Richmond, Va. (Newsradiowrva.com) - The 2025 General Assembly Session is in the books, and the Democratic majorities in the House and Senate are pleased that the bills to advance reflect their priorities.
Advanced bills include three constitutional amendments, one of which would enshrine abortion rights in the Commonwealth while the other two center on gay marriage and voting rights for felons.
“The ability to marry who you love, be able to vote after you have served time, and reproductive health and reproductive rights, to have dominion over your own body, those are important to freedom,” said House Majority Leader Charniele Herring (D-Alexandria).
Meanwhile, Republicans called out Democrats for failing to pass legislation they say would lower Virginia’s electric bills.
“Some of us feel like we need more baseload energy,” said Senate Minority Leader Ryan McDougle (R-Hanover). “That means nuclear and natural gas.”
Governor Youngkin will have until March 24 to consider legislation passed by the General Assembly, and there are likely to be many vetoes.
