Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally commends Ricky L. Walker for his contributions. As a procedural measure, it does not create new laws or affect public policy but serves to recognize an individual. The bill was passed by the Senate through a voice vote, indicating broad agreement without recorded opposition.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally recognizes the University of Mary Washington men's basketball team. It serves as an official commendation rather than a law that changes government policy or spending. The measure was approved by the Senate to honor the team's accomplishments.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes and praises Caroline Patricia Ayres for her contributions. The bill does not create new laws or change any policies; it is a ceremonial gesture intended to honor her legacy. Because it is a commendation, it affects only the individual being honored and does not impact the general public. The measure was approved by the Senate through a voice vote, indicating broad agreement on the tribute.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Winn's Baptist Church with a commendation from the legislature. It does not change laws or allocate funds but serves as an official acknowledgment of the church's contributions or significance. The measure was passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes and is now part of the legislative record.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life of Cynthia Sue Swann. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal legislative acknowledgment of her contributions. The measure was passed by both the House and Senate and is now awaiting final action. Such resolutions typically appear in legislative records to recognize individuals who have made significant impacts in their communities.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes and honors the veterans who served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of their military service. The legislation was passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes, indicating broad bipartisan support for the commendation.
Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of the Honorable Gerald Edward Connolly, a former state official. It serves as a commemorative resolution to recognize his contributions and legacy within the state government. The measure does not create new laws or policies but instead formally acknowledges his service. It was passed by both the House and Senate and is now awaiting final action.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes and commends schools in Virginia that participate in the Community Eligibility Provision, a federal program that provides free breakfast and lunch to all students in qualifying schools. The legislation does not create new funding or policy changes but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of these schools' achievements in serving their student populations. It directly affects school administrators, staff, and students in Virginia who benefit from the Community Eligibility Provision by highlighting their contributions to school nutrition programs. The bill is a ceremonial measure intended to honor rather than alter existing educational policies or funding structures.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the Virginia Youth Poet Laureate through a commendation resolution. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of the program's contribution to youth arts and culture. The measure passed both the House and Senate by voice vote without requiring further legislative action.
Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security; evaluation of emergency management needs in the Commonwealth; report. Directs the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security to establish a work group to evaluate existing emergency management needs, analyze sustainability of current funding of such needs, and review alternative funding models for such needs in other states, and to report the work group's findings and recommendations to the Chairs of the House Committees on Appropriations and General Laws and the Senate Committees on Finance and Appropriations and General Laws and Technology on or before October 1, 2026. This bill is identical to HB 169.
