Celebrating the life of Ann Cantey Payne.
This bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life of Ann Cantey Payne. It does not create new laws or policies but serves to officially recognize her contributions and legacy. The measure was passed by both the House and Senate and is intended to place her name in the public record as a tribute.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2026
Last action Apr 9, 2026
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MINOR
The bill was converted from an introduced draft to an enrolled version, reflecting its successful passage by both the House of Delegates and the Senate. The primary changes involve formatting adjustments, such as removing patron lists and adding official enrollment dates and bill numbers, rather than substantive policy updates.
TECHNICAL
Removed the list of bill sponsors and patrons, which is standard practice once a bill is passed and enrolled.
Added official dates of agreement by the House and Senate, along with the final enrolled bill number (HJ229ER).
Adjusted text layout and spacing to conform to the official enrolled format used for final legislative records.
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
1
Committee
0
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ229ER)
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108380D
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Betsy Carr
DDemocratic
Co
Delores McQuinn
DDemocratic
Co
Lamont Bagby
DDemocratic
Co
Rae Cousins
DDemocratic
Co
Ryan McDougle
RRepublican
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