SJ 277 Virginia Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Commending Lawrence Douglas Wilder.

This resolution formally expresses appreciation for Lawrence Douglas Wilder, Virginia's first Black governor, recognizing his service to the state. It passed both the Senate and House by voice vote on January 15-16, 2025, with no recorded opposition. The bill has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a ceremonial honor. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond the symbolic recognition of Wilder's legacy.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Jan 2025

House of Delegates Passage

Jan 2025

Governor

Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action Jan 16, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, primarily changing formatting and adding official approval dates while preserving the original commendation text for Lawrence Douglas Wilder.

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Header formatting changed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' with additional spacing and official document identifiers added.

Approval dates added showing Senate agreement on January 15, 2025 and House of Delegates agreement on January 16, 2025.

Patron list and original session metadata removed as part of final enrollment formatting.

Text reflowed to fit standard enrolled bill formatting with line breaks adjusted for printing requirements.

Floor votes · Senate Jan 15, 2025

How they voted

38–0

Passed

Total votes 38

Jan 15, 2025

D Democratic20

20 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican18

18 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Jan 16, 2025

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ277ER)

upper

Jan 16, 2025

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Jan 15, 2025

Upper · Passed

Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

upper

Jan 15, 2025

Introduced

Presented 25105100D

upper

1 primary · 44 co-sponsors