(CNN) The Virginia legislative session comes to a close Saturday, as state lawmakers will adjourn their 60-day session.

Since taking full control of the state's government for the first time in more than two decades after the November elections, Democrats have pursued a more progressive agenda, passing legislation that tightens gun control, expands reproductive rights and offers protections for LGBTQ individuals.

Virginia lawmakers also ratified the Equal Rights Amendment this session after years of trying and rolled back a number of laws Democrats described as "archaic."

"Our policies are now beginning to match what's happening around us," Democratic Del. Hala Ayala told CNN in an interview Thursday, adding, "We were able to make progress with the policies that have been waiting to be passed for 10 to 15 years, and also the ideals that the newly elected have brought to the table. We're catching up."

A number of the bills passed don't become effective until July 1. Some bills approved by the Virginia General Assembly still await enrollment and final action from the governor, while a number of key measures, including legislation raising the minimum wage, are still being tweaked in conference committee.