Commending the Honorable William Ferguson Reid, M.D.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 434), not a policy bill. It formally commends Dr. William Ferguson Reid for his service, with no legal effect or impact on any individuals or policies. The resolution passed both the Senate and House by voice vote in February 2025. As a symbolic gesture, it expresses legislative recognition but does not create any new requirements or change existing law.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2025
Last action Mar 3, 2025
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The bill transitioned from an introduced version to an enrolled version, reflecting its passage through both legislative chambers. The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged, with only formatting adjustments and the addition of official approval dates and document identifiers. This indicates the bill has been successfully enacted into law.
TECHNICAL
Added official approval dates (Senate: February 19, 2025; House: February 20, 2025) and document identifier (SJ434ER) to indicate the bill has been enrolled and is ready for the Governor's signature.
Formatting changes including spacing adjustments, removal of patron lists, and reorganization of text layout to match enrolled bill standards.
Added multiple blank lines and spacing throughout the document to meet enrolled bill formatting requirements.
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
Mar 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ434ER)
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 17, 2025
Introduced
Presented 25106815D
upper
1 primary · 127 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Kannan Srinivasan
DDemocratic
Co
A.C. Cordoza
RRepublican
Co
Aaron Rouse
DDemocratic
Co
Adam Ebbin
DDemocratic
Co
Adele McClure
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Askew
DDemocratic
Co
Alfonso Lopez
DDemocratic
Co
Amanda Batten
RRepublican
Co
Amy Laufer
DDemocratic
Co
Angelia Graves
DDemocratic
Co
Anne Ferrell Tata
RRepublican
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