Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2027: Commending Cinema Cafe.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 30, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2027 Commending Cinema Cafe. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, April 23, 2026 WHEREAS, Cinema Cafe, a beloved movie theater company serving the communities of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Chesterfield County, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026; and WHEREAS, Cinema Cafe opened in a twin-plex theater in the Pembroke Meadows shopping center in Virginia Beach in 1986 as a franchise of Cinema 'N' Drafthouse, a Florida-based company that created a unique theatergoing experience by serving food and beer while screening discounted second-run movies; and WHEREAS, in the 1990s, the theater's owners secured their independence from the Cinema 'N' Drafthouse franchise and rebranded as Cinema Cafe, embracing a more family-friendly and community-oriented business model; and WHEREAS, as a testament to Cinema Cafe's success, the company has expanded over the years and today comprises two locations in Virginia Beach, two in Chesapeake, and one in Chesterfield County; and WHEREAS, Cinema Cafe has continually upgraded and enhanced its amenities and services, including by transitioning to digital projection and sound, to provide its customers with an exceptional and memorable theatergoing experience; and WHEREAS, with an unwavering commitment to quality, affordability, and service, Cinema Cafe has endeared itself to its patrons and become a cherished institution in the communities of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Chesterfield County; now, …
Sponsors
- Michael Feggans (D, 97) · primary sponsor
- Bonita Anthony (D, 92)
- Nadarius Clark (D, 84)
- Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D, 96)
- C.E. Hayes (D, 91)
- Kent, Hillary (R, 67)
- Ellen McLaughlin (R, 36)
- Kimberly Pope Adams (D, 82)
- Phillip Scott (R, 63)
- Irene Shin (D, 8)
- Kathy Tran (D, 18)
- H. Wachsmann (R, 83)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2027ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Prefiled and laid on Speaker's table; Offered 04-23-2026 26200029D
Common questions
- What is HR2027?
- HR2027 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending Cinema Cafe.
- What is the status of HR2027?
- Passed both chambers as of April 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2027ER) (April 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2027?
- Michael Feggans (D, 97), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2027?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2027
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