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Winter Salt Week.

VA · session 2027 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 14, 2026

Latest action (Jul 21, 2026) Continued from last session

Summary

This joint resolution would designate the week of the fourth Monday in January as Winter Salt Week in Virginia. Winter Salt Week would be observed annually beginning in 2027. The designation would recognize and raise awareness about road salt and its use in winter road maintenance and safety. This proclamation has no direct legislative effect but serves as an official state recognition of the importance of salt in managing winter road conditions.

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Official abstract

Designating the week of the fourth Monday in January, in 2027 and in each succeeding year, as Winter Salt Week in Virginia.

Sponsor (1)

Action history (6)

  1. Jan 14, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102137D · lower
  2. Jan 14, 2026 Referred to Committee on Rules · lower
  3. Jan 30, 2026 Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee · lower
  4. Feb 2, 2026 Subcommittee recommends reporting (4-Y 1-N) · lower
  5. Feb 6, 2026 Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote) · lower
  6. Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower

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