A change made to legislation in committee or on the chamber floor that adds to, revises, or deletes language from the legislation.

A proposal to amend, repeal, or add sections to the Code of Virginia or Acts of Assembly. 

The daily printed agenda of business for each house. The Calendar also contains scheduled committee meetings and public hearings.

An informal meeting of a group of members, most often called on the basis of party affiliation or regional representation.

A compilation of laws of the Commonwealth that is arranged alphabetically by subject, with each subject heading being referred to as a “Title.” 

A group of legislators from the Senate or the House of Delegates organized for the purpose of considering and deciding on the disposition of a bill or resolution. 

A citizen residing within the district of a legislator. 

A step in the legislative process when a bill passes the second reading in the house of origin. 

Legislation which has passed both the Senate and the House of Delegates.

A 12-month accounting period used in the State Budget.  In Virginia, the fiscal year begins July 1 and ends June 30 of the following year.

The compilation of legislative actions and proceedings of the Senate and House of Delegates which are published by their respective Clerk’s office. The Journal is the official record of each legislative body.

The branch of state government responsible for enacting laws.  In Virginia, the legislative branch is commonly referred to as the Virginia General Assembly.

A person who represents a particular interest or group of interests before the General Assembly. 

A period at the beginning of each day's Session when legislators may introduce distinguished visitors to their collegues or speak on subject by asking for a "Point of Personal Privilege."

A question posed to the presiding officer for clarification of a point in the proceedings.

A legislator who introduces a specific piece of legislation. Other legislators may show their support by signing on as co-patrons. 

A roll call vote in which each member electronically votes yea, nay, or abstain. The vote is recorded in the Journal of each legislative body. 

Oral expression of the members when a question is submitted for their determination. Response is given by “yeas” and “nays,” and the presiding officer states his/her decision as to which side prevails.