Commending Al Alexander.
HJ 496 is a ceremonial resolution commending Al Alexander for his contributions. It does not create any new laws or affect policies, as it is a formal expression of recognition. The resolution passed both the House and Senate by voice vote and was enrolled as a final bill. This type of resolution typically honors individuals without imposing any legal obligations or changes.
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 15, 2025
Last action Mar 12, 2025
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Enrolled
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MODERATE
The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled version, primarily involving formatting adjustments, spacing corrections, and the addition of official legislative status markers (session dates, chamber approvals, and enrolled designation). The substantive content regarding the commendation of Al Alexander for his educational leadership and community service remains unchanged.
Scope change
No substantive scope change; the bill's purpose and applicability remain identical to the original version.
TECHNICAL
Added official session and enrolled status headers with proper formatting and spacing
Included chamber approval dates (House: January 20, 2025; Senate: January 23, 2025)
Corrected formatting inconsistencies including line breaks, spacing, and alignment throughout the document
Removed draft status indicators and placeholder text from the introduced version
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
0
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ496ER)
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
upper
Jan 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25101086D
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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