Commending Phillip C. Stone.
SR 279 is a ceremonial Senate resolution commending Phillip C. Stone for his contributions. It has no legal effect or policy changes, as it is purely a formal expression of recognition. The resolution was unanimously agreed to by the Senate on February 20, 2025, and passed to the House for consideration. This type of resolution does not affect any laws, regulations, or individuals beyond the symbolic acknowledgment.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Last action Mar 4, 2025
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The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled version, primarily involving formatting adjustments and layout reorganization rather than substantive policy changes. The core content regarding the commendation of Phillip C. Stone for his Lincoln Day Ceremony work and Lincoln Lawyer Award remains intact.
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Formatting and layout were reorganized with added spacing and alignment changes between the introduced and enrolled versions.
Floor votes
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
5
Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate (SR279ER)
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Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
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Feb 18, 2025
Introduced
Presented 25107555D
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
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Mark Obenshain
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