SJ 251 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Ambreen Ahmed.

This bill formally commends Ambreen Ahmed, a specific individual, for unspecified contributions or achievements. It is a ceremonial resolution that does not create new laws, allocate funds, or impose obligations on any group. The legislation was passed by both the Senate and the House through voice votes, indicating broad agreement without debate. As a symbolic measure, it serves to publicly recognize Ahmed's accomplishments rather than change policy or affect public services.

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 25, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text underwent extensive formatting and layout changes during its legislative journey from introduction to enrollment, but the substantive policy content remained unchanged. The resolution commending Ambreen Ahmed for her domestic violence advocacy work retained all original WHEREAS clauses and RESOLVED sections, with only visual formatting differences including added spacing, alignment adjustments, and the addition of 'ENROLLED' status markers.

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Formatting and layout adjustments including added blank lines, spacing changes, and alignment modifications throughout the document

Status markers added showing 'ENROLLED' designation and passage dates for Senate and House of Delegates

Minor text reflow and line breaks adjusted for enrolled version formatting requirements

Floor votes

How they voted

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

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Committee

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ251ER)

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26109288D

upper

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors