SJ 11 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Huntley Meadows Park.

This bill (SJ 11) is a ceremonial resolution formally commending Huntley Meadows Park. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, people, or programs - it simply expresses legislative recognition and appreciation for the park. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate (January 15, 2026) and House (January 19, 2026) via voice vote. As a non-binding commemorative measure, it has no legal effect beyond symbolic acknowledgment.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Jan 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Jan 2026

Governor

Introduced Dec 3, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill text underwent significant formatting and layout changes as it progressed from introduction to enrollment, but the substantive policy content remained unchanged. The resolution commending Huntley Meadows Park on its 50th anniversary retained all original provisions regarding the park's history, ecological significance, and the General Assembly's expression of admiration.

TECHNICAL

The bill text was reformatted with additional spacing, alignment adjustments, and header changes (adding 'ENROLLED' designation) as it moved through the legislative process. These are cosmetic changes typical of bill enrollment procedures.

The original introduction metadata including session date, bill number, and sponsor information (Patrons - Surovell; Delegate: Krizek) was removed during the enrollment process, which is standard procedure for final enrolled bills.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Jan 21, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ11ER)

upper

Jan 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Jan 15, 2026

Upper · Passed

Agreed to by Senate by voice vote (Voice Vote)

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor