Legislative Terms

To end Session on a particular day.

A change made to a bill that adds or removes language from a bill.

An idea to amend or add sections to a law.

Recommended spending of state money presented by the Governor to the House and Senate.  Virginia has a two year budget.

The city where the government of a state is located.  For example, the capital of Virginia is Richmond and the capital of North Carolina is Raleigh.

A building where a state government meets.  The Capitol building is in the capital city of Richmond, Virginia.

The daily printed list of bills for the Senate or the House of Delegates.

A small group of legislators from the Senate or the House of Delegates who meet to discuss bills.  This is when the public can share their thoughts.  These small groups decide whether or not to send a bill to the full Senate or House.

A voter living within the district of a Senator or a Delegate.  That is you! 

Bills become law July 1 in the year they are passed.

An elected member of the House of Delegates.

The official record of the Senate and the House of Delegates.

The period of time for which the legislature officially meets.

An elected member of the Senate of Virginia.

An action taken by the Governor to not approve a bill

Formal decision by the House or the Senate.