SJ 238 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Celebrating the life of Eva Marie Coles Caldwell Baker.

This bill is a commemorative resolution honoring Eva Marie Coles Caldwell Baker, a local figure being recognized for her contributions to the community. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves to officially acknowledge her legacy through legislative recognition. The measure was recently passed by both the Senate and House and is awaiting final approval. Such resolutions typically result in a formal record of tribute rather than operational changes to government functions.

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

This bill is a memorial resolution honoring Eva Marie Coles Caldwell Baker, a social worker and community leader. The primary changes are formatting and layout adjustments rather than substantive policy modifications. The text was reformatted from a standard introduced format to an enrolled format with different spacing and alignment, and some decorative elements were removed.

TECHNICAL

Removed decorative lines and patron information that was present in the introduced version

Added enrolled status indicators and different spacing/layout formatting

Reformatted text alignment and spacing throughout the document from introduced to enrolled format

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ238ER)

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed by for the day

lower

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26106461D

upper

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors