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Senator Rouse and Delegates Price, Sewell and Clark: Ceremonial Bill Signings with Gov. Youngkin

Sept. 24-25, 2024: Delegates Briana Sewell, Marcia Price and Nadarius Clark are seen at bill signings over the last week. Youngkin’s Secretary for Veterans and Defense Affairs, Craig Crenshaw, is seen with the Governor.

A few ceremonial bill signings over the past week:

📍On Sept. 24, Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed HB 1401, introduced by Del. Nadarius Clark, to expand the Virginia Law Officers' Retirement System to include full-time firefighters employed by the Department of Military Affairs for service starting on or after July 1, 2025.