Celebrating the life of Donald W. Foster, Sr.
This bill (HJ 719) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Donald W. Foster, Sr., recognizing his life and contributions. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any specific group or individual through binding requirements. The resolution serves solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the legislature. As a procedural resolution, it has no practical impact beyond the formal acknowledgment.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2025
Last action Mar 24, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill was transitioned from its initial introduction to its enrolled (final) version, with changes primarily related to formatting, spacing, and official status markings rather than substantive policy. The core content celebrating Donald W. Foster, Sr.'s life and service remains unchanged, though the enrolled version includes additional official stamps and formatting adjustments typical of final legislative documents.
TECHNICAL
Added official status markings including 'ENROLLED' and bill number 'HJ719ER' to indicate final passage
Removed patron information (O'Quinn and Senator Pillion) from the introduced version
Added agreement dates showing House approval on February 18, 2025 and Senate approval on February 20, 2025
Adjusted formatting with additional spacing and alignment changes typical of enrolled bill formatting
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
7
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ719ER)
lower
Feb 17, 2025
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25107526D
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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