Sen. Creigh Deeds

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors the life of Bernard L. Henderson, Jr. It does not create new laws or change government policies but serves as a commemorative gesture to recognize his contributions. The measure was passed by the Senate through a block vote, indicating unanimous agreement among its members. As a procedural document, it does not affect funding, regulations, or the general public.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of Christopher Lansing Yates by formally recognizing his contributions and legacy. It does not create new laws or change government policies but serves as a commemorative resolution to acknowledge his memory. The measure was passed by the Senate and is intended to celebrate his impact on the community.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution intended to honor the memory of Edward Olmsted Henneman. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change existing policies. The measure serves solely as a formal tribute and would have no impact on public services or private citizens.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution intended to honor the life of Douglas Raymond Rendleman. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal legislative tribute. The measure was recently introduced and placed on the Clerk's desk for further processing.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution intended to honor the life of Charles Morris Hileman. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal tribute within the legislative record. The measure directly affects only the proceedings of the Senate by documenting the recognition of Hileman's legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the University of Virginia women's swimming and diving team. It does not create new laws or change any policies, but rather serves as a ceremonial gesture of appreciation for the athletes. The measure is purely symbolic and has no impact on funding, rules, or operations.

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 honors the life of the Honorable Marian Van Landingham, a former state official. The measure serves as a formal tribute to her legacy and contributions to public service. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies but functions as a ceremonial acknowledgment within the legislative record.

Purchase, sale, transfer, etc., of assault firearms and certain ammunition feeding devices prohibited; penalties. Creates a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person who imports, sells, manufactures, purchases, or transfers an assault firearm, as that term is defined in the bill with some exceptions, and prohibits a person who has been convicted of such violation from purchasing, possessing, or transporting a firearm for a period of three years from the date of conviction. The bill provides that an assault firearm does not include any firearm that is an antique firearm, has been rendered permanently inoperable, or is manually operated by bolt, pump, lever, or slide action. The bill also prohibits the sale of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, as that term is defined in the bill. The bill provides that any person who willfully and intentionally (i) sells an assault firearm to another person or (ii) purchases an assault firearm from another person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and that any person who imports, sells, barters, transfers, or purchases a large capacity ammunition feeding device is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. This bill is identical to HB 217.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Reverend Dr. Lehman D. Bates II through a commendation resolution. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of his contributions. The measure was passed by the Senate by voice vote and is primarily ceremonial in nature.