Commending Captain Thomas Theodore Scambos, USN, Ret.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring retired U.S. Navy Captain Thomas Theodore Scambos. It formally commends his service to the nation but does not create new laws, alter rights, or impact any group of people. The resolution was unanimously approved by the Senate on January 30, 2025. As a procedural commendation, it has no practical effect beyond expressing recognition.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Jan 30, 2025
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This bill is a Senate resolution commending a retired Navy veteran for his 100th birthday. The primary changes are formatting and layout adjustments between the introduced and enrolled versions, with no substantive policy changes to the resolution's content or legal effect.
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Layout and formatting changes including spacing, alignment, and page structure adjustments between the introduced and enrolled versions.
Removed patron name and introductory session header information that was present in the introduced version but not needed in the enrolled version.
Added 'ENROLLED' designation and 'Agreed to by the Senate' date to indicate the bill has passed final legislative approval.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
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Jan 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate (SR218ER)
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Jan 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
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Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Presented 25101451D
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Barbara Favola
DDemocratic
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