Study; Department of Environmental Quality; tax policy options for reforming the litter tax; report. Requests the Department of Environmental Quality to study tax policy options for reforming the litter tax.
Del. Patrick Hope
Sponsored bills
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month. Designates May, in 2025 and in each succeeding year, as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month in Virginia.
Maddy summaryHR 481 is a House resolution commending Lawrence Douglas Wilder, Virginia's first Black governor and former lieutenant governor. It serves as a formal, symbolic recognition of his contributions to public service and leadership. The bill does not create any policy changes or affect specific groups; it is purely a ceremonial gesture. The resolution passed unanimously by the House on January 16, 2025, and was engrossed for final passage.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends the James Wood High School volleyball team for their accomplishments. It is a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or direct impact on laws, regulations, or funding; it solely serves to recognize the team's achievements.
Maddy summaryHR 467 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Fredericksburg Comic Con event. It does not create any new laws or affect regulations; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition by the House of Representatives. The resolution formally acknowledges the event's contributions to the community and cultural scene. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect or direct impact on policy or funding.
Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 456) is a House resolution celebrating the life of Michael David Killian. It does not create new laws or affect policies; it is a ceremonial resolution recognizing an individual. The resolution was formally adopted by the House of Representatives on March 10, 2025, after being introduced and passed through House procedures. It has no substantive impact beyond the symbolic acknowledgment of Michael David Killian.
Maddy summaryHR 533 is a ceremonial resolution commending the New Chesapeake Men for Progress Education Foundation, Inc. for its work in education. The bill contains no substantive policy changes or funding provisions; it is a symbolic gesture with no legal effect or direct impact on individuals or policies. As a non-binding resolution passed by the House via voice vote, it does not alter laws or create obligations. This type of bill is purely honorific, recognizing an organization's efforts without implementing any new requirements.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution honoring Matthew Charles Obenshain. It does not create any new laws or affect policies; it simply expresses legislative recognition of his life. The resolution was passed unanimously by both the Senate and House on February 20-21, 2025. It has no binding effect beyond ceremonial acknowledgment.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 410) is a ceremonial resolution commending the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for its work. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals. The resolution formally expresses legislative appreciation but has no binding effect or practical impact. It passed both chambers of the legislature by voice vote in early 2025.
Maddy summarySJ 408 is a ceremonial resolution formally honoring the United States Army for its service. It does not create new laws or affect specific individuals or policies; instead, it expresses legislative recognition through a symbolic gesture. The bill passed unanimously in both the Senate and House in February 2025, with no substantive policy changes or implementation mechanisms. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect beyond the expression of praise.