Commending Steve Hopkins.
This bill formally recognizes Steve Hopkins with a commendation. It does not create new laws or change existing policies. The measure is purely ceremonial and affects only the individual named in the resolution.
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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Introduced
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Enrolled
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3 edits
MINOR
The bill was transitioned from its initial introduction to its final enrolled version, changing the document's title from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' and adding official approval dates. The substantive policy content, which commends Steve Hopkins for his agricultural achievements, remains unchanged, though the text was reformatted to fit the final enrolled layout.
Scope change
None; the bill's scope and applicability are unchanged as it is a commendation resolution.
TECHNICAL
Removed the initial 'Introduced' status and bill number prefix.
Added the 'Enrolled' status and specific approval dates for the House and Senate.
Reformatted the text layout and spacing to match the final enrolled document style.
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 (HJ238ER)
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Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
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Mar 4, 2026
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108670D
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Buddy Fowler
RRepublican
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