HJ 283 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Sergeant Dianne M. Dowdy.

This bill formally recognizes Sergeant Dianne M. Dowdy with a commendation for her service. It is a non-binding resolution that does not alter laws or require funding. The measure was approved by a voice vote in the Senate and does not create any new legal obligations or policy changes.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

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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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill transitioned from a standard introduced draft to an enrolled final version, primarily involving significant formatting adjustments, the addition of official enrollment stamps, and the insertion of a bill identifier (HJ283ER). The substantive text of the resolution, which commends Sergeant Dianne M. Dowdy for her 40 years of service, remains unchanged.

Scope change

No change to the bill's scope or applicability; the subject matter and commendation criteria are identical.

TECHNICAL

The document structure was altered to reflect its final enrolled status, including the addition of 'ENROLLED' headers and approval dates, while removing the initial 'Introduced' and sponsor lists.

A specific bill identifier code (HJ283ER) was inserted into the text to denote the enrolled version.

Lists of legislative sponsors and patrons present in the introduced version were removed as they are no longer relevant to the final enrolled text.

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 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ283ER)

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 26107455D

lower

1 primary · 91 co-sponsors