After months of impasse and firm lines drawn in the sand, a much-delayed state budget agreement sailed through the General Assembly with a compromise on data center taxation suggested months ago by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
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Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, presides over the House of Delegates during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, speaks to members of the press, during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, left, speaks with Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Ryan McDougle, R-Hanover, speaks in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Photos: General Assembly budget session on June 22, 2026
Heels are seen during a lunch break at the Virginia State Capitol on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Ryan McDougle, R-Hanover, makes a statement during a Virginia Senate session on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va.
Del. Wendell Walker, R-Lynchburg, speaks during a Virginia House of Delegates session on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va.
Del. Kimberly Pope Adams, D-Dinwiddie, reacts during a Virginia House of Delegates session on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va.
Del. Margaret Franklin, D-Prince William, stands during a Virginia House of Delegates session on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va.
Del. Amy Laufer, D-Albemarle, listens during a House of Delegates discussion on budget negotiations on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va.
Del. J.J. Singh, D-Loudoun, reacts during a Virginia House of Delegates session on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va.
Del. Terry Austin, R-Botetourt, makes a comment to Del. Eric Phillips, R-Henry, during a Virginia House of Delegates session on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va.
Del. Charles Schmidt, D-Richmond, sits in the House of Delegates during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, presides over the House of Delegates during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, presides over the House of Delegates during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in
Del. Luke Torian, D-Prince William, speaks to members of the press during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Del. Katrina Callsen, D-Charlottesville, exits the House of Delegates during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Del. Terry Kilgore, R-Scott, speaks in the House of Delegates during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Del. Patrick Hope, D-Arlington, exits the House of Delegates during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Del. Luke Torian, D-Prince William, speaks in the House of Delegates during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, presides over the House of Delegates during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Del. Terry Kilgore, R-Scott, listens in the House of Delegates during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Del. Terry Austin, R-Botetourt, sits in the House of Delegates during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, speaks to members of the press, during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, speaks to members of the press, during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, speaks to members of the press, during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Lashrecse Aird, D-Petersburg, speaks in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, speaks in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Del. Betsy Carr, D-Richmond, speaks in the House of Delegates during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Ryan McDougle, R-Hanover, speaks in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, sits in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Ryan McDougle, R-Hanover, speaks in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Del. Terry Kilgore, R-Scott, applauds in the House of Delegates during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi sits in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Del. Luke Torian, D-Prince William, speaks in the House of Delegates during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Del. Wendell Walker, R-Lynchburg, speaks in the House of Delegates during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Del. Scott Wyatt, R-Hanover, applauds in the House of Delegates during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Del May Nivar, D-Henrico, listens in the House of Delegates during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, center, speaks to Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, right, in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Del. Scott Wyatt, R-Hanover, sits in the House of Delegates during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, speaks to members of the press, during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Lamont Bagby, D-Henrico, sits in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, speaks to members of the press, during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, speaks in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Del May Nivar, D-Henrico, listens in the House of Delegates during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, listens in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, sits in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi sits in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, right, looks over the shoulder of Sen. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Russet Perry, D-Loudoun, laughs in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, speaks in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, left, speaks with Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg, D-Henrico, in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, left, speaks with Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Aaron Rouse, D-Virginia Beach, right, whispers to Sen. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, stands in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Lamont Bagby, D-Henrico, sits in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, speaks in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, sits in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, stands in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, listens in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, sits in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Lashrecse Aird, D-Petersburg, stands in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Russet Perry, D-Loudoun, laughs in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, sits in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Aaron Rouse, D-Virginia Beach, left, whispers to Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, sits in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, speaks in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Sen. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, left, and Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, laugh in the senate during a reconvened legislative session to vote on the budget, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
