HR 663 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of Ja'Liyah J'Niya Stevenson of Killeen.

HR 663 is a ceremonial resolution introduced by Representative Buckley in the Texas House of Representatives. It expresses condolences for Ja'Liyah J'Niya Stevenson, a 20-year-old Killeen resident who died on March 9, 2025, and honors her life, family, and legacy. The resolution formally extends sympathy to her family members, including her mother, father, siblings, and close friend, and directs that an official copy be provided to her family. This resolution was adopted by the House on April 9, 2025, with no policy changes or direct effects on legislation or constituents. It is a standard memorial resolution with no substantive legislative provisions.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 25, 2025 Last action Apr 9, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill text was reformatted from a standard legislative format to an enrolled version with improved accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1). The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged - it is a tribute resolution honoring Ja'Liyah J'Niya Stevenson and extending condolences to her family. The changes are primarily technical formatting and accessibility updates rather than policy modifications.

TECHNICAL

Text restructured from original introduction format to enrolled bill format with proper spacing and line breaks

Added accessibility compliance statement indicating alignment with WCAG 2.1 standards

Removed original introduction metadata and added enrolled version designation

Added certification statement confirming unanimous adoption by rising vote on April 9, 2025

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How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Apr 9, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Mar 27, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors