Sen. Mark Peake

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 406) is a ceremonial resolution that formally commends the Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol for its service. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals, organizations, or policies - it is purely symbolic recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Virginia Senate and House in February 2025. It expresses legislative appreciation for the Civil Air Patrol's contributions but has no binding effect or practical impact beyond the statement itself.

Maddy summarySJ 408 is a ceremonial resolution formally honoring the United States Army for its service. It does not create new laws or affect specific individuals or policies; instead, it expresses legislative recognition through a symbolic gesture. The bill passed unanimously in both the Senate and House in February 2025, with no substantive policy changes or implementation mechanisms. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect beyond the expression of praise.

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.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding Senate resolution (SR 268) honoring Joseph Woodrow Snavely, Jr. It formally celebrates his life and contributions but does not create any new laws or policies. The resolution was passed by the Senate on February 20, 2025, and has no direct impact on legislation or affected individuals. It serves solely as a commemorative gesture.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 265) is a ceremonial resolution commending Virginia Natural Gas for its service to customers in Virginia. It does not create new laws, alter regulations, or affect any specific policies or programs. The resolution passed unanimously by the Senate on February 19, 2025, with no further legislative action required. As a symbolic gesture, it directly recognizes the company's contributions without imposing any obligations or changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 270) that formally expresses the Senate's appreciation for Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. It does not create any new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect any individuals or policies. The bill simply commends the shipyard for its contributions, as noted in the official abstract. It was passed by the Senate via voice vote on February 19, 2025, but represents only a symbolic gesture with no binding effect.