SJ 179 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Donald L. Unger.

This bill formally recognizes Donald L. Unger with a commendation from the state legislature. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of his contributions. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes without requiring a formal recorded vote. This type of resolution is ceremonial in nature and does not have binding legal effects on individuals or organizations.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Mar 14, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 1 edit
MINOR
The bill underwent significant formatting and layout changes from introduction to enrollment, with the text reorganized to include session information, resolution number, and approval dates. The substantive content commending Donald L. Unger for his volunteer service remains unchanged. These are primarily technical formatting adjustments rather than policy modifications.
TECHNICAL

Layout and formatting were reorganized to include session headers, resolution numbering, and approval dates from both chambers. The core commendation text for Donald L. Unger's service remained substantively the same.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Mar 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ179ER)
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced
Presented 26108850D
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Schuyler VanValkenburg
Schuyler VanValkenburg
DDemocratic
VA
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