HJ 707 Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Commending Melvin Carter.

HJ 707 is a ceremonial resolution commending Melvin Carter for his service. It does not create new policies or affect any laws, programs, or individuals. The bill simply expresses formal recognition through a legislative resolution, with no substantive provisions or mechanisms. As a procedural measure, it has no practical impact beyond the symbolic gesture.

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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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, primarily involving extensive formatting changes, spacing adjustments, and layout reorganization. The substantive content of the resolution commending Melvin Carter remains unchanged, with no modifications to policy, funding, or eligibility criteria. The changes reflect standard legislative processing from introduction through final enrollment.

TECHNICAL

Extensive formatting and spacing changes throughout the document, including reorganization of header information and text alignment

Added enrollment status indicators and final passage dates (February 18, 2025 for House and February 20, 2025 for Senate)

Removed draft-specific markers and placeholder text used during the introduction phase

Text reflowed to accommodate different document formatting requirements for enrolled legislation

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 24, 2025

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ707ER)

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 25107015D

lower

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors