Celebrating the life of John Lee Orrock.
HJ 490 is a ceremonial resolution commending the life and contributions of John Lee Orrock. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, people, or programs. The resolution simply expresses the legislature's recognition and appreciation for Orrock's life, with no binding effect or implementation requirements. This type of resolution is standard for honoring individuals and has no practical impact beyond the symbolic gesture.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Mar 12, 2025
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MINOR
This bill transitions from an introduced draft to an enrolled version, primarily involving formatting changes, spacing adjustments, and the addition of official status markers (ENROLLED, HJ490ER) and passage dates. The substantive content regarding the memorial resolution for John Lee Orrock remains unchanged, with only minor text wrapping differences in the WHEREAS clauses.
Scope change
No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; the resolution content remains identical.
TECHNICAL
Added official enrollment status markers and passage dates (Agreed to by House January 20, 2025; Agreed to by Senate January 23, 2025) to indicate the bill has completed its legislative process.
Removed patron list and session header formatting from the introduced version, replacing with centered ENROLLED designation and additional spacing.
Minor text wrapping adjustments in the WHEREAS clauses due to formatting changes, but no substantive content alterations.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House of Delegates by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
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Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ490ER)
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25100573D
lower
1 primary · 73 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Phil Scott
RRepublican
Co
A.C. Cordoza
RRepublican
Co
Adele McClure
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Askew
DDemocratic
Co
Alfonso Lopez
DDemocratic
Co
Amanda Batten
RRepublican
Co
Anne Ferrell Tata
RRepublican
Co
Atoosa Reaser
DDemocratic
Co
Barry Knight
RRepublican
Co
Baxter Ennis
RRepublican
Co
Betsy Carr
DDemocratic
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