Sen. Emily Jordan

Maddy summarySR 251 is a Senate resolution celebrating the life of William Gerald Massengill. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals; it is a ceremonial resolution honoring a person. The resolution was introduced, passed by the Senate, and engrossed on February 13, 2025, as a formal expression of respect. No concrete policy changes or mechanisms are involved.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring William M. McCarty. It expresses the legislature's recognition of his life and contributions but contains no legal provisions or policy changes. The resolution passed both the Senate and House without affecting any laws, regulations, or specific individuals. It serves solely as a symbolic tribute with no binding effect on state operations or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the life and contributions of Thomas S. Whipple. It passed the Senate on February 6, 2025, and the House on February 10, 2025, and is now awaiting the governor's action. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends sprinter Noah Lyles for his athletic achievements. It is a ceremonial measure with no policy provisions or direct impact on legislation or constituents. The bill passed both chambers by voice vote and was formally adopted. As a commendation, it does not create new laws or affect any specific group.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 323) commending Billy Wagner, a notable individual, for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a formal expression of recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate (February 6) and House (February 10) by voice vote. It was finalized as passed on February 11.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SJ 340) is a ceremonial measure honoring Benjamin "Rod" Rodriguez. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals, groups, or policies. The bill passed both the Senate (Feb 6) and House (Feb 10) without substantive changes, as is standard for commemorative resolutions. It serves only to formally recognize Rodriguez's life through legislative acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 333) is a ceremonial resolution commending veteran residents living at Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay. It does not create any legal requirements, change policies, or affect any laws or individuals beyond expressing formal recognition. The resolution passed both legislative chambers by voice vote in early February 2025 and serves solely as a symbolic tribute to veterans residing at that specific community. No concrete policy changes or direct impacts are associated with this procedural resolution.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 336) honoring Dr. Peter John Kemp's life. It does not create legal obligations or affect any policies or individuals. The resolution formally expresses the legislature's commemoration of Dr. Kemp's contributions, as passed by both the Senate and House on February 6-11, 2025. It is a non-binding gesture of respect with no substantive impact.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late state legislator Frank Miller Ruff, Jr. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or people. The resolution formally commemorates his service and life through a symbolic tribute. As a non-binding resolution, it has no practical impact beyond recognition.

Maddy summarySR 234 is a Senate resolution commending the Virginia Opera Association, Inc. for its contributions to the cultural and artistic life of Virginia. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The bill was unanimously agreed to by the Senate on February 6, 2025, and honors the organization's work without imposing any requirements or funding. It directly affects the Virginia Opera Association as the recipient of this formal acknowledgment.