Commending Sarah Routsis.
This bill formally commends Sarah Routsis, an individual who is not specified in the provided text. The legislation serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition rather than establishing new laws or regulations. It does not create any concrete policy changes or affect public programs. As a commemorative measure, its primary function is to honor the named individual through official acknowledgment.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 22, 2026
Last action Apr 30, 2026
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Enrolled
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3 edits
MINOR
The bill text underwent significant formatting and layout changes as it moved from introduction to enrollment, including the addition of 'ENROLLED' status and the inclusion of the enrolled bill number (HR2018ER). The substantive policy content, which commends teacher Sarah Routsis, remains unchanged. There are no new requirements, funding, or eligibility criteria introduced.
Scope change
No change in scope or applicability; the bill remains a resolution commending a specific individual.
TECHNICAL
Added 'ENROLLED' status, bill number HR2018ER, and adjusted spacing/layout to match official enrolled document standards.
Removed introductory metadata such as 'Offered' and 'Prefiled' dates and the patron's name.
Reformatted the 'WHEREAS' clauses to align text to the right margin and split lines for the enrolled version.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House of Delegates by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House (HR2018ER)
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michael Feggans
DDemocratic
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