Del. David Reid

Virginia Sports Tourism Grant Program; work group; report. Creates the Virginia Sports Tourism Grant Program, to be administered by the Virginia Tourism Authority, to provide grants to sports tourism activity sponsors, defined in the bill, in order to develop and attract sports tourism activities, also defined in the bill, to the Commonwealth. The bill requires the Virginia Tourism Authority to establish guidelines and criteria for grant awards and to report annually on the Program. The bill also requires a work group of stakeholders to be convened to recommend guidelines for grant awards by the Program and report such recommendations to the General Assembly by October 31, 2025.

Claims; Keshawn Clarence Duffy; compensation for wrongful incarceration. Grants relief in an amount to be appropriated to Keshawn Clarence Duffy, who was wrongly convicted of and subsequently incarcerated for two counts of forcible sodomy.

Maddy summaryHJ 564 is a non-binding resolution honoring the late Honorable Henry Levander Marsh, III, recognizing his contributions to the state. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group, as it is purely commemorative. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate and was formally adopted by the legislature. This type of resolution serves to acknowledge an individual's legacy without implementing policy changes.

Maddy summaryHJ 600 is a ceremonial resolution commending Christian Tabash for their contributions. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on laws or regulations; it solely serves as a formal expression of appreciation from the legislature. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate with voice votes. As a procedural measure, it does not affect any constituents or require implementation.

Maddy summaryHJ 607 is a ceremonial resolution commending Thomas Heilman for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, rights, or individuals. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House (February 10) and Senate (February 13) with voice votes and was formally adopted on March 20, 2025. As a non-binding expression of appreciation, it has no practical impact beyond the formal recognition.

Virginia state militia; officers of certain educational institutions; Randolph-Macon Academy. Adds Randolph-Macon Academy to the list of educational institutions of which officers shall be commissioned officers of the Virginia state militia.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HJ 532) is a ceremonial resolution commending the Adler Center for Caring for its work on the Van Metre Campus. It does not create new laws or alter policies; it is purely symbolic recognition. The resolution formally acknowledges the center’s efforts, directly affecting the Adler Center for Caring and its Van Metre Campus operations. As a procedural bill, it has no concrete policy impact beyond expressing legislative appreciation.

Maddy summaryHJ 530 is a ceremonial resolution commending Emily Ann Fox for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, regulations, or individuals beyond the formal recognition. The bill passed unanimously in both the House and Senate with voice votes in January 2025 and was enrolled as passed on March 18, 2025. This type of resolution serves only to honor an individual and has no binding effect on government actions or public resources.

Maddy summaryHJ 531 is a ceremonial resolution commending Keith H. Johnson, a local resident or community member, for his contributions. It passed unanimously in both the House and Senate with voice votes and is now enrolled as a formal legislative expression of honor with no binding policy impact or effect on laws or individuals.

Maddy summaryHJ 516 is a ceremonial resolution commending Anthony Cimino-Johnson for his contributions. It passed both the House and Senate by voice vote, serving as a formal recognition without creating legal obligations or affecting policy. This type of resolution does not impact any laws, programs, or individuals beyond the symbolic honor.