Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2043: Commending WCYB-TV.
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. 2043 Commending WCYB-TV. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, April 23, 2026 WHEREAS, WCYB-TV, a broadcast television station serving the Tri-Cities region of Virginia and Tennessee, has played an important role in local life and local culture by offering high-quality, community-focused media; and WHEREAS, prior to becoming a television station, WCYB first went on the air in 1946 as a radio station, with shows such as Farm and Fun Time, which featured informative programming for rural residents and live musicians; and WHEREAS, Farm and Fun Time helped bring country, bluegrass, and old-time music to a wider audience throughout the region, and many local musicians began their professional careers behind the microphones at WCYB; and WHEREAS, WCYB-TV was established by Appalachian Broadcasting on August 13, 1956, as an extension of WCYB radio; the television station has been a primary NBC affiliate throughout its history and remains a leading source of local news, information, education, and entertainment in Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee; and WHEREAS, in its early years, WCYB-TV provided a mix of national network programming and locally produced content, including children's shows, educational programming, and other broadcasts that reflected the character and interests of its Appalachian audience; and WHEREAS, over time, WCYB-TV expanded its news operations and technological capabilities, becoming a trusted …
Sponsors
- O'Quinn, Israel (R, 44) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2043ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Prefiled and laid on Speaker's table; Offered 04-23-2026 26200095D
Common questions
- What is HR2043?
- HR2043 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending WCYB-TV.
- What is the status of HR2043?
- Passed both chambers as of April 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2043ER) (April 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2043?
- O'Quinn, Israel (R, 44).
- Where is the official record for HR2043?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2043
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