After the American colonies declared independence, the Virginia General Assembly recognized that many of the laws that operated in the colony of Virginia would not work for the newly independent state.

Source: https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/religious-freedom-day-an-important-history-given-the-current-hostility

As for the legislatures at the national and state levels, 18% of Virginians approve of the way Congress is handling its job and 44% approve of the way the Virginia General Assembly is handling its job.

Source: https://wfirnews.com/news/poll-virginians-have-mixed-opinions-on-direction-of-virginia-and-nation