Del. Charniele Herring

Virginia Student Training Employment Pipeline for U.S. Procurement (STEP UP) Program established. Directs the Department of Education to establish the Virginia Student Training Employment Pipeline for U.S. Procurement (STEP UP) Program for the purpose of facilitating opportunities for any student enrolled in the eleventh or twelfth grade at a public high school in the Commonwealth or enrolled at a comprehensive community college or historically black college or university in the Commonwealth who enters into an agreement with an entity located in the relevant local school division or region that has a procurement contract with the federal government whereby such entity agrees to provide assistance to the student to obtain, prior to graduation, any federal security clearance at the public trust or national security level and any other education, training, or credential that is necessary for the student to be prepared for employment with such entity upon graduation in exchange for a commitment from the student to accept and remain in such an employment position for an agreed-upon period of time after graduation.

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 568 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Louis Peter Kokonis, recognizing his life and contributions. It has no legal effect or policy provisions - it simply expresses the legislature's commemoration of an individual. The resolution passed both the House and Senate in early 2025 and was enrolled as enacted. This type of resolution does not affect any laws, policies, or specific groups.

Maddy summaryHJ 573 is a ceremonial resolution commending Computer CORE, a local organization, for its contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a non-binding expression of appreciation. The resolution passed both the House and Senate by voice vote in February 2025 and was formally adopted. This type of resolution is standard for recognizing community groups without implementing any concrete changes.

Maddy summaryHJ 570 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Russ Adams, passed by both the House and Senate in early 2025. It does not create new laws or impact any policies; it is a symbolic gesture to recognize the life of Russ Adams. The resolution was formally agreed to by the House on February 10, 2025, and by the Senate on February 13, 2025. As a commemorative measure, it has no direct effect on constituents or legislative procedures.

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 566 is a ceremonial resolution commending Port City Brewing Company for its contributions to the community. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any regulations; it is purely a symbolic recognition. The bill passed unanimously in both the House and Senate in early 2025 and was formally adopted. This resolution directly affects only Port City Brewing Company as the recipient of the formal commendation.

Maddy summaryHJ 567 is a resolution commending the Campagna Center for its community service. It was passed by both the House and Senate in February 2025 through voice votes. This procedural resolution serves as a formal expression of recognition with no binding legal effect or policy changes.

Maddy summaryHJ 572 is a joint resolution commending ACT for Alexandria for its community contributions. It formally recognizes the organization's work but does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals. The resolution passed both the House and Senate by voice vote in February 2025 and was finalized as HJ572ER.

Maddy summaryHJ 574 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Virginia chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) for its work. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any specific policies or individuals - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition approved by both legislative chambers. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate with voice votes. This type of resolution has no legal effect beyond expressing legislative appreciation.