Commending the National Conference of State Legislatures.
HJ 504 is a ceremonial joint resolution that formally expresses appreciation for the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). It does not create new laws or affect any individuals, organizations, or policies. The resolution simply commends NCSL for its work supporting state legislatures and fostering collaboration. Passed unanimously by both the House and Senate in January 2025, it has no binding effect or practical impact beyond the expression of goodwill.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025
Last action Mar 17, 2025
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MODERATE
This bill transitioned from its original introduced version to an enrolled version, primarily involving formatting changes, spacing adjustments, and minor text corrections rather than substantive policy modifications. The core legislative intent to commend the National Conference of State Legislatures for its 50th anniversary remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL
Added multiple blank lines and spacing adjustments throughout the document for formatting purposes.
Changed 'ENROLLED' to 'ENROLLE D' with a space in one instance, likely a formatting error.
Removed the list of sponsors and patrons from the original introduced version.
Added 'Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 27, 2025' and 'Agreed to by the Senate, January 30, 2025' to document final passage.
Added 'HJ504ER' identifier and adjusted text wrapping in WHEREAS clauses for enrolled document formatting.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
0
Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ504ER)
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25102863D
lower
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Charniele Herring
DDemocratic
Co
Adam Ebbin
DDemocratic
Co
Atoosa Reaser
DDemocratic
Co
Baxter Ennis
RRepublican
Co
Bobby Orrock
RRepublican
Co
Bryce Reeves
RRepublican
Co
Candi King
DDemocratic
Co
Chad Green
RRepublican
Co
Delores McQuinn
DDemocratic
Co
Irene Shin
DDemocratic
Co
Jennifer Boysko
DDemocratic
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