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[[File:Virginia_House_of_Delegates_districts_(since_2024).svg|thumb|Virginia_House_of_Delegates_districts_(since_2024)]] {{short description|Lower house of the Virginia General Assembly}}
{{Infobox legislature
| name = Virginia House of Delegates
| native_name =
| legislature =
| coa_pic = Seal of Virginia.svg
| coa_res = 150px
| coa_alt =
| house_type = Lower house
| body = [[Virginia General Assembly]]
| term_limits =
| foundation = 1619
| leader1_type = [[Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates|Speaker]]
| leader1 = [[Todd Gilbert]]
| party1 = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| election1 = January 10, 2022
| leader2_type = [[Majority Leader]]
| leader2 = [[Terry Kilgore]]
| party2 = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| election2 = January 12, 2022
| leader3_type = [[Minority Leader]]
| leader3 = [[Don Scott (politician)|Don Scott]]
| party3 = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| election3 = June 1, 2022
| members = 100
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| political_groups1 =
| voting_system1 = [[First-past-the-post]]
| last_election1 = November 2, 2021
| next_election1 = November 7, 2023
| session_room = Virginia House of Delegates chamber.jpg
| session_res = 250px
| session_alt =
| meeting_place = [[Virginia State Capitol]], [[Richmond, Virginia|Richmond]]
| website = [https://virginiageneralassembly.gov/house/virginia-house-of-delegates.php Virginia House of Delegates]
}}

The '''Virginia House of Delegates''' is the [[lower house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]], the [[state legislature]] of the [[Commonwealth of Virginia]]. The House is composed of 100 members, each representing a [[district]] of approximately 80,000 people. Delegates serve two-year terms without term limits. The House meets at the [[Virginia State Capitol]] in [[Richmond, Virginia|Richmond]].

== History ==
The Virginia House of Delegates was established in 1619 as the [[House of Burgesses]], making it the oldest continuous law-making body in the [[Western Hemisphere]]. It was part of the original [[General Assembly of Virginia]], which also included the [[Governor's Council]] and the [[Governor of Virginia|Governor]]. The House of Burgesses was renamed the House of Delegates in 1776 following the [[American Revolution]].

== Leadership ==
The House of Delegates is led by the [[Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates|Speaker]], who is elected by the members of the House. The Speaker presides over the House, appoints members to committees, and performs other administrative duties. The current Speaker is [[Todd Gilbert]], a member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]].

Other key leadership positions include the [[Majority Leader]] and the [[Minority Leader]], who are elected by their respective party caucuses. The current Majority Leader is [[Terry Kilgore]], and the current Minority Leader is [[Don Scott (politician)|Don Scott]].

== Committees ==
The House of Delegates has several standing committees that handle various legislative functions. These committees include:
* [[Appropriations Committee]]
* [[Commerce and Labor Committee]]
* [[Courts of Justice Committee]]
* [[Education Committee]]
* [[Finance Committee]]
* [[Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee]]
* [[Privileges and Elections Committee]]
* [[Rules Committee]]
* [[Transportation Committee]]

== Legislative Process ==
The legislative process in the House of Delegates involves several steps:
1. **Introduction of Bills**: Delegates introduce bills, which are then assigned to a committee.
2. **Committee Review**: The assigned committee reviews the bill, holds hearings, and may make amendments.
3. **Floor Debate**: If the committee approves the bill, it goes to the House floor for debate and voting.
4. **Passage**: If the bill passes the House, it is sent to the [[Virginia Senate]] for consideration.
5. **Governor's Approval**: If both the House and Senate pass the bill, it is sent to the [[Governor of Virginia]] for approval or veto.

== Related Pages ==
* [[Virginia General Assembly]]
* [[Virginia Senate]]
* [[Governor of Virginia]]
* [[Richmond, Virginia]]
* [[Republican Party (United States)]]
* [[Democratic Party (United States)]]

== See Also ==
* [[List of Speakers of the Virginia House of Delegates]]
* [[List of Virginia state legislatures]]
* [[Politics of Virginia]]

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