HJ 659 Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Commending Mekhi Becton, Sr.

HJ 659 is a ceremonial resolution commending Mekhi Becton, Sr., for his contributions to the community. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or directly affect any individuals or groups beyond expressing legislative recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in the Senate via voice vote after being introduced and quickly advanced through procedural steps. As a non-binding resolution, it serves only to honor an individual and has no legal or practical impact on governance or public policy.

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 13, 2025 Last action Mar 24, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was converted from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, primarily involving formatting changes, spacing adjustments, and minor text corrections. The substantive content of the resolution commending Mekhi Becton, Sr. for winning Super Bowl LIX remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Formatting and layout changes including removal of patron lists, addition of session headers, and adjustment of text alignment for the enrolled version.

Minor text corrections such as changing 'ENROLLE D' to 'ENROLLED' and adding 'HJ659ER' identifier.

Added agreement dates showing the bill was agreed to by the House of Delegates on February 14, 2025, and by the Senate on February 17, 2025.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 17, 2025

How they voted

36–0

Passed · 4 other

Total votes 40

Feb 17, 2025

D Democratic21

18 Yea 3

85% Yea

R Republican19

18 Yea 1

94% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 24, 2025

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ659ER)

lower

Feb 17, 2025

Upper · Passed

Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

upper

Feb 14, 2025

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Feb 13, 2025

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25107075D

lower

1 primary · 50 co-sponsors