Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJR159: Commending the Virginia Community College System.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 9, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 159 Commending the Virginia Community College System. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026 Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026 WHEREAS, for 60 years, the Virginia Community College System has expanded access to education and empowered Virginians with the skills they need to support their families and uplift their communities; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Community College System was established in 1966 with two colleges, Virginia Western Community College and Northern Virginia Community College, serving 7,500 students; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Community College System has grown to encompass 23 colleges in every region of the Commonwealth serving 230,000 students annually, which represents 46 percent of all public undergraduate enrollment in the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Community College System supports students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds, from high school students in dual enrollment programs to individuals pursuing a two-year degree or building a foundation for a four-year degree, as well as lifelong learners; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Community College System students have achieved success in a wide range of career fields, and 81 percent of graduates stay in Virginia and continue to play a role in the Commonwealth's vibrant economy; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Community College System is the only higher education organization that can support region-wide …
Sponsors
- Sam Rasoul (D, 38) · primary sponsor
- Jessica Anderson (D, 71)
- David Bulova (D, 11)
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Karen Carnegie (D, 89)
- Betsy Carr (D, 78)
- Nadarius Clark (D, 84)
- Joshua Cole (D, 65)
- Nicole Cole (D, 66)
- Mitchell Cornett (R, 46)
- Rae Cousins (D, 79)
- Lindsey Dougherty (D, 75)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ159ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Received
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Passed by for the day
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105516D
Votes
- Agree to V (March 5, 2026): 0 yea, 0 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HJR159?
- HJR159 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending the Virginia Community College System.
- What is the status of HJR159?
- Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ159ER) (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR159?
- Sam Rasoul (D, 38), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR159?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJR159
Source: official Virginia record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.