Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Linda Ford for her contributions. It passed unanimously in both the Senate and House via voice vote, with final passage recorded on February 19, 2025. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policies, funding, or regulations. It serves solely to recognize an individual's service.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution honoring George W. Lester II, recognizing his life and contributions. It does not create new laws, policies, or affect any individuals or groups through legislative action. As a commemorative measure, it serves only to express collective respect and remembrance.
Maddy summarySJ 364 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Robert McCabe Ryan. It passed unanimously in both the Senate and House in February 2025, with no substantive policy provisions or direct impact on legislation or constituents. The bill serves solely to commemorate Ryan's life, consistent with standard legislative tributes. No voting records or policy changes are associated with this resolution.
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 367) is a ceremonial resolution commending the 100th Infantry (Century) Division for its service during World War II. It has no policy impact or direct effect on individuals or laws, as it is a formal expression of appreciation approved by both the Senate and House. The resolution passed unanimously through voice votes and was formally enacted on February 19, 2025. It serves solely to honor the division's historical contributions without altering any legal obligations or programs.
Maddy summarySJ 368 is a non-binding commemorative resolution honoring Grover C. Wilson, Jr., recognizing his contributions to the community. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any specific group or policy. The resolution passed both the Senate and House in February 2025 and serves solely to celebrate his life and legacy. As a ceremonial measure, it has no practical impact beyond symbolic recognition.
Maddy summarySJ 369 is a symbolic resolution commending children of the Shenandoah Valley for their contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, funding, or regulations. The bill simply expresses formal recognition through a resolution passed unanimously by both the Senate and House. It directly affects no individuals or groups beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment. This is a procedural, non-binding expression of appreciation with no concrete policy changes.
Real property tax; exemptions for disabled veterans and surviving spouses; driveways. Clarifies that any driveway used to access land otherwise exempt from real property taxes as being owned by a veteran who has a 100 percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability shall also be exempt from such taxation. The bill also clarifies that any driveway used to access land otherwise exempt from real property taxes due to being owned by a surviving spouse of a member of the armed forces who died in the line of duty shall be similarly exempt from real property taxes.
Virginia Brownfield and Coal Mine Renewable Energy Grant Fund. Increases from $100 per kilowatt of nameplate capacity from renewable energy sources that are located on brownfields to $200 per kilowatt of nameplate capacity from renewable energy sources that are located on brownfields the grant amount a project developer can receive from the Virginia Brownfield and Coal Mine Renewable Energy Grant Fund.
Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing; percentage retained for distribution. Provides that with respect to all authorized historical horse racing terminals, of the amount that a horse racing licensee retains from wagering on historical horse racing pools and in addition to the current distribution required under law, 0.0125 percent each shall be distributed to the Shenandoah County Agricultural Foundation and the Great Meadow Foundation to support the promotion, education, maintenance, and safety of horse racing at such facilities. The bill also increases the distribution percentage provided from the amount that a horse racing licensee retains from wagering on historical horse racing pools to the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund from 0.01 percent to 0.025 percent.
