Rep. Chris Runion

Maddy summaryHJ 714 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Virginia Poultry Federation for its contributions to the state's agricultural community. It does not create new laws or affect any specific policies, regulations, or individuals. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate (via voice vote) and was formally adopted on March 24, 2025. As a symbolic gesture, it expresses legislative appreciation but has no binding effect or practical impact on state operations or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HJ 655) is a ceremonial resolution commending WSVA, a radio station in Virginia. It has no policy provisions or impact on laws, regulations, or constituents. The resolution formally recognizes WSVA's contributions but does not alter any rights, obligations, or government actions. It passed both chambers by voice vote in February 2025 and is now part of the legislative record.

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.

Threats to discharge a firearm within or at buildings or means of transportation; penalties. Provides that any person (i) who makes and communicates to another by any means any threat to bomb, burn, destroy, discharge a firearm within or at, or in any manner damage any place of assembly, building or other structure, or means of transportation or (ii) who communicates to another, by any means, information, knowing the same to be false, as to the existence of any peril of bombing, burning, destruction, discharging of a firearm within or at, or damage to any such place of assembly, building or other structure, or means of transportation is guilty of a Class 5 felony, provided, however, that if such person is under 18 years of age, he is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Under current law, any person 15 years of age or older (a) who makes and communicates to another by any means any threat to bomb, burn, destroy, or in any manner damage any place of assembly, building or other structure, or means of transportation or (b) who communicates to another, by any means, information, knowing the same to be false, as to the existence of any peril of bombing, burning, destruction, or damage to any such place of assembly, building or other structure, or means of transportation is guilty of a Class 5 felony. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Criminal Justice Conference.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring Matthew Robert Chiaverotti. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on legislation, citizens, or government operations. The resolution formally celebrates his life and legacy through a symbolic gesture by the legislature. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Land application of sewage sludge; permit exemptions; sunset. Exempts from permitting requirements for land application, marketing, and distribution of sewage sludge any land application for a research project when such land is owned and operated by an institution of higher education in the Commonwealth. The bill requires the institution of higher education to notify the Department of Environmental Quality and the owner of every adjoining property of its intent to land apply such sewage sludge at least 30 days prior to commencing any land application of sewage sludge. The bill also requires the institution of higher education to comply with setback and recordkeeping requirements outlined in the Virginia Pollution Abatement Permit Regulation. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2030.

Funerals; disagreements among next of kin. Permits funeral service establishments to proceed with funeral and disposition arrangements upon authorization from any next of kin after 30 days have passed since the funeral service establishment learned of a dispute between next of kin. Such procedure may only occur if the funeral service establishment has not received written notice of agreement among the next of kin or a court order resolving the dispute within the 30-day period.

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 summaryThis non-binding resolution formally honors The Salvation Army of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County for its community service. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any specific individuals or policies. The bill serves solely as a symbolic expression of appreciation from the Virginia General Assembly. As a procedural commendation, it has no practical impact beyond recognition.

Maddy summaryHJ 610 is a symbolic resolution commending Robert R. Lindgren for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any legal rights, programs, or individuals. The bill formally expresses appreciation through a joint resolution passed by both legislative chambers. It serves as a ceremonial gesture without any concrete policy impact.