2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 76
Commending the Virginia Coalition for Open Government.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 28, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, February 5, 2026
WHEREAS, for 30 years, the Virginia Coalition for Open Government has advocated for greater transparency in local and state government in the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, established in 1996, the Virginia Coalition for Open Government is a nonpartisan, nonprofit alliance of citizens, journalists, advocacy groups, government employees and officials, and others who are committed to enhancing accountability in the democratic process; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Coalition for Open Government works collaboratively with legislators, public officials, educators, First Amendment advocates, and interested citizens to develop legislative proposals that strengthen and expand protection for public access to government meetings and records; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Coalition for Open Government was a tireless advocate for the successful creation of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council (FOIA Council) and now regularly participates in the council's advisory work groups and subcommittees; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Coalition for Open Government maintains the only free online archive of opinions interpreting FOIA issued by state and federal courts, the FOIA Council, and the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia; and