Last week was the first full week of the 2025 Virginia General Assembly session. This is a “short” session, which generally lasts for 45 calendar days, as opposed to a “long” session, which lasts 60 calendar days. Bills must pass their respective committee and chamber by Crossover (February 4) [...]
In many parts of Virginia, members of the Virginia General Assembly participate in pre-session public hearings or town hall meetings in December or early January to discuss their individual priorities for the coming legislative session and to hear from their constituents. These meetings, which may be organized by the legislators [...]
Primary elections in Virginia are being held on June 20, with early voting starting May 5. The Virginia Bicycling Federation, in partnership with local bicycling organizations, invited 2023 Virginia General Assembly candidates for nomination in competitive elections to complete a brief questionnaire by April 30 about their bicycling experience [...]
Virginia Bicycling Federation (VBF) is excited to pursue bicycling safety initiatives in the 2023 Virginia General Assembly session that begins tomorrow. We are optimistic that, with your help, new and improved bicycling safety laws will be enacted this year. ACT TODAY TO SUPPORT SAFER BIKING: Bicyclists May Proceed on Walk [...]
