Earle-Sears, Winsome; issuance of replica of chair used by former Lieutenant Governor.

Plain English Breakdown

The exact amount of money that will be used is not specified in the official source material.

Winsome Earle-Sears' Chair Replica

This law allows Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears to receive and own a replica of her chair used when presiding over the Senate.

What This Bill Does

• Allows Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears to have a replica of her official chair.
• Directs the Clerk of the Senate to buy and give the replica chair to Winsome Earle-Sears.
• Authorizes the Clerk to use money from the Senate's contingent fund to pay for the chair.

Who It Names or Affects

• Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears
• The Clerk of the Senate

Terms To Know

Contingent fund

Money set aside by the Senate for unexpected expenses.

Limits and Unknowns

• Does not specify how much money will be used to buy the chair.
• Only affects Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears and does not apply to other officials.

Official Summary Text

Lieutenant Governor; chair.
Authorizes Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears to receive a replica of the chair used by the Lieutenant Governor when presiding over the Senate.

Current Bill Text

Relating to a replica of the chair used by Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 4, 2026
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That Winsome Earle-Sears be and is hereby vested with title to and authorized to possess a replica of the chair used by the Lieutenant Governor when presiding over the Senate as visible evidence of the high esteem with which she is regarded by all who know her. The Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed and authorized to procure such replica and upon receipt of same to deliver to Winsome Earle-Sears the chair that she is entitled to receive. The Clerk is further authorized to expend a sum sufficient from the contingent fund of the Senate to carry out the duty imposed hereunder.