Commending Noah Lyles.
HJ 591 is a ceremonial resolution commending Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles for his athletic achievements. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group, as it serves only as a formal expression of praise. The resolution passed both chambers with voice votes in February 2025 and was signed into law. This type of resolution is common for recognizing notable individuals but has no legal or financial impact.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Mar 20, 2025
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The bill was converted from an introduced draft to an enrolled version, which is the final official form ready for publication. The substantive content remains the same - a commendation of athlete Noah Lyles for his Olympic achievements - but the formatting was significantly altered with many blank lines added and some text repositioned. No policy changes occurred.
TECHNICAL
Formatting changes including addition of numerous blank lines and repositioning of text elements from introduced draft to enrolled 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 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ591ER)
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25106503D
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alfonso Lopez
DDemocratic
Co
Adam Ebbin
DDemocratic
Co
Charniele Herring
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Obenshain
RRepublican
Co
Creigh Deeds
DDemocratic
Co
Danny Diggs
RRepublican
Co
Delores McQuinn
DDemocratic
Co
Elizabeth Bennett-Parker
DDemocratic
Co
Jeion Ward
DDemocratic
Co
Lee Ware
RRepublican
Co
Luther Cifers
RRepublican
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