Maddy summaryHJ 731 is a commemorative resolution honoring Bobby Gene Atkinson. It passed both the House and Senate in early 2025 and serves as a ceremonial tribute without implementing any policy changes or affecting specific groups. The resolution formally celebrates his life and contributions.
Maddy summaryHJ 651 is a ceremonial resolution commending Judy Simmons for her contributions. It has no binding effect or policy changes; it simply expresses legislative recognition. The bill was passed unanimously by both the House and Senate in February 2025. It directly affects no individuals or groups through legal requirements, serving only as a symbolic gesture of appreciation.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJ 642) honoring Robert Evans Talbott. It formally commemorates his life and legacy through a joint resolution passed by both the House and Senate. The bill has no substantive policy provisions or direct impact on laws, regulations, or specific groups; it serves solely as a formal tribute.
Maddy summaryHJ 640 is a ceremonial resolution commending Lawrence Distributing Company, Inc. for its contributions to the community. It does not create any new laws, alter rights, or affect any individuals or entities beyond expressing formal recognition. The bill passed both chambers by voice vote and was enacted without substantive policy changes. This type of resolution is purely symbolic and has no practical impact on legislation or regulations.
Maddy summaryHJ 645 is a ceremonial resolution commending John Edward Burton III. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is a formal expression of appreciation from the legislature. The resolution passed both the House and Senate by voice vote in February 2025. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect or impact on government operations or constituents.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Herbert Jesse Yeatts, a specific individual, for his contributions or service. As a ceremonial commendation, it has no policy impact or effect on laws or regulations. The bill passed both chambers of the legislature via voice vote and was adopted without any substantive legislative changes.
Maddy summaryHJ 641 is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring George W. Lester II. It does not create new laws or affect policies, as it is a non-binding tribute to recognize an individual's life. The resolution was passed by both the House and Senate in early 2025 and requires no action from citizens or government programs. It directly affects no one through policy changes, serving solely as a formal expression of commemoration.
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.
Lithium-ion Battery Separator Manufacturing Grant Fund. Establishes the Lithium-ion Battery Separator Manufacturing Grant Fund to, subject to appropriation, fund 20 annual grant award installments, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $60.597 million, to a qualified company that engages in the manufacture of lithium-ion battery separators and that executes a memorandum of understanding with the Commonwealth and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority, and that on and after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2045, is expected to (i) make a capital investment, defined in the bill, of at least $1.3506 billion and (ii) create and maintain at least 2,015 new full-time jobs in Pittsylvania County. This bill is identical to SB 1207.
Charter; City of Danville. Establishes a new charter for the City of Danville and repeals the current charter, which was created in 1982. The proposed charter sets out the organization of the city's government and contains powers typically granted to cities. Changes in the new charter include (i) replacing the current borrowing process with the process established by state law, (ii) eliminating the city council supermajority required to pass certain ordinances related to revenue and spending in conformance with state law, (iii) clarifying that certain council actions require a majority vote of those members present and voting rather than an absolute majority, (iv) eliminating the requirement that organizational changes to city departments and divisions be by ordinance, (v) reducing the maximum dollar limit required to be approved by ordinance to reflect a mandatory requirement of state law, and (vi) reducing from three to two the number of council members who can request a special meeting to reflect a mandatory requirement of state law. The bill makes numerous other clarifying and technical changes. This bill is identical to SB 1206.
