Sen. Ryan McDougle

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 254) honoring Peggy Lynn Davis. It formally celebrates her life and contributions but does not create any new laws, policies, or financial obligations. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct impact on constituents or legislative action beyond recognition. The bill was passed by the Senate on February 13, 2025.

Maddy summarySR 253 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry for its service to the communities it connects in Virginia. It does not create new laws or allocate funding; it is a symbolic gesture recognizing the ferry's role in transportation and regional connectivity. The bill passed the Virginia Senate unanimously on February 13, 2025, with a voice vote. This resolution directly affects the ferry's operators and riders by formally acknowledging its importance, though it has no direct policy or financial impact.

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 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 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 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 summarySJ 338 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Elizabeth River Republican Women's Club for its community service. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals beyond expressing formal appreciation for the club's work. The bill passed both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly via voice vote in February 2025. As a purely symbolic measure, it has no substantive provisions or policy 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.

Constitutional amendment (first reference); right to work. Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia that declares that any agreement or combination between any employer and any labor union or labor organization whereby persons not members of such union or organization are denied the right to work for the employer, or whereby such membership is made a condition of employment or continuation of employment by such employer, or whereby any such union or organization acquires an employment monopoly in any enterprise, constitutes an illegal combination or conspiracy and is void.