SJ 273 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Colonel Donald Caldwell, USAR.

This bill formally recognizes and commends Colonel Donald Caldwell for his service in the United States Army Reserve. It is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws, impose requirements, or allocate funding. The legislation was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes, indicating broad agreement on the honor. Its primary effect is to place an official record of recognition for Colonel Caldwell in the legislative history.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

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 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill text underwent significant formatting and layout changes as it progressed from introduction to enrollment, with the content remaining substantively identical. The primary changes involve adding official session headers, status markers (Introduced to Enrolled), and formatting adjustments for final printing rather than any policy modifications.

TECHNICAL

Added session headers and status indicators (Introduced, Enrolled) to reflect the bill's legislative journey through the General Assembly.

Reformatted the resolution text with adjusted line breaks and spacing for final enrolled version printing requirements.

Removed patron and delegate names from the original introduction page as these are not included in the final enrolled version.

Added approval dates from both Senate (March 11, 2026) and House of Delegates (March 12, 2026) to document final passage.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ273ER)

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26109105D

upper

1 primary · 4 co-sponsors