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Here are the bills Youngkin signed, amended and vetoed

Gov. Glenn Youngkin had until 11:50 p.m. Monday to sign, amend or veto legislation passed by the General Assembly. He ultimately signed nearly 600 bills, amended 159 and vetoed 158.

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin delivers his final State of the Commonwealth address in January of 2025. In his final year in office, he vetoed 158 bills and signed close to 600. (Jay Paul /for The Virginian-Pilot)

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