This is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 442) passed by both the Senate and House on February 19-20, 2025, to honor the life of Henry Mills Harris. It has no policy provisions or concrete impact on laws, budgets, or specific groups. The resolution serves as a symbolic recognition of Harris's contributions, with no associated legislative action or funding. As a procedural measure, it does not affect any laws or regulations.
SJ 432 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Langley High School golf team for their achievements. It does not create any new laws, policies, or obligations, and it directly affects only the school team as a formal recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate and House by voice vote in February 2025. This is a standard procedural measure with no concrete policy impact.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution commending Voices for Virginia's Children, an organization focused on child welfare advocacy. It formally recognizes the group's work through a symbolic gesture approved by both the Virginia Senate and House. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any individuals or programs. The measure serves only to honor the organization's contributions without implementing any concrete policy changes.
SR 250 is a ceremonial legislative resolution commending the Petersburg Home for Ladies for its service to the community. It does not create new laws or affect any specific policies, programs, or individuals beyond expressing formal recognition. The resolution is purely symbolic, with no substantive provisions or mechanisms. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct impact on legislation or funding.
Horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; breakage. Amends the definition of "breakage" for the purposes of horse racing other than historical horse racing to mean the odd cents by which the amount payable on each dollar wagered exceeds one cent ($0.01). The bill also provides that 70 percent of the legitimate breakage from each pari-mutuel pool for historical horse racing shall be distributed to the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund and 30 percent of such breakage shall be deposited in the Racing Benevolence Fund.
Department of Conservation and Recreation; acceptance of property to establish a state park; Loudoun County. Authorizes the Department of Conservation and Recreation to accept or acquire from The Conservation Fund approximately 1,240 acres of real property and any buildings or structures thereon between Little River Turnpike, James Monroe Highway, and Tail Race Road, known as Oak Hill Farm, in Loudoun County for the purpose of establishing and operating a state park that provides outdoor recreation and historical interpretation opportunities and supports agricultural uses on such property.
Adult adoptee access to original birth certificate; contact preference form. Allows the State Registrar to provide, upon written request, any adult adopted person access to his original birth certificate. The bill allows a birth parent to indicate whether they would like to be contacted by an adoptee on a contact preference form provided by the State Registrar that shall accompany the adoptee's original birth certificate, which shall be released to an adopted person when he requests his original birth certificate.
Senate chamber; sale of chairs. Provides for the sale of the chairs used in the Senate chamber to former and current Senators in accordance with guidelines established by the Clerk of the Senate.
This resolution (SJ 377) is a ceremonial tribute honoring Elizabeth Boden's life and legacy. It contains no policy changes, legal obligations, or affected parties - its sole purpose is to formally recognize her contributions. The resolution was approved by both the Senate and House in February 2025, passing without amendments. As a commemorative measure, it does not alter laws or impact any individuals or programs.
SJ 380 is a symbolic resolution commending Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church for its community contributions. Passed by voice vote in both the Senate and House in February 2025, it has no legal effect or policy impact. As a commemorative resolution, it does not alter laws or directly affect any individuals or organizations.
This resolution honors the late Walter Benjamin Keister, Sr., a former public servant, by commemorating his life and contributions to the community. It is a ceremonial resolution with no policy impact or funding requirements. The bill passed unanimously in both the Senate and House on February 19-20, 2025, and was formally adopted as SJ 379ER. It does not affect any laws, regulations, or individuals through legislative action.
This resolution formally commends Ruth Anne Walker for her contributions. It passed unanimously in both the Senate and House via voice vote as a ceremonial recognition with no policy impact or direct effect on constituents. The bill serves solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation.
