The 2024 General Assembly session began on Wednesday, January 10th, at noon. Each year's session typically begins in January and ends in February or March of each year. On years ending with an odd number, the General Assembly convenes for 30 days (called a “short” session); on years ending [...]
After you meet with your legislator, follow up with an email, letter, or even a card thanking your legislator for their time. You should stay in contact with your legislator by sending a thank you for positive action, a gentle reminder for neutral action, and a friendly (as possible) show [...]
These meetings are brief, so you should narrow your argument down to a few key points . If you have multiple people attending, make sure everyone has a role during the meeting. During the meeting, focus on tying your particular issue to a story and real individuals in your [...]
Before, during, or after the legislative session, you can find the phone numbers, emails, and office addresses for your Senator HERE and your Delegate HERE. Using this information, you can schedule a meeting with your legislator. During Session, it is often quicker to call your legislator’s Capitol office number [...]
VCN’s bill tracker shares the positions and talking points of bills supported or opposed by Virginia’s conservation community. You can find all of the General Assembly’s legislation on the Legislative Information Services (LIS) website.
Please note there is no public parking on the Capitol Square grounds. Pay parking lots and decks are nearby on 9th and Bank Streets, 8th and Grace Streets, and 7th and Marshall Streets. Downloadable maps of nearby parking lots and decks are available. Click here to read more. [...]