Memorials, Personal Occasion - Eleni McKinley Halkias, birth -
SJR 473 is a ceremonial resolution celebrating the birth of Eleni McKinley Halkias, a baby girl whose mother, Hannah Halkias, works as a legislative assistant for Senator Shane Reeves. The resolution, sponsored by Senator Reeves, formally expresses the General Assembly's "joy and pride" in welcoming the newborn to the community. It has no policy impact or legal effect - it is purely symbolic, with no provisions or mechanisms beyond the ceremonial recognition. The resolution was approved by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor on May 5, 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Apr 21, 2025
Signed May 5, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 21, 2025
How they voted
38–0
Passed
Total votes 38
Apr 21, 2025
D
Democratic7
100% Yea
R
Republican31
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
0
May 5, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 1
lower
Apr 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
Apr 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Shane Reeves
RRepublican
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