Sen. Stella Pekarsky

Maddy summarySR 258 is a ceremonial Senate resolution commending the United States Army for its service. It expresses appreciation for the Army's contributions but does not create any new laws, policies, or financial obligations. The bill has no direct impact on citizens, programs, or regulations, as it solely serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition. It passed unanimously in the Senate on February 13, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 247) commending Jon Phillip Lugbill for his contributions. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or directly affect any group or individual beyond the symbolic recognition. The resolution was unanimously agreed to by the Senate on February 13, 2025, following standard procedural steps. As a commemorative measure, it has no substantive policy impact.

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.

Speed safety cameras; placement and operation. Changes the terms "photo speed monitoring device" to "speed safety camera" and "high-risk intersection segment" to "high-risk speed corridor" in provisions related to vehicle speed violations. The bill authorizes localities to provide by ordinance for the placement and operation of a speed safety camera by the law-enforcement agency of such locality in certain locations. The bill authorizes any locality without its own law-enforcement agency to, by ordinance, authorize officers of the law-enforcement agency with jurisdiction within such locality to issue a summons and swear to or affirm a certificate for a vehicle speed violation. For any new speed safety camera placed, the bill provides for a warning by mail instead of a summons and no civil penalty for alleged vehicle speed violations within the first 30 days of such camera's operation. The bill makes various other changes to the requirements for the use of speed safety cameras, including changes related to signs indicating the use of such cameras; the use of funds collected from civil penalties; requirements for private vendors; the periodic review of the use of such cameras; the provision of information to the public related to the use and placement of such cameras; the creation of advisory groups; and consultation with certain entities prior to placement and operation of such cameras.

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.