General Assembly

The Virginia General Assembly dates from the establishment of the House of Burgesses at Jamestown in 1619. It is heralded by Virginians as the "oldest continuous law-making body in the New World." The General Assembly's chief responsibilities are to represent citizens in the formulation of public policy, enact laws of the Commonwealth, approve the budget, levy taxes, elect judges and confirm appointments by the Governor. Seventeen delegates (out of a total of 100) and nine senators (out of a total of 40) represent Fairfax County either in whole or in part.

2008 General Assembly Session

The 2008 Regular Session convened on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, and adjourned sine die on Thursday, March 13, 2008. The Reconvened Regular Session met Wednesday, April 23, 2008, to consider Governor's recommendations on legislation from the Regular Session.

A Special Session was convened Thursday, March 13, 2008, to consider legislation relating to bonds and capital improvements. This Special Session I convened Wednesday, April 23, 2008, immediately upon adjournment sine die of the Reconvened Regular Session, and adjourned sine die on April 23, 2008. The Reconvened Session for Special Session I will be held Wednesday, June 4, 2008.

Each bill is linked to the Virginia Legislative Information Services website, which includes bill text and legislative history. Click here for a description of bills likely to be found in each category.

General Assembly Budget Information

• 2008-2010 Biennial Budget Information
• House Appropriations Committee
• Senate Finance Committee