Virginia 2026, 1st Special Session Status: Passed House Of Delegates

HR 2081 — Commending Cova Brewing Company.

Last action — Bill text as passed House (HR2081ER)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced June 11, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Passed House of Delegates

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill commends Cova Brewing Company for its achievements.

This bill formally recognizes and commends Cova Brewing Company. It highlights their contributions and achievements.

Summary

Commending Cova Brewing Company.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

39 added · 41 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of House Resolution No. 2081 now includes a commendation for Cova Brewing Company, specifically recognizing their achievements in craft brewing and environmental efforts. Notably, it removes a line that referenced their community partnerships since establishment, focusing instead on their awards and sustainability efforts. This change highlights Cova Brewing Company's immediate accomplishments, emphasizing its recognition on a larger stage—according to the latest competitive standards—instead of community development. This matters because it showcases the brewery's excellence and dedication to both quality and environmental responsibility, reinforcing its significance in the local and broader brewing landscape.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + + INTRODUCED + + 26200147D HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
SPECIAL SESSION I + + + ENROLLED + + + HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
2081 I Offered June 11, 2026 N Commending Cova Brewing Company.
2081 + E + Commending Cova Brewing Company.
T ————— Patrons—Hernandez and Anthony R ————— O WHEREAS, Cova Brewing Company, an independent craft beer brewery in Norfolk, won its third gold medal for the gose-style beer, Aloha State of Mind, at the 2026 World Beer Cup, the most competitive andD prestigious beer competition in the world;
N + + R + + O Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 L WHEREAS, Cova Brewing Company, an independent craft beer brewery in Norfolk, won its third gold L medal for the gose-style beer, Aloha State of Mind, at the 2026 World Beer Cup, the most competitive and prestigious beer competition in the world;
and U WHEREAS, the World Beer Cup, organized by the Brewers Association, has promoted the achievements C of independent craft beer breweries around the world for 30 years;
and E WHEREAS, the World Beer Cup, organized by the Brewers Association, has promoted the achievements D of independent craft beer breweries around the world for 30 years;
Cova Brewing Company's Aloha State of Mind was one of 8,166 entries from 1,644 breweries and one of only four beers from the Commonwealth to E earn a gold medal in 2026;
Cova Brewing Company's Aloha State of Mind was one of 8,166 entries from 1,644 breweries and one of only four beers from the Commonwealth to earn a gold medal in 2026;
and WHEREAS, Cova Brewing Company previously won gold medals for Aloha State of Mind at the 2022 D and 2023 World Beer Cups;
and WHEREAS, Cova Brewing Company previously won gold medals for Aloha State of Mind at the 2022 and 2023 World Beer Cups;
and WHEREAS, Cova Brewing Company has also been recognized as the 2026 Small Business of the Year by the City of Norfolk and received the Innovative Green Project Award from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for its work to minimize wastewater, prevent chemical and cleaning agent discharge, implement energy and water conservation initiatives, capture and reuse carbon dioxide gases, and protect the Chesapeake Bay;
and WHEREAS, Cova Brewing Company has also been recognized as the 2026 Small Business of the Year by the City of Norfolk and received the Innovative Green Project Award from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for its work to minimize wastewater, prevent chemical and cleaning agent discharge, H implement energy and water conservation initiatives, capture and reuse carbon dioxide gases, and protect the R Chesapeake Bay;
and WHEREAS, since its establishment in 2020, Cova Brewing Company has developed numerous local partnerships and formed lasting relationships with other members of Norfolk's Ocean View community;
and 2 WHEREAS, since its establishment in 2020, Cova Brewing Company has developed numerous local 8 partnerships and formed lasting relationships with other members of Norfolk's Ocean View community;
and WHEREAS, Cova Brewing Company leverages its position as a business leader to give back to people in H need and support local organizations, such as ForKids, the Salvation Army, Ales for ALS, SEALKIDS, 2 Hampton Roads Pride, and the SPCA;
and 1 E WHEREAS, Cova Brewing Company leverages its position as a business leader to give back to people in R need and support local organizations, such as ForKids, the Salvation Army, Ales for ALS, SEALKIDS, Hampton Roads Pride, and the SPCA;
and 0 WHEREAS, in addition, Cova Brewing Company engages with the Ocean View Business Association, 1 the Ocean View Alliance, the Coastal Virginia Brewery Alliance, and other local civic leagues to further support the small business community and enhance the quality of life in Norfolk;
and WHEREAS, in addition, Cova Brewing Company engages with the Ocean View Business Association, the Ocean View Alliance, the Coastal Virginia Brewery Alliance, and other local civic leagues to further support the small business community and enhance the quality of life in Norfolk;
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed House (HR2081ER)

  2. Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. Engrossed by House

  4. Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200147D

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2081 do?
Commending Cova Brewing Company.
Who sponsors HR 2081?
HR 2081 is sponsored by Bonita G. Anthony and Phil M. Hernandez.
What is the current status of HR 2081?
This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced June 11, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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