Sen. Bill Stanley

Public schools; student instruction; addictive potential of time spent using certain electronic devices. Requires instruction concerning time spent using electronic devices such as computers, cell phones, and other smart devices and the addictive potential thereof to be provided by the public schools as prescribed by the Board of Education. This bill is identical to HB 1486.

Offenses relating to gift cards; penalties. Adds the offenses of gift card theft, gift card forgery, gift card fraud, and criminally receiving goods and services fraudulently obtained to the existing provisions of law related to credit cards. This bill is identical to HB 662.

Purchase of handguns or other weapons of certain officers; Department of State Police. Provides that the Department of State Police may allow the immediate survivor of any law-enforcement officer formerly employed by the Department who had at least 10 years of service with the Department and who died while receiving long-term disability payments to purchase his service handgun, with the approval of the Superintendent of State Police, at a price of $1. This bill is identical to HB 1300.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Hampden-Sydney College for its contributions to education and the community. It is a ceremonial gesture with no binding policy changes or direct impact on laws or regulations, and it has been passed by the House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends Kurt Rose for unspecified contributions or achievements. The bill is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws or alter existing policies. It was passed by the Senate through a voice vote and serves as an official recognition rather than a substantive legislative change.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of Lawrence Max Beyer through a legislative resolution. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal recognition of his contributions. The bill has been passed by both the Senate and the House, with the text finalized as SJ270ER. Its primary purpose is commemorative rather than regulatory.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the memory of Stephanie Nicole Minter by formally recognizing her life and contributions. It is a commemorative resolution that does not create new laws or affect public policy. The legislation was passed by both the House and Senate in March 2026. Its primary purpose is to acknowledge an individual rather than implement regulatory changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that honors the life of Donald Wise Huffman. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change existing policies. The measure serves as a formal recognition of Huffman's contributions and legacy. It has been passed by both the Senate and the House and awaits final approval.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends Naomi Hodge-Muse, a specific individual, for her contributions or achievements. The resolution serves as a formal expression of appreciation and recognition without creating new laws or policies. It does not affect any laws, programs, or groups of people beyond acknowledging this individual's accomplishments. The measure was passed by the Senate through a voice vote and is now in its final stages of the legislative process.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally recognizes and commends Debbie L. Sydow, Ph.D. for her contributions, likely in her professional or community capacity. The resolution is a ceremonial document that does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change existing policies. It serves as an official record of appreciation within the legislative body and is typically presented to the honoree as a gesture of respect.