HJ 478 Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Celebrating the life of the Honorable William R. O'Brien.

This is a ceremonial resolution (HJ 478) honoring the late William R. O'Brien, a former legislator. It does not create new laws or affect policies; it simply commemorates his life and service through a formal expression of respect. The resolution was approved by both the House and Senate in early 2025. As a commemorative measure, it has no practical impact beyond the symbolic recognition.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Mar 12, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

This document is a House Joint Resolution (HJ 478) commemorating the life of William R. O'Brien, a former Virginia legislator, attorney, and judge. The primary change is the transition from an introduced draft to an enrolled version, which includes formatting adjustments, spacing changes, and the addition of official approval dates from the House and Senate. No substantive policy changes were made to the resolution's content.

TECHNICAL

Formatting and spacing were adjusted throughout the document to meet enrolled bill standards, including repositioning the session header and adding approval dates.

Official approval dates were added: Agreed to by the House of Delegates on January 20, 2025, and by the Senate on January 23, 2025.

Original draft metadata including bill number (25100859D) and patron information was removed as part of the enrolled version formatting.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House of Delegates 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 (HJ478ER)

lower

Jan 14, 2025

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25100859D

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor