HJ 292 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Melinda Dalton.

This bill formally recognizes and commends Melinda Dalton for her contributions. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies but serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. The measure was passed by the Senate through a voice vote, indicating broad agreement among legislators. Such resolutions typically have no legal effect beyond honoring the individual named.

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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Introduced → Enrolled · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill underwent significant formatting and layout changes as it moved from introduction to enrollment, including the addition of session headers and the removal of patron names. The substantive policy content, which commends Melinda Dalton for her community service, remained unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Removed patron names and initial session status, replacing them with formal enrollment headers and dates to finalize the document.

Adjusted text alignment and spacing to meet the formatting standards required for an enrolled legislative document.

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 (HJ292ER)

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 26109056D

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors