SJ 259 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending the Independence High School boys' lacrosse team.

This bill formally recognizes the Independence High School boys' lacrosse team. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a ceremonial commendation. The legislation was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes without debate. Its only effect is to officially acknowledge the team's achievements.

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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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to its enrolled final version, primarily involving formatting adjustments and layout changes rather than substantive policy modifications. The core content commending the Independence High School boys' lacrosse team for their 2025 state championship victory remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Formatting and layout adjustments were made to convert the bill from an introduced draft to its enrolled final version, including changes to session headers, spacing, and text alignment.

Removed patron names (Srinivasan; Delegate: Singh) and introductory session metadata that are typically present in introduced bills but not in enrolled versions.

Added enrolled version identifiers and approval dates showing the bill was agreed to by the Senate on March 11, 2026, and the House of Delegates on March 12, 2026.

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How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Committee

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ259ER)

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26109312D

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor