Del. Karen Keys-Gamarra

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life of Nancy Thumma Bowles. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves to recognize her contributions and legacy. The resolution has been passed by both the Senate and the House and is now ready for final approval. Such bills are typically symbolic and do not have direct regulatory or financial impacts.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends the Tephra ICA Arts Festival, recognizing its contributions to the arts community. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes, indicating broad bipartisan support. As a commemorative resolution, it has no direct impact on funding, regulations, or operational procedures for the festival.

Maddy summaryThis legislative bill, SJ 216, is a commemorative resolution honoring the life of Catherine Agnes Martin Hudgins. It does not create new laws or policies but serves to formally recognize her contributions and legacy within the legislative record. The bill was passed by both the Senate and the House and is now awaiting final action. Such resolutions are typically symbolic gestures rather than substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of M. Yaqub Mirza, Ph.D., a notable figure in the community. It directs state officials to officially recognize and celebrate his contributions through a formal resolution. The measure does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a commemorative gesture. It was passed by both the Senate and House in March 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the YMCA Fairfax County Reston for its community contributions. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official commendation from the state legislature. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes, indicating broad agreement without debate. The resolution acknowledges the organization's work but does not allocate funding or mandate specific actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of Christian A. Jurgensen III through a legislative resolution. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal recognition of his contributions. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House in March 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends Ilia Roman Malinin, an individual who has been recognized for their contributions or achievements. The legislation serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation rather than establishing new laws or regulations. It was passed by both the Senate and the House through voice votes, indicating broad agreement among legislators. The measure does not create any legal obligations or changes to existing policies, functioning solely as a statement of recognition.

Restorative justice practices. Provides that participation in a restorative justice practice, as defined in the bill, shall not be used as evidence or as an admission of guilt, delinquency, or civil liability in current or subsequent legal proceedings against any participant. The bill also provides that restorative justice communications, defined in the bill, are not admissible in, or subject to discovery for, any legal proceeding, and disclosure of such communications shall not be compelled in any judicial or administrative proceeding, arbitration, or mediation. The bill prohibits any person involved in a restorative justice practice, as defined in the bill, from testifying about any phase of such practice in any judicial or administrative proceeding, arbitration, or mediation except in certain circumstances enumerated in the bill. Lastly, the bill provides civil immunity for any person, who in good faith, discloses any restorative justice communication based on his belief that such disclosure is allowed pursuant to such provisions, provided that such disclosure was limited to solely address any such allowable disclosure.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Fair Oaks Elementary School for its achievements. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official commendation. The measure was passed by the House of Representatives through a voice vote on March 13, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes and commends Kerrie Wilson for unspecified contributions. It is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change existing policies. The legislation was approved by the House of Representatives through a voice vote and serves as an official acknowledgment rather than a substantive policy change.