Del. Shelly Simonds

Maddy summaryHR 780 is a procedural resolution commending Pat Woodbury for their contributions, with no policy changes or direct impacts on constituents or legislation. It passed the House unanimously by voice vote on February 18, 2025, and is a symbolic gesture without binding requirements or funding. The bill does not alter laws, allocate resources, or affect specific groups - it serves solely as a formal recognition. As a commemorative resolution, it requires no further action beyond the House passage noted in the record.

Maddy summaryHR 749 is a non-binding House resolution honoring Clarence Stewart Preston. It commemorates his life through a formal expression of respect by the House of Representatives. The bill passed the House on April 1, 2025, with no substantive policy changes or direct effects on constituents or laws. This type of resolution serves only a symbolic purpose and does not create new obligations or alter existing regulations.

Maddy summaryHR 751 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Omicron Chi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for its community service and contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely serves to formally recognize the sorority chapter's work. The bill passed unanimously in the House of Representatives on February 18, 2025, and was formally engrossed. This type of resolution has no legal effect beyond expressing official appreciation.

Maddy summaryHR 754 is a ceremonial resolution commending Curtis O. Porter, a recognized community figure. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or directly affect any individuals or groups. The resolution formally expresses appreciation for Porter's contributions, as approved by the House of Representatives through a voice vote on February 18, 2025. This type of resolution is purely symbolic and has no legal or regulatory impact.

Maddy summaryHR 674 is a procedural resolution commending Arthur Ellsworth Dick Howard, a recognized individual in the community. It does not establish new laws or affect any policies, programs, or specific groups. The resolution formally expresses the House's appreciation for Howard's contributions, as passed by voice vote on February 17, 2025. This is a symbolic gesture with no concrete policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 686) commending Dr. William Ferguson Reid for his service. It does not create any new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies or individuals. The resolution simply expresses the House's appreciation for Dr. Reid's contributions, with no substantive provisions or mechanisms. It passed the House by voice vote on March 31, 2025, but remains a non-binding expression of honor.

Maddy summaryHJ 728 is a ceremonial resolution commending Heman Bekele for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect policies, as it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The bill passed both the House and Senate by voice vote in February 2025, with no substantive provisions or mechanisms beyond the formal expression of praise.

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.

Maddy summaryHJ 717 is a ceremonial joint resolution commending the Lionsbridge Football Club for its contributions to community sports. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is solely a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate via voice vote on February 21, 2025, and was enrolled on March 24, 2025. This type of resolution has no legal effect and is typically used to honor organizations or events.

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.