HJ 698 Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Celebrating the life of Jake Kincaid.

HJ 698 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Jake Kincaid, a person recognized by the legislature. It does not create new laws or affect policies, regulations, or any group of people. The resolution formally celebrates his life and contributions, as passed by both the House and Senate on February 20, 2025. This is a non-binding commemorative measure with no substantive legislative impact.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 16, 2025 Last action Mar 24, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled version, primarily involving formatting changes, spacing adjustments, and reorganization of text layout rather than substantive policy modifications. The core content celebrating firefighter Jake Kincaid's life and service remains unchanged in meaning, though the enrolled version includes additional metadata like bill number (HJ698ER) and final passage dates.

Scope change

No substantive scope change; the bill's purpose and applicability remain identical

TECHNICAL

Added bill number HJ698ER and final passage dates (House: February 18, 2025; Senate: February 20, 2025) to indicate official enrollment status

Reorganized text layout with additional spacing and line breaks for enrolled document formatting

Changed header from 'INTRODUCED' to 'ENROLLED' with updated session information formatting

Removed patron information (Morefield; Senator Hackworth) and original introduction date (February 16, 2025) as these are no longer relevant in enrolled version

Adjusted text alignment and spacing throughout document for official enrolled format

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

Key actions

Committee

Mar 24, 2025

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ698ER)

lower

Feb 16, 2025

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25107200D

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor