HJ 617 Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Commending Boxes of Basics.

HJ 617 is a ceremonial joint resolution commending "Boxes of Basics," a nonprofit organization that provides essential supplies to families in need. It does not create legal obligations or affect any individuals, groups, or government programs. The resolution serves only as a symbolic expression of legislative support for the organization's work. As a procedural measure, it has no policy impact beyond recognition. The bill passed both chambers unanimously via voice vote and was finalized on March 21, 2025.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Feb 2025

Governor

Introduced Feb 7, 2025 Last action Mar 21, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill underwent significant formatting and layout changes during its legislative journey from introduction to enrollment. The text was reorganized with different spacing, alignment, and section headers, but the substantive content regarding the commendation of Boxes of Basics nonprofit organization remained unchanged. The core provisions recognizing the organization's work with children in Prince William County and the specific details about their operations and funding remained intact.

TECHNICAL

Formatting and layout changes including reorganization of text, spacing adjustments, and header modifications from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' status

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 21, 2025

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ617ER)

lower

Feb 19, 2025

Upper · Passed

Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

upper

Feb 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Feb 7, 2025

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25106619D

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors