HJ 312 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Task Force Francine.

This bill formally recognizes and commends Task Force Francine, a group or individual named in honor of Francine. The legislation does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change existing policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment. It was passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes, indicating broad agreement on the tribute. The measure has no direct impact on public policy or citizen obligations beyond its symbolic purpose.

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 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was reformatted from a standard introduction layout to an enrolled final version, which involved removing the original header metadata and replacing it with official enrollment markings. The substantive policy content, including the commendation of Task Force Francine and the specific details of the cat rescue operation, remained unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Removed the original 'Introduced' header, bill number, and patron/sponsor lists.

Added 'Enrolled' header, official passage dates for the House and Senate, and the final enrolled bill identifier (HJ312ER).

Reformatted the body text to align with official enrolled bill standards, including the insertion of a bill identifier within the text flow.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House of Delegates by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ312ER)

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 26109287D

lower

1 primary · 6 co-sponsors