HJ 472 Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Commending the American Friends of Lafayette.

This resolution formally commends the American Friends of Lafayette for their work promoting historical connections between the U.S. and France, but contains no policy changes or funding. It is purely ceremonial, expressing legislative appreciation without creating new laws or obligations. The bill passed both chambers unanimously as a symbolic gesture. No specific individuals or groups are directly affected by this resolution beyond the recognition offered.
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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This bill appears to be a House Joint Resolution (HJ 472) that was enrolled after passing both chambers. The document shows formatting changes from an introduced version to an enrolled version, including the addition of session headers, spacing adjustments, and the bill number HJ472ER. The substantive content of the resolution remains the same - it commends the American Friends of Lafayette for their work commemorating the 200th anniversary of Lafayette's visit to the United States in 1824-1825. The enrolled version includes the final approval dates from both the House of Delegates (January 24, 2025) and Senate (January 30, 2025).
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Formatting and layout changes between introduced and enrolled versions, including spacing adjustments, header additions, and the addition of final approval dates from both legislative chambers.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
0
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ472ER)
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
upper
Jan 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed by for the day until January 24, 2025
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25104061D
lower
1 primary · 53 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Terry Austin
Terry Austin
RRepublican
VA
37
Co
Photo of A.C. Cordoza
A.C. Cordoza
RRepublican
VA
86
Co
Photo of Adam Ebbin
Adam Ebbin
DDemocratic
VA
39
Co
Photo of Amanda Batten
Amanda Batten
RRepublican
VA
71
Co
Photo of Anne Ferrell Tata
Anne Ferrell Tata
RRepublican
VA
99
Co
Photo of Baxter Ennis
Baxter Ennis
RRepublican
VA
89
Co
Photo of Bill Wiley
Bill Wiley
RRepublican
VA
32
Co
Photo of Bobby Orrock
Bobby Orrock
RRepublican
VA
66
Co
Photo of Bryce Reeves
Bryce Reeves
RRepublican
VA
28
Co
Photo of Buddy Fowler
Buddy Fowler
RRepublican
VA
59
Co
Photo of Carrie Coyner
Carrie Coyner
RRepublican
VA
75