HJ 511 Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Celebrating the life of Nikki Giovanni.

HJ 511 is a commemorative resolution passed by both the House and Senate in early 2025 to honor the late poet and activist Nikki Giovanni. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies; instead, it formally recognizes her contributions to literature and civil rights. The resolution was adopted without debate or committee action, following standard procedure for symbolic legislative actions. This is a purely ceremonial measure with no substantive policy impact.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 20, 2025 Last action Mar 17, 2025

Maddy AI version diff · 1 comparison

What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from an introduced version to an enrolled version, which is the final legislative form ready for signing. The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged, but the formatting was significantly altered with extensive spacing adjustments and the addition of official enrollment markings. This represents a procedural change rather than a policy change, as the resolution's purpose to honor Nikki Giovanni's legacy and present a copy to her family remains identical.

TECHNICAL

Formatting was reorganized with significant spacing changes and the addition of enrollment status markings

Patron lists for House and Senate sponsors were removed from the enrolled version

Official enrollment status markers and dates of agreement by House and Senate were added

Text layout was adjusted to meet final enrolled document formatting requirements

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House of Delegates by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ511ER)

lower

Jan 20, 2025

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25103941D

lower

1 primary · 93 co-sponsors