Celebrating the life of Walter Luther Young, Jr.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 79) that commemorates the life of Walter Luther Young, Jr. It has no binding effect or policy changes. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's recognition and appreciation for Walter Luther Young, Jr.'s contributions, as agreed upon by the Senate on March 5, 2026. It does not affect any laws, programs, or individuals beyond this symbolic gesture.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2026
Last action Mar 25, 2026
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The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled version, primarily involving formatting adjustments, layout changes, and the addition of official enrollment markings. No substantive policy changes, scope modifications, or new provisions were introduced.
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Formatting and layout adjustments were made throughout the document, including changes to header placement, spacing, and the addition of official enrollment identifiers like 'ENROLLED' and 'SR79ER'.
The original 'Introduced' status and bill number were removed, replaced with 'Enrolled' status to indicate the bill has been finalized and approved for presentation.
Additional spacing and formatting lines were inserted to accommodate official enrollment markings and proper document presentation standards.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate (SR79ER)
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Feb 27, 2026
Introduced
Presented 26107858D
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Emily Jordan
RRepublican
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