SJ 220 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Meredith Farrar-Owens.

This bill formally recognizes Meredith Farrar-Owens with a commendation for her contributions. It is a non-binding resolution that does not alter laws or create new obligations for any group. The measure was passed by both the Senate and the House through voice votes without requiring a formal debate or amendment.
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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Changed 'INTRODUCED' to 'ENROLLED' status, indicating the bill has completed its legislative process and is ready for signing.

Added approval dates showing Senate agreement on March 10, 2026 and House of Delegates agreement on March 12, 2026.

Changed the resolution header from 'SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 220' to include 'ENROLLED' designation with bill number SJ220ER.

Removed patron attribution line and replaced with formatted text layout for official enrollment.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ220ER)
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced
Presented 26101409D
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Russet Perry
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