VA House · HB 276

Virginia State Bar; rules and regulations relating to schedule of fees for members.

In plain English (AI summary)

This legislation updates the administrative process by which the Virginia State Bar manages its membership fees. By refining the rules and regulations governing how these fees are structured and adjusted, the bill aims to ensure the organization remains financially stable and capable of fulfilling its professional regulatory responsibilities. For Arlington’s local legal community, this primarily means potential shifts in annual assessment procedures rather than direct public policy changes. The practical effect is to streamline the internal fiscal oversight of the Bar, providing more clarity and consistency in how attorneys are billed for their professional licensure. This adjustment is intended to support the efficient operation of the state's legal regulatory body, ensuring that lawyers across Northern Virginia can continue their practices without administrative disruption.

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Roll-call votes

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Mar 12, 2026 · VA House · pass
95 – 0 · 1 other
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Adopt Conference Committee Report
Mar 11, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
39 – 1
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Insist & Request
Feb 27, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
39 – 0 · 1 other
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Roll call
Feb 25, 2026 · VA House · fail
0 – 97 · 2 other
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Passage
Feb 23, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
38 – 0 · 2 other
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Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading)
Feb 20, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
40 – 0
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Reported from Courts of Justice with amendments
Feb 18, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
14 – 0 · 1 other
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Roll call
Feb 3, 2026 · VA House · pass
98 – 0 · 2 other
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Reported from Courts of Justice
Jan 28, 2026 · VA House · pass
19 – 0 · 3 other
Arlington delegation
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