Commending Thomas G. Shepperd.
HJ 536 is a ceremonial joint resolution commending Thomas G. Shepperd for his contributions. It has no legislative effect or policy changes - it is a symbolic expression of appreciation by the legislature. The bill was passed unanimously by both chambers in February 2025 and enrolled as a formal resolution. This type of resolution does not create new laws or affect any individuals or groups.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Mar 18, 2025
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MINOR
The bill was reformatted from a standard introduced version to an enrolled version, which is the final approved form ready for signing. The substantive content remained the same - a commendation resolution for Thomas G. Shepperd's 25 years of service to York County. The changes are primarily formatting and layout adjustments rather than policy modifications.
TECHNICAL
Changed document status from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' indicating final approval by both legislative chambers
Added official dates showing House agreement on February 3, 2025 and Senate agreement on February 6, 2025
Reformatted text layout with different spacing and alignment while preserving all substantive content
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 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ536ER)
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25100203D
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chad Green
RRepublican
Co
A.C. Cordoza
RRepublican
Co
Danny Diggs
RRepublican
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