Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Linda Ford for her contributions. It passed unanimously in both the Senate and House via voice vote, with final passage recorded on February 19, 2025. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policies, funding, or regulations. It serves solely to recognize an individual's service.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 362) formally commends Sergeant Floyd Hugo Miles, Jr. for his service and life. It is a symbolic resolution passed by both the Senate and House with no legal effect or direct impact on individuals or policies. The measure serves only as a formal recognition of his contributions, with no provisions or mechanisms beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment. It does not alter laws, allocate funds, or affect any specific group or program.
Maddy summarySJ 363 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Virginia Spaceport Authority for its work in advancing space exploration and economic development in Virginia. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is purely symbolic recognition. The bill passed both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly with unanimous voice votes in February 2025. It honors the Authority's contributions but has no binding effect or direct impact on residents, businesses, or regulations.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) commending STIHL, Inc. for its contributions to the community. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or directly affect any individuals or entities beyond expressing legislative appreciation. The resolution passed both chambers with voice votes and is now formally recorded. No concrete policy changes or mechanisms are involved.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SJ 366) formally commends Leanne Eyler for her contributions, without imposing any legal requirements or altering policies. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond expressing legislative recognition. The bill passed both the Senate and House by voice vote in February 2025 and is now enrolled as a formal commendation. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no substantive policy impact.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 371) is a ceremonial resolution commending Hoda Kotb, a well-known television host and co-anchor, for her contributions. It does not create any legal requirements or affect any individuals, organizations, or policies. The resolution simply expresses the legislature's appreciation through a formal statement. As a commemorative measure, it has no binding effect and passed unanimously in both chambers.
Maddy summarySJ 359 is a symbolic resolution commending Keith H. Johnson for his contributions. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any specific group or individual. The resolution passed both chambers of the legislature by voice vote in February 2025 and was formally adopted. This type of bill serves only to express legislative recognition, with no substantive impact on state law or regulations.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 360) is a ceremonial resolution commending the Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Center for its work supporting individuals with disabilities through therapeutic horseback riding programs. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on laws, funding, or regulations; it simply expresses legislative recognition of the center's community service. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate and House via voice vote in February 2025 and will be recorded in the official legislative journals. As a commemorative measure, it does not affect any laws or require implementation.
Abandonment of highways and roads; consideration of alternative use. Provides that in Planning District 8, consideration shall be given to the discontinuance, rather than the abandonment, of a highway in the primary or secondary state highway system and its potential uses for (i) hiking or bicycle trails, (ii) greenway corridors, or (iii) access to historic, cultural, and educational sites. The bill also requires the governing body of a county in Planning District 8, prior to the abandonment of a road not in the primary or secondary state highway system, in determining whether public necessity exists for the continuance of a section of road as a public road, to consider such potential uses of such road as described in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii).
Reproductive health care services; prohibitions on extradition for certain crimes. Provides that no demand for extradition of a person charged with a criminal violation of law of another state shall be recognized by the Governor if such alleged violation involves the receipt or provision of or assistance with reproductive health care services, as defined in the bill, within the Commonwealth unless the alleged criminal violation would also constitute a criminal offense under the laws of the Commonwealth. The bill also provides that such limit on extradition shall not apply when the person who is accused of an alleged offense in the demanding state was physically present in the demanding state at the time of the commission of the alleged offense and thereafter fled from such state.
