HJ 556 Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Commending Newport News Public Schools Youth Development.

HJ 556 is a ceremonial resolution commending Newport News Public Schools' Youth Development program for its work supporting students. It does not create new laws or change policies, as it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate (February 2025) and was sent to the governor for formal acknowledgment. This type of resolution expresses support but has no legal effect on the school program or any individuals.

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 29, 2025 Last action Mar 19, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, primarily involving formatting adjustments and layout changes rather than substantive policy modifications. The core content regarding commendation of Newport News Public Schools Youth Development remains unchanged, with the main differences being the addition of official session markings, enrollment status indicators, and proper spacing for the final legislative document.

TECHNICAL

Added session headers and enrollment status markings to indicate the bill's progression from introduction to final enrolled status

Reformatted text layout with proper spacing and alignment for the enrolled version

Added official approval dates showing House agreement on February 12, 2025 and Senate agreement on February 22, 2025

Included bill identifier HJ556ER to denote the enrolled version

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 19, 2025

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ556ER)

lower

Feb 22, 2025

Upper · Passed

Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

upper

Feb 12, 2025

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Feb 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed by for the day until February 12, 2025

lower

Jan 29, 2025

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25100200D

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors