Commending Rita Jean Shropshire.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution commending Rita Jean Shropshire for her contributions. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any individuals or groups beyond expressing formal recognition. The resolution passed both chambers by voice vote in February 2025 and was formally adopted. As a commemorative measure, it has no practical policy impact.
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 11, 2025
Last action Mar 21, 2025
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This bill was converted from an introduced version to an enrolled version, indicating it has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature. The primary changes are formatting and layout adjustments typical of the legislative process, including reorganization of text, addition of session headers, and inclusion of passage dates. No substantive policy changes were made to the commendation resolution itself.
TECHNICAL
Text formatting and layout were reorganized to match enrolled bill standards, including adding session headers and passage dates.
Line breaks and spacing were adjusted throughout the document for official enrollment formatting.
Passage dates were added showing House approval on February 17, 2025 and Senate approval on February 19, 2025.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
0
Mar 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ638ER)
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 11, 2025
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25102770D
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eric Phillips
RRepublican
Co
Bill Stanley
RRepublican
Co
Wren Williams
RRepublican
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