Senate; 2026 operating resolution.

Plain English Breakdown

The exact nature and amount of 'other contingent and incidental expenses' are not detailed in the provided official summary or bill text.

2026 Senate Operating Resolution

This resolution sets rules for how money is spent from a special account to cover expenses related to running the Virginia Senate during the 2026 session.

What This Bill Does

• Directs the Comptroller to issue warrants from the Senate's contingent fund to pay for necessary expenses reported by the Clerk of the Senate.
• Specifies that payments will cover salaries of temporary employees and Pages, as well as per diem (daily allowance) for legislative assistants who establish a temporary residence during the session.
• Requires certification by the Clerk of the Senate or her designee for necessary payments and expenses.

Who It Names or Affects

• The Virginia Senate
• Temporary employees hired by the Senate
• Pages working in the Senate
• Legislative assistants who establish a temporary residence during the session

Terms To Know

contingent fund

A special account used for unexpected expenses or specific purposes.

per diem

Money given daily to cover living costs, like food and lodging.

Limits and Unknowns

• The resolution does not specify exact amounts of money.
• It only covers expenses for the 2026 session of the Virginia Senate.

Official Summary Text

2026 Senate operating resolution.

Current Bill Text

2026 Senate operating resolution.
Agreed to by the Senate, January 14, 2026
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the Comptroller is directed to issue his warrants on the Treasurer, payable from the contingent fund of the Senate to accomplish the work of the Senate of Virginia as reported by the Clerk of the Senate to the Senate Committee on Rules during the 2026 Session. Necessary payments to cover salaries of temporary employees and the Pages, per diem for legislative assistants who establish a temporary residence, per diem for Pages and certain employees designated by the Clerk and reported to the Chair of the Senate Committee on Rules, as well as other contingent and incidental expenses, will be certified by the Clerk of the Senate or her designee. Per diem for orientation will be paid as approved by the Clerk.