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VA SB801
VA SB801"Carry Me Back to Old Virginny;" removes designation as official state song emeritus.
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Passed
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Official emblems and designations; song emeritus; repeal. Repeals the designation of "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny," by James A. Bland, as set out in House Joint Resolution 10, adopted by the General Assembly of Virginia during the Session of 1940, as the official state song emeritus.
AI Summary
This bill removes the designation of "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny," by James A. Bland, as the official state song emeritus of Virginia, which was established by House Joint Resolution 10 in 1940. The bill amends Section 1-510 of the Code of Virginia, which lists various official emblems and designations for the Commonwealth, by deleting the entry for the song emeritus. This action effectively repeals the song's emeritus status without affecting other official designations like the state beverage (milk), bird (Northern Cardinal), or flower (American Dogwood).
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0957) (on 04/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB801 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB801/text/CHAP0957 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB801/text/SB801ER |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB801/text/SB801 |
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