Commending Joan McClung.
HJ 147 is a ceremonial joint resolution commending Joan McClung for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, people, or programs. The resolution serves solely as a formal expression of appreciation from the legislature. As a procedural measure, it has no legal effect beyond honoring an individual. This resolution passed unanimously in both chambers via voice vote.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2026
Last action Apr 9, 2026
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What changed between versions
Introduced
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Enrolled
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2 edits
MINOR
The bill was converted from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, adding official session headers and dates while removing the patron's name and internal amendment markers. The substantive policy content remains unchanged, continuing to commend Joan McClung for her service to the Orange County Library Board.
Scope change
No change in scope or applicability; the bill remains a commendation resolution for a specific individual.
TECHNICAL
Removed the patron's name and internal amendment tracking lines, replacing them with official session headers and enrollment dates.
Adjusted text spacing and line breaks to match the formal enrolled format required for final passage.
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 (HJ147ER)
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26107188D
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Phil Scott
RRepublican
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