VA Senate · SB 337

Virginia National Guard; reports to General Assembly, state militias, etc.

In plain English (AI summary)

This legislation updates Virginia's administrative code regarding the state's military forces. It mandates that the Adjutant General of the Virginia National Guard provide more frequent and detailed readiness reports to the General Assembly. These updates ensure that state lawmakers remain fully informed on the operational status, personnel numbers, and equipment needs of the National Guard and the Virginia Defense Force. By strengthening oversight and reporting requirements, the bill aims to improve accountability and transparency in how state-level militias are prepared to respond to emergencies or natural disasters. For Arlington residents, these changes do not impact daily life directly but ensure that the Commonwealth's civilian leadership can better oversee the resources and readiness of the state military units tasked with public safety and crisis management support.

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Roll-call votes

Adopt Conference Committee Report
Mar 14, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
21 – 18 · 1 other
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Roll call
Mar 14, 2026 · VA House · pass
62 – 35 · 2 other
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Accede Conference Committee
Feb 23, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
37 – 0 · 3 other
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Concur House Substitute
Feb 18, 2026 · VA Senate · fail
0 – 39
Arlington delegation
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Roll call
Feb 16, 2026 · VA House · pass
62 – 34 · 4 other
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Reported from Public Safety with substitute
Feb 13, 2026 · VA House · pass
13 – 7 · 2 other
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Passage
Jan 27, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
21 – 18 · 1 other
Arlington delegation
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Constitutional reading dispensed
Jan 23, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
39 – 0 · 1 other
Arlington delegation
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