Del. Michelle Maldonado

Maddy summaryHJ 758 is a ceremonial resolution commending Geraldine Maskelony for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals beyond expressing formal recognition. The bill passed unanimously in both the House and Senate (via voice vote) and is now enacted as a symbolic gesture. As a procedural resolution, it has no practical policy impact or implementation requirements.

Election of Circuit Court Judges, General District Court Judges, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Judges, and a member of the Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission.

Maddy summaryHJ 728 is a ceremonial resolution commending Heman Bekele for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect policies, as it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The bill passed both the House and Senate by voice vote in February 2025, with no substantive provisions or mechanisms beyond the formal expression of praise.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends Felipe Hernandez, Jr. for his contributions. It is a ceremonial resolution with no binding effect, recognizing an individual rather than enacting policy. The resolution passed both the House and Senate by voice vote and was officially enacted on March 24, 2025.

Maddy summaryHJ 726 is a ceremonial resolution commending Carlos Cañas for his contributions. It expresses formal recognition from the legislature but does not create any new laws, policies, or obligations. The resolution passed both the House and Senate by voice vote and was adopted without further legislative action. This type of resolution is standard for honoring individuals and has no direct impact on constituents or policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HJ 736) is a ceremonial resolution commending the Northern Virginia Veterinary Medical Association for its service to the community. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a formal expression of appreciation from the Virginia General Assembly directed solely at the named organization. The resolution passed both the House and Senate by voice vote in February 2025.

Maddy summaryHJ 684 is a commemorative resolution honoring Loudoun County residents who were among the passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which crashed in 2023. It formally recognizes and celebrates the lives of these community members without creating any new laws or policy changes. The resolution passed both the House and Senate in February 2025 and was signed into law. This is a symbolic gesture, not a substantive legislative measure.

Maddy summaryHJ 721 is a ceremonial resolution commending Norfolk State University for its contributions to education and the community. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies or individuals. The bill serves only as a formal expression of recognition from the legislature. As a procedural resolution, it has no practical impact beyond the symbolic gesture.

Real property tax; assessment of affordable rental housing. Directs the Department of Taxation to develop a uniform income and expense reporting form that may be provided by duly authorized assessors and completed by the owners of affordable rental housing properties prior to assessment of such affordable rental housing properties. The bill provides that the duly authorized real estate assessor charged with determining the fair market value of affordable rental housing shall use the income approach when such housing generates income unless certain information is not provided by the property owner. The bill specifies that the foregoing provisions shall become effective for assessments beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Finally, the bill directs the Department to develop, in consultation with a stakeholder group, the uniform income and expense reporting form no later than September 1, 2025, and directs the Department to provide by November 1, 2025, a letter to the Chairs of the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations and the House Committee on Finance with an update on the development of such form and implementation of training for assessing officials and contracted assessors on the assessment of affordable rental housing.

Virginia Health Benefit Exchange; special enrollment period for pregnancy. Requires the Virginia Health Benefit Exchange to establish by January 1, 2026, a special enrollment period for a pregnant qualified individual to enroll in a qualified health plan at any time after the commencement of the pregnancy.