Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 391) is a ceremonial resolution commending Janel Donohue for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals beyond this formal recognition. The resolution was unanimously agreed to by both the Senate and House in February 2025 and now holds the status of a passed resolution.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 389) is a ceremonial resolution commending Janet Gullickson, Ed.D., for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals. The resolution expresses formal appreciation for her work, likely in education or community service, as is standard for such commendations. The bill passed unanimously in both the Senate and House on February 19-20, 2025, and is now finalized.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 390), not a policy bill. It formally honors the life and contributions of Dr. Henry Conrad Warlick, an educator (as indicated by his "Ed.D." title), with no binding legislative effect or direct impact on any constituents. The resolution passed both the Senate and House in early 2025, as documented in its recent actions. It serves solely as a symbolic tribute, with no provisions or mechanisms affecting laws, regulations, or government operations.
Maddy summarySJ 443 is a ceremonial resolution commending Tara Dower for her contributions, likely in a community or professional capacity. It has no policy provisions, funding, or regulatory impact - it serves only as a formal expression of recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate and House via voice vote in early March 2025. Such resolutions are standard procedural measures with no effect on laws or constituents.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 434), not a policy bill. It formally commends Dr. William Ferguson Reid for his service, with no legal effect or impact on any individuals or policies. The resolution passed both the Senate and House by voice vote in February 2025. As a symbolic gesture, it expresses legislative recognition but does not create any new requirements or change existing law.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution commending Voices for Virginia's Children, an organization focused on child welfare advocacy. It formally recognizes the group's work through a symbolic gesture approved by both the Virginia Senate and House. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any individuals or programs. The measure serves only to honor the organization's contributions without implementing any concrete policy changes.
Possession of retail tobacco products and hemp products intended for smoking by a person younger than 21 years of age prohibited; penalty. Prohibits any person younger than 21 years of age from possessing any retail tobacco product or hemp product intended for smoking, as those terms are defined in relevant law. A violation of such prohibition is punishable by seizure and forfeiture of such retail tobacco product or hemp product for a first violation. The bill imposes a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for a second violation and a civil penalty not to exceed $250 for a third or subsequent violation. The bill also provides that a court may, as an alternative to the civil penalty, and upon motion of the defendant, prescribe the performance of up to 20 hours of community service for a second violation and up to 40 hours of community service for a third or subsequent violation, but if the defendant fails or refuses to complete the community service as prescribed, the court may impose the civil penalty. Additionally, upon such violation, the judge may enter an order suspending the motor vehicle and driver's license of such person pursuant relevant law.
Maddy summarySJ 337 is a ceremonial resolution commending Ken Jessup for his contributions. It does not create new laws, impose requirements, or affect any individuals or groups. The bill was introduced and laid on the clerk's desk but failed to pass on February 22, 2025, meaning it did not become law. This type of resolution is purely symbolic and has no binding effect.
Standards of Quality; class size limits; exception for certain ensemble music classes. Exempts any ensemble music class offered in grade six from the provision limiting the size of any class offered in grades four through six to no larger than 35 students and, instead, permits any such ensemble music class to have up to 45 students.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 298) commending Felix Maurizio for his contributions. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it is a formal expression of appreciation from the Senate. The resolution was unanimously passed by the Senate on February 21, 2025, following standard procedural steps for such non-binding resolutions. It does not affect any laws, policies, or individuals beyond recognizing Maurizio's work.
