Confirming Governor's appointments; December 1. Confirms appointments of certain persons made by Governor Glenn Youngkin and communicated to the General Assembly December 1, 2025.
SJ 97 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Fairfax Bar Association for its contributions to the legal community and public service. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies, as it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate and House via voice vote in February 2026. This type of bill typically honors an organization without implementing concrete policy changes.
SJ 90 is a ceremonial resolution commending Penney S. Azcarate for her service, with no policy or legal impact. It does not create new laws, alter regulations, or affect any individuals or groups. The bill serves solely as a symbolic gesture of recognition, passing unanimously in both chambers as a formal honor.
Driver improvement clinics; motorcycle driver improvement clinics; Motorcycle Driver Improvement Clinic Fund; created. Creates motorcycle driver improvement clinics, defined in the bill, as a subset of existing driver improvement clinics and provides requirements and parameters for the instruction and administration of the motorcycle driver improvement clinics. The bill authorizes courts to direct defendants who have committed violations while operating a motorcycle to attend a motorcycle driver improvement clinic and satisfy the requirements thereof. The bill also creates the Motorcycle Driver Improvement Clinic Fund for the operation and administration of motorcycle driver improvement clinics. The bill specifies that priority be given to the creation of motorcycle driver improvement clinics that operate as computer-based clinics.
This resolution (SR 39) formally commends Dr. Emily Barrows for her contributions, likely in healthcare or community service. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in the Senate via voice vote on February 12, 2026. It directly honors Dr. Barrows but has no binding effect or practical impact on legislation.
SR 44 is a Senate resolution honoring Larry Allen McClure, commemorating his life and contributions. It does not create new laws or affect policies, as it is a non-binding expression of tribute. The resolution was unanimously agreed to by the Senate and passed as SR44ER on February 13, 2026. This type of resolution typically serves to recognize individuals or events without implementing any concrete legislative action.
This is a commemorative Senate Resolution (SR 43) honoring Charles Whitley Henderson. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies; it is a non-binding gesture of recognition. The resolution formally celebrates Henderson's life and contributions as approved by the Senate. It has no practical policy impact beyond expressing legislative tribute.
This resolution formally honors the Officer Down Memorial Page, a nonprofit organization that commemorates law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. It serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition without creating new laws, altering policies, or affecting any individuals or entities. The bill does not impose obligations or provide funding, as it is purely a ceremonial expression of support. It was unanimously approved by the Senate in February 2026.
SR 38 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution commending the Virginia Housing Alliance for its work in housing advocacy. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals beyond formally recognizing the organization's contributions. The resolution passed the Senate unanimously via voice vote on February 12, 2026, and was filed with the clerk's office the following day. This type of resolution serves only to express legislative appreciation, with no binding effect or practical impact on housing policy.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 46) honoring the late Ford Carter Quillen. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, people, or programs. The resolution simply expresses the Senate's recognition and appreciation for Quillen's life and contributions. As a commemorative measure, it has no substantive legislative effect beyond the formal expression of respect.
SR 37 is a ceremonial resolution commending Edward Joseph Face for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals through legislative action. The resolution was unanimously agreed to by the Senate via voice vote on February 12, 2026, and passed without further legislative steps. This type of resolution is purely symbolic and does not impose any obligations or changes to existing law.
This bill (SR 45) is a Senate resolution commending Envision Lead Grow, Inc., a nonprofit organization. It formally recognizes the group's work but does not create any new laws, regulations, or financial obligations. The resolution passed unanimously by voice vote in the Senate on February 12, 2026. As a commemorative resolution, it has no direct policy impact on constituents or legal requirements.
