SJ 294 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Celebrating the life of the Honorable Harry Fleisher Collins, Jr.

This bill honors the memory of Harry Fleisher Collins, Jr., a former state legislator, by formally recognizing his contributions to public service. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a commemorative resolution to acknowledge his legacy. The measure has been passed by both the Senate and the House and is awaiting final approval to become official.

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 25, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, primarily changing from a clean legislative text to a formatted enrolled document with added metadata, spacing, and official markings. The substantive policy content regarding the celebration of Harry Fleisher Collins, Jr.'s life and contributions remains unchanged.

Scope change

No substantive scope or applicability changes; the bill's purpose and provisions remain identical.

TECHNICAL

Added official enrolled markings including session headers, bill number (SJ294ER), and approval dates from both chambers

Removed introductory draft metadata including 'Introduced' status and bill tracking number

Added spacing and formatting adjustments typical of enrolled legislative documents

Changed patron attribution from 'Suetterlein' to no specific patron listed in enrolled version

Floor votes

How they voted

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

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Committee

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ294ER)

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26109520D

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors