Celebrating the life of James Earl Carter, Jr., M.D.
HR 862 is a commemorative resolution honoring former President Jimmy Carter (James Earl Carter, Jr., M.D.), recognizing his life and legacy as a former president, Nobel laureate, and humanitarian. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a symbolic gesture passed by the House of Representatives. The resolution formally celebrates his contributions without imposing any obligations or changes to existing law. This procedural bill was agreed to by the House on February 21, 2025, and is now pending in the Senate.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
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This bill transitioned from an introduced House Resolution to an enrolled version, primarily involving formatting changes and structural adjustments to the document layout. The substantive content regarding the tribute to Dr. James Earl Carter Jr. remains unchanged, with no policy modifications to scope, eligibility, funding, or requirements.
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Document formatting was adjusted from introduction format to enrolled format, with changes in spacing, capitalization of 'ENROLLED', and reorganization of text layout
Removed patron attribution line and introductory session header formatting
Added enrolled bill identifier 'HR862ER' and adjusted text alignment for official enrollment presentation
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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Total actions
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Committee
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Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House (HR862ER)
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25107647D
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Don Scott
DDemocratic
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