HJ 537 Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Commending Elizabeth S. Kostelny.

HJ 537 is a ceremonial resolution commending Elizabeth S. Kostelny for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect policies; it is a formal expression of recognition by the legislature. The resolution passed both the House and Senate by voice vote in early 2025. As a procedural measure, it has no practical impact beyond acknowledging an individual's service.

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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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill changed from an introduced draft to an enrolled version, primarily involving formatting adjustments, spacing changes, and minor text reformatting rather than substantive policy modifications. The core content commending Elizabeth S. Kostelny for her retirement remains unchanged, though some text was reformatted with different indentation and line breaks. The enrolled version includes official approval dates from both legislative chambers.

Scope change

No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; only formatting and presentation changes.

TECHNICAL

Text formatting changed from standard introduction layout to enrolled format with different spacing, indentation, and line breaks throughout the document.

Added official approval dates showing House agreement on February 3, 2025 and Senate agreement on February 6, 2025.

Removed patron and sponsor lists that were present in the introduced version but are not included in the enrolled version.

Minor text reformatting with different line breaks and spacing throughout the WHEREAS clauses and RESOLVED sections.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ537ER)

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 25101696D

lower

1 primary · 12 co-sponsors