SJ 54 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Sheryl Ann McLaughlin.

This bill (SJ 54) is a ceremonial resolution commending Sheryl Ann McLaughlin for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any rights, obligations, or policies for individuals or groups. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate and House via voice vote in early 2026 and is now enacted as a formal expression of recognition.
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 21, 2026 Last action Jan 27, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Enrolled · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill text shows extensive formatting changes between the introduced and enrolled versions, including the addition of session headers, enrollment status, and approval dates. The substantive legislative content remains unchanged, with the same commendation for Sheryl Ann McLaughlin's retirement and service. These are primarily technical and formatting modifications rather than policy changes.
TECHNICAL

Added session headers, enrollment status, and legislative approval dates that were not present in the original introduced version

Modified text formatting and spacing throughout the document, including line breaks and alignment

Removed patron attribution line and some separator lines from the original version

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
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Jan 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ54ER)
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 21, 2026
Introduced
Presented 26105346D
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Mamie Locke
DDemocratic
VA
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