Del. Bonita Anthony

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 summaryHR 591 is a non-binding resolution commending "SUFF.Impact," a group or initiative (though the context does not specify details). It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect any individuals or policies. The bill passed the House by voice vote with routine procedural steps but serves solely as a ceremonial expression of support without implementing concrete policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 592) honoring Demonté Lamont Tillery. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals; it is a formal expression of respect for the late individual. The resolution was passed by the House of Representatives on February 13, 2025, and is now engrossed (officially recorded). As a commemorative measure, it has no binding effect or practical impact beyond the symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryThis is a House resolution (HR 593) that formally honors the life and legacy of William Eugene Goodman, Jr., a respected community member. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, people, or programs - it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution passed the House on February 13, 2025, and was engrossed for further consideration. As a commemorative resolution, it has no direct legislative impact beyond expressing collective tribute.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution (HJ 682) formally honors the life and contributions of William Flora through legislative acknowledgment. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or directly affect any individuals or groups. The resolution serves as a commemorative gesture recognizing Flora's legacy, consistent with standard ceremonial resolutions.

Maddy summaryHJ 720 is a ceremonial resolution commending Paula Loomis for her contributions. It does not create any new policies, alter laws, or affect any specific group or program. The resolution formally expresses appreciation for Loomis's work and was enacted after passing both the House and Senate by voice vote. As a symbolic gesture, it has 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 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.

Real property tax; assessment of affordable rental housing. Directs the Department of Taxation to develop a uniform income and expense reporting form that may be provided by duly authorized assessors and completed by the owners of affordable rental housing properties prior to assessment of such affordable rental housing properties. The bill provides that the duly authorized real estate assessor charged with determining the fair market value of affordable rental housing shall use the income approach when such housing generates income unless certain information is not provided by the property owner. The bill specifies that the foregoing provisions shall become effective for assessments beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Finally, the bill directs the Department to develop, in consultation with a stakeholder group, the uniform income and expense reporting form no later than September 1, 2025, and directs the Department to provide by November 1, 2025, a letter to the Chairs of the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations and the House Committee on Finance with an update on the development of such form and implementation of training for assessing officials and contracted assessors on the assessment of affordable rental housing.

Replacement of trees during development process in localities; tree canopy fund. Allows localities by ordinance to establish a tree canopy fund to collect, maintain, and distribute fees collected from developers that cannot provide for full tree canopy requirements where the development project is situated. The bill requires the ordinance to establish cost units that are based on average costs of two-inch caliper nursery stock trees. The bill allows a locality to use moneys from the fund to (i) plant and maintain trees on public or private property or (ii) make disbursements to a community-based organization that is exempt from income tax pursuant to § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is operated for tree planting, stewardship, or community-beautification missions that benefit the community at large. The bill requires any funds collected by localities to be spent within five years of the collection date.