State unemployment, employed residents, broader underutilization, and employment growth.
Annual unemployment rate2.9%2024 · #44 of 50 · highest first
Civilian employed residents4,419,5142024 · #12 of 50 · highest first
U-1 · unemployed 15 weeks or longer1.8%2025 · 11-month average · #11 of 50 · highest first
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Virginia · 2024: 2.9% · Rank #44 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 4%
Unemployed residents as a percentage of the civilian labor force, using BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics annual averages. LAUS estimates are revised each year through the program's annual processing cycle. Employment is residence-based civilian employment, not a count of jobs located in the state. Annual averages smooth within-year changes. Annual observations use December 31; monthly observations use the first of the month. Lines connect consecutive readings and do not supply values between them. Missing observations break the lines.
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Virginia · state comparison
Employment and unemployment over time
LAUS annual averages measure state residents. Compare unemployment rates or the number of employed residents.
Virginia · 20242.9%
Virginia rank#44among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark4%Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Annual unemployment rate
Unemployed residents as a percentage of the civilian labor force, using BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics annual averages.
LAUS estimates are revised each year through the program's annual processing cycle. Employment is residence-based civilian employment, not a count of jobs located in the state. Annual averages smooth within-year changes.
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2024 · Virginia: 2.9% · Rank #44 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 4% · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Virginia Annual unemployment rate history
Period
Virginia
Compare
2015
4.4%
2016
4%
2017
3.6%
2018
3%
2019
2.8%
2020
6.5%
2021
3.9%
2022
2.7%
2023
2.7%
2024
2.9%
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Virginia · 2.9%2024 · Rank #44 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Annual unemployment rate · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Nevada
5.4%
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#2
California
5.3%
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#3
Illinois
5%
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#4
Kentucky
4.8%
—
#5
Michigan
4.7%
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#6
New Jersey
4.6%
—
#7
Alaska
4.5%
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#7
Washington
4.5%
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#9
Ohio
4.4%
—
#10
Louisiana
4.3%
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#10
Oregon
4.3%
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#12
New York
4.2%
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#12
Rhode Island
4.2%
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#14
Colorado
4.1%
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#14
New Mexico
4.1%
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#14
South Carolina
4.1%
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#14
Texas
4.1%
—
#14
West Virginia
4.1%
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#19
Indiana
4%
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#19
Massachusetts
4%
—
#21
Delaware
3.9%
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#22
Pennsylvania
3.8%
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#23
Arizona
3.7%
—
#23
Missouri
3.7%
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#23
North Carolina
3.7%
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#26
Idaho
3.6%
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#27
Arkansas
3.5%
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#27
Kansas
3.5%
—
#29
Florida
3.4%
—
#29
Georgia
3.4%
—
#29
Tennessee
3.4%
—
#32
Connecticut
3.3%
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#32
Utah
3.3%
—
#34
Iowa
3.2%
—
#34
Maryland
3.2%
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#34
Mississippi
3.2%
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#34
Oklahoma
3.2%
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#38
Minnesota
3.1%
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#38
Wyoming
3.1%
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#40
Alabama
3%
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#40
Maine
3%
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#40
Montana
3%
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#40
Wisconsin
3%
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#44
Virginia · your comparison
2.9%
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#45
Hawaii
2.8%
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#46
Nebraska
2.7%
—
#47
New Hampshire
2.6%
—
#48
North Dakota
2.4%
—
#49
Vermont
2.3%
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#50
South Dakota
1.8%
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The reviewed 2025 CPS snapshot includes both U-3 and the broader U-6 measure. It is separate from the LAUS annual history.
Virginia · 2025 · 11-month average1.8%
Virginia rank#11among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark1.6%Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
U-1 · unemployed 15 weeks or longer
Unemployed 15 weeks or longer as a share of the civilian labor force.
2025 CPS averages exclude October because data were not collected during the federal shutdown. Not strictly comparable with other-year averages. These directly surveyed CPS estimates differ from LAUS model-based estimates. All states use the same 11 months here.
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Virginia · 1.8%2025 · 11-month average · Rank #11 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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U-1 · unemployed 15 weeks or longer · 2025 · 11-month average · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
California
2.4%
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#2
Oregon
2.2%
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#3
Illinois
2.1%
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#3
New York
2.1%
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#5
Connecticut
2%
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#5
Rhode Island
2%
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#5
Washington
2%
—
#8
Massachusetts
1.9%
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#8
Nevada
1.9%
—
#8
New Jersey
1.9%
—
#11
Delaware
1.8%
—
#11
Virginia · your comparison
1.8%
—
#13
Louisiana
1.7%
—
#13
Michigan
1.7%
—
#13
West Virginia
1.7%
—
#16
Alaska
1.6%
—
#16
Florida
1.6%
—
#16
Mississippi
1.6%
—
#16
New Mexico
1.6%
—
#16
Ohio
1.6%
—
#16
Pennsylvania
1.6%
—
#22
Colorado
1.5%
—
#22
Kentucky
1.5%
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#22
Maryland
1.5%
—
#22
Texas
1.5%
—
#26
Arizona
1.4%
—
#26
Georgia
1.4%
—
#28
Arkansas
1.3%
—
#28
Iowa
1.3%
—
#28
North Carolina
1.3%
—
#28
Oklahoma
1.3%
—
#28
South Carolina
1.3%
—
#33
Kansas
1.2%
—
#33
Minnesota
1.2%
—
#33
New Hampshire
1.2%
—
#33
Wisconsin
1.2%
—
#37
Tennessee
1.1%
—
#37
Utah
1.1%
—
#39
Idaho
1%
—
#39
Indiana
1%
—
#39
Nebraska
1%
—
#42
Alabama
0.9%
—
#42
Maine
0.9%
—
#42
Missouri
0.9%
—
#42
Wyoming
0.9%
—
#46
Hawaii
0.7%
—
#46
Montana
0.7%
—
#46
South Dakota
0.7%
—
#46
Vermont
0.7%
—
#50
North Dakota
0.6%
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Annual real output growth and BEA job growth provide economic context. Neither is the unemployment rate.
Virginia · 20252.3%
Virginia rank#18among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark2.3%Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Annual real GDP growth
Change in annual real GDP from the prior year.
Annual estimates; the downloaded BEA snapshot is retained with a source hash. Revisions can change historical values and ranks.
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2025 · Virginia: 2.3% · Rank #18 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 2.3% · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Virginia Annual real GDP growth history
Period
Virginia
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2015
2.1%
2016
1.2%
2017
2%
2018
2.4%
2019
2.5%
2020
-1.1%
2021
5.7%
2022
2.6%
2023
3.7%
2024
2.6%
2025
2.3%
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Virginia · 2.3%2025 · Rank #18 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Annual real GDP growth · 2025 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Delaware
5.1%
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#2
Alaska
4.7%
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#3
California
3.5%
—
#4
South Carolina
3.3%
—
#5
Washington
3.2%
—
#6
Idaho
3.1%
—
#7
Kentucky
3%
—
#8
Georgia
2.9%
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#9
Texas
2.8%
—
#10
West Virginia
2.8%
—
#11
Florida
2.8%
—
#12
Rhode Island
2.8%
—
#13
Utah
2.7%
—
#14
Illinois
2.6%
—
#15
New York
2.5%
—
#16
Connecticut
2.5%
—
#17
Ohio
2.4%
—
#18
Virginia · your comparison
2.3%
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#19
Oklahoma
2.2%
—
#20
Michigan
2.2%
—
#21
Tennessee
2.1%
—
#22
New Jersey
2%
—
#23
Nevada
2%
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#24
Montana
2%
—
#25
Alabama
2%
—
#26
Vermont
1.9%
—
#27
Colorado
1.9%
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#28
Indiana
1.9%
—
#29
Pennsylvania
1.8%
—
#30
North Carolina
1.8%
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#31
New Mexico
1.8%
—
#32
South Dakota
1.8%
—
#33
New Hampshire
1.7%
—
#34
Louisiana
1.5%
—
#35
Hawaii
1.5%
—
#36
Arizona
1.5%
—
#37
Maine
1.4%
—
#38
Oregon
1.4%
—
#39
Massachusetts
1.3%
—
#40
Mississippi
1.3%
—
#41
Nebraska
1.3%
—
#42
Missouri
1.2%
—
#43
Kansas
1%
—
#44
Arkansas
0.9%
—
#45
Wisconsin
0.8%
—
#46
Maryland
0.8%
—
#47
Minnesota
0.7%
—
#48
North Dakota
0.5%
—
#49
Wyoming
0.1%
—
#50
Iowa
-0.4%
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A state unemployment rate does not capture all unused labor or job-market turnover.
Virginia · December 2025213,000
Virginia rank#9among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark6,550,000Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Openings · number
Number of jobs or monthly employment flows; published thousands converted to individual units.
Seasonally adjusted state JOLTS estimates, July–December 2025 as printed in the captured table. Recent estimates are preliminary and revisions can change ranks. Openings are a month-end stock; hires, quits, and layoffs are monthly flows, not distinct workers.
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December 2025 · Virginia: 213,000 · Rank #9 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 6,550,000 · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Virginia Openings · number history
Period
Virginia
Compare
July 2025
214,000
August 2025
216,000
September 2025
218,000
October 2025
227,000
November 2025
218,000
December 2025
213,000
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Virginia · 213,000December 2025 · Rank #9 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Openings · number · December 2025 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
California
674,000
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#2
Texas
608,000
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#3
New York
431,000
—
#4
Florida
404,000
—
#5
Ohio
287,000
—
#6
Georgia
279,000
—
#7
Pennsylvania
235,000
—
#8
Michigan
221,000
—
#9
Virginia · your comparison
213,000
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#10
North Carolina
212,000
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#11
Illinois
211,000
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#12
New Jersey
172,000
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#13
Tennessee
143,000
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#14
Minnesota
135,000
—
#15
Massachusetts
129,000
—
#16
Missouri
128,000
—
#17
Maryland
127,000
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#18
Indiana
123,000
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#19
Arizona
121,000
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#20
Wisconsin
115,000
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#21
Washington
110,000
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#22
South Carolina
103,000
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#23
Louisiana
101,000
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#23
Oklahoma
101,000
—
#25
Colorado
100,000
—
#26
Kentucky
92,000
—
#27
Alabama
91,000
—
#28
Oregon
72,000
—
#29
Connecticut
67,000
—
#30
Utah
64,000
—
#31
Kansas
61,000
—
#32
Arkansas
60,000
—
#33
Mississippi
59,000
—
#34
Iowa
57,000
—
#35
Nevada
52,000
—
#36
West Virginia
42,000
—
#37
Nebraska
38,000
—
#38
Idaho
34,000
—
#39
New Mexico
32,000
—
#40
Maine
28,000
—
#41
Delaware
23,000
—
#42
Montana
22,000
—
#42
New Hampshire
22,000
—
#42
Rhode Island
22,000
—
#45
South Dakota
20,000
—
#46
Hawaii
19,000
—
#47
North Dakota
18,000
—
#48
Alaska
16,000
—
#49
Vermont
11,000
—
#49
Wyoming
11,000
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193 of 193 reviewed Virginia actions · newest first
Jun 24, 2026 · H.R.9448 · Federal Workforce Reproductive Rights Protection Act · IntroducedU.S. Congress · Virginia delegation · H.R.9448
Federal Workforce Reproductive Rights Protection Act
Jun 24, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. James R. Walkinshaw · Sponsored
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ensure the accessibility of reproductive healthcare for Federal employees, and for other purposes
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses abortion access, abortion services, reproductive healthcare, or contraception. It does not establish an effect on the number of abortions reported by Virginia facilities.
Retained Virginia evidence context: Abortions reported by Virginia facilities. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
ensure the accessibility of reproductive healthcare for Federal employees, and for other purposes
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑May 20, 2026 · HB5 · Signed HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. · Official action recordedGovernor · HB5
Signed HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.
May 20, 2026 · Official action recorded
Gov. Abigail Spanberger · Signed
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Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.
The official Governor or Legislature record documents this action on May 20, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household-income components. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's median household income.
Retained Virginia evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Signed HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. Approved by Governor-Chapter 1128 (Effective 7/1/2027)
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑May 20, 2026 · HB 5 · Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. · Enacted · Chapter 1128Virginia Legislature · HB 5
Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.
May 20, 2026 · Enacted · Chapter 1128
Del. Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler · Sponsored
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Employment; paid sick leave; civil penalties; civil actions. Requires one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked for all employees of private employers and state and local governments, with certain exceptions. The bill requires that employees who are employed and compensated on a fee-for-service basis accrue paid sick leave in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry. The bill provides that employees transferred to a separate division or location remain entitled to previously accrued paid sick leave and that employees retain their accrued paid sick leave under any successor employer. The bill allows employers to provide a more generous paid…
The official Virginia LIS record shows the measure became law on May 20, 2026 as Chapter 1128.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household-income components. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's median household income.
Retained Virginia evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Employment; paid sick leave; civil penalties; civil actions. Requires one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked for all employees of private employers and state and local governments, with certain exceptions. The bill requires that employees who are employed and compensated on a fee-for-service basis accrue paid sick leave in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry. The bill provides that employees transferred to a separate division or location remain entitled to previously accrued paid sick leave and that employees retain their accrued paid sick leave under any successor employer. The bill…
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑May 20, 2026 · SB 199 · Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. · Enacted · Chapter 1129Virginia Legislature · SB 199
Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.
May 20, 2026 · Enacted · Chapter 1129
Sen. Barbara A. Favola · Sponsored
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Employment; paid sick leave; civil penalties; civil actions. Requires one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked for all employees of private employers and state and local governments, with certain exceptions. The bill requires that employees who are employed and compensated on a fee-for-service basis accrue paid sick leave in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry. The bill provides that employees transferred to a separate division or location remain entitled to previously accrued paid sick leave and that employees retain their accrued paid sick leave under any successor employer. The bill allows employers to provide a more generous paid…
The official Virginia LIS record shows the measure became law on May 20, 2026 as Chapter 1129.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household-income components. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's median household income.
Retained Virginia evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Employment; paid sick leave; civil penalties; civil actions. Requires one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked for all employees of private employers and state and local governments, with certain exceptions. The bill requires that employees who are employed and compensated on a fee-for-service basis accrue paid sick leave in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry. The bill provides that employees transferred to a separate division or location remain entitled to previously accrued paid sick leave and that employees retain their accrued paid sick leave under any successor employer. The bill…
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Apr 22, 2026 · HB238 · Signed HB238: Minimum wage and overtime wages; payment, of wages, misclassification of workers, civil actions. · Official action recordedGovernor · HB238
Signed HB238: Minimum wage and overtime wages; payment, of wages, misclassification of workers, civil actions.
Apr 22, 2026 · Official action recorded
Gov. Abigail Spanberger · Signed
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Minimum wage and overtime wages; payment, of wages, misclassification of workers, civil actions.
The official Governor or Legislature record documents this action on April 22, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household-income components. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's median household income.
Retained Virginia evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Signed HB238: Minimum wage and overtime wages; payment, of wages, misclassification of workers, civil actions. Minimum wage and overtime wages; payment, of wages, misclassification of workers, civil actions. Approved by Governor-Chapter 1040 (effective 7/1/2026)
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Apr 22, 2026 · SB 518 · Public works contracts; prevailing wage rate, definitions, civil penalty. · Enacted · Chapter 1014Virginia Legislature · SB 518
Public works contracts; prevailing wage rate, definitions, civil penalty.
Apr 22, 2026 · Enacted · Chapter 1014
Sen. Aaron R. Rouse · Sponsored
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Prevailing wage rate for public works contracts; localities. Requires each state agency or locality, when procuring services or letting contracts for public works paid for in whole or in part by state or local funds, or when overseeing or administering such contracts for public works, to ensure that its bid specifications or other public contracts applicable to the public works require bidders, offerors, contractors, and subcontractors to pay wages, salaries, benefits, and other remuneration to any mechanic, laborer, or worker employed, retained, or otherwise hired to perform services in connection with the public contract for public works at a rate no less than the prevailing wage rate…
The official Virginia LIS record shows the measure became law on April 22, 2026 as Chapter 1014.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household-income components. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's median household income.
Retained Virginia evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Prevailing wage rate for public works contracts; localities. Requires each state agency or locality, when procuring services or letting contracts for public works paid for in whole or in part by state or local funds, or when overseeing or administering such contracts for public works, to ensure that its bid specifications or other public contracts applicable to the public works require bidders, offerors, contractors, and subcontractors to pay wages, salaries, benefits, and other remuneration to any mechanic, laborer, or worker employed, retained, or otherwise hired to perform services in connection with the public contract for public works…
Records come from published fact relationships or reviewed topic records with official supporting evidence and verified Virginia officeholder attribution. Historical executive officials require evidence tied to the action date and are excluded from incumbent proposals. Inclusion follows an explicit topic review, a related state fact, or the action’s title and supporting evidence. Explicit topic reviews take priority; repeated actions use the most recent explicit review for this topic. Duplicate actions attached to several facts appear once. This topic match is not a new finding that an action caused a result, and the reviewed collection is selective. Collection reviewed Sep 4, 2026.
What candidates are saying
Explore statements about unemployment, jobs and workforce issues from FactVote’s Virginia candidate profiles. Compare candidates within each recorded race, with each person’s matching statements kept together. These are candidate and campaign statements, not verified outcomes.
45 statements from 16 candidates
2026 Virginia U.S. House — District 1 — General Election
1 candidate with matching statements · 1 statement
Shannon will fight to cut taxes for working families and small businesses – not for billionaires and corporate special interests. While Rob Wittman gave himself a tax break last year, Shannon will put Virginians first. She will work to rein in the reckless tariffs and endless wars that are driving u…
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Source topic or question: Taxes, tariffs, energy, infrastructure, and jobs
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Shannon will fight to cut taxes for working families and small businesses – not for billionaires and corporate special interests. While Rob Wittman gave himself a tax break last year, Shannon will put Virginians first. She will work to rein in the reckless tariffs and endless wars that are driving up the price of groceries, gas, and everyday goods. And Shannon will invest in energy, infrastructure, and good-paying jobs that strengthen Virginia’s economy.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Dave will advocate for parental rights and work to expand access to vocational training and apprenticeships, ensuring every student has a path to a high-paying career.
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Source topic or question: Parental rights, vocational training, and apprenticeships
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Dave will advocate for parental rights and work to expand access to vocational training and apprenticeships, ensuring every student has a path to a high-paying career.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 17, 2026
Dave supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy that ends market-distorting subsidies and unleashes American innovation, including a bold reinvestment in nuclear power to lower costs and create good jobs.
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Source topic or question: Energy and environment
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Dave supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy that ends market-distorting subsidies and unleashes American innovation, including a bold reinvestment in nuclear power to lower costs and create good jobs.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 17, 2026
Environmental Protection & Renewable Energy Suhas believes we are facing a climate emergency that poses a grave threat to the future of our planet. Experts report that natural disasters have cost the United States more than $450 billion over the past three years, and are projected to cost $54 trilli…
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Source topic or question: Responsible Gun Ownership
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Environmental Protection & Renewable Energy Suhas believes we are facing a climate emergency that poses a grave threat to the future of our planet. Experts report that natural disasters have cost the United States more than $450 billion over the past three years, and are projected to cost $54 trillion globally by 2040. Those numbers fail to convey the devastation from lives lost, and the impacts on communities displaced by increasing climate crises. Suhas cannot imagine leaving his daughters with a world that is less habitable and more unstable because of a problem that we have the resources and knowledge to tackle now.As a Senator and Delegate, he has advanced a bold agenda to promote the environment and conservation, all while creating jobs and promoting economic opportunity for small businesses.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Innovation & Emerging Technology For more than a hundred years, America has been at the forefront of technological change. These emerging fields bring great opportunities, but without proper regulation, they can bring significant risk. We need an approach that allows American innovation to flourish,…
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Source topic or question: Boosting Healthcare Access & Affordability
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Innovation & Emerging Technology For more than a hundred years, America has been at the forefront of technological change. These emerging fields bring great opportunities, but without proper regulation, they can bring significant risk. We need an approach that allows American innovation to flourish, but protects consumers and business and makes clear what the rules are. Emerging technologies also have significant implications for national security, and policy makers need to be cognizant of these implications. Blockchain technology solves an important problem in the digital and physical economy: trust. An immutable public ledger has already shown itself to be a valuable technology in areas ranging from shipping around the world all the way down to a new way of doing finance. Congress must take the lead in pushing forward responsible and stable regulation of blockchain technologies to allow this technology to flourish. Artificial Intelligence (AI) – AI has the potential to fuel our economic growth for the coming decades but also presents a host of potential downsides, from classroom cheating all the way up to job loss and significant economic and political disruption. It is important that Congress and regulators create an environment that allows for innovation to flourish while also having clear rules for the road and ensuring strong consumer protections to prevent this technology from being abused.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Economy & Job Creation Suhas is a small business owner and he understands that small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Virginia's 10th Congressional District is home to tens of thousands of federal civil servants and contractors, and Suhas will protect those jobs so that our community can …
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Economy & Job Creation Suhas is a small business owner and he understands that small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Virginia's 10th Congressional District is home to tens of thousands of federal civil servants and contractors, and Suhas will protect those jobs so that our community can continue to thrive.In the Virginia General Assembly, State Senator Subramanyam has successfully passed legislation that brought down rising costs. For example:HB 528: Refunded over $300 Million to Virginia ratepayers in overcharges by the electric utility corporation (Chief Patron) HB 1832: Prevented a 40% toll hike on the Dulles Greenway Toll Road (Chief Patron) HB 2007: Requires transparency in drug pricing (Chief Co-Patron)In Congress, Suhas will continue to deliver real results to grow our economy and create jobs. He supports manufacturing in the United States, investing in America's infrastructure, and continuing to strengthen the middle class.
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In Congress, Suhas will continue to deliver real results to grow our economy and create jobs. He supports manufacturing in the United States, investing in America's infrastructure, and continuing to strengthen the middle class.
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Source topic or question: Economy & Job Creation
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In Congress, Suhas will continue to deliver real results to grow our economy and create jobs. He supports manufacturing in the United States, investing in America's infrastructure, and continuing to strengthen the middle class.
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As a Senator and Delegate, he has advanced a bold agenda to promote the environment and conservation, all while creating jobs and promoting economic opportunity for small businesses.
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Source topic or question: Environmental Protection & Renewable Energy
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As a Senator and Delegate, he has advanced a bold agenda to promote the environment and conservation, all while creating jobs and promoting economic opportunity for small businesses.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Artificial Intelligence (AI) – AI has the potential to fuel our economic growth for the coming decades but also presents a host of potential downsides, from classroom cheating all the way up to job loss and significant economic and political disruption. It is important that Congress and regulators c…
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Source topic or question: Innovation & Emerging Technology
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) – AI has the potential to fuel our economic growth for the coming decades but also presents a host of potential downsides, from classroom cheating all the way up to job loss and significant economic and political disruption. It is important that Congress and regulators create an environment that allows for innovation to flourish while also having clear rules for the road and ensuring strong consumer protections to prevent this technology from being abused.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
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Virginia incumbents
What incumbents are proposing
Explore reviewed bills sponsored by current Virginia legislators and Virginia’s congressional delegation, plus retained proposals from Virginia’s governor and agencies. Each record keeps its latest recorded status and official evidence.
185 matching sponsorships or proposals · 68 Virginia incumbents. These filters apply only to this section.
Del. Adele Y. McClure
Virginia House of Delegates · District 2 · D–VA
3 proposalsView proposals from Del. Adele Y. McClureVirginia Legislature · HB 20
Minimum wage; farm laborers or farm employees, temporary foreign workers.
Apr 8, 2026 · Enacted · Chapter 357
Del. Adele Y. McClure · Sponsored
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Minimum wage; farm laborers or farm employees. Eliminates the exemption from Virginia's minimum wage requirements for persons employed as farm laborers or farm employees. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027, and is identical to SB 121.
The official Virginia LIS record shows the measure became law on April 8, 2026 as Chapter 357.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household-income components. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's median household income.
Retained Virginia evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Minimum wage; farm laborers or farm employees. Eliminates the exemption from Virginia's minimum wage requirements for persons employed as farm laborers or farm employees. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027, and is identical to SB 121. An Act to amend and reenact § 40.1-28.9, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to minimum wage; farm laborers or farm employees.
Minimum wage; farm laborers or farm employees; temporary foreign workers.
Apr 2, 2025 · Vetoed
Del. Adele Y. McClure · Sponsored
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Minimum wage; farm laborers or farm employees; temporary foreign workers. Eliminates the exemptions from Virginia's minimum wage requirements for (i) persons employed as farm laborers or farm employees and (ii) certain temporary foreign workers.
The official Virginia LIS record shows the Governor vetoed the measure on April 2, 2025.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household-income components. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's median household income.
Retained Virginia evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Minimum wage; farm laborers or farm employees; temporary foreign workers. Eliminates the exemptions from Virginia's minimum wage requirements for (i) persons employed as farm laborers or farm employees and (ii) certain temporary foreign workers. An Act to amend and reenact § 40.1-28.9, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to minimum wage; farm laborers or farm employees; temporary foreign workers.
Minimum wage; farm laborers or farm employees, temporary foreign workers.
Apr 17, 2024 · Vetoed
Del. Adele Y. McClure · Sponsored
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Minimum wage; farm laborers or farm employees; temporary foreign workers. Eliminates the exemptions from Virginia's minimum wage requirements for (i) persons employed as farm laborers or farm employees and (ii) certain temporary foreign workers. This bill incorporates HB 866.
The official Virginia LIS record shows the Governor vetoed the measure on April 17, 2024.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household-income components. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's median household income.
Retained Virginia evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Minimum wage; farm laborers or farm employees; temporary foreign workers. Eliminates the exemptions from Virginia's minimum wage requirements for (i) persons employed as farm laborers or farm employees and (ii) certain temporary foreign workers. This bill incorporates HB 866. An Act to amend and reenact § 40.1-28.9, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to minimum wage; farm laborers or farm employees; temporary foreign workers.
1 proposalView proposals from Del. Alex Q. AskewVirginia Legislature · HB 1977
Unemployment compensation; overpayments due to administrative error.
Jan 28, 2021 · Incorporated by Labor and Commerce (HB2040-Hudson)
Del. Alex Q. Askew · Sponsored
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Unemployment compensation; overpayments due to administrative error. Provides that if an individual receives an overpayment of unemployment benefits under the state program that occurred due to an administrative error, the individual is not required to repay the overpayments.
The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on January 28, 2021: Incorporated by Labor and Commerce (HB2040-Hudson).
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household-income components. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's median household income.
Retained Virginia evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Unemployment compensation; overpayments due to administrative error. Provides that if an individual receives an overpayment of unemployment benefits under the state program that occurred due to an administrative error, the individual is not required to repay the overpayments. A BILL to amend and reenact § 60.2-633 of the Code of Virginia, relating to unemployment compensation; overpayments due to administrative error. 21101673D
3 proposalsView proposals from Del. Alfonso H. LopezVirginia Legislature · HB 238
Minimum wage and overtime wages; payment, of wages, misclassification of workers, civil actions.
Apr 22, 2026 · Enacted · Chapter 1040
Del. Alfonso H. Lopez · Sponsored
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Labor and employment; payment of wages; minimum wage and overtime wages; misclassification of workers; prevailing wage rate; civil actions. Provides that an employer that violates provisions relating to minimum wage, overtime wages provisions, the misclassification of workers, or the prevailing wage rate is subject to civil actions for the applicable remedies, damages, or other relief available in an action brought pursuant to the civil action provisions currently available for the nonpayment of wages. Such provisions currently available provide that an employee may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover payment of the wages, and the court is required to award the…
The official Virginia LIS record shows the measure became law on April 22, 2026 as Chapter 1040.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household-income components. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's median household income.
Retained Virginia evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Labor and employment; payment of wages; minimum wage and overtime wages; misclassification of workers; prevailing wage rate; civil actions. Provides that an employer that violates provisions relating to minimum wage, overtime wages provisions, the misclassification of workers, or the prevailing wage rate is subject to civil actions for the applicable remedies, damages, or other relief available in an action brought pursuant to the civil action provisions currently available for the nonpayment of wages. Such provisions currently available provide that an employee may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover payment of…
Virginia Clean Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Program; established, report.
Feb 10, 2026 · Continued to 2027 in Labor and Commerce (Voice Vote)
Del. Alfonso H. Lopez · Sponsored
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Virginia Clean Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Program established; report. Directs the Director of the Department of Energy to establish the Virginia Clean Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Program. The purpose of the Program is to (i) promote the adoption, deployment, and understanding of solar energy and battery storage technologies; (ii) support market development, public information, and workforce development initiatives; and (iii) conduct research and technical studies on cost reduction, deployment barriers, and grid integration. The bill establishes the Virginia Clean Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Board as a policy board in the executive branch of state government to…
The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on February 10, 2026: Continued to 2027 in Labor and Commerce (Voice Vote).
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses carbon dioxide from electric power, electricity generation, renewable or fossil generation resources, RGGI, storage, or grid supply. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's reported power-sector carbon-dioxide emissions.
Retained Virginia evidence context: Power-sector carbon dioxide emissions. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Virginia Clean Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Program established; report. Directs the Director of the Department of Energy to establish the Virginia Clean Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Program. The purpose of the Program is to (i) promote the adoption, deployment, and understanding of solar energy and battery storage technologies; (ii) support market development, public information, and workforce development initiatives; and (iii) conduct research and technical studies on cost reduction, deployment barriers, and grid integration. The bill establishes the Virginia Clean Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Board as a policy…
Employee protections; minimum wage and overtime wages, civil actions, misclassification of workers.
Apr 2, 2025 · Vetoed
Del. Alfonso H. Lopez · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Employee protections; minimum wage and overtime wages; civil actions; misclassification of workers. Provides that an employer that violates minimum wage or overtime wages provisions is liable to the employee for the applicable remedies, damages, or other relief available in an action brought pursuant to the civil action provisions currently available for the nonpayment of wages. Such provisions currently available provide that an employee may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover payment of the wages, and the court is required to award the wages owed, an additional equal amount as liquidated damages, plus prejudgment interest thereon, and reasonable attorney fees…
The official Virginia LIS record shows the Governor vetoed the measure on April 2, 2025.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household-income components. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's median household income.
Retained Virginia evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Employee protections; minimum wage and overtime wages; civil actions; misclassification of workers. Provides that an employer that violates minimum wage or overtime wages provisions is liable to the employee for the applicable remedies, damages, or other relief available in an action brought pursuant to the civil action provisions currently available for the nonpayment of wages. Such provisions currently available provide that an employee may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover payment of the wages, and the court is required to award the wages owed, an additional equal amount as liquidated damages, plus…
4 proposalsView proposals from Del. Betsy B. CarrVirginia Legislature · HB 2158
DOC; functional literacy program for inmates, etc.
May 2, 2025 · Vetoed
Del. Betsy B. Carr · Sponsored
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Department of Corrections; functional literacy program for inmates; data sharing and tracking; salary schedules for teachers; Virginia Prison Education Task Force established; report. Requires the Superintendent employed by the Director of Corrections to (i) include in the functional literacy program for inmates developed pursuant to applicable law evidence-based literacy instruction, as defined in accordance with applicable law; (ii) share data with (a) the state entity that oversees the management, direction, and governance of the Commonwealth's education and workforce data for the purpose of developing educational, health, social service, and employment outcome data and improving the…
The official Virginia LIS record shows the Governor vetoed the measure on May 2, 2025.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses adult education, high-school completion or equivalency, postsecondary degrees or credentials, tuition assistance, or college completion. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's adult educational-attainment rate.
Retained Virginia evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma · Virginia corrections average daily population. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Department of Corrections; functional literacy program for inmates; data sharing and tracking; salary schedules for teachers; Virginia Prison Education Task Force established; report. Requires the Superintendent employed by the Director of Corrections to (i) include in the functional literacy program for inmates developed pursuant to applicable law evidence-based literacy instruction, as defined in accordance with applicable law; (ii) share data with (a) the state entity that oversees the management, direction, and governance of the Commonwealth's education and workforce data for the purpose of developing educational, health, social service…
Affordable housing; amending local zoning ordinance authority.
Feb 7, 2023 · Left in Counties, Cities and Towns
Del. Betsy B. Carr · Sponsored
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Affordable housing; local zoning ordinance authority; comprehensive plan. Authorizes any locality in the Commonwealth to provide for an affordable housing dwelling unit program by amending the zoning ordinance of such locality. Current law restricts such authorization to counties with an urban county executive form of government or county manager plan of government and certain other localities. The bill also requires the comprehensive plan of each locality to show the connection between affordable housing and other needs of its residents, such as job creation, educational opportunities, and parks and recreational activities.
The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on February 7, 2023: Left in Counties, Cities and Towns.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's median gross rent.
Retained Virginia evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Affordable housing; local zoning ordinance authority; comprehensive plan. Authorizes any locality in the Commonwealth to provide for an affordable housing dwelling unit program by amending the zoning ordinance of such locality. Current law restricts such authorization to counties with an urban county executive form of government or county manager plan of government and certain other localities. The bill also requires the comprehensive plan of each locality to show the connection between affordable housing and other needs of its residents, such as job creation, educational opportunities, and parks and recreational activities. A BILL to amend…
Unemployment compensation; invalid claims not eligible for appeal.
Feb 15, 2022 · Left in Commerce and Energy
Del. Betsy B. Carr · Sponsored
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Unemployment compensation; invalid claims. Provides that a claim for unemployment benefits that has been determined invalid by the Virginia Employment Commission as a result of the claimant's monetary ineligibility is not eligible for appeal through the Commission's appeals division.
The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on February 15, 2022: Left in Commerce and Energy.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household-income components. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's median household income.
Retained Virginia evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Unemployment compensation; invalid claims. Provides that a claim for unemployment benefits that has been determined invalid by the Virginia Employment Commission as a result of the claimant's monetary ineligibility is not eligible for appeal through the Commission's appeals division. A BILL to amend and reenact § 60.2-619, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to unemployment compensation; invalid claims. 22101392D
Commission on Unemployment Compensation; unemployment insurance subcommittee established. Creates within the Commission on Unemployment Compensation a subcommittee that shall be responsible for monitoring the Virginia Employment Commission's management of the unemployment insurance program. The subcommittee shall meet at least once each quarter and shall report annually, beginning on December 1, 2022, to the House Committee on Appropriations, the House Committee on Labor and Commerce, the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor, and the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations.
The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on February 3, 2022: Tabled in Rules (18-Y 0-N).
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household-income components. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's median household income.
Retained Virginia evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Commission on Unemployment Compensation; unemployment insurance subcommittee established. Creates within the Commission on Unemployment Compensation a subcommittee that shall be responsible for monitoring the Virginia Employment Commission's management of the unemployment insurance program. The subcommittee shall meet at least once each quarter and shall report annually, beginning on December 1, 2022, to the House Committee on Appropriations, the House Committee on Labor and Commerce, the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor, and the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations. A BILL to amend and reenact § 30-222 of the Code of…
1 proposalView proposals from Del. Bonita G. AnthonyVirginia Legislature · HB 1345
High school graduation requirements; satisfaction of elective course credits.
Apr 8, 2024 · Enacted · Chapter 657
Del. Bonita G. Anthony · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
High school graduation requirements; satisfaction of certain course credits with workforce credentials; development and maintenance of list of accepted credentials. Requires the Board of Education, in collaboration with the Virginia Community College System, Career and Technical Education directors, and industry partners, to develop and maintain a current, comprehensive, and uniform list of industry-recognized workforce credentials that students may take as a substitute for certain units of credit required for graduation, including such credentials that are accepted as substitutes for electives credits and credentials completed outside of regular school hours. The bill requires each school…
The official Virginia LIS record shows the measure became law on April 8, 2024 as Chapter 657.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses adult education, high-school completion or equivalency, postsecondary degrees or credentials, tuition assistance, or college completion. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's adult educational-attainment rate.
Retained Virginia evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
High school graduation requirements; satisfaction of certain course credits with workforce credentials; development and maintenance of list of accepted credentials. Requires the Board of Education, in collaboration with the Virginia Community College System, Career and Technical Education directors, and industry partners, to develop and maintain a current, comprehensive, and uniform list of industry-recognized workforce credentials that students may take as a substitute for certain units of credit required for graduation, including such credentials that are accepted as substitutes for electives credits and credentials completed outside of…
1 proposalView proposals from Del. Charniele L. HerringVirginia Legislature · HB 2348
Economic development investments and grants; increases minimum wage requirements.
Feb 5, 2019 · Left in Appropriations
Del. Charniele L. Herring · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Economic development investments and grants; minimum wage requirements. Increases the minimum wage requirements from 135 percent to 175 percent of the federal minimum wage for new jobs to be eligible for economic development incentives under the Small Business Jobs Grant Fund Program or the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.
The latest official Virginia LIS record shows this action on February 5, 2019: Left in Appropriations.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household-income components. It does not establish an effect on Virginia's median household income.
Retained Virginia evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Economic development investments and grants; minimum wage requirements. Increases the minimum wage requirements from 135 percent to 175 percent of the federal minimum wage for new jobs to be eligible for economic development incentives under the Small Business Jobs Grant Fund Program or the Virginia Jobs Investment Program. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-1611 and 2.2-2240.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to economic development investments and grants; minimum wage requirements. 19103014D
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Enacted bills, adopted resolutions and unsuccessful measures remain visible as proposal history. Passing one chamber is not enactment. These counts do not measure effectiveness or prove that an action changed a Virginia statistic. Collection reviewed Sep 4, 2026.
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