Rep. Don Scott

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 summaryHR 579 is a ceremonial resolution commending Kim W. Brown and Valerie K. Brown for their contributions. It serves as a formal expression of appreciation with no binding effect or policy changes, directly honoring the individuals named. This type of resolution does not alter laws, allocate funds, or affect any constituency.

Maddy summaryHR 585 is a symbolic resolution commending Grant Holloway, a track and field athlete. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals through concrete changes. The bill simply expresses the House's recognition of Holloway's achievements, with no legal effect or impact on government operations. This is a routine commemorative gesture, not a substantive legislative measure.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 589), not a policy bill. It formally commends Stan Holloway, likely for community service or contributions, but contains no binding requirements or changes to law. The resolution passed the House via voice vote on February 7, 2025, with no substantive provisions affecting any individuals or policies. As a commemorative measure, it has no legal effect beyond expressing approval.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 567) that formally commends the Greater Rappahannock Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, a Virginia-based community organization. The bill expresses congressional recognition of the chapter's community service and contributions in the Rappahannock area. It has no binding legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. As a procedural resolution, it does not impact laws, regulations, or directly affect any individuals or entities beyond the stated commendation.

Maddy summaryHJ 710 is a ceremonial resolution formally expressing appreciation for Barry Eugene DuVal's contributions. It does not impose any legal requirements or change policies, as it is solely a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution directly honors DuVal but affects no individuals or entities through binding actions. This type of bill is common for acknowledging community service or achievements without altering legislation.

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.

Maddy summaryHJ 721 is a ceremonial resolution commending Norfolk State University for its contributions to education and the community. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies or individuals. The bill serves only as a formal expression of recognition from the legislature. As a procedural resolution, it has no practical impact beyond the symbolic gesture.

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.

Constitutional amendment (first reference); marriage between two individuals; repeal of same-sex marriage prohibition; affirmative right to marry. Repeals the constitutional provision defining marriage as only a union between one man and one woman as well as the related provisions that are no longer valid as a result of the United States Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U.S. 644 (2015). The amendment provides that the right to marry is a fundamental right inherent in the liberty of persons and prohibits the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions from denying the issuance of a marriage license to two parties contemplating a lawful marriage on the basis of the sex, gender, or race of such parties. The Commonwealth and its political subdivisions are required to recognize any lawful marriage between two parties and to treat such marriages equally under the law, regardless of the sex, gender, or race of such parties. The amendment provides that religious organizations and clergy acting in their religious capacity have the right to refuse to perform any marriage.