SJ 64 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Celebrating the life of Joseph Franklin Viar.

This bill (SJ 64) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Joseph Franklin Viar. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, rights, or individuals. The resolution simply expresses the legislature's commemoration of Mr. Viar's life and legacy. It passed unanimously in both the Senate (January 29, 2026) and House (February 2, 2026). As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect or practical implementation.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill text shows extensive formatting changes and layout adjustments between the introduced and enrolled versions, with no substantive policy changes to the legislative content. The core resolution honoring Joseph Franklin Viar remains identical in all meaningful aspects, including the biographical details, reasons for recognition, and the final resolutions.

TECHNICAL

Significant formatting and layout changes including spacing adjustments, header modifications (ENROLLED status), and reorganization of text lines, but no changes to the actual legislative content or policy provisions.

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.

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Committee

Feb 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ64ER)

upper

Jan 28, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26101595D

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors