Commending Mission Blue.
This Senate Resolution commends Mission Blue, an initiative focused on protecting marine environments, without imposing any new laws or regulations. The measure serves as a formal recognition of the organization's conservation efforts and does not affect any specific individuals or entities beyond expressing appreciation. As a ceremonial resolution, it requires no funding, enforcement mechanisms, or administrative changes to implement. The bill was passed by voice vote in the Senate and represents a symbolic gesture rather than a substantive policy shift.
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 26, 2026
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The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, primarily involving formatting and layout adjustments rather than substantive policy changes. The core content commending Mission Blue for designating the Chesapeake Bay as a Hope Spot remains unchanged, though the enrolled version includes additional spacing and formatting elements typical of official legislative documents.
TECHNICAL
Formatting and layout were adjusted to conform to official enrolled document standards, including spacing, alignment, and page structure. The substantive legislative text regarding the commendation of Mission Blue remains identical.
Additional spacing and formatting elements were inserted to meet enrolled document requirements, including blank lines and alignment adjustments.
Draft-specific elements such as the introduction date, bill number, and patron name were removed as these are not included in the final enrolled 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
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate (SR114ER)
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced
Presented 26106062D
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
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Party
State
District
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Dave Marsden
DDemocratic
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