SJ 236 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Celebrating the life of Ronyell Deshawn Whitaker.

This bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life of Ronyell Deshawn Whitaker. It does not create new laws or policies but serves to recognize and celebrate his legacy. The measure has been passed by both the Senate and House and is now awaiting final action. Such resolutions are symbolic gestures intended to acknowledge individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House of Delegates Passage

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 transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled version, primarily changing formatting and layout rather than substantive policy. The enrolled version includes official session markings, patron lists were removed, and the text was reformatted for final printing with proper spacing and alignment. No policy changes, funding amounts, eligibility criteria, or substantive provisions were altered.

TECHNICAL

Formatting and layout changes including removal of patron names, addition of session headers, and reorganization of text for final enrolled printing

Added official session markings and enrolled status indicators

Removed patron list and introductory draft markings

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 (SJ236ER)

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26109113D

upper

1 primary · 38 co-sponsors