HJ 233 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Celebrating the life of the Reverend Dr. Franklin James West, Sr.

This bill honors the life of Reverend Dr. Franklin James West, Sr. by formally recognizing his contributions. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a commemorative measure. The legislation has been passed by both the House and Senate and is awaiting final approval.

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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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was converted from an introduced draft to its final enrolled version, which is the official text used to enact law. The primary changes involve formatting adjustments, such as adding official session headers and removing the list of sponsoring legislators, while the substantive content honoring Reverend Dr. Franklin James West, Sr. remains unchanged.

Scope change

The scope of the resolution itself did not change; it remains a commemorative measure honoring a specific individual. The change reflects the bill's transition from a draft proposal to an enacted legislative record.

TECHNICAL

Removed the list of sponsoring legislators and introductory draft headers, replacing them with official enrolled session markings and page numbering.

Adjusted the layout and spacing of the text to conform to the official enrolled format required 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

Key actions

Committee

Apr 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ233ER)

lower

Mar 4, 2026

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108445D

lower

1 primary · 25 co-sponsors