Virginia legislation · 2027 Regular Session
Virginia SR173: Seeking the expulsion of Senator L. Louise Lucas in accordance with Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of Virginia and the Rules of the Senate.
Status: In committee, October 30, 2026
Seeking the expulsion of Senator L. Louise Lucas. Seeks the expulsion of Senator L. Louise Lucas in accordance with Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of Virginia and the Rules of the Senate and the process prescribed therein. Such process includes referral of the matter to the Committee on Privileges and Elections, hearings conducted by the Committee, and a report of the Committee's determination including recommendations for disciplinary action. The resolution calls for the Committee on Privileges and Elections to, among other things, consider whether violations of the General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act occurred.
What the bill says
A resolution seeking the reprimand, censure, or expulsion of a Senator," the resolution is to be referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections, and such committee "shall consider the matter," conducting hearings as it deems necessary, and ultimately report its determination of the matter, along with its recommendations and reasons, to the Senate; and.
From the introduced text, October 30, 2026:
a resolution seeking the reprimand, censure, or expulsion of a Senator," the resolution is to be referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections, and such committee "shall consider the matter," conducting hearings as it deems necessary, and ultimately report its determination of the matter, along with its recommendations and reasons, to the Senate; and WHEREAS, the Rules of the Senate provide that in addition to expulsion of a member, other punishments that may be imposed include reprimand, censure, or referral of the matter to the Attorney General; and WHEREAS, a federal grand jury returned an indictment on October 14, 2026, in United States v. Lillie Louise Lucas et al., No. 4:26-cr-00075-JKW-RJK (E.D. Va.), which was publicly announced on October 22, 2026, alleging federal criminal offenses by Senator L. Louise Lucas and others involving an alleged marijuana distribution enterprise; and WHEREAS, the indictment names Senator L. Louise Lucas in five Count 2, conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute marijuana under 21 U.S.C. §§ 841 and 846; Count 3, conspiracy to commit money laundering under 18 U.S.C. § 1956(h); Count 4, conspiracy to commit honest-services fraud under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1343, 1346, and 1349; and Count 5, maintaining drug-involved premises under 21 U.S.C. § 856(a)(2); and WHEREAS, the conduct alleged in Count 1 of the indictment, if established, …
Sponsors
- Reeves, Bryce (R, 28) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- : Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2027 27101365D
Common questions
- What is SR173?
- SR173 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2027 Regular Session): Seeking the expulsion of Senator L. Louise Lucas in accordance with Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of Virginia and the Rules of the Senate.
- What does SR173 do?
- In its own words: A resolution seeking the reprimand, censure, or expulsion of a Senator," the resolution is to be referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections, and such committee "shall consider the matter," conducting hearings as it deems necessary, and ultimately report its determination of the matter, along with its recommendations and reasons, to the Senate; and.
- What is the status of SR173?
- In committee as of October 30, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections (October 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR173?
- Reeves, Bryce (R, 28).
- Where is the official record for SR173?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/SR173
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