Commending Meredith Farrar-Owens.
This bill formally commends Meredith Farrar-Owens, an individual recognized for their contributions or achievements. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change existing policies, but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment. The measure was passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes, indicating broad agreement on the recognition. No substantive policy changes or operational impacts result from this legislation.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 9, 2026
Last action Apr 13, 2026
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Enrolled
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MINOR
The bill was converted from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, primarily involving extensive formatting adjustments, the addition of official session headers, and the inclusion of approval dates for both the House and Senate. No substantive policy changes, funding amounts, eligibility criteria, or legal requirements were altered.
TECHNICAL
Replaced the introductory draft header with official 'Enrolled' status and added specific passage dates for the House and Senate.
Removed the list of bill sponsors and patrons from the text.
Adjusted line breaks and spacing to conform to the official enrolled format for printing.
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 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ276ER)
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26104759D
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rae Cousins
DDemocratic
Co
Debra Gardner
DDemocratic
Co
Ryan McDougle
RRepublican
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