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Virginia

Virginia

Virginia (VA)


Capital: Richmond

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State Code

Facts & Statistics

STATE STATISTICS 
Population 2018
 8,517,685+G220
Population 2017 8,465,207
Population 2016 8,410,946
Below Poverty 2018 9.8
Below Poverty 2017 10.6
Below Poverty 2016 11.0
Employment – Population Ratio 2018
 63.2
Employment – Population Ratio 2017 62.9
Employment – Population Ratio 2016 62.1
Unemployed 2018 3.0
Unemployed 2017 3.7
Unemployed 2016 4.1
Foreclosure Rate 2018 1 of 2,613
STATE FACTS
Jamestown was the first English settlement in the U.S. It was also the first capital of Virginia.
Six Presidents’ wives were born in Virginia: Martha Washington, Martha Jefferson, Rachel Jackson, Letitia Tyler, Ellen Arthur, Edith Wilson.
The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg is the second oldest in the United States, it was founded in 1693.

Government

ELECTED OFFICIALS
 Governor
  Ralph Northam (D)
 Lieutenant Governor   Justin Fairfax (D)
 Attorney General Mark Herring (D)
 Secretary of the Commonwealth (Appointed) Kelly Thomasson (D)
 State Senate Control D – 21; R – 19
 State House Control D – 55; R – 45


State Regulators

Legislative Process

LEGISLATIVE DATES AND DEADLINES
Convenes January 9, 2019
Sine Die Adjournment February 23, 2019
Committee Action Deadlines N/A
Crossover Deadline None
Carryover from Previous Session Yes (2018-2019)
Governor’s Signing Deadline (in session) Seven days
Governor’s Signing Deadline (after adjournment) 30 days from adjournment
Veto Override 2/3 majority
Legislation Effective Date July 1 following adjournment

Notable Laws & Legislation

SAFE Act
Security Breach Notification Law

Enforcement

Consumer Complaints

Regulatory Actions

Featured Regulations
Regulatory Guidelines

Advocacy, Initiatives & Reports

Advocacy
Initiatives
Reports

Trade Associations

  • Virginia Financial Services Association

Regulator Associations

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Political Geography


Map of Legislative Districts
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County Map
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