Commending the Edwards family.
HJ 551 is a ceremonial resolution formally honoring the Edwards family for their community contributions. It passed unanimously in both the House and Senate via voice vote in February 2025. This procedural bill has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation, regulations, or specific groups beyond the symbolic recognition of the Edwards family. It follows standard practice for non-binding commendations in the legislative process.
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 27, 2025
Last action Mar 18, 2025
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The bill format changed from an introduced version to an enrolled version, indicating it has passed both legislative chambers. The substantive content of the resolution remains the same, with only formatting adjustments and the addition of approval dates (House: February 3, 2025; Senate: February 6, 2025).
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Formatting changes from introduced draft to enrolled final version, including page layout adjustments and addition of approval dates from both chambers.
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 (HJ551ER)
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 27, 2025
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25105739D
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Lee Ware
RRepublican
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