Rep. Mark Earley

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 bill (HR 698) is a ceremonial resolution commending the Honorable Gordon C. Helsel, Jr., for his service. It does not create new laws or affect policies, as it is a purely symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution was passed by the House via voice vote and is now engrossed (formally recorded). Such resolutions honor individuals without implementing any concrete policy changes or impacting constituents.

Maddy summaryHR 558 is a non-binding resolution passed by the House of Representatives to honor Roxane Gatling Gilmore. It commemorates her life and contributions without creating any legal obligations or affecting specific individuals or policies. The bill was formally agreed to by the House on February 3, 2025, and is now in the process of being sent to the Senate for consideration. As a commemorative resolution, it has no substantive policy impact.

Maddy summaryHR 628 is a symbolic resolution commending advocates, survivors, families, and others impacted by triple-negative breast cancer. It does not create new policies or affect any specific group through legal or financial mechanisms. The bill passed the House of Representatives on February 19, 2025, by voice vote, but remains a non-binding expression of support without legislative effect. As a commemorative resolution, it serves solely to recognize these individuals' experiences and efforts.

Maddy summaryHJ 667 is a ceremonial joint resolution commending Dave Perno for his service. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals beyond expressing formal appreciation. As a procedural resolution, it has no legislative impact and serves solely as a symbolic gesture. The resolution passed both chambers and was enrolled without substantive debate or amendment.

Maddy summaryHJ 677 is a symbolic resolution commending James Holland for his contributions. It has no binding effect or policy changes; it simply expresses legislative recognition. The bill passed unanimously in both the House and Senate by voice vote and was enrolled as a ceremonial gesture. This type of resolution does not affect any laws, regulations, or individuals beyond the stated commendation.

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 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 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.

Threats to discharge a firearm within or at buildings or means of transportation; penalties. Provides that any person (i) who makes and communicates to another by any means any threat to bomb, burn, destroy, discharge a firearm within or at, or in any manner damage any place of assembly, building or other structure, or means of transportation or (ii) who communicates to another, by any means, information, knowing the same to be false, as to the existence of any peril of bombing, burning, destruction, discharging of a firearm within or at, or damage to any such place of assembly, building or other structure, or means of transportation is guilty of a Class 5 felony, provided, however, that if such person is under 18 years of age, he is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Under current law, any person 15 years of age or older (a) who makes and communicates to another by any means any threat to bomb, burn, destroy, or in any manner damage any place of assembly, building or other structure, or means of transportation or (b) who communicates to another, by any means, information, knowing the same to be false, as to the existence of any peril of bombing, burning, destruction, or damage to any such place of assembly, building or other structure, or means of transportation is guilty of a Class 5 felony. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Criminal Justice Conference.