Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.
What it does: Cannabis control; retail market; penalties. Establishes a framework for the creation of a retail marijuana market in the Commonwealth, to be administered by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. The bill provides that no retail sales may occur prior to January 1, 2027. Effective January 1, 2027, the bill also moves oversight of the retail sale of certain regulated hemp products from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. This bill incorporates SB 671 and SB 826 and is identical to HB 642. (official summary)
Question before the chamber: Read third time and passed Senate
The tally
Yes 20 · No 19 · Not voting 0 · Present 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting / present |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 20 | 0 | 0 / 1 |
| Republicans | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no.
The full roll (40)
Yes 20
- Aaron RouseD22
- Angelia GravesD21
- Barbara FavolaD40
- Creigh DeedsD11
- Danica RoemD30
- Dave MarsdenD35
- Jennifer BoyskoD38
- Jennifer Carroll FoyD33
- Jeremy McPikeD29
- Kannan SrinivasanD32
- Lamont BagbyD14
- Lashrecse AirdD13
- Louise LucasD18
- Mamie LockeD23
- Mike JonesD15
- Russet PerryD31
- Saddam SalimD37
- Schuyler VanValkenburgD16
- Scott SurovellD34
- Stella PekarskyD36
No 19
Present 1
- Former memberD
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.