Adjournment Sine Die The final adjournment of a legislative session. The Latin translation is - without a day, an indefinite period. Amendment A change made to legislation in committee or on the chamber floor that adds to, revises, or deletes language from the legislation. Amendment, Constitutional A joint resolution that affects the Constitution and is passed by two General Assembly sessions separated by a general election of the House of Delegates. At the second session, a bill must also be passed to place the proposal on a ballot.
Final approval is given by voters at a general election.
An amendment in the nature of a substitute may be offered by a standing committee, on the chamber floor by a member, by a conference committee, or by the Governor. A two-year term of legislative activity, usually used in association with the budget. Bill A proposal to amend, repeal, or add sections to the Code of Virginia or the Acts of Assembly . The database system for tracking legislation and the daily activities of the House of Delegates and the Senate. Budget Bill Recommended appropriations of state revenue presented by the Governor to the General Assembly for its consideration during the legislative session.