HJ 647 Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Commending T. Benjamin Polk.

HJ 647 is a procedural resolution commending T. Benjamin Polk, a specific individual, for their contributions. It has no policy provisions or legal effect, as it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate via voice vote in February 2025. It does not affect any laws, programs, or individuals beyond this expression of appreciation.

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 12, 2025 Last action Mar 21, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill (HJ 647) is a commendation resolution honoring T. Benjamin Polk for his retirement after 31 years of service as an educator, coach, and athletic director at Deep Creek High School. The primary change is formatting and procedural - the bill moved from 'Introduced' status to 'Enrolled' status, indicating it has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature. The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged, only the presentation format and official status markers were modified.

TECHNICAL

Bill status changed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' with updated formatting and spacing adjustments to comply with official enrollment standards

Added enrollment date stamps showing agreement by House of Delegates (February 17, 2025) and Senate (February 19, 2025)

Removed patron lists and original introduction date formatting as these are not included in enrolled versions

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 21, 2025

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ647ER)

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 12, 2025

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25101143D

lower

1 primary · 12 co-sponsors