This is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 108) honoring Marvin Sherlock Holmes, Sr. It does not create new laws or affect policies, funding, or specific groups. The resolution formally celebrates his life and legacy, as passed by both the Senate and House in February 2026. It is a symbolic gesture with no direct policy impact.
This resolution (SJ 114) is a ceremonial commendation honoring Reverend Dr. Roberta Young-Jackson for her contributions. It has no policy impact or concrete provisions - it simply expresses legislative recognition. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers via voice vote and is now final. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond the named recipient.
This bill (SJ 115) is a ceremonial resolution formally honoring the NAC Save Our Youth Foundation, Inc. It does not create new laws or policies. The resolution commends the organization for its work supporting youth, but it has no direct effect on government programs, funding, or regulations. As a procedural measure, it was passed unanimously by both chambers with voice votes in February 2026.
SJ 112 is a ceremonial resolution commending W. T. Nottingham for unspecified contributions, with no policy impact or direct effect on constituents. It passed both the Senate and House via voice vote in February 2026, as documented in its legislative actions. This type of resolution serves only to honor an individual and does not create new laws, alter funding, or change regulations. It is a standard procedural measure with no substantive policy changes.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 105), not a substantive bill. It formally honors the life and legacy of Margaret Peters Stalnaker through a legislative expression of respect. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate (February 19, 2026) and House (February 23, 2026), with no policy changes or direct effects on laws, programs, or individuals. It serves solely as a commemorative gesture without legal force.
This bill (SJ 103) is a ceremonial resolution formally commending Groveton Elementary School for its contributions to education. It does not create new laws, impose requirements, or allocate funds - it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution was approved by both the Senate and House with voice votes in February 2026. It directly affects the school by acknowledging its work, but has no practical policy impact.
This bill (SJ 101) is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late Gladys Mae West, a notable figure in mathematics and technology. It passed both the Senate and House in February 2026 and is now law. The resolution formally celebrates her life and contributions but does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any individuals or groups. This is a non-binding commemorative measure with no legal effect.
SJ 104 is a ceremonial resolution commending Woodley Hills Elementary School for its contributions to the community. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is solely a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate (February 19) and House (February 23) with voice votes. It directly honors the school and its staff, with no financial or regulatory impact.
This is a commemorative resolution (SJ 109) honoring Virginia Mozell Jefferson Tyler. It formally recognizes and celebrates her life and contributions, as is standard for such resolutions. The bill passed both the Senate and House in February 2026 and is now enacted as a ceremonial tribute with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on constituents or laws.
This bill (SJ 102) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Claudia Hantman Arko. It formally celebrates her life and contributions but does not create any new laws or affect any policies or individuals. The resolution passed both the Senate and House in February 2026. As a commemorative measure, it has no binding provisions or concrete policy changes.
Line of Duty Act; payments to beneficiaries. Provides that if a deceased person, as that term is defined in the Line of Duty Act, died as a result of certain cancers within seven years from his date of retirement, his beneficiary shall be entitled to the payment of certain benefits. Under current law, such beneficiary shall be entitled to such payment if the deceased person's death (i) arose out of and in the course of his employment or (ii) was within five years from his date of retirement.
State government; transaction of public business; prohibited website domains. Prohibits a public body, defined in the bill, from maintaining an official website for public use with a domain other than a .gov, .edu, or .museum domain. The bill provides that any email address that a public body provides to its employees shall utilize a .gov domain and directs the Virginia Information Technologies Agency to promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of the bill. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2029.
