HJ 695 Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Commending Virginia History Day students and teachers.

HJ 695 is a ceremonial resolution commending Virginia History Day students and teachers for their educational achievements. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a formal expression of appreciation from the Virginia General Assembly. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate with voice votes in February 2025. As a joint resolution (HJ), it has no binding effect and serves solely to recognize participants in the History Day program.

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 16, 2025 Last action Mar 24, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text underwent extensive formatting and layout changes as it progressed from introduction to enrollment, but the substantive policy content remained unchanged. The core purpose - commending Virginia History Day students and teachers for the 50th anniversary of National History Day - was preserved throughout the legislative process.

TECHNICAL

Layout and formatting were significantly altered, including removal of original session headers, addition of enrollment status markers, and reorganization of text spacing and alignment.

Patron information was removed from the enrolled version, which is standard practice as patron assignments are typically not included in final enrolled bills.

Enrollment dates were added showing agreement by House of Delegates on February 18, 2025, and Senate on February 20, 2025.

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 24, 2025

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ695ER)

lower

Feb 20, 2025

Upper · Passed

Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

upper

Feb 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Feb 16, 2025

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25107083D

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor