SJ 204 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending United States Navy ships named USS Yorktown.

This bill formally recognizes and honors the United States Navy ships named USS Yorktown. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of these vessels' historical significance. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes, indicating broad bipartisan support. The bill has no direct impact on individuals or organizations beyond serving as a symbolic tribute to naval history.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

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 6, 2026 Last action Mar 14, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill primarily underwent formatting and layout changes as it moved from introduction to final enrolled status. The substantive policy content regarding the commendation of USS Yorktown ships remained unchanged. The enrolled version includes additional administrative markings like 'ENROLLED' and 'SJ204ER' that indicate its final legislative status.

TECHNICAL

Removed original session header and patron names (Diggs, Cifers, Craig, Durant, French, Hackworth, Jordan, McDougle, Mulchi, Peake and Suetterlein) as these are administrative details not included in the final enrolled version.

Added 'ENROLLED' designation and bill number 'SJ204ER' to indicate the bill has completed all legislative steps and is ready for presentation.

Text formatting changed to match enrolled document standards with adjusted spacing and line breaks for official presentation.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ204ER)

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Mar 6, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26109224D

upper

1 primary · 10 co-sponsors