Publications
The Manual of the Senate
The Manual of the Senate is a compilation of state officials, elected officers, and Senate staff. Photographs, biographies, state and congressional districts and maps, committee assignments, and Rules of the Senate are also included.
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Faces of the Senate
Faces of the Senate is a book which contains photographs and biographies of the members of the Senate, a Senate chamber seating chart, Senate standing committees, and congressional districts.
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The Constitution of Virginia
The Constitution of Virginia is the fifth complete revision of Virginia’s fundamental laws since 1776.
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The Rules of the Senate
The Rules of the Senate are the official of the rules of the Senate proceedings. Adopted on January 10, 2024.
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Liaison Officers
Liaison Officers Between the State Agencies and the General Assembly contains a list of the state agency liaison officers for the General Assembly and its staff. This book is printed annually by the Division of Legislative Automated Systems.
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Media Guide
Media Guide and Directory is the Senate and House of Delegates rules, policies, and procedures for individuals covering and reporting on the Virginia General Assembly in the State Capitol and General Assembly Buildings.
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The Senate Journal
The Senate Journal is the official record of the Senate proceedings, which is contained in hard-bound volumes The Journal is available for research purposes in the LINCS office. There is a $200.00 charge for the bound volume of this publication.
Officers of the Senate of Virginia:
1776-1996
Officers of the Senate of Virginia: 1776-1996 is a limited edition publication that provides information on the people who have served the Senate of Virginia in leadership positions. It also serves as an institutional reference of the Senate. There is a $15 charge for this publication.
Virginia Government in Brief
Virginia Government in Brief is a short and concise description of Virginia’s government from the local to state levels.
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Women of the Senate of Virginia
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How a Bill Becomes a Law
An Introductory Guide-How a Bill Becomes a Law in the Virginia General Assembly
PDFStudent Publications and Programs (by grade level)
A First Step to the
Virginia General Assembly
An information and activities booklet for kindergarten students which contains puzzles and pictures to color.
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Your Key to the Virginia General
Assembly
An information and activities booklet for students in grades 1-3. It provides an explanation of the General Assembly, symbols, emblems, connect the dots and puzzles.
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A Look at the Virginia
General Assembly
An information and activities booklet for students in grades 4-5. It provides an explanation of the General Assembly, how a bill becomes a law, Commonwealth symbols and emblems, trivia and puzzles.
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Visitor's Guide
Visitor's Guide to the Virginia General Assembly contains information on the General Assembly and Virginia's legislative process for upper school students and adult constituents.
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Senate Chamber Presentation
Program Brochure
Participants who visit the chamber become Senators in a mock session. They are led through the legislative process of identifying a problem and recommending solutions through debate, consensus building, and compromise.
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