SJ 282 Virginia Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Commending Leo C. Bowers, M.D.

SJ 282 is a ceremonial resolution commending Dr. Leo C. Bowers for his contributions to the medical field. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals beyond formally recognizing Dr. Bowers. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate and House with voice votes in January 2025. As a non-binding commendation, it has no substantive policy impact.
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 17, 2025 Last action Jan 28, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill text has been reformatted from an introduced version to an enrolled version, with changes primarily related to layout, spacing, and official status markers. The substantive content of the resolution commending Dr. Leo C. Bowers remains unchanged. These are technical formatting adjustments rather than policy modifications.
TECHNICAL

Added official session status headers (Introduced vs Enrolled) and spacing adjustments for formal presentation

Changed patron attribution format from 'Patron - Locke' to 'Agreed to by the Senate/House' dates

Added bill identifier 'SJ282ER' and adjusted text alignment for enrolled bill formatting

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
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Jan 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ282ER)
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
Presented 25101241D
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Mamie Locke
Mamie Locke
DDemocratic
VA
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