Celebrating the life of Robert Carl Gibbons.
HJ 609 is a ceremonial joint resolution commemorating the life of Robert Carl Gibbons. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals, groups, or policies; it is a symbolic gesture passed by both the House and Senate to honor a specific person. The resolution was formally agreed to by both chambers in February 2025 and finalized in March.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025
Last action Mar 20, 2025
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The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled version, primarily involving formatting adjustments, spacing corrections, and the addition of official enrollment markings. The substantive content of the resolution honoring Robert Carl Gibbons remained unchanged, with no modifications to the policy provisions, eligibility criteria, or requirements.
TECHNICAL
Formatting and spacing were adjusted throughout the document to conform to official enrollment standards, including the addition of 'ENROLLED' designation and bill number HJ609ER.
Original introduction metadata including session date, bill number, and patron information was removed as the bill was finalized and enrolled.
Official enrollment dates and signatures were added, indicating the bill was agreed to by the House of Delegates on February 10, 2025, and the Senate on February 13, 2025.
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 (HJ609ER)
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25105740D
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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