SJ 242 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Third Street Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

This bill formally recognizes and commends the Third Street Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. It is a symbolic measure that does not create new laws or affect public policy. The legislation was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes, indicating broad agreement. Its primary purpose is to honor the church's contributions or significance within the community.

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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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill changed from an introduced draft to an enrolled version, primarily involving formatting adjustments, spacing corrections, and minor text reformatting for official printing. The substantive policy content regarding the commendation of Third Street Bethel AME Church remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Header formatting was updated from 'INTRODUCED' to 'ENROLLED' with additional spacing and alignment adjustments for official document standards.

Patron names and introductory text were removed as the bill moved from introduction to final enrolled status.

Text was reformatted with additional line breaks and spacing to meet official enrolled document printing requirements.

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 (SJ242ER)

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26107707D

upper

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors