Speaker Don Scott Statement on Governor Spanberger Signing Legislation Protecting Virginians’ Rights and Letting Voters Decide on Constitutional Amendments
Speaker Don Scott Statement on Governor Spanberger Signing Legislation Protecting Virginians’ Rights and Letting Voters Decide on Constitutional Amendments
RICHMOND, VA — Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Don Scott issued the following statement after Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation allowing Virginians to vote on four constitutional amendments:
Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Don Scott issued the following statement:
“Governor Spanberger is meeting this moment with leadership, courage and clarity. I applaud her for standing up for Virginians, their rights, and our democracy — and for trusting the people to decide. These amendments are about freedom, fairness, and democracy, and today the Governor made clear that Virginia will not block its own voters from having a voice to protect our rights.”
Bills signed today include:
HB612 Cohen – Constitutional amendment (voter referendum); marriage between two adult persons; repeal of same-sex marriage prohibition.
HB781 Herring – Constitutional amendment (voter referendum); fundamental right to reproductive freedom.
HB963 Price – Constitutional amendment (voter referendum); qualifications of voters; right to vote; persons not entitled to vote.
HB138 Torian – Constitutional amendment; April 21, 2026 special election; voter referendum; appropriations.
SB6 Locke – Constitutional amendment (voter referendum); qualifications of voters; right to vote; persons not entitled to vote.
SB449 Boysko – Constitutional amendment (voter referendum); fundamental right to reproductive freedom.
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