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The Senate Democrats championed a wide range of policy areas during the 2020 legislative session.

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Mar 31, 2021

Senate Democrats on Governor Northam’s Amendments to Cannabis Legalization Legislation

RICHMOND, Va.: Today, Governor Ralph Northam released his proposed amendments to SB1406, patroned by Senators Adam Ebbin and Louise Lucas, to legalize recreational adult-use cannabis and establish a regulatory process for retail sale. Majority Leader Dick Saslaw and Caucus Chair Mamie Locke…

Mar 26, 2021

House, Senate Leadership Create Asian-American and Pacific Islander Caucus

RICHMOND, Va.: Today, General Assembly leadership announced the formation of the Asian-American and Pacific Islander Caucus. Its founding members include Sen. Ghazala Hashmi and Dels. Mark Keam, Kathy Tran, Kelly Convirs-Fowler, and Suhas Subramanyam. In the upcoming organizational process…

Mar 24, 2021

Governor Northam Signs Bill to Abolish Death Penalty

JARRATT, Va.: Today, Governor Ralph Northam signed Sen. Scott Surovell’s bill, SB 1165, abolishing the death penalty in Virginia at the Greensville Correctional Center, where Virginia has been conducting executions since 1994. Majority Leader Dick Saslaw and Caucus Chair Mamie Locke…