Rep. Will Morefield

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 352) is a ceremonial resolution honoring George G. Brown, a deceased individual. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies or groups. The resolution simply expresses the legislature's recognition and tribute to George G. Brown's life and contributions. It passed both the Senate and House with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summarySJ 349 is a ceremonial resolution commending Jim Thompson for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect policies; it simply expresses formal recognition from the legislature. The resolution passed both the Senate and House by voice vote in February 2025. This type of resolution is standard for honoring individuals and has no binding effect.

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 353) is a ceremonial resolution commending Abigail Rhudy for her contributions. It directly honors Rhudy as the recipient of this formal recognition. The bill does not create any new policies, funding, or obligations - it is solely a symbolic gesture of appreciation approved by both chambers of the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 354) is a commemorative resolution honoring Danny Joe Dales, D.C. It does not create policy changes or affect any specific group or program. The resolution formally celebrates his life and contributions, as passed by both the Senate and House in February 2025. It is a procedural measure with no legislative or financial impact.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 323) commending Billy Wagner, a notable individual, for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a formal expression of recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate (February 6) and House (February 10) by voice vote. It was finalized as passed on February 11.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late state legislator Frank Miller Ruff, Jr. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or people. The resolution formally commemorates his service and life through a symbolic tribute. As a non-binding resolution, it has no practical impact beyond recognition.

Constitutional amendment (first reference); personal property tax; exemption for motor vehicles owned for personal, noncommercial use. Requires the General Assembly to exempt from personal property taxes motor vehicles owned by an individual for personal, noncommercial use, provided that for the first year following the effective date of such law, the exemption shall be equal to 20 percent of the tax rate imposed by a locality on tangible personal property, and shall increase by an additional 20 percent of such rate for each year thereafter until such time that the exemption is equal to 100 percent. For purposes of the exemption, "motor vehicle" includes only automobiles, pickup trucks, and motorcycles. The amendment provides that the exemption is applicable on the date the motor vehicle is acquired or the effective date of the amendment, whichever is later, but is not applicable for any period of time prior to the effective date.

Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act; flood-related disclosures. Requires the owner of residential real property located in the Commonwealth who has actual knowledge that the dwelling unit is located within certain flood hazard areas or floodplains to disclose such fact to the purchaser. The bill also removes from the disclosure statement provided by the Real Estate Board that is furnished to the purchaser of residential real property that the owner makes no representation with respect to whether the property is located in one or more special flood hazard areas.

Firearms-related offenses; mandatory minimum sentence; penalty. Increases from five to 10 years for a second or subsequent offense the mandatory minimum sentence for use or display of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies.