Del. Nadarius Clark

Maddy summaryHR 846 is a House resolution that formally commemorates the life and legacy of Carter G. Woodson, known as the "Father of Black History." It honors his contributions as a historian and founder of Negro History Week (which evolved into Black History Month) without creating new laws or affecting any specific groups or policies. The resolution passed the House unanimously by voice vote on April 3, 2025, and is now pending Senate consideration. As a commemorative measure, it serves to recognize Woodson's historical impact through official acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryHR 848 is a House resolution (passed by the House on 2025-04-03) that formally celebrates the life of Carol J. Pretlow. It is a ceremonial resolution with no policy provisions or direct impact on legislation or affected parties. The bill serves solely to honor an individual, as is typical for commemorative resolutions. No concrete policy changes or mechanisms are involved.

Maddy summaryHR 807 is a symbolic resolution commending the Virginia State Police Association for its service. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals. The bill serves solely as a formal expression of appreciation from the Virginia House of Delegates. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect or practical impact beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryHR 817 is a ceremonial resolution commending Carlos Castro for his contributions, with no substantive policy changes or direct effects on individuals or groups. It contains no legislative provisions, funding, or regulatory mechanisms - only a symbolic expression of recognition. As a non-binding resolution, it does not alter laws or create obligations. The bill was passed by the House with a voice vote and is now pending in the Senate.

Maddy summaryHR 816 is a non-binding resolution that formally commends the Washington Commanders professional football team. It does not create new laws, impose costs, or affect any specific group of people. The bill serves solely as a ceremonial gesture of recognition by the U.S. House of Representatives. It passed unanimously by voice vote in the House on February 21, 2025, and has no practical policy impact.

Maddy summaryHR 815 is a non-binding House resolution commending Dr. Judith Brooks-Buck for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, rights, or obligations. The resolution simply expresses the House's appreciation for her work, as is typical for commemorative resolutions. It passed the House unanimously via voice vote on February 21, 2025, but holds no legal effect.

Maddy summaryHR 818 is a ceremonial resolution commending Waller and Company Jewelers for its contributions to the community. It passed the House by voice vote on February 21, 2025, and has no legal effect or policy impact. This type of resolution serves only to express appreciation and does not create new laws or affect any individuals or entities beyond the symbolic recognition.

Voter registration, regular periodic review of registration records; 90-day quiet period before all primary and general elections. Requires the Department of Elections to complete not later than 90 days prior to the date of a primary or general election any program the purpose of which is to systematically remove the names of ineligible voters from the voter registration system. This restriction is not to be construed to preclude (i) the removal of names from the voter registration system at the request of the registrant or as provided by existing law by reason of criminal conviction or mental incapacity or the death of the registrant or (ii) the correction of registration records pursuant to existing law. Under current law, such restriction only applies to federal primaries and federal general elections. The bill also extends (a) the period of time registrars have to cancel registrations from 30 days to 60 days after notification of the need to cancel by the Department of Elections and (b) the period of time a registered voter has to respond to a notice of cancellation related to citizenship status from 14 days to 28 days. This bill is identical to SB 813.

Department of Housing and Community Development; Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; affordable housing; criminal record screening model policy. Requires the Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development, with input from a stakeholder group convened by the Department of Housing and Community Development, to develop a criminal record screening model policy for admitting or denying an applicant for affordable housing covered under the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act in accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's guidance on the application of the federal Fair Housing Act and maintain such model policy on its website. The bill prohibits a landlord of an affordable housing unit from basing an adverse action, in whole or in part, on an applicant's criminal or arrest record unless the landlord does so in accordance with the criminal record screening model policy developed by the Department of Housing and Community Development and posted on its website and provides the applicant with a written copy of such policy. The provisions of the bill other than the creation of the stakeholder group have a delayed effective date of January 1, 2026.

Modification of sentence for marijuana-related offenses. Creates a process by which persons convicted of certain felony offenses involving the possession, manufacture, selling, giving, distribution, transportation, or delivery of marijuana committed prior to July 1, 2021, who remain incarcerated or on community supervision on July 1, 2025, may receive an automatic hearing to consider modification of such person's sentence. The provisions of this bill sunset on July 1, 2028. This bill incorporates HB 2176.