SJ 213 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Ryan Dean.

This bill formally commends Ryan Dean, recognizing his contributions or achievements. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the legislature. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes without requiring debate or amendments.

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 9, 2026 Last action Mar 14, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill changed from an introduced draft to an enrolled version, primarily undergoing formatting and layout adjustments rather than substantive policy changes. The core content commending retired police chief Ryan Dean remains identical, with only visual presentation differences such as spacing, alignment, and header formatting modifications.

TECHNICAL

Formatting and layout changes including spacing adjustments, alignment modifications, and header reorganization between introduced and enrolled versions

Removal of patron names and introductory session metadata from the enrolled version

Addition of official enrolled markings and date stamps indicating legislative approval by Senate and House of Delegates

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ213ER)

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26108823D

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor