Commending hemp farmers in Virginia.
This bill (SJ 376) is a ceremonial resolution commending Virginia hemp farmers for their contributions to the state's agricultural economy. It does not create new laws, alter regulations, or impact any specific policies or programs. The resolution formally recognizes hemp farmers' work through a symbolic gesture of appreciation, with no concrete policy changes or direct effects on individuals or businesses. As a procedural measure, it passed both legislative chambers with voice votes and requires no further action.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Feb 21, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill transitioned from introduced draft format to enrolled final version with significant formatting changes, including removal of metadata like bill number and patron name, addition of session and enrollment status markers, and reformatting of the text layout. The substantive policy content remains unchanged - it still commends hemp farmers in Virginia for their environmental sustainability work.
TECHNICAL
Removed metadata including bill number (25104098D), patron name (Perry), and original introduction date
Added enrollment status markers showing the bill was agreed to by Senate on February 19, 2025 and House of Delegates on February 20, 2025
Reformatted text layout with spacing changes and added bill identifier SJ376ER
Changed status from 'INTRODUCED' to 'ENROLLED' indicating the bill has completed the legislative process
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
0
Feb 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ376ER)
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
Presented 25104098D
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Russet Perry
DDemocratic
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