Maddy summaryHJ 647 is a procedural resolution commending T. Benjamin Polk, a specific individual, for their contributions. It has no policy provisions or legal effect, as it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate via voice vote in February 2025. It does not affect any laws, programs, or individuals beyond this expression of appreciation.
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Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring Matthew Robert Chiaverotti. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on legislation, citizens, or government operations. The resolution formally celebrates his life and legacy through a symbolic gesture by the legislature. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies.
Maddy summaryHJ 616 is a ceremonial resolution commending Colonel Gary T. Settle for his service. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals financially or operationally. The resolution formally recognizes his contributions through a non-binding expression of appreciation from the legislature. This procedural bill was passed unanimously by both chambers with no substantive impact beyond the symbolic commendation.
Department of Environmental Quality; administrative regulations; mission-critical affected emergency generators; emergency. Specifies that the State Air Pollution Control Board's administrative regulations shall allow any affected emergency generator, defined in the bill, to operate up to 50 hours per year for nonemergency purposes, including planned outages and switch gear and related electrical system testing, so as to be consistent with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's regulations for such generators. The bill directs the Department of Environmental Quality to promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of the bill without further action by the State Air Pollution Control Board. The bill contains an emergency clause.
State Air Pollution Control Board; permit exemptions; poultry or swine incinerators; bovine incinerators; emergency. Directs the State Air Pollution Control Board to amend its regulations relating to permit exemptions for poultry or swine incinerators to include bovine incinerators. The bill contains an emergency clause.
Maddy summaryHJ 564 is a non-binding resolution honoring the late Honorable Henry Levander Marsh, III, recognizing his contributions to the state. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group, as it is purely commemorative. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate and was formally adopted by the legislature. This type of resolution serves to acknowledge an individual's legacy without implementing policy changes.
Maddy summaryHJ 610 is a symbolic resolution commending Robert R. Lindgren for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any legal rights, programs, or individuals. The bill formally expresses appreciation through a joint resolution passed by both legislative chambers. It serves as a ceremonial gesture without any concrete policy impact.
Maddy summaryHJ 584 is a commemorative resolution honoring Dr. Golden Bethune-Hill, recognizing her contributions to the community. It does not create new policies or affect any specific group through legislative action. The resolution was passed unanimously by the Senate on February 12, 2025, and formally adopted by the legislature. As a ceremonial measure, it has no substantive policy impact.
Maddy summaryThis symbolic resolution commends the MOC Beagles without creating any legal requirements or affecting policies. It passed both the House and Senate with no recorded opposition, as noted in the legislative actions. The bill has no direct impact on constituents or funding, as it is purely a ceremonial recognition.
Escape from jail or custody; penalty. Specifies that the definition of law-enforcement officer that currently applies for the crime of assault and battery of a law-enforcement officer shall be used for the purposes of the crimes related to escaping from jail or custody of a law-enforcement officer. This bill is identical to SB 861.