Celebrating the life of Clarence Stewart Preston.
HR 749 is a non-binding House resolution honoring Clarence Stewart Preston. It commemorates his life through a formal expression of respect by the House of Representatives. The bill passed the House on April 1, 2025, with no substantive policy changes or direct effects on constituents or laws. This type of resolution serves only a symbolic purpose and does not create new obligations or alter existing regulations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2025
Last action Apr 1, 2025
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MODERATE
This bill changed from a House Resolution to an Enrolled version, primarily involving formatting adjustments and minor text corrections. The substantive content regarding the tribute to Clarence Stewart Preston remains unchanged, with only technical modifications to presentation and one minor wording adjustment from 'General Assembly's respect' to 'House of Delegates' respect.'
TECHNICAL
Changed the document status from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled', indicating the resolution has been finalized and approved by both chambers of the legislature
Replaced 'General Assembly's respect' with 'House of Delegates' respect' in the final resolution clause
Added numerous blank lines and spacing adjustments throughout the document for proper formatting
Removed the list of Patrons who sponsored the original resolution
Added 'Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 18, 2025' to document the approval date
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
4
Key actions
1
Committee
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Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House (HR749ER)
lower
Feb 17, 2025
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25107523D
lower
1 primary · 94 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Josh Cole
DDemocratic
Co
A.C. Cordoza
RRepublican
Co
Adele McClure
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Askew
DDemocratic
Co
Alfonso Lopez
DDemocratic
Co
Amanda Batten
RRepublican
Co
Amy Laufer
DDemocratic
Co
Anne Ferrell Tata
RRepublican
Co
Atoosa Reaser
DDemocratic
Co
Baxter Ennis
RRepublican
Co
Betsy Carr
DDemocratic
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