SJ 37 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending the Friends of Dyke Marsh.

This is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 37) that formally commends the "Friends of Dyke Marsh" group for their work. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or directly affect any individuals or organizations through specific mechanisms. The resolution simply expresses legislative recognition and appreciation for the group's efforts. As a symbolic gesture, it has no substantive policy impact or operational changes.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Jan 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Jan 2026

Governor

Introduced Jan 16, 2026 Last action Jan 27, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled version, primarily undergoing formatting and layout changes rather than substantive policy modifications. The core content of Senate Joint Resolution 37, which commends the Friends of Dyke Marsh on its 50th anniversary, remains unchanged in terms of its purpose, findings, and resolutions.

TECHNICAL

The document underwent significant formatting changes, including the addition of decorative spacing lines, repositioning of the session header from the top to the middle of the document, and the addition of 'ENROLLED' status designation. The substantive legislative text including WHEREAS clauses and RESOLVED sections remained identical in meaning and content.

Removed draft metadata including the original introduction date stamp (January 16, 2026), bill number (26102509D), and patron information (Surovell; Delegate Krizek) that were present in the introduced version but are no longer needed in the final enrolled version.

Added enrollment status indicators including 'ENROLLED' designation, approval dates from both the Senate (January 22, 2026) and House of Delegates (January 26, 2026), and the bill reference code 'SJ37ER' to indicate the enrolled version.

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

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Committee

Jan 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ37ER)

upper

Jan 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Jan 22, 2026

Upper · Passed

Agreed to by Senate by voice vote (Voice Vote)

upper

Jan 16, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26102509D

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor