thornton — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Wendell S. Walker — Nay
Will Davis — Nay
Wren M. Williams — Yea

Official roll call →

Senate acceded to request

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 40000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luther Cifers, III — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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House substitute rejected by Senate

Failed 0 Yea · 40 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 04000
Total 04000
% of votes cast 0%100%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Nay
Angelia Williams Graves — Nay
Barbara A. Favola — Nay
Bill DeSteph — Nay
Bryce E. Reeves — Nay
Christie New Craig — Nay
Christopher T. Head — Nay
Danica A. Roem — Nay
David R. Suetterlein — Nay
David W. Marsden — Nay
Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker — Nay
Emily M. Jordan — Nay
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Nay
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Nay
Jennifer B. Boysko — Nay
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Nay
Jeremy S. McPike — Nay
Kannan Srinivasan — Nay
L. Louise Lucas — Nay
Lamont Bagby — Nay
Lashrecse D. Aird — Nay
Luther Cifers, III — Nay
Mamie E. Locke — Nay
Mark D. Obenshain — Nay
Mark J. Peake — Nay
Michael J. Jones — Nay
R. Creigh Deeds — Nay
Richard H. Stuart — Nay
Russet Perry — Nay
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Saddam Azlan Salim — Nay
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Nay
Scott A. Surovell — Nay
Stella G. Pekarsky — Nay
T. Travis Hackworth — Nay
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Nay
Tara A. Durant — Nay
Timmy French — Nay
Todd E. Pillion — Nay
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Nay

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Reported from Appropriations with substitute

Passed 16 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 16600
Total 16600
% of votes cast 73%27%0%0%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
Alex Q. Askew — Yea
Amy J. Laufer — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
Bill Wiley — Nay
Briana D. Sewell — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Ellen H. McLaughlin — Nay
James W. Morefield — Yea
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Nay
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Nay
Rodney T. Willett — Yea
Scott A. Wyatt — Nay
Shelly A. Simonds — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Nay

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Reported from General Laws with substitute and referred to Appropriations

Passed 16 Yea · 4 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 16401
Total 16401
% of votes cast 76%19%0%5%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Adele Y. McClure — Yea
Atoosa R. Reaser — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
Bill Wiley — Nay
Elizabeth R. Guzman — Yea
Ellen H. McLaughlin — Not Voting
Holly M. Seibold — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Nay
James W. Morefield — Yea
Joshua G. Cole — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Katrina Callsen — Yea
Lily V. Franklin — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
Phil M. Hernandez — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Nay
Stacey Annie Carroll — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Nay

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Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 40000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luther Cifers, III — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Read third time and passed Senate

Passed 21 Yea · 19 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 211900
Total 211900
% of votes cast 53%48%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Nay
Bryce E. Reeves — Nay
Christie New Craig — Nay
Christopher T. Head — Nay
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Nay
David W. Marsden — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Nay
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Nay
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Nay
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luther Cifers, III — Nay
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Nay
Mark J. Peake — Nay
Michael J. Jones — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Nay
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Nay
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Nay
Tara A. Durant — Nay
Timmy French — Nay
Todd E. Pillion — Nay
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Nay

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Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)

Passed 35 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 35005
Total 35005
% of votes cast 88%0%0%13%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Not Voting
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Not Voting
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luther Cifers, III — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Not Voting
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Not Voting
Todd E. Pillion — Not Voting
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute

Passed 7 Yea · 5 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 7503
Total 7503
% of votes cast 47%33%0%20%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Not Voting
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Nay
David W. Marsden — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Not Voting
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Nay
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Nay
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Scott A. Surovell — Not Voting
Todd E. Pillion — Nay

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Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

Passed 9 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9600
Total 9600
% of votes cast 60%40%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Nay
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Nay
Mark J. Peake — Nay
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Nay
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Nay

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Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services with substitute and rereferred to Courts of Justice

Passed 8 Yea · 7 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 8700
Total 8700
% of votes cast 53%47%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Nay
Bryce E. Reeves — Nay
Christopher T. Head — Nay
Danica A. Roem — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Nay
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Nay
Michael J. Jones — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Timmy French — Nay

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What does SB542 do?
Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.
Who sponsors SB542?
SB542 is sponsored by Lashrecse D. Aird.
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