HJ 561 Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Commending hemp farmers in Virginia.

HJ 561 is a ceremonial resolution commending Virginia's hemp farmers for their contributions to the state's agricultural economy. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or impose requirements on farmers or any other group. The resolution serves solely as a formal expression of appreciation from the Virginia General Assembly. As a procedural measure, it has no direct policy impact or legal 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 29, 2025 Last action Mar 19, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill changed from an introduced draft to its final enrolled version, adding numerous blank lines and formatting adjustments while keeping the core content identical. The substantive policy language regarding hemp farmers and environmental sustainability remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Added multiple blank lines and spacing adjustments throughout the document for formatting purposes

Changed status from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' with updated session dates and legislative approval dates

Removed patron attribution lines (Webert; Perry) and original introduction date

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 (HJ561ER)

lower

Feb 13, 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 29, 2025

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25103991D

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor