Commending The Arc of Greater Williamsburg.
HJ 539 is a ceremonial resolution commending The Arc of Greater Williamsburg for its community service. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect any individuals or policies - it solely expresses legislative recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate (with voice votes on Feb 3 and Feb 6, 2025) and was formally enacted. This type of resolution is purely symbolic, honoring the organization’s work without any binding effect.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Mar 18, 2025
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Enrolled
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MINOR
The bill underwent significant formatting and layout changes as it progressed from introduction to enrollment, with no substantive policy changes. The content remains identical - a commendation resolution for The Arc of Greater Williamsburg for 50 years of service to people with developmental disabilities in the Williamsburg area.
TECHNICAL
Layout and spacing changes from introduction to enrolled version, including removal of patron information and addition of enrollment dates and bill number (HJ539ER)
Text formatting changes with added spacing and line breaks for enrolled version, but all substantive text content remains unchanged
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 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ539ER)
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25100208D
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chad Green
RRepublican
Co
Danny Diggs
RRepublican
Co
Ryan McDougle
RRepublican
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