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HJ 38

General Assembly; notifying Governor of organization.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Charniele Herring

Requires Virginia legislature to notify Governor whenever organizations seek to meet or communicate with the General Assembly.

Agreed to by Senate
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Bill Summary · HJ 38

Legislative bill overview

HJ 38 is a joint resolution requiring the Virginia General Assembly to notify the Governor of any organization that seeks to meet with or communicate with the legislature. The bill establishes a procedural mechanism for tracking organizational contact with legislative bodies and ensuring executive awareness of such interactions.

Why is this important

This bill affects transparency and communication protocols between the legislative and executive branches. It creates a formal notification system that could influence how interest groups, nonprofits, and other organizations coordinate with state government and may impact the Governor's ability to monitor legislative engagement.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's definition of "organization" and what constitutes notification-triggering contact remains unclear—does this apply to all communications or only formal meetings?
  • Administrative burden: Requiring comprehensive notification of all organizational contact could create significant paperwork for legislative staff without clear procedural guidelines.
  • Executive oversight concerns: Critics may argue this gives the Governor excessive visibility into routine legislative operations, while supporters may see it as necessary inter-branch coordination.

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

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