HJ 471 Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Commending the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.

HJ 471 is a ceremonial joint resolution commending the Animal Welfare League of Arlington for its work in animal care and community service. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any specific group beyond expressing official recognition. The resolution was unanimously agreed to by both the House and Senate in early 2025 and is purely symbolic, with no concrete policy changes or financial obligations. It directly honors the organization but does not impact residents, taxpayers, or legislative procedures.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Jan 2025

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Mar 12, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was transitioned from an introduced draft to its enrolled final version, with changes primarily related to formatting, spacing, and official status markers rather than substantive policy. The core content of the resolution commending the Animal Welfare League of Arlington remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Header formatting was updated from 'INTRODUCED' to 'ENROLLED' to reflect the bill's final passage status.

Patron names and legislative dates were replaced with official enrollment dates (January 15, 2025 for House; January 23, 2025 for Senate).

Additional spacing and formatting lines were added to align with official enrolled document standards.

The bill number was updated from '25101632D' to 'HJ471ER' to indicate the enrolled version.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 12, 2025

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ471ER)

lower

Jan 23, 2025

Upper · Passed

Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

upper

Jan 15, 2025

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Jan 13, 2025

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25101632D

lower

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors