HJ 726 Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Commending Carlos Cañas

HJ 726 is a ceremonial resolution commending Carlos Cañas for his contributions. It expresses formal recognition from the legislature but does not create any new laws, policies, or obligations. The resolution passed both the House and Senate by voice vote and was adopted without further legislative action. This type of resolution is standard for honoring individuals and has no direct impact on constituents or policy.

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 17, 2025 Last action Mar 24, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill changed from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, primarily involving formatting adjustments and layout changes rather than substantive policy modifications. The core content commending Carlos Cañas for being named Virginia Law Enforcement Officer of the Year remains identical in both versions.

TECHNICAL

Formatting and layout changes including spacing adjustments, header formatting, and removal of patron lists from the introduced version

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

Removed patron lists and introduced version metadata that is not needed in the final enrolled version

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 (HJ726ER)

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 17, 2025

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25106991D

lower

1 primary · 23 co-sponsors