HJ 189 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Commending the Richmond Forum Speech & Debate Initiative & the National Speech & Debate Association.

HJ 189 is a symbolic resolution commending the Richmond Forum Speech & Debate Initiative for its work in promoting student debate and public speaking skills. This bill does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely expresses legislative recognition of the initiative's contributions. The resolution was introduced and referred to the appropriate committee on February 27, 2026. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect or direct impact on 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 27, 2026 Last action Apr 9, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to its final enrolled version, adding official session dates, approval signatures from both legislative chambers, and a unique enrolled identifier. No substantive policy changes, funding amounts, or eligibility criteria were altered; the modifications are purely administrative and formatting adjustments required for the bill to become official law.

TECHNICAL

Added official session header, enrolled status, and specific approval dates for the House and Senate.

Inserted a unique enrolled bill identifier (HJ189ER) to distinguish the final version from the draft.

Replaced the introductory 'Patrons' section with formal legislative approval signatures and formatting adjustments.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House of Delegates by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ189ER)

lower

Mar 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Feb 27, 2026

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108091D

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor