SJ 129 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending the Virginia Black Restaurant Experience.

This bill (SJ 129) is a symbolic resolution commending the Virginia Black Restaurant Experience, a cultural initiative celebrating Black-owned restaurants in Virginia. It does not create new laws or affect any legal rights, as it is purely a ceremonial gesture of recognition. The resolution formally honors the contributions of Black restaurateurs and the cultural impact of this experience within the state. It passed both chambers via voice vote but has no binding effect on policy or funding.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2026

Governor

Introduced Feb 24, 2026 Last action Mar 5, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill transitioned from an introduced draft to its enrolled, final version with significant formatting changes and minor text adjustments. The substantive policy content remains unchanged, as this is a ceremonial resolution commending the Virginia Black Restaurant Experience for its 10th anniversary. The enrolled version includes official approval dates from both legislative chambers and proper formatting for final printing.

TECHNICAL

Removed sponsor names and delegate signatures from the original introduced version

Added official approval dates showing Senate agreement on February 26, 2026 and House of Delegates agreement on March 2, 2026

Reformatted text layout for final enrolled printing with proper spacing and alignment

Added bill identifier 'SJ129ER' indicating enrolled status

Floor votes

How they voted

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

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Committee

Mar 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ129ER)

upper

Mar 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26105499D

upper

1 primary · 32 co-sponsors