Rural Affairs, Secretariat of; JLARC to study need for and feasibility of creating.

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Study; JLARC; creation of Secretariat of Rural Affairs; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the need for and feasibility of creating a Secretariat of Rural Affairs in the Commonwealth.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Jan 13, 2026
Last action: Mar 11, 2026 — Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ23ER)
Session: 2026
Momentum: 60 · High

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29.4% Uncertain

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Stage base Passed First Chamber — base rate 49%, measured from VA's completed sessions
Momentum +2 60/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 215 days quiet

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