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
Terry Austin
RRepublican
Co
A.C. Cordoza
RRepublican
Co
Adam Ebbin
DDemocratic
Co
Amanda Batten
RRepublican
Co
Anne Ferrell Tata
RRepublican
Co
Baxter Ennis
RRepublican
Co
Bill Wiley
RRepublican
Co
Bobby Orrock
RRepublican
Co
Bryce Reeves
RRepublican
Co
Buddy Fowler
RRepublican
Co
Carrie Coyner
RRepublican
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