Virginia Tribes, Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of,
- References:
- » Code Section 30-415
- » HB 200 (2024)
Description:
For the purpose of performing a comprehensive review of Virginia law to assess ways in which it must be revised to reflect the government-to-government relationship the Commonwealth should maintain, by treaty and applicable federal law, with the sovereign, self-governing, federally recognized Tribal Nations located within the present-day external boundaries of the Commonwealth.
Report Date:
No later than the first day of each regular session of the General Assembly
Expiration Date:
July 1, 2026
Staff Contact:
Nathan Smith, DLS, nsmith@dls.virginia.gov
Brooks Braun, DLS, bbraun@dls.virginia.gov
Cathy Hooe, House Committee Operations, chooe@house.virginia.gov
All members appointed by Speaker of the House. Appointment coincident with House term.
House Members:
| Name |
|---|
| The Honorable Paul E. Krizek, Chair |
| The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn |
| The Honorable Scott A. Wyatt |
| The Honorable Shelly A. Simonds |
| The Honorable Ellen H. McLaughlin |
| The Honorable May Nivar |
All members appointed by Senate Committee on Rules. Appointment coincident with Senate term.
Senate Members:
| Name |
|---|
| The Honorable David W. Marsden, Vice Chair |
| The Honorable Ryan T. McDougle |
| The Honorable Mark J. Peake |
| The Honorable Richard H. Stuart |
Citizen Members:
| Name | Representing | Appointed By | Term |
|---|
| Dr. Catherine Lee Porter | A representative of the Commonwealth's scholarly community | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/30/2026 |
| Morgan Faulkner | Upper Mattaponi Tribe | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2027 |
| Chief Anne Richardson | Rappahannock Tribe | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2027 |
| Tom Badamo | Nansemond Nation | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2026 |
| Jennifer Dixon | Pamunkey Tribe | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2026 |
| Reggie Stewart | Chickahominy Tribe | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2026 |
| Chief Joanne Howard | Chickahominy Tribe - Eastern Division | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2026 |
| Chief Diane Shields | Monacan Indian Nation | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2026 |
Ex Officio Members:
| Name | Title |
|---|
| The Honorable Candi Mundon King | Secretary of the Commonwealth |
| Max # House: | 6 | Appointment Coincident With House Term? | YES |
| Max # Senate: | 4 | Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? | YES |
| Max # Citizens: | 8 | ||
| Max # Ex Officio: | 1 |
| 2024-07-01 | Monday, July 1, 2:00 PM | |
| 2024-09-18 | Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 1 PM | |
| 2024-11-20 | VIRTUAL - Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3 PM | |
| 2025-04-23 | VIRTUAL - Wednesday, April 23 at 2 pm | |
| 2025-07-07 | Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10 am | |
| 2025-08-19 | Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM | |
| 2025-12-03 | Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 1 PM |