Del. Alfonso Lopez

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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SJ 441) formally commends the Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation for its work in the community. It expresses legislative support for the organization's efforts but does not impose any legal obligations or create new laws. The bill serves as a symbolic recognition of the Foundation's contributions, directly affecting no individuals or entities through policy changes. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect beyond the expression of goodwill.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 434), not a policy bill. It formally commends Dr. William Ferguson Reid for his service, with no legal effect or impact on any individuals or policies. The resolution passed both the Senate and House by voice vote in February 2025. As a symbolic gesture, it expresses legislative recognition but does not create any new requirements or change existing law.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Linda Ford for her contributions. It passed unanimously in both the Senate and House via voice vote, with final passage recorded on February 19, 2025. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policies, funding, or regulations. It serves solely to recognize an individual's service.

Maddy summarySJ 363 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Virginia Spaceport Authority for its work in advancing space exploration and economic development in Virginia. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is purely symbolic recognition. The bill passed both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly with unanimous voice votes in February 2025. It honors the Authority's contributions but has no binding effect or direct impact on residents, businesses, or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 371) is a ceremonial resolution commending Hoda Kotb, a well-known television host and co-anchor, for her contributions. It does not create any legal requirements or affect any individuals, organizations, or policies. The resolution simply expresses the legislature's appreciation through a formal statement. As a commemorative measure, it has no binding effect and passed unanimously in both chambers.

Department of Medical Assistance Services; presumptive eligibility for pregnant individuals; qualified entities; performance standards for qualified entities. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to seek federal authority to implement presumptive eligibility for pregnant individuals, in addition to the existing hospital presumptive eligibility program and, if the Department receives such authority, allows the Department to authorize qualified entities to make determinations of presumptive eligibility for pregnant individuals. The bill directs qualified entities to provide (i) the necessary applications for medical assistance on the day in which the presumptive eligibility decision is made and (ii) assistance with completing such applications through available modalities. Under the bill, qualified entities are authorized to make determinations of presumptive eligibility for pregnant individuals who meet eligibility criteria for certain medical assistance programs and have not had a presumptive eligibility period during the current pregnancy. The bill also sets forth certain performance standards that qualified entities must meet to remain a qualified entity, described in the bill.