Commending David R. Hines.
HJ 114 is a ceremonial resolution commending David R. Hines, with no substantive policy provisions or impact on laws or constituents. It passed both the House (by voice vote on Feb 16, 2026) and Senate (by voice vote on Feb 19, 2026) as a formal expression of appreciation. This type of resolution does not create legal obligations, allocate funds, or affect any individuals or groups beyond the symbolic recognition of David R. Hines. As a procedural resolution, it has no practical policy changes or implementation mechanisms.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026
Last action Apr 9, 2026
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MINOR
The document transitioned from a draft House Joint Resolution to its final Enrolled version, which is the official text sent to the Governor for signature. The changes are primarily formatting and structural, such as adding session headers, removing patron names, and adjusting line breaks for the final print layout. No substantive policy, funding, or eligibility changes occurred.
TECHNICAL
Removed draft metadata including the bill number, introduction date, and names of the bill's sponsors (Patrons).
Added official Enrolled session headers and formatting lines to finalize the document for printing and signing.
Adjusted line breaks and spacing within the 'Whereas' and 'Resolved' clauses to fit the standard enrolled bill format.
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
7
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ114ER)
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Feb 6, 2026
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26104830D
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Scott Wyatt
RRepublican
Co
Buddy Fowler
RRepublican
Co
Luther Cifers
RRepublican
Co
Ryan McDougle
RRepublican
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