Does Virginia have a House of Delegates?

The Virginia House of Delegates is one of the two parts of the Virginia General Assembly, the other being the Senate of Virginia. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years.

What is the job of the Virginia House of Delegates?

Today, the General Assembly of Virginia is made up of two houses, the House of Delegates and the Senate. All members of the General Assembly are elected by the voters from their respective districts. The primary duties of the General Assembly are to make, amend, and pass laws.

How old do you have to be a page?

Page applicants must be 13 or 14 years old on January 12, 2022, to be eligible.

How do you become a page of House?

To be eligible to serve as a House Page, applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time their appointment and posses a minimum cumulative grade point average of “B” (3.0 or 85/100). House Pages are accepted for two summer sessions and two school-year semester sessions.

When does the Virginia House of Delegates page program start?

Plans are already in progress for the 2022 Page program, and we encourage all interested individuals to monitor this site for additional information. The application for the 2022 Session will go live August 2, 2021, and the House of Delegates looks forward to welcoming our Pages back to Capitol Square in 2022.

Who is the House of Delegates page director?

If you have questions about the the House of Delegates Page Program, contact Jay Pearson, Virginia House of Delegates Sergeant at Arms and House Information and Communications Services Director at (804) 698-1524 or [email protected] .

How are the members of the Virginia House of Delegates elected?

The Virginia House of Delegates. The Virginia House of Delegates consists of 100 members. Each Delegate is elected from a separate and distinct district for a term of two years. All Delegates terms begin and end at the same time. Every two years, the House reorganizes after the general election in which they are elected.

How are pages appointed in the Virginia Senate?

Application Review, Selection and Notification: Members of the Senate, on a rotating basis, along with Senate leaders, appoint 26 pages each session. Additional pages are appointed by the Clerk of the Senate.