Sen. Creigh Deeds

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 59) honoring James Paul Councill III. It expresses the Senate's recognition of his life and contributions but contains no binding policy changes or direct effects on any individuals or groups. The resolution serves solely as a symbolic tribute, with no funding, legal requirements, or practical impact beyond the Senate's formal acknowledgment. It follows standard procedure for commemorative resolutions, which are non-binding expressions of sentiment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 113) that formally honors the life of Sincere B. Allah. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies or individuals. The resolution passed both the Senate and House in February 2026 as a symbolic gesture of recognition. It directly affects no one through legislative action, serving only as a formal expression of tribute.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SJ 109) honoring Virginia Mozell Jefferson Tyler. It formally recognizes and celebrates her life and contributions, as is standard for such resolutions. The bill passed both the Senate and House in February 2026 and is now enacted as a ceremonial tribute with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on constituents or laws.

Line of Duty Act; payments to beneficiaries. Provides that if a deceased person, as that term is defined in the Line of Duty Act, died as a result of certain cancers within seven years from his date of retirement, his beneficiary shall be entitled to the payment of certain benefits. Under current law, such beneficiary shall be entitled to such payment if the deceased person's death (i) arose out of and in the course of his employment or (ii) was within five years from his date of retirement.

Maddy summarySJ 99 is a ceremonial resolution commending the University of Virginia School of Law for its contributions to legal education. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or directly affect any individuals or entities. The resolution serves solely as a symbolic gesture of recognition from the legislature. No concrete policy changes or implementation mechanisms are involved.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Mimi Milner Elrod's life and legacy through a formal legislative tribute. It has no policy impact or financial implications, as it is purely commemorative. The bill passed both the Senate and House in February 2026, becoming a non-binding expression of respect. It directly affects no individuals or groups through legislative action, serving only as a ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 86), not a substantive bill. It honors Thomas Blue's life through a formal legislative expression of respect. The resolution passed both the Senate and House in February 2026, with no policy changes or affected groups. It serves solely as a commemorative gesture with no practical impact on laws or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 85) is a ceremonial resolution commending Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III for his service. It formally recognizes his contributions to the judiciary, specifically his tenure as a federal judge. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate and House via voice vote in February 2026. As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding legislative resolution (SJ 88) passed by both the Senate and House in February 2026. It formally commemorates the life of Bruce Randolph Murray through a ceremonial expression of recognition by the legislature. The resolution does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any individuals or groups, as it is purely symbolic. It serves as a formal acknowledgment of Murray's contributions, with no associated funding or regulatory changes.

Maddy summarySJ 89 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Eugene Williams, passed by both the Senate and House in February 2026. It formally recognizes his life and contributions without creating new policies or affecting any individuals or groups. The resolution serves as a commemorative gesture by the legislature, consistent with standard recognition practices for notable community members. No substantive policy changes or implementation mechanisms are involved.