Commending Melissa Purvis.
HJ 181 is a ceremonial resolution commending Melissa Purvis for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a non-binding expression of appreciation. The bill passed both chambers with voice votes in March 2026 but has no substantive impact on legislation or constituents.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action Apr 9, 2026
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The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled version, reflecting its official passage by both the House and Senate. The primary changes involve significant formatting adjustments, including the addition of session headers, dates of agreement, and a bill identifier (HJ181ER), while the core text commending Officer Melissa Purvis remains substantively unchanged.
TECHNICAL
Added official session headers, dates of legislative approval, and a bill identifier to finalize the document.
Replaced the introductory patron list with the formal text of the resolution clauses.
Adjusted line breaks and spacing to conform to official enrolled bill formatting standards.
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 (HJ181ER)
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Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
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Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105778D
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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