HJ 62 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Celebrating the life of Emmett Pierce.

HJ 62 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Emmett Pierce, passed by both the House and Senate in January 2026. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a formal tribute to recognize an individual's life. The resolution does not affect any laws, programs, or specific groups. As a commemorative measure, it does not include mechanisms, provisions, or concrete policy impacts.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Apr 2, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The document underwent significant formatting and layout changes, transitioning from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version. The text was restructured with added spacing, altered line breaks, and minor text corrections (such as 'ENROLLE D' to 'ENROLLED'), but the substantive policy content regarding the tribute to Emmett Pierce remained identical.

TECHNICAL

The document structure was reorganized with extensive additions of blank lines and spacing adjustments to meet final printing standards.

Minor text corrections were made, including fixing a typo in the status header ('ENROLLE D' to 'ENROLLED') and adjusting line breaks within the resolution clauses.

The original introductory metadata, including the bill number, introduction date, and patron names, was removed as these are not part of the final enrolled text.

Final status markers indicating agreement by the House of Delegates and Senate, along with the enrolled bill identifier 'HJ62ER', were added.

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How they voted

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

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Committee

Apr 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ62ER)

lower

Jan 20, 2026

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26103107D

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor