Sen. Tammy Mulchi

Maddy summaryHJ 623 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Drakes Branch Volunteer Fire Department for its service. It directly recognizes the fire department's contributions but does not create new laws or allocate funds. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate by voice vote in February 2025. It serves solely as a formal expression of appreciation from the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Herbert Jesse Yeatts, a specific individual, for his contributions or service. As a ceremonial commendation, it has no policy impact or effect on laws or regulations. The bill passed both chambers of the legislature via voice vote and was adopted without any substantive legislative changes.

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.

Virginia Housing Development Authority; technical advisory group; report. Directs the Virginia Housing Development Authority to convene a technical advisory group to (i) evaluate the prevalence of deed fraud, including notary fraud, seller impersonation, owner impersonation, and fraudulent lien filing; (ii) develop recommendations for the prevention of deed fraud; and (iii) develop measures to enhance protections for property owners from such crimes. The bill also requires the technical advisory group to give consideration to certain policy proposals stated in the bill. The bill requires the technical advisory group to submit its findings and recommendations to the Chairmen of the House Committee on General Laws and the Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology no later than November 1, 2025. This bill is identical to HB 2396.

Fire Prevention Code; prohibition on permit fees for fire departments and emergency medical services agencies in certain localities. Prohibits the State Fire Marshal from charging a fee for the approval and administration of certain permits issued to fire departments and emergency medical services agencies in localities with a total population of less than 10,000 as determined by the most recent federal decennial census by the United States Census Bureau.

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 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.

Lithium-ion Battery Separator Manufacturing Grant Fund. Establishes the Lithium-ion Battery Separator Manufacturing Grant Fund to, subject to appropriation, fund 20 annual grant award installments, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $60.597 million, to a qualified company that engages in the manufacture of lithium-ion battery separators and that executes a memorandum of understanding with the Commonwealth and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority, and that on and after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2045, is expected to (i) make a capital investment, defined in the bill, of at least $1.3506 billion and (ii) create and maintain at least 2,015 new full-time jobs in Pittsylvania County. This bill is identical to HB 2540.

Maddy summaryHJ 524 is a ceremonial resolution commending Harris Funeral Homes for its service to the community. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any individuals or groups beyond formally recognizing the funeral home's contributions. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect and serves only as an expression of appreciation from the legislature. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers and was enrolled as a formal commendation.

Maddy summaryHJ 525 is a ceremonial resolution commending Arrington's Home Furnishings for its contributions to the community. It has no binding legal effect or policy changes - it simply expresses formal recognition by the legislature. The bill passed unanimously in both the House and Senate via voice vote in early 2025. This type of resolution does not affect any laws, regulations, or specific groups beyond acknowledging the business’s work.