HJ 554 Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Celebrating the life of Major General John Dean Taylor, VDF, Ret.

HJ 554 is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring Major General John Dean Taylor, a retired member of the Vermont Defense Force (VDF). It formally celebrates his life and service but contains no policy changes or funding provisions. The resolution was passed unanimously by both the Vermont House and Senate in early 2025. As a commemorative measure, it has no legal effect beyond expressing legislative 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 27, 2025 Last action Mar 19, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, primarily changing formatting and layout rather than substantive policy. The text was reformatted with different spacing and line breaks, and the enrolled version includes additional administrative markings like 'HJ554ER' and official approval dates from both legislative chambers. No changes were made to the actual content, provisions, or policy intent of the resolution honoring Major General John Dean Taylor.

TECHNICAL

Formatting and layout were restructured with different spacing, line breaks, and positioning of text elements

Administrative markings including 'HJ554ER' identifier and official approval dates from House of Delegates (February 3, 2025) and Senate (February 6, 2025)

Original draft markings including bill number '25104868D', introduction date, and patron information were removed in favor of enrolled version formatting

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 19, 2025

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ554ER)

lower

Jan 27, 2025

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25104868D

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors