Commending Claire Collins.
HJ 697 is a formal commendation resolution honoring Claire Collins. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals. The bill passed unanimously in both the House and Senate via voice vote in early March 2025. This type of resolution serves only to express official recognition and appreciation.
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
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Enrolled
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MINOR
The bill underwent significant formatting and layout changes from its introduced version to the enrolled version, with the text being reorganized for final printing. The substantive content of the resolution commending Claire Collins for her Olympic rowing achievements remains unchanged, though some text appears to have been slightly reformatted with line breaks and spacing adjustments. No policy, scope, or eligibility changes were made to the resolution's core purpose.
TECHNICAL
The bill's formatting was substantially reorganized with added spacing, line breaks, and alignment changes between the introduced and enrolled versions, likely for final printing standards.
Some text lines were broken differently in the enrolled version compared to the introduced version, though the actual content and meaning remained the same.
The original header information including bill number, introduction date, and patron information was replaced with enrollment status and final formatting.
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 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ697ER)
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 25107082D
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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