SJ 278 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Celebrating the life of Barbara Griffis Decatur.

This bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life of Barbara Griffis Decatur. It does not create new laws or policies but serves to formally recognize her contributions. The bill has been passed by both the Senate and House and is awaiting final approval.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 9, 2026 Last action Mar 24, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, primarily involving formatting and layout changes rather than substantive policy modifications. The core content celebrating Barbara Griffis Decatur's life and service remains unchanged, with only structural adjustments to presentation and minor text reformatting.

TECHNICAL

Formatting and layout adjustments including removal of draft session headers and addition of enrolled status indicators

Text reformatting with line breaks and spacing changes for final publication

Added enrolled designation and passage dates for Senate and House of Delegates

Removed draft session information and patron designation from introduced version

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 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ278ER)

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26107225D

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors