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SB 769

Constitutional amendment; gen. approp. act, reapportionment, redistricting congressional districts.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Louise Lucas

Virginia constitutional amendment establishing new reapportionment and congressional redistricting procedures, narrowly passed Senate, now under House review.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations
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Bill Summary · SB 769

Legislative bill overview

SB 769 is a constitutional amendment bill introduced in Virginia that addresses the General Appropriations Act and the processes for reapportionment and redistricting of congressional districts. The bill has already passed the Virginia Senate with a narrow 21-18 vote and is currently in the House Committee on Appropriations. As a constitutional amendment, it would require approval from both chambers and likely voter ratification before taking effect.

Why this is important

Reapportionment and redistricting directly determine electoral representation and political power distribution across the state. Changes to these processes can significantly affect which party controls the legislature and congressional delegation, making this one of the most consequential policy decisions a state can make. The narrow Senate passage and referral to Appropriations suggests the bill involves complex fiscal and procedural implications.

Potential points of contention

  • Partisan impact: Redistricting changes often benefit one party over another; the 21-18 vote suggests significant partisan division on the amendment's specific provisions
  • Transparency and independence: Questions about whether the amendment creates truly nonpartisan redistricting processes or still allows political manipulation of district boundaries
  • Fiscal implications: The bill's connection to the General Appropriations Act raises questions about budget impacts and implementation costs for new redistricting procedures

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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