Celebrating the life of Louis Peter Kokonis.
HJ 568 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Louis Peter Kokonis, recognizing his life and contributions. It has no legal effect or policy provisions - it simply expresses the legislature's commemoration of an individual. The resolution passed both the House and Senate in early 2025 and was enrolled as enacted. This type of resolution does not affect any laws, policies, or specific groups.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2025
Last action Mar 20, 2025
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MODERATE
This bill changed from an introduced House Joint Resolution to an enrolled version, meaning it has passed both chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature. The substantive content honoring Louis Peter Kokonis remains the same, but the formatting was significantly altered with many blank lines added and the text reorganized. The enrolled version includes official dates showing agreement by both the House of Delegates (February 10, 2025) and Senate (February 13, 2025).
Scope change
No substantive policy changes; the bill's scope, eligibility, funding, or requirements remain unchanged. This is primarily a procedural change reflecting the bill's progression through the legislative process.
TECHNICAL
Formatting and layout were reorganized with numerous blank lines added throughout the document
Official enrollment dates were added showing House agreement on February 10, 2025 and Senate agreement on February 13, 2025
Header changed from 'INTRODUCED' to 'ENROLLED' indicating the bill has completed legislative passage
Original patron and sponsor information was removed in the enrolled version
Bill identifier 'HJ568ER' was added to the enrolled document
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House of Delegates by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ568ER)
lower
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25103877D
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Elizabeth Bennett-Parker
DDemocratic
Co
Adam Ebbin
DDemocratic
Co
Alfonso Lopez
DDemocratic
Co
Charniele Herring
DDemocratic
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