SJ 248 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending the Tephra ICA Arts Festival.

This bill formally commends the Tephra ICA Arts Festival, recognizing its contributions to the arts community. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes, indicating broad bipartisan support. As a commemorative resolution, it has no direct impact on funding, regulations, or operational procedures for the festival.

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 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill text underwent significant formatting and layout changes during its legislative journey from introduction to enrollment, with the addition of official enrollment markings and session identifiers. The substantive content of the resolution remained unchanged, continuing to commend the Tephra ICA Arts Festival for its 35th anniversary and its contributions to the Reston arts community.

Scope change

No substantive scope change; the bill's purpose and applicability remained identical

TECHNICAL

Added official enrollment markings including ENROLLED status, SJ248ER identifier, and approval dates from Senate and House of Delegates

Inserted decorative spacing and formatting lines typical of enrolled legislative documents

Removed sponsor attribution lines (Patrons and Delegates) and original introduction metadata

Reformatted text layout with additional spacing and alignment changes for enrolled document presentation

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 (SJ248ER)

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26109355D

upper

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors