HR 686 Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Commending the Honorable Dr. William Ferguson Reid.

This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 686) commending Dr. William Ferguson Reid for his service. It does not create any new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies or individuals. The resolution simply expresses the House's appreciation for Dr. Reid's contributions, with no substantive provisions or mechanisms. It passed the House by voice vote on March 31, 2025, but remains a non-binding expression of honor.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Last action Mar 31, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill changed from an introduced House Resolution to an enrolled version, primarily involving formatting and layout adjustments rather than substantive policy changes. The core content remains identical, commending Dr. William Ferguson Reid on his 100th birthday and recognizing his contributions as a physician, civil rights leader, and public servant. The enrolled version includes additional spacing and formatting typical of final legislative documents.

TECHNICAL

Formatting and layout adjustments including spacing, alignment, and capitalization changes between the introduced and enrolled versions

Removal of patron names and original session header information that is not included in the enrolled version

Addition of 'Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 20, 2025' and 'HR686ER' identifier typical of enrolled legislation

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How they voted

This bill passed the House of Delegates by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Mar 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House (HR686ER)

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Feb 20, 2025

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

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Feb 19, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed by for the day

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Feb 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed by for the day

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Feb 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed by for the day

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Feb 13, 2025

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25106705D

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1 primary · 41 co-sponsors