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Pearson carries the mace to the House of Delagates as the Jacobson get a tour from Irvin
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Lawmakers Pass the Budget

Pearson carries the mace to the House of Delagates as the Jacobson get a tour from Irvin
Jay Pearson, Sergeant at Arms, carries the Mace of the Virginia House of Delegates as Dave Irvin, tour guide, looks on with Tom Jacobson and his wife Laverne Jacobson, of Cleveland, Ohio, before a special session on the budget on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears precede over the Senate during a special session on the budget on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Nardo chats with Speaker Scott and Majority Leader Herring
Clerk of the House G. Paul Nardo chats with Speaker of the House Don Scott Jr., D-Portsmouth and House Majority Leader Charniele Herring, D-Alexandria, during a special session on the budget on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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House Minority Leader Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah chats with Del. Luke Torian, D-Prince William during a special session on the budget on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Del. Austin chats with Speaker Scott
Del. Terry Austin, R-Botetourt, chats with Speaker of the House Don Scott Jr., D-Portsmouth, during a special session on the budget on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Sickles looks through the budget
Del. Mark Sickles, D-Fairfax, reads along during a House Appropriations committee meeting on the budget on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Torian listens along with Austin
Chairman Luke Torian, D-Prince William, listen to a budget presentation with Del. Terry Austin, R-Botetourt, during a House Appropriations committee meeting on the budget on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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Chairman Luke Torian, D-Prince William, shakes hands with Del. Terry Austin, R-Botetourt, during a House Appropriations committee meeting on the budget on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Torian and Austin share a moment as they answer questions
Chairman Luke Torian, D-Prince William, shares a moment with Del. Terry Austin, R-Botetourt, following a House Appropriations committee meeting on the budget on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Austin walks with Torian
Del. Terry Austin, R-Botetourt, walks to the House Chambers with Chairman Luke Torian, D-Prince William, following a House Appropriations committee meeting on the budget on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
A senator looks through a presentation
A Senator looks through the budget during a Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee meeting on the budget on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
A senator looks through a presentation
A Senator looks through the budget during a Senate Finance Appropriations Committee meeting on the budget on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Lucas gives a thumbs up
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, Chairperson of the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee gives a thumbs up during a Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee meeting on the budget on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Lucas gives a thumbs up
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, Chairperson of the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee gives a thumbs up during a Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee meeting on the budget on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Senators take pictures of each other
Sen. Jennifer Boysko, D-Fairfax, gives Sen. Aaron Rouse, D-Virginia Beach, bunny ears as Sen. Lashrecse Aird, D-Petersburg, takes a picture during a special session on the budget on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Torian gives remarks on the floor as Lopez and Hrring listen
Del. Luke Torian, D-Prince William, introduces the budget on the floor as House Majority Leader Charniele Herring, D-Alexandria, and Del. Alfonso Lopez, D-Arlington, listens during a special session on the budget on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Torian listens
Del. Luke Torian, D-Prince William, listens as Del. Mike Cherry, R-Colonial Heights, gives remarks on the budget during a special session on the budget on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Torian and Austin listen as Cherry gives remarks
Del. Luke Torian, D-Prince William, listens along with Del. Terry Austin, R-Botetourt, as Del. Mike Cherry, R-Colonial Heights gives remarks during a special session on the budget on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Cherry shakes hands with Torian
Del. Mike Cherry, R-Colonial Heights, shakes hands with Del. Luke Torian, D-Prince William, during a special session on the budget on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Lucas applauds with other senate members
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, applauds after the budget passed 39 to 1 during a special session on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
An Aid prepares for the signing of the budget
A Governor’s aid prepare for the signing of the budget following a special session on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Shin and Tran walk out the House Chambers
Del. Irene Shin, D-Fairfax, walks out the House Chambers with Del. Kathy Tran, D-Fairfax, and her son, Warren, following a special session on the budget on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Youngkin leaves his office
Gov. Glenn Youngkin gets ready to go sign the budget following a special session on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Nardo shakes hands with the Governor
Clerk of the House G. Paul Nardo shakes hands with Gov. Glenn Youngkin during a special session on the budget on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Youngkin makes his way to sign the budet
Gov. Glenn Youngkin makes his way to sign the budget following a special session on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Gov Youngkin arrives with Speaker Scott
Gov. Glenn Youngkin makes his way to sign the budget followed by Speaker of the House Don Scott Jr., D-Portsmouth, following a special session on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Gov. Youngkin shakes hands with Sen. Lucas
Gov. Glenn Youngkin shakes hands with Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, following a special session on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Gov. Youngkin signs the budget bill surounded by elected officials
Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs the budget surrounded by House and Senate members following a special session on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Sen. Licas hands wa pens to Gov. Youngkin
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, hands a pen to Gov. Glenn Youngkin for him to sign the budget following a special session on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Gov. Youngkin shakes hands with Torian
Gov. Glenn Youngkin shakes hands with Del. Luke Torian, D-Prince William, after signing the budget following a special session on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Gov. Youngkin shakes hands with Lucas
Gov. Glenn Youngkin shakes hands with Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, after signing the budget following a special session on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Sen. Lucas holds a pen
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, holds a pen used to sign the budget following a special session on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Gov. Youngkin gives remarks
Gov. Glenn Youngkin gives remarks after singing the budget following a special session on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Gov. Youngkin gives remarks
Gov. Glenn Youngkin gives remarks after singing the budget following a special session on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Gov. Youngkin leaves
Gov. Glenn Youngkin leaves after singing the budget following a special session on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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