Del. Betsy Carr

Maddy summaryHJ 154 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Greater Richmond Virginia Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. It formally recognizes the chapter's contributions to preserving African American history and genealogy in the Richmond area. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals. The resolution passed both the House and Senate by voice vote in February 2026.

Maddy summaryHJ 143 is a ceremonial resolution commending CARITAS, a community organization (specific type not detailed in the bill). It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate via voice vote in February 2026. As a symbolic gesture, it recognizes CARITAS's work without implementing any concrete policy changes.

Maddy summaryHJ 157 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Taubman Museum of Art for its contributions to the community. It formally honors the museum's cultural impact and community engagement efforts. This resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The bill passed both chambers unanimously via voice vote in early March 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HJ 190) formally commends Timothy Zachery Mosley, serving as a ceremonial gesture of recognition. It does not create any legal obligations, alter policies, or affect any specific group or individual beyond the honor itself. As a procedural resolution, it has no substantive policy mechanisms or implementation requirements. The bill was introduced and placed on the Speaker's table on February 27, 2026, with no further legislative action noted.

Maddy summaryHJ 156 is a symbolic resolution commending RADAR Transit for its service to the community. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change any policies - it is purely a formal expression of appreciation from the legislature. The bill directly affects RADAR Transit as the recipient of this recognition. It passed both chambers with voice votes in March 2026 but has no practical impact beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryHJ 159 is a joint resolution commending the Virginia Community College System for its contributions to education and workforce development. It does not create new policies, alter funding, or directly affect any specific individuals or groups through legislative action. The resolution serves as a ceremonial expression of support with no implementation mechanisms or concrete policy changes. This type of resolution is purely symbolic and does not require further legislative action beyond its passage.

Maddy summaryHJ 177 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late Honorable Barry D. Knight, a former state official. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents, as it solely commemorates his life and service. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2026, following standard procedural steps for commemorative measures. This type of resolution does not create law or affect any legal rights or obligations.

Maddy summaryHJ 88 is a ceremonial joint resolution passed by both the House and Senate to honor the life of Reverend Dr. Sylvester L. Turner. It serves as a formal legislative tribute with no policy provisions, funding, or direct impact on constituents. The resolution expresses collective recognition of the Reverend's contributions, consistent with standard commemorative resolutions. It requires no action from the governor or implementation of new requirements.

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority; board of directors; chief executive officer. Makes several changes relating to the board of directors and the chief executive officer of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority (the Authority), including (i) reducing from 19 to 13 the number of appointed members on the boards of directors and adding the chief executive officer of the Authority as an ex officio member with voting privileges, thereby reducing from 21 to 16 the total number of board members; (ii) changing from voting to nonvoting the nature of the membership of the President of Virginia Commonwealth University (the University) on the board of directors and prohibiting rather than requiring, as under current law, the President of the University from serving as chairman of the board of directors; (iii) lengthening the terms of all members of the board of directors from three years to four years; (iv) requiring the biennial election of a chairman and vice-chairman of the board of directors, requiring such chairman and vice-chairman to have served for at least two years on the board of directors, and prohibiting any employee of the University, employee of the Authority, member of the board of visitors of the University, or legislative member from serving as chairman; (v) providing that no further action shall be taken if a majority of each of the three-member committees appointed by the board of directors of the Authority and the board of visitors of the University do not agree on the removal of the chief executive officer of the Authority within 30 days of the appointment of the committees by each board; and (vi) providing that in the event that a majority of the members of each committee do not agree on the selection or conditions of appointment of the chief executive officer within 30 days of the appointment of the committees by each board, then the process set forth in statute shall be repeated until such selection has been made or such conditions of appointment have been determined. Current law requires the President of the University to make a binding decision in the event of any such disagreement. This bill is identical to SB 431.

Pedestrians; walking on roadways that are part of divided highways. Permits pedestrians, when walking on a roadway that is part of a highway divided by a physical barrier or barriers or an unpaved area, and when there are no shoulders of the highway present, to keep to the extreme right side or edge of the roadway, regardless of the direction of traffic they face. Under current law, pedestrians, when permitted to walk on a roadway, are required to keep to the extreme left side or edge thereof. The bill also clarifies current law, which requires pedestrians walking on a roadway to face oncoming traffic.