Boxing and wrestling events; license requirements for examining physicians. Provides that a physician examining a boxer, martial artist, or professional wrestler prior to such athlete entering the ring must have held a license to practice medicine for at least three years in any jurisdiction of the United States and must be currently licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth. Current law requires such physician to have been licensed in the Commonwealth for at least five years. The bill also requires a promoter to furnish to the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, within two weeks following the completion of an event, a report showing (i) the number of tickets sold, unsold, and given away; (ii) the amount of gross proceeds; and (iii) the total gross receipts received from distribution rights of such event. Current law requires such report to be furnished to the Department within 24 hours of the completion of an event. This bill is identical to HB 2573.
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Retail sales and use tax; aircraft components. Extends the sunset date for the sales and use tax exemption for parts, engines, and supplies used for maintaining, repairing, or reconditioning aircraft or any aircraft's avionics system, engine, or component parts to July 1, 2030. This bill is identical to HB 1729.
Registration of aircraft; fees. Increases fees for registrations of aircraft and creates multiyear registrations for aircraft for a period not to exceed three years. This bill is identical to HB 2022.
Maddy summaryHJ 511 is a commemorative resolution passed by both the House and Senate in early 2025 to honor the late poet and activist Nikki Giovanni. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies; instead, it formally recognizes her contributions to literature and civil rights. The resolution was adopted without debate or committee action, following standard procedure for symbolic legislative actions. This is a purely ceremonial measure with no substantive policy impact.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution commending the Roanoke Star, a historic landmark in Roanoke, Virginia. Passed by both the House and Senate in January 2025 with voice votes, it formally honors the landmark's cultural and historical significance. The resolution has no legal effect, does not change laws, and does not directly affect any individuals or policies. It serves as a ceremonial gesture of recognition by the state legislature.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJ 478) honoring the late William R. O'Brien, a former legislator. It does not create new laws or affect policies; it simply commemorates his life and service through a formal expression of respect. The resolution was approved by both the House and Senate in early 2025. As a commemorative measure, it has no practical impact beyond the symbolic recognition.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Barry Eugene DuVal for his contributions. It is a ceremonial gesture with no policy impact or effect on legislation, as it does not create new laws, alter regulations, or affect any group or individual. The bill passed both chambers by voice vote with no substantive changes.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution honoring Matthew Charles Obenshain. It does not create any new laws or affect policies; it simply expresses legislative recognition of his life. The resolution was passed unanimously by both the Senate and House on February 20-21, 2025. It has no binding effect beyond ceremonial acknowledgment.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 410) is a ceremonial resolution commending the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for its work. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals. The resolution formally expresses legislative appreciation but has no binding effect or practical impact. It passed both chambers of the legislature by voice vote in early 2025.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 406) is a ceremonial resolution that formally commends the Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol for its service. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals, organizations, or policies - it is purely symbolic recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Virginia Senate and House in February 2025. It expresses legislative appreciation for the Civil Air Patrol's contributions but has no binding effect or practical impact beyond the statement itself.