Rep. Rip Sullivan

Maddy summaryThis bill (HJ 736) is a ceremonial resolution commending the Northern Virginia Veterinary Medical Association for its service to the community. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a formal expression of appreciation from the Virginia General Assembly directed solely at the named organization. The resolution passed both the House and Senate by voice vote in February 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HJ 751) honors the life and contributions of Thomas Cahill Johnson through a formal legislative expression of respect. It has no policy impact or binding requirements - it is purely a symbolic gesture recognizing an individual. The bill was unanimously agreed to by both the House and Senate and now serves as a commemorative record. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond its ceremonial purpose.

Maddy summaryHJ 695 is a ceremonial resolution commending Virginia History Day students and teachers for their educational achievements. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a formal expression of appreciation from the Virginia General Assembly. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate with voice votes in February 2025. As a joint resolution (HJ), it has no binding effect and serves solely to recognize participants in the History Day program.

Maddy summaryHJ 716 is a ceremonial resolution commending Anthony Guy Bennett. It passed both the House and Senate by voice vote and was enacted without implementing any policy changes or affecting specific groups. This type of resolution serves solely to recognize an individual's contributions, with no legislative or financial impact.

Maddy summaryHJ 696 is a ceremonial resolution commending the McLean Citizens Association for its community service. It does not create any new laws, policies, or obligations - it is solely a symbolic gesture expressing legislative recognition. The bill passed both chambers unanimously via voice vote and requires no action from the Association or the public. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct impact on residents or policy outcomes.

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.

Replacement of trees during development process in localities; tree canopy fund. Allows localities by ordinance to establish a tree canopy fund to collect, maintain, and distribute fees collected from developers that cannot provide for full tree canopy requirements where the development project is situated. The bill requires the ordinance to establish cost units that are based on average costs of two-inch caliper nursery stock trees. The bill allows a locality to use moneys from the fund to (i) plant and maintain trees on public or private property or (ii) make disbursements to a community-based organization that is exempt from income tax pursuant to § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is operated for tree planting, stewardship, or community-beautification missions that benefit the community at large. The bill requires any funds collected by localities to be spent within five years of the collection date.

Constitutional amendment (first reference); qualifications of voters; right to vote; persons not entitled to vote. Provides that every person who meets the qualifications of voters set forth in the Constitution of Virginia shall have the fundamental right to vote in the Commonwealth and that such right shall not be abridged by law, except for persons who have been convicted of a felony and persons who have been adjudicated to lack the capacity to understand the act of voting. A person who has been convicted of a felony shall not be entitled to vote during any period of incarceration for such felony conviction, but upon release from incarceration for that felony conviction and without further action required of him, such person shall be invested with all political rights, including the right to vote. Currently, in order to be qualified to vote a person convicted of a felony must have his civil rights restored by the Governor or other appropriate authority. The amendment also provides that a person adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction as lacking the capacity to understand the act of voting shall not be entitled to vote during this period of incapacity until his capacity has been reestablished as prescribed by law. Currently, the Constitution of Virginia provides that a person who has been adjudicated to be mentally incompetent is not qualified to vote until his competency is reestablished.

Maddy summaryHJ 659 is a ceremonial resolution commending Mekhi Becton, Sr., for his contributions to the community. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or directly affect any individuals or groups beyond expressing legislative recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in the Senate via voice vote after being introduced and quickly advanced through procedural steps. As a non-binding resolution, it serves only to honor an individual and has no legal or practical impact on governance or public policy.

Insurance agents; appointments and terminations. Amends the process for the appointment of insurance agents and agencies by insurers as administered by the Bureau of Insurance of the State Corporation Commission. The bill also revises certain requirements of an insurer or authorized representative that terminates an appointment of an agent that is found to have engaged in conduct prohibited by existing law.