HJ 253 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Celebrating the life of Joseph Towler Knox.

This bill commemorates the life of Joseph Towler Knox, a historical figure in the state. It designates a specific date or event to honor his contributions, though the exact details of the commemoration are not specified in the provided text. The legislation requires no new funding or policy changes and serves primarily as a symbolic recognition. Once passed, it will likely be recorded in the state's official records without altering existing laws or regulations.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Apr 13, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, primarily involving extensive formatting adjustments, the addition of official session and approval dates, and the inclusion of a unique enrolled bill identifier. The substantive policy content regarding the commemoration of Joseph Towler Knox remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Added official session headers, 'Enrolled' status, approval dates for the House and Senate, and a unique bill identifier (HJ253ER).

Removed the original list of bill sponsors and patrons from the introductory section.

Adjusted text layout and spacing to conform to official enrolled legislative formatting standards.

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 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ253ER)

lower

Mar 5, 2026

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108510D

lower

1 primary · 6 co-sponsors