SJ 7 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Honorable Robert G. MacDonald.

This is a procedural resolution (SJ 7), not a policy bill. It formally commends the Honorable Robert G. MacDonald through a resolution passed by the legislature. The resolution has no policy provisions or direct impact on any group; it serves only as a ceremonial expression of recognition. The bill is currently prefaced and awaiting formal introduction.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Nov 2025

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Jan 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Jan 2026

Governor

Introduced Nov 20, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill underwent significant formatting and layout changes as it progressed from introduction to enrollment, with the text being reformatted for official printing. The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged, as it commends Judge Robert G. MacDonald for receiving the 2025 First Citizen of Chesapeake award. The changes are primarily technical formatting adjustments rather than policy modifications.

TECHNICAL

The bill's layout was reformatted from a standard introduction format to an enrolled format, with significant changes in spacing, alignment, and page positioning for official printing purposes.

Header information was updated to reflect the bill's enrolled status, including the addition of 'ENROLLED' and the bill number 'SJ7ER' for official record-keeping.

Approval dates were added showing the bill was agreed to by the Senate on January 15, 2026, and by the House of Delegates on January 19, 2026.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

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Committee

Jan 21, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ7ER)

upper

Jan 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Jan 15, 2026

Upper · Passed

Agreed to by Senate by voice vote (Voice Vote)

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors