Commending the Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance of Virginia.
This bill (HJ 644) is a joint resolution commending the Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance of Virginia for its work in supporting individuals recovering from substance use disorders. It formally recognizes the organization's contributions to community health and recovery efforts in Virginia. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding policy impact or direct effect on laws or regulations. The measure passed both chambers of the General Assembly with voice votes in February 2025.
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 11, 2025
Last action Mar 21, 2025
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MODERATE
This bill changed from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, primarily involving formatting adjustments, spacing corrections, and status updates rather than substantive policy changes. The core content remains the same - a commendation to SAARA of Virginia for its 30th anniversary.
TECHNICAL
Changed status from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' with updated session dates and final approval dates for both House and Senate
Added bill number HJ644ER and corrected formatting inconsistencies including spacing and line breaks
Removed patron and sponsor lists that were present in the introduced version but not needed in the enrolled final version
Corrected minor text formatting issues including a typo changing 'ENROLLED' to 'ENROLLE D' in one instance
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
0
Mar 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ644ER)
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
upper
Feb 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25101695D
lower
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Betsy Carr
DDemocratic
Co
Angelia Graves
DDemocratic
Co
Cia Price
DDemocratic
Co
Debra Gardner
DDemocratic
Co
Jennifer Boysko
DDemocratic
Co
Josh Cole
DDemocratic
Co
Kathy Tran
DDemocratic
Co
Lamont Bagby
DDemocratic
Co
Lashrecse Aird
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Jones
DDemocratic
Co
Nadarius Clark
DDemocratic
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